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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
THURSDAY. JULY 6.

The statement of the First National
Bank of Santa Fe, published to-day,
shows that the institution is in its usu-
ing. But it is always interesting to read
fha facts
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
Catering to His Taste,

"Did you divide your bonbons with
your little brother, Mollie?"
eyes, ma. | ate the candy and gave
him the notices. You know he is aw-
fully fond of reading. Baltimore
American.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
Safe From Drowning.

Winter Visitor Gin Florida)-I should
love dearly to go sailing, but it looks
very dangerous. Do not people often
get drowned in this bay?
Waterman-No. indeed, mum. The
sharks never lets anybody drown
New York Weekly.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06

EF-The New MEXICAN Is the Oldest news
paperi n New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Postoffce in the Territory and has a large
and growing circulation among the intelli-
ent and progressive people of the southwest.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
OLD-TIME PROSPERITY

(S1IVer City Independently
Silver City is fast assuming her old
time prosperity. One can hardly talk
with a business man these days without
getting wind of some new enterprise on
foot, or some large mining deal pending.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
A Great Truth.

Mr.. Wickwire-I have a notion to
raise a beard for the winter.
Mrs. Wickwire-I wouldn't do that.
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures You
couldn't Indianapolis Journal
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
A Labored Exclamation,

"Why is that woman scowling at
your"
"That's my sister"
"But why should she scowl at your"
"Well, you see she's very nearsight-
ed, and as there's something familiar
about my face she fancies it must be
her husbands. cleveland Plain
Dnalnr
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
Effects of Discipline.

"What a placid face your married
daughter has!"
eyes her three children have got her
so she obeys beautifully. Chicago
Record.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06

Zone good turn deserves another
Those who have been cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla are glad to tell others
about it.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
THE TERRITORIAL PRESS.
ENTORTION POOR POLICY.
(Springer Stockman.

The worst thing that can be done by
a town or city in time of a celebration
or any large gathering is for its citizens
to charge exorbitant prices for every
thing during that period.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
s. s.. s. FOR THE BLOOD

is the best blood remedy because it il purely vegetable
and is the only one that Is absolutely free from potash and mercury. It
promptly pqrides the blood and thoroughly cleanses the system, builds up
forcing out all impure blood.
Books free to any address by the Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ca
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
AN UNfAIL|NG SIGN THAT
NATURE IS APPEALING l ss'r

! VII HILL. "a warning that can not safely be ignored.
To neglect to purify the blood at this
time meano more than the annoyance of painful boils and
~unsightly pimples. If these impurities are allowed to
remain, the system succumbs to any ordinary illness, and is
unable to Withstand the many ailments which are 50
prevalent during spring and GUNNER.
Mrs. L. Gentle, 1904 Second Avenue, Seattle. Wash j.,
says: II was afflicted for a long time with pimples, which
we're very annoying, as they ~disigured my face fearfully.
After using many other remedies in vain, S s. S. promptly
and thoroughly oleansed my blood, and now l rejoice in
q good complexion, which I never had before"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06

SANTA FE LODGE No. Q, K. OF p. Regular
meeting every Tuesday evening at 1880 O'Clock
at Castle hall. Visiting knights given a cor
dial welcome. ALEX. READ,
Chancellor Commander I
\ M~UHHLEISRN,
X. of r. and s.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION,

Ey- Entered as Second Glass matter at the
Santa Fe Postotice.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
|Boi|S and Pimp|es
Give Warning.

T When Nature is overtaxed, she has
! her own way of giving notice that assist
ance is needed. She does not ask for
clip until it is impossible to get along without
Boils and pimples are an indication that
he system is accumulating impurities which
of they are an urgent appeal for assistance
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-06
A. u W.

GOLDEN LODGE No. g., A. o. U. w., meets
every second and fourth Wednesdays D, m,
W. L. JONES, Master Workman.
JOHN G. SEARS, Recorder
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
The Virginia Normal School.

