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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

The good city Of Boston is never Sc
happy a. when il has on hand some
sensation or other arising out Of the old
sectional issue and the dusky negro
question. We are pleased, therefore,
to see that our American Athens is
likely to have good opportunity to
indulge this propensity in the case OF
MRS. Bsxer," the widow Of the late
negro postmaster at Lake City. South
Carolina 1t will be remembered that
q young white woman. Of Boston. Of a
rather hysterical nature. Miss Lillian
Clayton Jewett, persisted against the
re monstrances Of more sensible persons
OF both races. In speeding down to
South Carolina and bringing Mrs.
Baker and her children to the Hub for
public exhibition there, as IAN object
lesson" of Southern barbarity. She
got up an immsnse meeting lin Fsnuil
Hall, 1t may be) Of South haters, IA
natics, and curiosity mongers, to well
come the victims OF Southern barbarism.
ct which meeting sister Baker became so
worked up in her feelings. that she finally
sprang from her seat and executed q
few shindies, after the most approved
negro revival style. waving her ebony
arms aloft, rolling her eyes hither and
thither, and shouting in the most
stentorophonic fashion. The effect on
the stage, and among the spectators
nearest the platform, was much as il q
lion or q leopard in one Of the show
cages Of the Wallace Circus had broken
out and started on Q rampage. Miss
Jewett Is said to have tainted and fall
on upon the heads Of half dozen de-
morAlized fanatics who were rushing,
pel-mel. down the platform steps.
And now comes the next chapter in
the play In the shape OF published
appeal BY Mrs. Baker for material as
sistanoe on the grounds that she is in
n state Of restitution. And the ques.
ton arises, what are Miss Jewett and
her associate freedom shriekers and IA
natics going to do about it?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
earAeld's Tomb Nearly Ruined BY
Dampness.

Cleveland o Sept 81. The bronze
casket containing the body Of President
Garfield viii. have TO be moved and the
tomb In Lakeview Cemetery must be en-
tirely rebuilt. The Romanesque porch
supporting the tower Of the monument
is unsafe. The open portico surround
ing the base Of the monument is TO be
entirely changed The dirt. filling un'
der the p)rtico base kept the masonry
work so soft that the stones have been
gradually cracking and crumbling
away until measures had to be taken
TO remedy the evil All the dirt has
been removed and steel trusses are to
be used TO support the portico. A heat
ing apparatus will be placed In the
excavation below in order to keep the
masonry work dry.
Numerous changes will be made In
the ypt beneath the monument.
DampLess has had its effect there also.
The facing Of these walls. which are Of
native stone, has been taking off, due
probably to the action Of the moisture
Workmen are chiselling off the haky
parts Of the stone and refacing the
walls The bronze oasket containing
the body Of President Garfield has
been taken from the crypt and placed
IN a nicha I'm the corridor surrounding
the crypt.
Repairs are also being made on the
walls and roof Of the tower itself. The
old cement has been torn away by the
action Of the weather Dampness Will
be kept out In the future by means OF
heating apparatus in the basement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
-Four Dead From Burning St Vincent
de Paul Hospital.

Norfolk. Va, Sept. 81. The ruins
of the hospital Of st. Vincent de Paul
which burned to the ground early this
morning have yielded up four bodies to
the fremen's search. The dead are
Mrs. Margaret M'Ewen, a demented
patient; Mrs. Elizabeth White. board
err; Miss Pippin, Of North Carolina
Cherry Bozemore, aged three; Miss
Mary D0lan, Of this city, is in a seri.
Gus condition, while Fireman Barrett
has only a chance for his life, There
were many heroic rescues and narrow
escapes. The property loss is estimated
at $500. 900, with an insurance Of not
more than t33, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Foreign News.

