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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

The New York Herald publishes an
article in which it says that from the
East, the West and the South reports
reach New York of the determined ef-
forts being made to prevent the second
nomination for the Presidency of Mr..
W. ]. Bryan; and the Richmond Times
says large majority Of the Southern
newspapers are opposed to Bryan.
Among these may be mentioned the
New Orleans Pioayune, New Orleans
States, Mobile Register. Montgomery
Advertiser, Birmingham News, Mem
phis Conlmercial-Appeal. Chattanooga
Times, vicksburg Herald, Florida Times
Union and Citizen, Atlanta Journal,
Macon Telegraph, Savannah News
Charleston News and Courier, Green
vile Is. y. News, Charlotte IN. o.
Observer. Louisville Courier Journal,
Louisville Evening Post, Nashville
American, Nashville Banner, Raleigh
IN. o. Post. Some Of these do not
attack Mr.. Bryan, though a majority
of them are very pronounced in their
opposition to him. OF the Southern
newspapers which come to the Times
Office the only enthusiastic supporters
Of Mr.. Bryan are the Atlanta Oonstitu-
sion, the Augusta Chronicle, the Rs-
leigh News and Observer. the oolum-
bis IS. O. } state, the Birmingham Age
Herald, tho Knoxville Sentinel and the
louisville Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

A syndicate has been formed to take
up copper mines with 800, 900. 600 cap
ital. Nearly one hundred bicycle
makers are to unite their plants into a
monster combine. Fifty millions will,
il is said, be the capitalization of this
trust, which will probably control the
market on all grades of wheels. a big
coal tar company has also been organ
lied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

Majority and minority reports from
the Mazet investigating committee have
been submitted to the Assembly in
New York. The former asks for more
power in the scope Of investigation
and the latter urges the futility Of
further Investigation and prsys the As
seulbiy to discharge the committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

Two more coloIed men were lynched
in Georgia on Thursday. one by his
own race because Of his activity in
searching out former culprits and the
other 10y unknown persons
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
Candidates Card.
SPOTSYLVANIA
, he VoleIs y SpoI.yIrania Countv

10 the Voters of SpOtsylrdnid County
Fellow. Citizens With feelings OF
gratitude to you for the very genera, ;
expression OF your continued contiden. c
and kindness In the past, hereby an q.
nounce myself candidate for the
position Of CLERK Of the Courts OF this
county, and most respectfully ask yoor
support. Should II be your pleasure 10
recommit this trust 10 my hands,
shall be very thankful TO you; and
promise to use my best efforts to faith
fully and competently discharge the
duties Of the office.
Very respectfully,
j. Z. II OrismOnd.
April 18th, 1899.
Election May 18th, 1899.
ap20-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
OlE'S BIST.

The desire to look nice and be admired does not
pass away with our youth, but unfortunately we
often drift hopeessly from the realization of our
fondest dreams. How can make the best Of my
self? is the question perpetualy ask ourselves.
Let us see what Best consists of. A pleas
ant face, sweet voice. tact and last but by no
means least, a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
Predictions About May Convention.

Some people are predicting that the
relations between the factions in the
Democrrtic party will become so strain
ed we will have a campaign that will
rival in interest and excitement that
Of 1881 when Cameron and Daniel ran
for Governor 1t need surprise no one
il this should come true, for political
blood is boiling in many yiens. If we
had . strong minority party in Virgin
ia, or farier election laws, this division
in the Democratic ranks would not be-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

Mr.. Dwight l.. Moody said in Wash
ington on Monday night that out Of the
$50 900 men in this country who belong
to the criminal classes. over 500. 600 are
young men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
And the Alexandria Gazette says /:

Gov. Tyler says if the call for the
proposed Richmond conference TO
amend the L S. Constitution were or
dered by the Democratic party, he
would probably attend it, but that as it
is not he will not do so. This is exact
ly right, and with it every good and
true Virginia Democrat will agree. No
party should expect to prosper that has
a party with in itself Those who may
attend the proposed meeting have an
indisputable right to do so and at 1t to
anything that pleases them, for this is
free country, but no intelligent Virginia
Democrat entertains the idea that he
will be bound by anything they may
do or say. The assemblage will not be
a Democratic convention. and wise
Democrats, with the good of their party
at heart, will not take part in its pro-
ceedings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
Weather forecast for Fred
erickSburQ and picinitU
Fair and lCarmeT Saturday.