Robert Turnbull. president Of the
board Of trustees Of the State Female
Normal School at Fsrmville, has sub
mitted to the Governor on behalf OF the
board, the report Of the school. covering
the session OF l897-l89S and 1s9S.1899
The enrolment for the session before
last was: Undergraduate in the Nor
NAL School. 300 ;children in the practice
school, SO total. 1852.
Enrolment for session Of 1885, '99
post graduate students4 under graduates
in Normal School. 242: children In the
practice school, SO total, 842.
The demand for teachers Is gre alter
than the supply. This fall, for the
first time In the history Of the school
it has received applications for more
teachers than IL has been able to fur.
nish.
The report says: 1T is now che
policy Of the institution to grant free
tuition to all promising applicants who
agree to teach In the public schools OF
the State. 1t involves no additional cost
and at the same time 1t bringsno small
increase TO the trained teaching force
which the school turns ont every year I"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
Gov. Tyler's Message.

Gov. Tyler will urge upon the Gen.
eral Assembly the Importance Of en-
larging the penitentiary building.
In order to relieve the crowded condi-
ton now prevailing there.
Another feature will be reoommen.
dation for compensation for the mem
bers Of the board Of fisheries. who do
not now receive any pay for their SER
vices, the president snd secretary being
the only two members for whom sal.
aries were provided.
The present board has placed the oys'
ter industry in this State on q paying
basis. whereas, only few years ago
the enforcement Of the oyster law was
q burden upon the treasury. The revenue
from this source during the present
fiscal year will be very large.
The impression prevails that the Gov
ernor will recommend the amending Of
the land.grabbers' law. whereby its
harshness will. to some extent. be elm
mated without impairing the efficiency
Of the law to any great extent. The
present satisfactory condition Of the
States finances is largely due to the
operations Of this law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18

The Georgia House Of Representatives
has adop'ed a resolution declaring in
favor Of l6 to | and other tenets OF the
Chicago platform.
The Roanoke, Va. city council has
adopted an ordinance making 1t an Of
Tense to expectorate on the sidewalks
Of the city or in any public places. The
ordinance will go into effect January 1.
The unwilling Of the monument to
the Confederate soldiers from North
Carolina, who are buried in Stonewsll
Cemetery. Winchester. Va. and which
was to have been dedicated December
/. has been postp ned until next spring.
Rev. DR.. Donald Guthrie, the young
Canadian who succeeded DR.. Moses D.
Hoge in the Second Presby terrain Church
in Richmond, Va, has decided to &C.
cept the call extended him last Sunday
by the First Church, Of Baltimore. He
announced hts decision to the church.
Negotiations are pending for thesa
of the Lake Drummond Canal and Water
Company, which owns and operates
the Dismal Swamp canal. A New
York syndicate is anxious to secure
control Of the property, and has made
an offer for the purchase OF the COM
pany
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
sAruRoAY...NovEMBER 49, 1895

rurrassLANcE published tri- weekly
...n ,ndepeudent newspaper, Is located AZ 90
~-r.s-cs for william ST.. Fredericksours'
vs--,ct. ana IA issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
snd saturday mornings by The free
Lance Nswspspsr, Secs ens %
eeistlns csmpsay 81 trs
ssrs virsinis."
rts subscription Terms are u'SO per ,eei'
q, m FOR A months, rs cents tore mon'ns' VI
SO cents for months
rts advertising Rates are for one square .,
tan tines or less, nrst insertion,O cents'snd 20
cents for each additional insertion tiV'"pei
.opsre DER year. No position 0'vsn ana NO
,o->tou advertisements ara taken at Tess 'o'e
,hau our home patrons pay. The right Is re-
.srved 10 reject or modify any advertisement
"a deemeo libelous or otherwise ootesuonsoie'
Yesrly advertisers disseminating during 'no
rear viii be charged invariably At transient
rstes-
All letters recommending candidates ioi
ofaee must be paid for 70 insure their puoii'
cation.
Resolutions OF respect TO deceased members
passed by societies. corporstions's SsociS.iUu0'
or othe. organisations will De inVSr'SoN
charged for as advertising matter.
All communications OF every eharsotei
.hould he addressed to "THBFRKB LANCE,
FredericksburE. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
The Royal Arch Masons.