The Volksraad of the Orange Free
State met at Bloemfontein and heard
an address by President Steyn. who de-
Tended President Kruger's attitude.
The battleship London was launched
at Portsmouth. England.
The Gar and Czarina have arrived
at Kiel. Germany.
A decisive battle with the revolu-
tionists is expected soon in Venezuela.
SPANISH AMERICAN NOTES
Several new military posts have Teen
established by General Bates in the
Sulu Islands
A union Of all the political parties in
Cuba is being advocated In Havana
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

exhaustion in the not remote future OF
the coal deposits of Pennsylvania, and
the four regions that are to witness the
great development Of the coal industry
Of the future are the Pocahontas and
Kanayha beds in the Virginias, the
Birmingham beds in Alabama, and the
deposits In the neighborhood of Chat
tauooCa, Tenn. The most extensive
and profitable OF these are the Poca-
houtss and Birmingham beds, while
the former (the Pocahontas)is probably
richer and ampler than the other three
combined, both Us TO the extent OF che
deposits and the merchantable value OF
the coal. The industrial and pecuniary
value Of these coal beds to Virginia is
almost beyond the power of computa-
ton. Ii is one Of the three industries
destined, in the experience OF the pres
ent generation, to place the South Tar
ahead OF all other sections Of our conn
try in prosperity and productive i'm
portance. The other two are the iron
production and manufacture, and the
cotton staple Of the Oarolinas. Georgia.
Alabama. Texas and. to less extent
other Southern States. Already the
output for Pooahontas and kanawha
Goals 10 supply the demand at the ports
of Newport News, in case OF the latter
and Norfolk, in case of the Pocahontas,
is so prodigious as to we'll nigh stagger
credulity. When the foreign exporta'
ton. already set in, shall become com
mensurate with enormous demand OF
the annually increasing manufactures
of the European world, and may we not
say. too, Of the other most ancient and
most modern civilizations, the one in
Asia, the other in Africa, when, we
repeat, this trans Atlantic and trans
Pacific demand shall reach the vast
proportions it is destined to attain,
what arithmetic, what calculus can
compute the prosperity which Virginia
will derive from this enormous source
Of wealth. There is life in the old land
yet. We. here in Old Virginia, inhabit
the garden spot of the universe. We
have the most delightful climate. the
most kindly soil, the most beautiful
scenery, the bluest mountains, the
brightest streams, the bravest and best
men, the loveliest and sweetest women,
and then We have the NEST bounteous
mineral beds to supply for ourselves
and for our posterity a Midan stream
OF wealth, and an inexhaustible supply
OF prosperity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

The esteemed Danville Register has fol-
lowed several of our Virginia exchanges
into the error that the people Of the State
will, in the November election. vote
upon the amendments TO the State con.
stitution adopted by the last Legisla
ture. This is not the fact The pro-
vision for amending the constitution
(other than by constitutional conven-
tion), is for two successive Legisla-
lures TO pass the proposed amendments
and then refer them to the people for
ratification. They will, therefore. be
voted upon by the next Legislature,
and then submitted to the people
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

The Democratic State Convention
met in Mechanics Hall. Boston, Mass
and elected Bryan and free silver dele
gates to the Presidential nominating
convention of 1900. Massachusetts,
is the first state to choose such
delegates. The following State
ticket was also nominated: For
Governor-Robert Treat Paine, Jr, of
Boston; Lieutenant .Governor-John
H. Mack. Of North Adams; Attorney
Genersl-John H Morrison, Of Lowell
State Auditor-W. L. Ramsdell, Of
Lynn; Secretary Of State--Harry Lloyd.
Of Bot IN; State Treasurer-Joseph j.
Flynn. OF Lawrence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Winnie Davis Memorial.

