davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
Summary Of the Message Of the Presi-
dent.

From the National Watchman
IL greatly resembles stump speech.
The gold standard is urged upon Con-
gress for immediate action.
Impound the Rreenbacks
And the currency to be contracted to
that extent.
Demagogical phrases, such as "exist-
ing gold standard" used while urging
the passage Of law to create a gold
standard.
He acknowledges the existence OF
trusts, and pronounces them obnoxious,
not only to the common law, but also
to the public welfare; but doubts the
ability Of the Government to control
them.
Seven hundred and sixty dollars per
month taken from American taxpayers
TO support the Sultan Of Sulu and his
chiefs.
The President tells of slavery on the
Island of Sulu, and asserts that under
their treaty with us any slave can pur-
chase his own freedom, providing he be
the highest bidder.
The President forgets to tell us that
polygamy is universal on the Sulu Is-
lands, and that our flag floats over and
protects hsrems and slave. pens on the
archipelago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
DR.. Talmara's Four Wives.

A writer in the Washington, d. O.,
Post says:
read DR.. Talmage's sermon against
polygamy. published in the Port last
Monday. am absolutely opposed to
polygamy, but do not agree with the
views Of the House majority in the
vote on the Tayler resolution adopted
Tuesday. Still. / am overwhelmed by
the Talmsge view, aud submit eleven
propositions, in somewhat disconnect-
ed manner. But possibly the reader
will see the point. Here they are;
1. Polygamy is an abhorrent thing
and Roberts should be hung.
2. DR.. Talmsge's sermon( Opublished
last Monday was the most eloquent ar
raignment Of polygamy the country has
ever seen.
3. Dr. Talmage has charmed the peo-
ple in years gone by with the thought
that the good will meet their loved
ones on the other shore.
A. Hence, in the next world the
elect will know the bliss of family reun-
IONS
5. This is a blessed throught for the
pure in heart who travel through this
vale of tears.
6. II this is true, the programme
on earth is necessarily different from
that Of heaven.
7. Roberts is said to have three
wives, two too many for earth, at one
time.
s. DR.. Talmage will cross the divide,
having lived in a consecutive manner
with four earthly wives.
8. This is lawful, and 1t is civillza'
tion on earth.
10 But there must be reunions IN
heaven.
IL. DR.. Talmage may have the same
trouble in the next world that Roberts
has in this.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
RG VA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER II, 1899.
List Of Writings.

The following is list Of writings
admitted to record in the clerks office
Of Stafford county since the Novem
ber term of court
Deed for land from II. S. Payne
ct ux. to VIM. r Hill
Deed of trust II. w. II II ct ais. to
r II. L. Chichester.
Deed for land from S. Boutyard
and ais. to Peter Snelliugs.
Deed of trust from Peter Snellngs
ct ux. to II. &. Chesley.
Deed for land from Mary A. Hard.
ing to Geo. w. Payne.
Deed of trust from Geo. W. Payne
ct ux. to Enterprise Building Asso
citation.
Deed for land from B. W. Irwin ct
ux. to Geo. W. Hessony.
Deed for land from r II L.Chiches-
ter, commissioner, TO Thos. Fines.
Deed of trust from Thos Fines to
r. d. l. Chichester.
Deed for land for R. c. Perry ct
ais. to S NJ. Perry.
Deed for land from w. B. Beach,
&c, to Geo. W. Cropp ct ux.
Deed of trust from Geo. W. Cropp
ct ux. to Enterprise Building Asso-
citation.
Deed for land for Jane NJ. Sullivan
to NJ. K. Lowry.
Deed for land from Virginia Ennis
to B. A Dodd ct TX.
Deed for land for Joo. A. Mac.
PhersOn to Rtpidan Mining aud
Milling Company.
Deed for laud for Geo. w. Hessony
ct ux. to c. E Logerwell.
Deed of trust from NJ. A. Bohr,
&c. TO B. A. Brsshesr
Deed for land from r. l.. Fitzhugh
to c. A Truslow.
Deed for land from T. w. Berrev,
commissioner, &c, to c. A. Shack
lett.
Deed for land from H. Stone to r.
l. Flatford.
Deed for land from Roberta Hehin
to p. English.
Deed of trust from P. English ct
ux. to Enterprise Building Associa'
ton.
Deed for land from W. NJ. and 7.
T. Norman to Paris Prince.
Deed of trust from Paris Prince to
Enterprise Building Association.
T. w. Franklin, justice of peace,
has paid the following fines as of
December Ii, 1899: Commonwealth
vs.. Sullivan IS Commonwealth VS..
Lawson So.
By r. II. Bryan, justice of peace,
50 so, Commonwealth VS.. Parker,
December II, 1899.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
the approval Of the officers and d.