The Grand Chapter. Royal Arch
Mssons, in session in Rich mond this
week elected the following officers
Most Excellent Fred Greenwood, OF
Norfolk, Grand High Priest Most Excel
lent Thos. E Swsrtz retiring
Right Excellent ]. e Alexander. OF
Norfolk. Grand King.
High Excellent W. J. HUBBARD. Of
Lynchburg Grand Scribe.
Most Excellent Geo W. Poe, Of Rich
mond. Grand Treasurer.
Right Excellent James B. Blanks, OF
Petersburg. Grand Secretary.
The following officers we're appointed A:
Excellent J. V. Ridgoo1, Of Rich
mand, Grand Chaplain OF Host.
Excellent ( S Conrad. Of Harrison.
burg, Grand Principal Sojourner.
Excellent Sol L. Bloomberg, OF Rich
mond. Grand Royal Arch Captain.
Excellent s W. Thompson, OF Oul-
pepper. Grand Master Of First Vail.
Excellent James O'Keefee, OF Taze'
well, Grand Master Of Second Vail.
Excellent r. NJ. Ferguson. Of Bris-
toll, Grand Master, of Third Vail.
Companion Julius A. Cosby, OF
Richmond, Grand Marshal.
Companion W. 9. Wilkinson. OF
Richmond. Grand Tiler.
Excellent O. N Van Houten, Of
Manchester, Grand Chaplain.
The Grand Treasurer appointed Ex-
cellent F. B. Ebel Deputy Grand Treas.
urer.
The Grand Secretary appointed Elk.
cellent o. A. Nesbitt Deputy Grand
Secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18

The usual biennial racket about bet
ter election laws In Virginia Is fur
nishing an opportunity for spsce-writ'
ers, but 10 10 safe to say. that a. In the
past there will be no laws for elections
in Virginia that will enable the oolored
man In the black belt. with the aid OF
few white men. to run the elections
and control the offices. The Free
Lance does not make this situation but
this IL the plain way Of stating 1t. 1t
&c said Gov. Tyler will take up the
matter in his annual message. The
Governor had just as we'll pass 1t by.
when he was running for Governor
two years ago. The Free Lance tried in
vain to get o deliverance from him
In favor Of better election laws. II
the Governor takes up this subject. now
that he has been pretty thoroughly de-
fested in his Senatorial ambition.
there win undoubtedly be this com.
meus: "a wounded spirit who can
bsar. =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
Booker washington's School.

The eighteenth annual report OF the
principal of the Tuskegee (Ala.) Nor
NAL and Industrial Institute shows
that the institution gives training in
the following twenty-six industries
Agriculture. blacksmithing, brickma-
sorry, carpentry. carriage trimming,
cooking ,dairying, drawing-archite CT
ural, freehand, and mechanical-plain
sewing. plastering, plumbing. printing.
sawmillipg. founding, housekeeping,
harness making, horticulture, lsunder-
ing, machinery. mattress making,
millinery. nurse training. painting.
shoemaking. stock raising, tailoring,
timing, and wheelwrighting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
Or. EgEAES'
Notice Of Redemption Of
Gas Bonds.
To the holders Of the Fredericksburg

To the holders Of the Fredericksburg
Gas Bonds
Resolved. by the Common Council Of
the city OF Fredericksburg, Va. That
in Pursuance Of the Act Of the General
Assembly Of Virginia approved March
4th. 1890, entitled. " An act 70 all W
the city Of Fredericksburg 10 supply
gas for the use Of said city aud TO Issue
bonds Of the city 20 effect said pur.
pose" wherein the city ~ authorized
20 borrow SIS 900. and u issue and ne
gotiate its bonds for the same, said
bonds to be known and designated as
Fredericksburg Gas b lnds, and where
In it is expressly provided that 1.-THE
principal Of said bonds shall be payable
thirty years after the fret day u Jan
uary 1892. or upon the call Of sal
Council at any time after ten years
from said date - the said UIty Council
doth cell in the boz d. II the face value
II %, 00O bearing date the first day
4 July, 1891 and payable on the first
day II January. 1920 issued In pursr'
ance Of said Acr Of Mrch 4th. 1890
And doth require all said bonds and the
coup n belougii & sane to be
pie.euted for payment a. the oiilce OF
The City Treasurer Of Fredericksburg.
IN Fredericksburg. Va, on the second
day Of January. 1900, and doth declare
aud resolve that all interest shall cease
upon said bonds from and after the said
second day Of January, 1900. 1t being
the purpose Of the city u pay all said
bonds on said last mentioned day as
said city is fully authorized 10 do by
rhe foregoing Act Of the General AS
sembly Of Virginia.
Resolved further, That the Finance
Committee do publish in such newspa-
pers as they may deem proper and at
laa.t once week for eight successive
weeks the foregoing resolution and the
same shall be attested by the signature
II the Mayor. the Clerk Of the Council
and the Finance Committee
Attest
James p. Oorbin, A. 2. Rowe,
Clerk. Mayor.
NJ. G.. Willis,
+ ID. Cole,
w ) Embrey.
oct2l.wSI Finance Committee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18