Luray, Va Sept. %. -" Winnie
Davis Cottage, " which is TO be erected
at the Whosoever Farm. through the
efforts Of Rev Ii NJ Wharton. ID ID
of Baltimore, will be one Of the finest
buildings in Page County. The cost Is
to be not less than s25 600 and the
building is designed to be an asylum
for the orphans and destitute children
Of ex-Oonfederate soldiers Mrs Jeifer-
son Davis has been consulted A. TO the
project and has lent her hearty indorse-
ment to it. Dr. Wharton proposes 10
raise the bulk Of the money for the
building and its maintenance in the
North. A number Of prominent archi.
tects througout the country have been
invited to submit plans for the cln-
struction Of the cottage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
POLITICAL.
Republicans OF Gloucester and Mathews
Nominate a Candidate For the House.

Nominate a Candidate 7 OF inc house'
Gloucester Courthouse, Va. Sept
% The Republicans Of Gloucester
met here yesterday and resolved that
all present should be delegates to the
Mathews Gloucester convention, which
was Immediately called TO order Mr.
Minor b Mathews. county chairman
Of Mathews was elected chairman, and
Mr. G.. ) Marchant. Of Mathews. sec
rotary. Mr. T. A j Oliver. Of GlOu.
oester, and Mr. W + MaTchant. Of Math.
ews, were put in nomination for the
House IL WAS decided To allow Math-
ews TO name the man and Mr. Mar
chant was unanimously nominated.
The following resolution, offered by
T. o. Walker, was unanimously adopt
ed:
We. the Republicans Of the legisla.
tive district of Mathews and GlOuces-
ter. do reaffirm our allegiance to the
Republican party. and we do, with all
our hearts, endorse the wise and patri-
otto administration of President Nc
Kinley
The speakers denounced the present
election laws aud alluded frequently
to the promise made by the lndepen-
dents to give them fair elections
Messrs w III Resplss, Joe Trader,
Frank Dixon wero appointed com.
mittee to notify Mr. Merchant of his
nomination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
4 Fatal Mistake,

A fatal shooting case occurred at
Grassland, Orange county. Tuesday
night. Two cousins, George and Long
street Martin, were stopping together
in the formers stoiehouse About 10
O'Clock Longstreet got up and went out
Of the house. When he returned
George, thinking it was a burglar, fired
his pistol twice. both balls taking effect
in the left arm and right shoulder. re-
sulting in death an hour later. De-
ceased was about 30 years old Coro.
ner Holiday deemed an inquest un-
necessary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Dreyfus at Carpentras.

Oarpentras. France, Sept. 81 For.
mer Captain Dreyfus, who was par
doned few days ago, ARRIVED here
this morning and went to the home Of
M. valabresgue, his brother law a
cloth merchant Although his arrival
was soon known, no demonstration
occurred. Nine. Dreyfus and children
are expected here tonight. 1t is hoped
the climate will restore Dreyfus
strength during the next few days,
which he is expected to spend here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Death Of Dr.. BENJAMIN Robertson

DR. Benjamin Robertson, OF Texas,
son If W NJ r. Robertson. OF Mitchell's,
Culp'per county, died in Baltimore
Monday. and his remains were inferred
IN the family burial grounds at
Mitchell's Friday morning, with Ma
sonic honors. The burial was delayed,
awaiting the arrival Of Mrs. Robertson
from Texas
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
No Right to uriiness.

The woman who is lovely In face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be sttrac.
tive must keep hor health. II she is
weak, sickly and all run down. she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples.
blorohes, skin eruptions and wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. IL gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velyety
skin, rick complexion. It will make q
good. looking, charming woman Of q
run down invalid. Only 80 cents ct NJ.
M. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Sad Accident 10 a Little Child.