The international convention of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of Amer
ioa is to be held in Richmond July 18th
to 10th, 1899
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

There is a serious split In the Dem
ocratic party of Alabama says q
special from Birmingham. Times are
well defined and the coming struggle
will be war to the knife "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
Very respectfully yours,
T. II. Blanton.
To the Voters of Caroline :

To tile Voters Of Caroline:
| am candidate for Commissioner
of Revenue for District No. | Of Caro-
line county at the election which takes
place on Thursday, May 25th, 1899. and
respectfully ask for your support, pledg-
ing myself if elected faithful dis
charge of the duties Of the Office.
Respectfully,
onf "a ~ n Chan5lar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

The cornerstone Of the new court
house at Eassville, Northampton coun.
try. was laid with impressive ceremonies
Wednesday afternoon by Northampton
Lodge, A. r. and A. M. 1854 -aa rie
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
The Staunton News says:

The May conference on the subject OF
electing senators by direct vote Of the
people may produce E. Jod results. We
hope it will. IL is impossible 20 say in
advance Just how it will be engineered.
One thing is certain, so far 1t has
stirred up considerable bad blood I'm
less circumspectly managed, twill stir
up more. and the result will be tight
ening of the Martin grip, and the stir
ring up Of dissensions that will cause
trouble in the future
Local sentiment here touching the
May conference is largely one Of indif-
ference Very few people attended the
meeting Monday to select delegates, al
though the meeting was called by the
county committee, and there was very
little snap about the meeting. Not many
seem to feel any particular interest in
the subject, although sentiment here
undoubtedly favors change of mode
of electing senators. We attribute the
indifference to doubt Of the wisdom Of
the movement under present cifcum-
stances
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

viii the Alexandria Gazette please
inform us WREN they win get through
with the recent Democratic municipal
primary in that city?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
Becoming Gown.

woman cannot make herself beautiful, but she
can always makes herself charming, ifshe studies
all her good points and dresses accordingly. To do
this you have only to visit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
STA FORD-

To The Voters Of Stafford County:
Thanking you for your generous sup.
port In the past. and soliciting con-
tinuance Of the same, hereby announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
Office Of CLERK Of Courts. Should it be
your pleasure to re-elect me / promise
q faithful and efficient discharge of all
the duties Of the position.
ap22-td Q. A. Bryan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
aplEtd

/ hereby announce myself candidate
for Oommonwealth's Attorney OF Stat.
ford county. and respectfully solicit the
support of all my friends. II elected I
will discharge the duties of the Office
impartially and 20 the best Of nv
ability. q. B. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

Our Democratic friends in Virginia
seem to be vastly exercised over the ap-
preaching election Of Senator to sue
coed Mr.. Martin the sitting member The
noisiest, but not necessarily the strong
est and most important, faction have
arranged by public notice and emphssiz-
ed by public discussion a meeting at
Richmond, which they call the May
Conference, the purpose being to
solidify the opposition TO Mr.. Martin
and to strengthen this movement, as
they suppose, by making it the vehicle
of q demand for the election Of Senators
by q popular vote The other faction
do not appear to be saying much bat
perhaps that is because they are strong
enough to refrain from vituperation.
The May Conference" appears to us
to present nothing really Democratic
It's conclusions cannot possibly govern
the party. Its declarations will hold
good only with a faction. The Vir-
GINA Democracy have perfect right
to express their preferences and wishes
In the matter Of the Senatorship They
will no doubt exercise that privilege.
But all this talk about taking the power
away from ''mercenary Legislature"
and restoring it to the hands Of the
immaculate masses" is rubbish OF
purest ray serene.
The foregoing are the observations
Of the Washington Post in regard to the
May senatorial convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
For Treasurer.

10 TIE Voters " Sp0tsWCdnid:
| respectfully announce myself can.
didate for reelection to the office Of
Treasurer. am very grateful to my
friends for the generous support OF the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
at the approaching election-May both,
1899.
w -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
W. G. billiard.