the approval of the officers and d.
rectors."
One of the largest and most euthu-
sisstic meetings ever held in Grand
Rapids, Mich, took place in the
Auditorium Monday night under the
auspices of the United American
Trausvaal League, recently organized
there.
The speakers we're selected from
the various natioualties, and each
speaker was preceded by national
anthems rendered by musical orgsni'
cations of his nationality and in bis
native tongue. The local division,
Ancient 0. der OF Hibernisns, the
largest in the West. turned out in
force, but they were outnumbered by
the Polish clubs and almost equaled
by the German Turner's aud members
Of the Arbeiterbund.
The speeches all expressed sym
pathy and hope of victory for the
Afrikanders and denounced England
bitterly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
sl.cco,ooo Beer War Fund.

John T. Heating, national presi.
dent of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans, said in Chicago Monday that
the plan to raise 100000 in the
organization to aid in fitting out
troops to help the Beers in their fight
with the British met with the enthusi-
astc Endorsement of every member
of tbe order in the United States and
Cansds. Mr.. KeatiDg has been su.
thorized 10 bring the matter before
the executive officers of the order in
the United States aud Canada. 1t is
proposed that every member give
money toward the scheme, and that
with the fund thus raised, troops and
hospital corps be equipped and sent
to South Africa to join the Boer
forces.
Speaking of the movement Mr..
Heating said " Personally | am in
hearty accord with it. We have
more than 100000 members, and if
each member give S. toward the
fund, it would not be difficult to raise
the proposed $l,OO0,OOO. have no
doubt that the scheme will meet with
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
SALT RIVER.
A Movement on Foot to Improve the
Stream
NM Washinrton Star SANS !:

The Washington Star says:
The wits of of the Fifty sixth Con-
gress may as we'll be getting ready,
for they are TO have at least one
theme worthy of their powers. APP
propriately enough, there is a move
ment on foot in Kentucky for the i'm
provement Of Salt River. This is the
stream famous in political song and
story. Parties msycOme and parties
may go, but Salt River flows on for
ever.
For political purposes the little
river needs no Improvement. / floats
a crsgo OF broken hearts and disap.
pointed expectations with no sort Of
difficulty. Many such have passed
up, and many others must inevitably
follow. But for commercial purposes,
according TO the local chronicle, 1t
might be deepened TO advantage,
cleared of snags and other obstruc-
tions, and Congress is to be asked IN
considering its bill for river improve
ments 10 remember this historical
waterway.
The appeal will not rest ex-
cluHvely upon humor and good
nature. There is n pleasant side
Of sentimental interest to the sub
jsct. Salt River drains the section
Of the State in which Mr.. Lincoln
was born; and in thst early day,
when fleets OF fl ttboats h)ated down
the Onlo aud Mississippi to New Of-
leans, many Of the boats were load.
ed along It's banks. Mr.. Lincoln was
himself, in youth, a hstboatman.
though he probably never shipped
from his old home. But not unlikely
he fell in on his voyages with some of
bis fathers old neighbors, and dane
ed with his cronies in hoedown fash
ion to their fddling. A bit OF sentl-
ment, therefore, goes with the old
Salt River joke, and the sentiment
aud the joke together, not to men
tiOn the fact that there are up-to' date
business considerations applying,
ought TO secure for the appeal = re-
spectful, if not 6 friendly hearing.
There are people with the idea that
Salt River is an imaginary stream,
existing only in the geography of poll
tical humor. It is, on the contrary,
very pretty little tributary of the
Ohio, watering a fertile country and
floating a fair local commerce. But
1t owes its fame to the politicians, aud
great numbers of them have been
imaginary passengers on its quiet
bosom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident. of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia. was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
Il was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
no appetite-gradually growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had given
me up Fortunately, a friend advised
trying Electric Bitters;' and to my
great joy and surprise, the first bottle
made a decided improvement. l con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and
am now a well man. know they
saved my life. and robbed the grave Of
another victim" No one should fail to
try them. Only 90 cts, guaranteed, at
Nj. NJ. Lewis Drug Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21