Manassas. Va, Sept 20.-Mrs. How
ard Young, who resides near here. went
TO her garden today to get some vegeta.
bles and left her one-year.old child in
a room of the house alone. When Mrs.
Young, few minutes later, returned
to the house she found her little child
had fallen into q bucket Of water which
was standing on the floor and drowned
The mother is almost crazed from
grief
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
catarrh Cannot be Cured.

with LOCALAPPIICATION as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease Ca'arFh - "A
blood or constitutional disease and in order TO
cure IL you must take Internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood aud mucous. sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not n qua p
medicine. IL was prescribed by one OF the
best ply scians in this country for years. and
is a regular prescription. IL IS composed o.
the best tOnics known cOmbif I'd with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients is what produce such
wonderful results in curing tattrrh. send
for testimonials free.
p CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. q
Sold by druggists. &c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

A special from Norfolk to the Rich.
m0nd Dispatch contains the following
interesting and suggestive statement
Virgins coal is to be used by Italian
manufacturers. The shipment which
will be made tomorrow from the Lam
bert Point coaling station, on the Ital-
ian steamship Hercules, will make a
great stride forward for the American
export trade. Our coal has been stead
fly enoroaching on the Cardiff product
for some time past, but its adoption by
the Italian manufacturers Is as unex-
pected as It 10 gratifying.
The first cargo carried by the Her.
cules goes to Genoa. and consists Of
5 500 tons Of Pocahontas steam coal. for
La Osrbonifera Industriale Italiana, OF
that city.
The French navy Is even now testing
American coal, with an idea OF substi-
tuting it for the Cardiff product, 80
largely used by its fast cruisers.
There 10 world Of significance in
shis brief statement. The mines Of
t,alcopda did not contain jewels Of
soual value to the "blscA diamond |"
beds Of the Virginia and West Virginia
moantsina. Indicanons point 70 she
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Weather forecast for Fred
sricks6ur0 and ciciRitV.
Generally fair Saturday.

The Baltimore Sun quotes Republican
United States Senator Wellington,
Of MARYLAND, as saying that the Repub'
lican State Committee Of that State in
certain cotton 1t has recently taken
has insured the defeat Of the Repub-
lican party in Maryland. Instead Of
writing letters Of acceptance, the can
didstes had better write letters with
drawing from the ticket
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
For over Pity Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions OF mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success. Ii
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. l
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. twenty-five cents
q bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Monument to Winnie Davis,

Richmond, Va, Sept. q The local
chapter of the Daughters OF the CON
federacy have about perfected arrange
ments for the meeting here in Noyem-
Der Of the United Daughters Of the Com
federacy. An interesting feature OF the
meeting will be the unwilling Of the
monument to Miss Winnie Davis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys, aud Bowels are out Of
order II you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DIR. King =
New Life Pills They develop every
power Of brain and body. Only 25c at
VI NJ Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Illicit Brandy Seized.

Cup per. Va, Sept 2L-Spcci'l
Revenue Officer O II Dear and Dcpn'v
Collector II. q. Eddins raided saloons
at Orange Court House and Oulpeper
Wednesday and Thursday and secured
quantity Of Illicit brandy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

DR.. Oady's Condition Powders, are
Just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge They are not food but
medicine and the best in use 20 put q
horse in prime condition. Price 20
cents per package For sale by NJ. M.
Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Preparing to Build 4 Tabernacle.

Rev W. J. Hubbard, who recently
Withdrew from the Methodist Church
and joined the Baptist, il preparing to
build tabernacle in Middleway,
W. Va, in which he will hold
meetings. A liberal contribution was
raised for the purpose at the recent
meeting OF the Shenandoah Baptist As
ISOLATION in Winchester
Mr.. Hubbard is brother inl 4
Mr.. W. l. Brannan. Of this city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Liquor Dealers.
2. McCfacken, Bro. & Co.,
49, W uoIraAta .Hn RR~Au-

HVLAoAIE AND hEIAIL-
GROCERS AND LIQUOR pEaLERs.
jfier Zen Thousand Gallo "a RE Rye
and BOURBON WHISKIE5, from the fol-
owing we'll known distilleries Graft & Go.
u Ohio Boone County Distilling Co., Of
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, OF Mary.
and and ". r Gray Of Pennsylvania.
Agents Tor Bergner & Engle's Lager Beer
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
agricultural implements seeds, Guano, and
cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Let Us Talk Coffee.