FELTON, Citizens Of SpotsUlrdnid County
Not doubling that can well dis.
charge the duties Of county attorney for
the coming four years. ask you TO
vote for me
apl8-td j. l.. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
CAROLINE
To the VorerS of Caroline {

To the Torers Of Caroline CO.
| hereby announce myself an indie
pendent candidate for the office Of
Commissioner Of the Revenue for dis.
trict No. /, at the election which will
take place on Thursday, May 20, 1899.
and | respectfully ask for your sup
port, and l also respectfully ask my
friends TO take no part in the Demo.
cratic primaries on the I'd day Of May.
II elected, l promise faithful
honest, and impartial discharge Of the
duties Of the office.
L. B. Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
T0 the Kokers OF Skaford =.

l hereby announce myself q candi-
date for Clerk of Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. l earnestly ask the
support Of all my friends. promising. IL
elected, to discharge the duties OF the
Office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
mil Ell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

The John W. Daniel Club of Rich
mond has endorsed U. S. Senator
Martin for reelection.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
apl2.td.

To the Voters of Caroline Co.
Thanking you for your highly ap.
preciated support in the past, hereby
announce myself candidate for TO.
election to the Office Of Commissioner
Of the Revenue in district No. 2.
Should you again favor me with the
Office, promise the same faithful ard
efficient discharge of the duties as In
the past
Very respectfully yours,
m IT Rlankou
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
monwsalth,s Attorney.

10 the Voters Of Spotsvlpdntd County:
Having been appointed by the County
Court az Commonwealth Attorney TO
fill out the unexpired term Of A. b.
Rawlings, deceased, and being urged
by many citizens from all parts of the
county to become a candidate for cleo.
ton on the 25th Of May, for the full
term beginning July lst. 1899. desire
TO say il it be your pleasure 10 elect me
to this position OF trust, shall perform
the duties OF the office with promptness,
fidelity and impartiality.
Very respectfully,
aplltd Lee j. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
For Commissioners Of Revsnu.

10 the Voters NJ SpOtsvlrdnid:
hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office Of Comm issioner OF Reeve.
nue. for ST. Georges district, in your
county, at the election 10 be held NAV
%, 1899, and ask your support. Ii
elected l promise faithful discharge
Of the duties Of the office.
Respectfully,
ap6.t I'd Il. +. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
To Whom it May Concern
TNTHE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA:
IN CHANCERl


In the Clerks ONCE of the Circuit Court.
of Stafford County. on the 18th day of April,
1899.
IN CHANCERY
Isaac Sllyer''.'..... ............... Plaintiff
against
Enneyer Lucas. administrator of JnO. p
Randolph, deceased. Helena Randolph Sarah
Randolph. Florence Randolph, st. Geo. Il.
Fi'zhugh and James Is. Sener, Trustees.
ind Benz. j. Field, beneficiary under Ger
tain deed OF trust dated Aug. I. ls5s..........
''''''''''''''''''.'' .'''....... Defendants.
The object of this suit is TO recover aQainst
the defendants two Judgments for the sum of
S9.& and s9c 80 with interest on same from
Bird January. 1899 and cost $500. also a I open
account for so, and to subject his real estate
in the county of Stafford 60 the payment of
the same, and for the general settlement of
this estate and payment of his creditors.
Aidayit having been made that the de-
PENDANTS, Helena Randolph, Sarah Randolph.
Florence Randolph and Benz, j. Field aud
James b. Sener, trustee. not being residents
OF the State OF Virginia. they are hereby re
quired TO appear I'm the said Clerks Office
within ifteen DAYS after due publication
hereof, and do what may be necessary 10
protect their interes
cOpy-Teste
Z. A. BRYAN. Clerk
BERRf,p o. ap2 wiw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
10 ne Voters Of SpotsyIrdnia County:

announce myself a candidate for re.
election for Sheriff Of Spotsylvania
county. Thanking you kindly for your
past suffrage. respectfully ask your
support in the approaching election.
May 25th, 1899. promising, If elected.
to discharge the duties Of the Office TO
the best Of my ability in the future. as
have endeavored to do in the past.
apll-td T. A. Harris
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