Neither Congress Nor the People Yet
Committed to Imperialism Says Mr..
Hear.
Senator HOsr has written letter
to former Senator Edmunds replying
to an invitation 70 be present at a
meeting TO be held to discuss the
Philippine question. Senator Hoar
declines to attend because be thinks
that what he will have to say on the
Philippine question will be more eff
fective if said in his place IN the SEN
ate than elsewhere. He adds
81 have not changed the opinion |
formed aud expressed last winter,
except thet ii has been confirmed and
strengthened by what has happened
since If we hsd dealt with the
people OF the Philippine Islands as
we undertook to desi with the peo-
pie Of Cuba, VINO we declarod-and
they certainly had no better tltle-of
right ought to be free and iudepen'
dent; if instead of undertaking 10
buy them. ard then undertaking TO
sutjag te them by force, we had as
sured them of ou- purpose 10 respect
their rights, 10 protect them against
foreign Interference, to aid them, to
restore order, aud to leave them,
whenever they should desire, to the
blessing of freedom aud Of selt-gOv
erpmeut, We should have had no war.
We should have hsd no loss of life.
We should have 10 large expenditures
of money. We should not have
trampled on the doctrines upon which
our own institutions are founded.
We should not have coutradicted
the pledge of our fathers. We
should not have incurred the undying
hatred of the people of the Philip
pine Islands. We should have re
ceived from their gratitude every
thiog in the way of commercial ad-
vantage or advantages of military or
naval station that their gratitude
could best0w. We should have the
elory-with which the glory of no
other country in history could be
cOmpsred-Of being the great liberia
tor in both hemispheres.
Terrible mischief has been already
accomplished through the blunder OF
last winters treaty. But 1t IS not too
late to retrsce our steps. Congress
has not yet committed itself to the
policy of imperialism. Sill less are
the American people so committed.
IL is not too late TO assure the people
of the Philippine Islands that we will
not trsmple them under foot or COM
pei them to obey US against foreign
cupidity; that We will aid them TO re-
store order; that we will help them in
every way in our power to establish
for themselves such government as
they may desire; that thereafter our
relations to them should be only those
of friends and equals.
"If that were dore, peace could be
restored in an hour. Order and pros
perity and happiness would prevail
instead Of war and devastation. The
flag of the United States, which it is
sought to make the symbol of con-
quest and oppression, would be, as it
has ever been till now q symbol of
liberty and of hope to ell the nations
fthe earth. Withdrawn only from
territory over, which it waves with
out right, it would continue to wave
over that moral field over which is
it's rightful supremacy, and from
which it could never be hauled
down"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
Gaining a Wide Reputation.

AS cure for rheumatism Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm is gaining a wide
reputation. D. B Johnston, of Rich
moDd, Ind has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking
Of 1t he says: Il never found anything
that would relieve me until l used
Chamberlain Pain Balm 1t acts like
magic with me. My foot was swollen
and panied me very much, but one
good application Of Pain Balm relieved
me- For by sale M. NJ Lewis.
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
A Thousand Tongues

Gould not express the rapture of An
ME E. Springer. of 1926 Howard ST. :,
Philadelphia. Pa. when she found
that DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption had completely cured her
Of a hacking cough that for many
years had made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her no
nelp. but she says Of this Royal Cure
''it soon removed the pain in my chest
and can sleep soundly. something l
can scarcely remember doing before. l
feel like sounding Its praises through
ont the Universe - So Will every one
who tries DR. Kings New Discovery
for any trouble of the throat, Ohest or
Lungs. Price soc. and 81 90. Trial
bottles free ut M. M. Lewis Drug Store /;
every bottle guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
500 Reward, 500.

Toe readers Of this paper will be pleased 70
learn tnat there $ at least one dreaded dis.
case that science has been able 20 cure IN all
lis stages. and that is Catai rh. Halts Catarrn
Cur Is the only positive cure known 70 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being consti
tuti nal discs Sc. requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh cure Is take IN
formally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature IN 90
ing its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they oneT
one Hundred Dollars for any case tina, II
fails 10 cure. Send for list of test monials.
Address, +. j. CHENEY 4 co.. Toledo Ol
Sold by Druggists. 1jc,
Halrs Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
The British Disasters.
he Baltimore Sun says:

The Baltimore Sun says:
The defeat of General Butler near
Colenso by the Beers furnishes addi-
tional evidence that England has 8
difficult task before her in the sub
iueation of that brave and determined
people. 1t seems likely now that the
war will be much more protrscted
than even the most conservative had
anticipated and that to the valuable
lives already lost many more must be
added before British supremacy can
he established. la fact, it is entirely
within the range of possibility that in
spite of her immense strength and
resources. Great Britain may ulti-
mstely be forced to abandon a strug
gle which promises to prove not only
costly in men and treasure, but full
of dangerous contingencies. If Russia
and other enemies of Euglsnd should
see in this struggle their opportunity
to attack her or to develop their own
interests at her expense, the Trans
vasl war might lead to complications
which would possibly cost her far
more than the African game is worth.
Aside from these possibilities, how
ever, every one of humane instincts
must share the feeling of sadness
which is said TO oppress the womsnly
Queen of England, who,it is reported,
is in deplorable condition as re-
suit of the heavy casualties, and is
scarcely less affected by the losses
among the Beers than by those of her
own people. Possibly the Qaeen feels,
as do many thousands Of persons in
England and elsewhere, that this was
a war that could have been avoided
and that two great and brave races
are suffering from the ambitious
projects of greedy individuals AID
graspipg business interests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21