Commander In chief Shaw. OF the
Grand Army, and Gen Danle1 SlcRles
saw Secretary Root yesterday. Oom-
mander Shaw wanted TO urge Secretary
Root 60 make a favorable recommenda.
ton in his annual report for national
military park at fredericksburg he
was Joined IN this by Gen. Sickles, and
the Secretary said he should make the
recommendation. Wash. Post, Friday
Col Shaw was among the distin'
ruished visitors TO the battlehelds last
Tuesday and Wednesday, and after the
rounds were made expressed himself
strongly, even enthusiastically, in favor
Of the park and we thank him for this
interview with the Secretary Of War.
Ii is now generally admitted that this
is the:most appropriate place If not the
only place. that can be made Ma
TIONAL park, for the reason that at
no other point was every State North
and South represented This is the
case with Spotsylvania county. Every
State and territory including the District
Of Columbia, was represented in one
il not more than one. of the great battles
fought around Fredericksburg. Again
OF the eight general battles, between
the Army Of the Potomac and the Army
Of Northern Virginia. not counting bat
ties between detachments Of the armies,
four Of them were fought in Spotsyl'
vania county, in radius OF eight
miles. and all of these can be converted
into a park with less acreage than
Ohickamauga has aud at less cost.
These facts should be remembered aud
should insure the opening Of this park
by the government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Lorne, Va Nov 10. 1899.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Lorne, Va Nov. 10. 1899.
Mrs. NJ. +. Workman has returned
home after a delightful visit 80 rela-
tives in Huntington, W. Va.
Mr.. Tom Burke. Of Olifftop. ". Va.
has been the guest of his sister, Mrs
R Collins. He came down to hire
hands 10 work in the coal mines. but
says he finds the darkies so we'll Of
and satisfied. he could not hire any.
Mrs l.. H Tunstall is home sgsin
after three weeks stay in Charlottes-
Vile
Mr.. Sherwood Bowers has been SUI
ferine lately with rheumatism, he mas
the sympathy of all his friends
Mrs DIR. Dill will lecture at CON
cord Baptist church on Nov 23rd. A
large crowd and an enjoyable time are
anticipated.
Schools are progressing nicely In
this section Of the county. The attend
snce has been full and regular.
The sorghum crop has been large and
the men with mills are kept busy max
ing molasses
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
A Tin-plate Company,

The National Tin.Plate Company
has been chartered in West Virginia.
with capital Of five millions.
The new company will develop GER
tain patents which are expected to
revolutionize the tin-plate business.
The process by the Encouragement OF
furnaces and of rolls and other ma.
chinery makes 1t possible,it is claimed,
to manufacture tin complete within an
hour and ten minutes. instead OF six
days, as by other processes. Acids are
done away with entirely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18

There are 8. 46S postofflces In this
State, Virginia ranking third In the
list Of States In this regard. And The
Free Lance has subscribers at about S46
of these postofnoes in 81 counties In the
First, Third. Seventh and Eighth Oon'
gressional districts. Is there another
paper, outside Of the religious press and
the Richmond dailies In Virginia, that
can say as much? 1. Q. The Free Lance
has subscribers at one out Of every ten Of
the Virginia postofAces.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18

Gen. Lee and every other man upon
whom Mckinley has bestowed any Of
fetal position are playing their parts as
puppets in q most artfully contriveo,
sk lifully executed conspiracy TO create
she impression upon citizens OF this
country that the Oubans desire annexa-
tion. The plot is nearing fruitlon.
Watch lis progress and results. Dan
vile Register
Yes, and the strong possibility is that
In a year or more the United States
may be shooting down the Oubans Just
o. they are now killing the Filipinos.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
Methodist Conference