After an experience of buying end
selling coffee for forty.two years, we
claim to have some knowledge Of the
good and inferior article. For a nice,
mild and smooth drink we cannot too
highly recommend the ROYAL
ARMS, " roasted Mocha and Java
Dan be had Of US
MAGRATH & OHESLEY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Cardinal Gibbons Calls On Mckinley.

Cardinal Gibbons Calls On Mckinley.
Cardinal Gibbons called at the White
House on Wednesday and held a con-
ference Of half an hour with the PIesi-
dent during which matters relating to
Catholic interests in the Philippines and
Cuba were discussed The call WAS
made by appointment. 1t is understood
the conversation led up to a general
discussion Of the situation in the Phil
ippines, in which the Cardinal is
greatly interested.
Many complaints have been made by
Catholic clergy that the American SOL
diers are looting and destroying their
churches and other properties. A few
days ago an investigation Of these COM
plants was ordered Until peace is re-
stored in the Philippines and a stable
government established the Catholic
interests there must suffer from the
Filipinos on the one hand and the Ameri-
can soldiers on the other. The property
10 the Philippines belonging to the
Catholic Church is valued at 5000, 00O,-
OOO Much Of it is claimed by parties
who allege they were unjustly deprived
Of it, and the situation is one OF pecu-
liar interest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
BLACK CREPONS

were good last spring; but a hun
bred per cent more popular this fall
We are showing a beautiful selection Of
these deservedly popular fabrics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
HARD TASK OF SPANISH PRIESTS.

At present the Spanish priests in the
Philippines appear to have hard task
bsfore them, as they must support the
Filipinos who were constantly in
arms against the Spaniards or support
the Americans who have just driven
the Spsniards from the islands. No
readjustment Of the relations between
church and state In the Philippines can
be had until the islands are pacifled.
While conditions have greatly i'm.
proved in Cuba since It's occupation by
the United States. the church there is
unable to adapt itself to the new gov
eminent IS it has as yet no means Of
knowing the nature Of the govern
ment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Wanted
The ArminiuS
Chemical Co.,

at Mineral, Va, has a long job for good
MIGL-WRIGHT at s. per day,
and can give steady employment to 10 or Il
more MACHINE MEN under ground at 81 IS
a day.
sepl6-6w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
Has Moved Ills TonsOriaI ParlOr

MI. Charles Lawson has moved his Tonsorial
Parlor from upper Commerce street 20 the
office lately occupied by the Free Lance,
where he is prepared TO do all work such as
Dressing In the most artistic manner.
shop is large and commodious, always COO
even in this most oppressive weather: Neat
ness and the latest style Of work Will be one
Of the chief features Of this establishment.
CHARLES LAWSON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
SILKS

were never better. and the latest
can be- seen on our counters now Make
selections while you have the full line
10 select from.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

Gen. Dabney II. Maury. who has
been i'll at Miilboro, Va, is now
much better, and has left for Peoria,
III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23
COIOred ID esS Goods

Broadcloths Venetians. Homespuns,
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. Oastors. Greys, Dark Hello
tropes. Browns, Blacks and other coll
Ors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-23

Financial experts say that West Vir-
ginia will show a greater per cent. OF
increase in wealth than any other
State in the Union at the next census
Up to Wednesday noon AGA students
had enrolled at the Univer-
sity Of Virginia, an increase of 81
compared with the same date last
year.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-08-17
Discovered BY a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made
and that too, by lady in this country.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstood the
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed immi-
ment. For three months she coughed
incessantly, and could. not sleep. She
finally discovered way to recovery, by
purchasing of us bottle of DR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
was so much relieved on taking first
dose, that she slept all night; and with
two bottles, has been absolutely cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz. Thus
writes w. G, Hamnick & Co., Shelby, N
G. Trial bottles free at H. w. Fithian's
Drug Store. Regular size SOC and Sl.0O.
Every bottle guaranteed. IA mwf