A shipment Of sewing machines,
valued at $l03, 750, was recently sent
by an American firm to China. The
Chinese women have recently swak-
ened to the fact that the sewing ma
chine is a necessary household imple
ment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you. If you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them. Only
% cents Money back If not cured. Sold
by NJ M. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
Editnr'a Awful Plight.

f. NJ Higgins, Editor Seneca, JUS
News, was afflicted for years with Piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bucklens Arnica Salve. DE
writes two boxes wholly cured him;
It's the surest Pile cure on earth and
the best salve in the world. Oure
guaranteed. Only 20 cents. Sold by
II NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21

A copy Of Queen victoris's Leaves
from the Journal of Our Life in the
Highlands, ,"presented by Her Msjesty
to Charles Dickens, was sold at auc-
ton in London the other day for
0S00
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21

An association of women in Oregon
has been formed to work against the
woman's suffrage amendment, which
is to be voted on in that State next
June. These women say woman s
suffrage has proved itself a failure in
school elections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
LIQUOR Dealers.
p. McCracken, Bro. 6 Co, q,
-WHoLxsALE AND RITAn-

Nv HOLHbALE AND hALAlL
GROCERS AND LIQUOR DFALER9
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE kXk
and BOURBON WHISTLES, from the fol
lowing we'll known distilleries: Graft & 20.
of Ohio: Boone County Disulling Co, oI
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, OF Mary
land, and w. F. Gray, of Pennsyivanis.
Agents for Bergner 4 Engle's Lager Beer
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Guano' sh0
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
0RAHGE

Store and Dwelling Destroyed Gold Min
ing Christmas observation-disclosures and
Personals
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
Elk RUN WHISKEY.

This celebrated brand Of KENTUCKY
pI1RE RYE WHISKEY. guaranteed 100
nroof and years old at 81 per gallon IS for
sale by Mrs. ]. f. Monroe, Commerce
street. Fredericksburg, Va. For flavor II
has no superior at the price. 1t is smooth
oIeasant to drink, and there is not a head
ache in a gallon. Come and try 1t. and YOU
will buy no other.
mcb 25-6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-21
Has Moved Ills TOnsoriaI ParIor

Mr.. Charles Lawson has moved his Tonsorial
Psrlor from upper Commerce street 70 the
once lately occupied By the Free Lance,
where he Is prepared 20 40 All worx M sucn n.ss e.
Tlressirg 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 VIII 30 ont
s''e NV uHARLHa LAWSON
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-06

The greatly moderated weather of
yesterday would indicate that the cold
wave had spent itself! The fireside,
however. will for some time be the
pleasantest place to spend the evenings,
and fortunate indeed is he who has ar
dered to his home a case of Centennial
beer. It will not only pleasantly help
to while away the long hours before re-
firing, but at the same time it will rrove
beneficial to the health and happiness
of the entire family. Centennial beer
is produced from the best grain, pure
spring water and by a brewing process
uneXcelled.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-06

The H. f. B. 0. will give a concert
and dance at Scandal hall, South Main,
Monday night, Feb. 6. Splendid floor
good music and fine singing. You will
miss treat if you do not attend. Tick
cts, % cents
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-06

Calling Cards. III
Call at tho Standard office, 81 East
Broadway, and see the latest styles OF
calling cards. 4
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-06

Dr.. Dodd is filing hundreds with
glasses He guarantees satisfaction
and makes free examinations. Owsley
block.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22

northward emigration, which, Mr.. CHAM
BEBLAIN insinuates, was caused by the
emancipation Of the slaves, began in 1893,
when the Trichard and Van Rensburg
Trek started from the eastern districts,
whereas the date OF tho emancipation OF
the slaves in South Africa was December,
1894. Truly an astonishing phenomenon,
where the effect precedes the cause.
The causes of the Great Trek from the
Cape Colony were enumerated in February,
1912, in the remonstrance OF the Volksraad
OF Natal against British occupation, which
concluded with these words: 1--WE ascrbe
all these evils to this one cause, viz. the
want OF a representative Government, re-
fused to us by the executive authority OF
that same nation which regards this very
privilege as one OF Its most sacred rights
OF citizenship, and one for which every
true Briton is prepared to give his life"
The Great Trek, in u word, was the protest
of the eastern frontersman against for
ciGn autocratic dcspotism. The emigrants
were what their descendants have re-
NAMED, the champions of independent
self-government in South Africa.