At the morning session Of the Meth
odist conference in Richmond Thursday,
Rev. B +. Bsadles conducted religious
service.
One Of the great enterprises Of Viz
GINA Methodists in the orphanage move
ment. DR.. j. W Young. chairman OF
the committee--in charge Of this matter
presented report which gave
detailed history Of the enter
prise. The Conference was inform
ed that the site selected.for the or
phausgs was a northern suburb Of the
city Of Richmond-Hlghland Park The
success OF the movement was assured
The thanks Of the committee were ex-
tended to DR.. ]. W. Bledsoe for valu-
able service and to Mr.. W. II. Vincent
for aid and funds. The resolutions sp-
pended to the report recommend that
the Legislature be asked to incorporate
the Virginia Conference Orphanage of
the Methods; Episcopal Church South /;
that the orphanage be located in High
land Park that the first board Of trus.
tees shall do what is necessary TO main
tain the institution, subject to the au-
thority Of the Virginia Conference /;
that no one shall be eligible as a trus.
tee except he be a member Of the Meth.
odist Episcopal Church South that the
board shall fill all vacanies subject to
the approval Of the conference.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18
What Cur State Legislators Have to
Say About Probable Legislation.

Say About Probable Legislation
Asked about important matters to
come before the next General Assem-.
bly,, Senator Morris. Of Albemarle says
Q.) First and foremost, proper and
judicious care OF the finances Of the
state.
(2.) Aud under the above general
heading The Delinquent Land Law
81 The oyster tax.
a. The proper care II the institu.
tions Of the State
60 The increase Of ccll-room at the
Virginia penitentiary.
GO Tho increase Of tax on express
and telegraph companies.
q } The question Of the nomination
Of U. S Senators by primaries
e The election Of a United states
Senator from Virginia
O. The election ~ cooperation
judges
may have missed something more
important in running these headings
over in my mind but fancy these
matters are Of most practical impor-
lance to the people Of Virginia.
Senator lie Cato. Of Accomac. says
The question ot constitutional
amendment as 10 election of L. 3. sem
atOrs Will doubtless be- agitated, and 1t
| is probable that provision Will be made
for primary nominations pending fed
eral action There Will be- amended
legislation as TO the delinquent land
| tax act.
The amendment TO Section ,. Article
| Y, Of the Constitution as TO a tax for
taking oysters with tODgs from the
natural rocks will be matter II inter
est and imp lrtance especially to the
| Tidewater section
A resolution will likely be intro
dnced again to amend the Constitution
80 as TO provide that no person delin-
| Quent as 10 capltatiOn taxes on the first
DAY II July shall be thereafter permit
ted 10 vote during that year IN any
| election.
A bin will likely be offered for the
establishment Of State colony for
epileptcs
The amendments as to the oyster and
fish laws will likely not be important.
State Senator Walker, Of Northum.
berland, says:
Il can say, however. with entire
sincerity and truthfulness. that, in my
| opinion, the Legislature Is not likely
| 20 have to consider any subject more
nearly connected with the honor OF the
State, or more deserving Of the atten.
ton Of her lawmakers than that Of
| providing for the decent &C 'OmmOda-
tion Of the cOnvicts IN the penitentiary
and increasing the capacity Of the In.
sane Esylums Of the State, In order TO
| prevent the necessity OF incarcerating
insane persons in the Jails.
Senator Donohoe, of Fairfax. writes
Il am in favor OF an amendment TO
the Constitution changing the mode 81
eleoting u s Senators, not only be
cause l think the people should elect
their Senators. bat bee iuse the present
system results frequently in the select
| ion Of candidates for the Legislature
with reference 60 their preference for
senatorial candidates, and without re-
gard TO their fitness in other respects
for the duties they may be called upon
10 perform. do not deem II wise to
discuss, at this time. other questions
that may come up for consideration.
but prefer t. deal with them as they
arise according TO my best judgment.
Being a new member. am not dis
posed to display undue haste in the dis
cussion Of questions with which | may
have 20 deal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-18

A new bank, to be know as the
Rockingham National Bank, is TO be
organized at Harrisonburg
This fact will no doubt furnish
matter for several interesting articles
in the Spirit OF the Valley. as show ing
what Mckinley prosperity and the Ding
ley high tariff tax. together with the
righteous" war in the Philippines is
doing for the old tenth legion. The
State Republican will no doubt
take up the same refrain. By the way,
no copy Of that esteemed paper has
reached The Free Lance for some time.