TIT' T'7T'T"
announce myself a candidate for
Commissioner Of Revenue in st. George
district, in your county, at the election
to be held on the 18th day Of May,
1899 | am grateful for the generous
support Of my friends in the past. and
if elected shall endeayor by faithful
and impartial discharge Of the duties
Of the Office 10 merit the approval Of
all Respectfully,
apll-td NJ L. Young
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
ap4.td 7. o. Chandler.
To the Voters of Caroline:

TO tie voters or caroline:
l am a candidate for the office of
Commissioner Of Revenue, District No.
1, in Caroline county at the election
May 25th, and will be grateful for your
vote and influence. Business of impor-
lance will call me to another State until
April LIST, after which time will make
an active canvass Of the county.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
Fredericksburg's Leading
Dry Goods House,

where you will find the latest in every article Of
wearing apparel, together with such goods as are
necessary in ornamenting the home and decorating
the table, at such prices will suit all purses and
tables.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
SUMNER LAW SCHOOL.
BERRY, p q,

SUM M Err LAW SCHOOL,
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA.
30th Summer Term, July to Sept. l, 1892
In mountainous and non-malarial section OF
Virginia. These courses have proved peculiar
ly profitable to beginners; to candidates for adj
mission to the bar and practitioners who have
lacked systematic instruction or need review.
For catalogue, address X. C. MINOR, Sec'y
Charlottesville, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

In the Clerks ONCE of the Circuit Court.
of Stafford County on the 18th day of April.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29
Respectfully,
mar. l6-td
To tie Voters of Caroline :

To lie VOteTS Of Caroline:
Bowling Green. Va,
March 20. 1899.
| announce myself q candidate for
reelection to the office Of CLERK Of the
Circuit Court at the election 10 take
place on Thursday, the 25th day OF
May, 1899. / desire to return to my
fellow-citizens sincere gratitude for the
generous support received in the past.
and solicit their support In the APP
preaching election, and. IL elected
promise faithful, honest and impair.
tisl discharge of the duties connected
with the office.
Respectfully.
Thomas w. Valentine
~, oh on ..,td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-29

To tie Voters of Caroline:
In announcing myself a candidate
for the office Of Commonwealth As.
torney, at the election to take place
on Thursday, May 25th, 1899, would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor years
ago. II elected, promise you 3 faith.
full discharge Of the duties of the Of
fee.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-10-25
PackSYille Notes.
Editor The TINES:

Editor The TINES:
Marion Stukes, son Mr.. Sink
Stukes, was seriously hurt at Brad
hams mill, near Packsville, yester'
day morning. Stukes was at work
at the planer when a board flew OIL
and struck him on the head, render.
ing him unconscious. DR.. Brown OF
Manning was Immediately tele'
phoned for.
The ladies' missionary convention
of the Methodist church which met
here last week was attended by a
large number of delegates from va
rious points. The sessions were
greatly enjoyed and the people en-
tertained the visitors in that hospl-
table manner which has made Packs
vile famous.
Miss Pauline Davis of Davis and
Miss Annie Sprott of Jordan, two OF
Clarendou's favorite daughters, are
visiting friends here, and are recelv-
ing many attentions from our young
men.
Mr.. J. H. Ge6dings, formerly OF
this section but now a citizen of Co.
lumbia, is here on visit to relatives.
Mr.. Alfred T. Dyson and family
have moved from here to Columbia
1t was our pleasure to meet Mr.. l.
NJ. Mouzon of Manning here last Sun
dav. He was the guest of Mr.. George
H. Curtis family and he seemed to
enjoy his visit.
Married at noon today by Rev. E
D. Wells of Georgetown, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. w. J. Troublefield, the
brides brother, Mr.. G. L. McElveer
of Trio, and Miss Mary Troublefeld
The couple leave on the afternoon
train for Trio, their future home.
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-10-25
Summel'tOn Notes.

Editor THE ZINES:
The new graded school, under the
control of energetic trustees and
faithful teachers, Will reVoiutlonlZe
this country
While attending the Methodist
church Sunday afternoon, at the
close of the Sunday school we heard
the principal of the graded school,
Mr., H.A.C. Walker, make a brief but
forceful address, giving practical ap-
plications of the Sunday school les
son. He seemed fully at home and
the prediction is that he is Identified
with the people and here to stay.
At the close of preaching by Rev.
\. 7. Dunlap, a church conference
was held, during which the member,
ship of the church determined and
resolved that they would build new
church; that they would start fund
as a nucleus whereby a fund would
be created sufficient to complete the
work in the future. The following
committee was appointed, "omnl-
bus committee, advisory, financial
and building: J. S. Cantey, J. G.
Lanham, ]. B. Holiday, NJ. S. Can
tey, W. Z. Richbourg, Robt. F. Cosk-
rev, j. r. Furse, H. l.. Brunson, W.
L. Brunson, S. r. Cole, D: Q. Rhame,
J. Victor Carrigan, ]. Q. Mathis and
DR.. !. N. Fladger. The first collec-
ton day will be on the second Sun
dav in January, 1900. J. B. Holla-
day was elected treasurer and }. Z.
Lanham, secretary.
The farmers in this section seem
happy, as they have made far better
crops than a great many in other
sections and SO to S12 per bale more
than last year tells the tale"
A thrilling drama in five acts, en-.
titled, "a White Mountain Boy
will be played at the Graded School
building by the Summerton ORA
matte Club for the benefit of the
school on Friday night, October q,
promptly at S o'clock p. m. This
promises to surely interest and
amuse. A small admittance fee of 20
and IS cents will be charged. Pleas
ing specialties will be introduced.
On THE WING.
Summerton, S. c., October %, SO.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-10-25
Continuation Of Court.

While at press last Wednesday the case
against Shaw Washington, assault and bat.
terry of high and aggravated nature was
being tried The circumstances were that
Shaw Washington with malice aforethocGht
brought down upon the head Of Joe Green
his wrath with the aid Of a gun barrel on
the plantation of Mr. Jared Hodge near
Alcoiu. The jury found him guilty and
Judge Klugh sentenced him to pay a fine
of go dollars or months on the chain
gang.
Then Jonas Benbow pleaded guilty Of OBJ
tanning property by false pretenses from
c. N. Davis and s. IL Nexsen, a charge Of
forgery against the defendant was moi
pressed. The prisoner was sente need to
y months on chain gang.
The trial Of Carolina Johnson colored.
charged with committing q feDdish crime
upon the person of Oracle Atkins, a very
pretty and bright year old daughter Of
Mr.. J. A. Atkins who at the time the crime
was committed, the 4th of last July. was
living nea- Packsyille. The testimony
showed Johnson to be trusted servant,
and permitted to sleep in a room with the
children at the time mentioned the alles
ed crime was committed, the father was
informed of what had transpirad, but 1t
seems he took no action until about ten
days afterwards except to talk to Johnson
about the crime. Johnson did not 30 OF,
and Mr. Atkins after about ten days had =
warrant issued. The testimony was clear
enough, but Notwithstanding the proof OF
Johnsons guilt the jury returned a verdict
Of guilty with a recommendation OF mercy
which saved the culprits lite and compelled
the Judge to pass life sentence The
verdict was a surprise, out We learn that
the fathers strange conduct caused the re-
commend&tion Of mercy.
The next case HaS against ISreal Plliilps
colored charged with outragOg the person
of Ella Burrows u co!o:ed girl about u
veacs Of age, near Pinewood last August.
Verdict guilty with recommendation Of
mercy, The prisoner was sent to the penl-
tentiary for life.
John Gibson, big burly negro was tried
for ruyishing Marie Brown little negress
about 8 years OF age near st. Paul last June
The defense attempted to prove Gibson
mentally, Irresponsible, but that failed.
Nevertheless the jury WAS not satisfied that
Gibson accomplished his purpose, SO they
found him guilty of attempting rape with
Il recommendation Of mercy aid he Was
sentenced to 10 years in the penitentlary.
The last case tried was against John
Wesley Woods charged with murder. The
testimony showed that John Woods, little
negro from near Sardinia, handed Henry
Brown, colored man, a gun and while
Brown was looking at the gun 1t went OF
myster;ously, and killed Brown. Woods
was promptly acquitted.
This wound up the sessions court, and
on Saturday thele being no. witnesses on
hand very little business n the common
pleas was transacted.
Monday morning the court opened up
with the case OF J. II. Girtfin and others
against s w Griffin and Others to parti-
ton land. Verdict fer plaintiffs, winch
was set aside by che Judge