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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

The Southern Baptists began their
forty fourth annual convention in
Louisville last week. Mr.. Joshua Lev
ering, Of Baltimore, declined to become
candidate for president of the
convention, and ex-Gov. Northern, Of
Georgia, was elected to that position.
The former president. Harrslson, OF
Alabama, declined to serve longer.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley,
Secretary and Mrs. Gage, Assistant
Secretary Oortelyou, DR.. and Mrs.
Rixey and few friends left Hot
Springs, Va, last Saturday for the
Natural Bridge, where they spent two
hours, the party returning to Hot
Springs in time for dinner that even.
ing.
The Texas House of Representatives
has passed the antitrust bill. An
amendment was adopted which provides
that trusts and corporations shall not
have the right Of suit to enforce the
collection of accounts In the State. An
amendment was also adopted which
will prohibit tie Standard Oil Company
from doing business In Texas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Prof. Langlcy's Flying Machine

The Washington d. O.. Star Of last
Friday says Prof s. =. Langley,
secretary of the Smithsonian lnstitu-
ton. the inventor of the aerodrome,
who was given $25 900 by the board e
ordnance to experiment with his
flying machine for the war purposes,
made his first test at Quantico. Va. !,
last Thursday Prof. Langley, with the
amount of money placed at his dis
posal, built new and larger machine
than that with which he experimental
two years ago.
The machine was launched from the
top of a house boat anchored in broad
sweep Of the Potomac about three
fourths of mile from the Island owned
by the Quantico Rod and Gun Club.
The result was not so successful as were
Prof. Langley's former experiments
with the smaller machine.
The machine scared aloft to height
of 500 feet. but descended after hori-
zontal flight of 800 feet. His former
machine was propelled by small steam
engine, flew three-quarters Of mile.
and only descended when the steam was
exhausted. 1t was understood that
Prof. Langley was to overcome the
limited power capacity of the former
machine by the use Of a condensing
engine which would repeatedly utilize
the condensed steam from the boiler.
Prof Langley declined to discuss the
results of his experiment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
United Confederate Veterans.

The United Confederate Veterans on
last Friday at Charleston, 5. o. elect
ed the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: Commander in chief Gen
John b. Gordon: commander Of the
department of Northern Virginia, Gen.
Wade Hampton commander Of Tenn
essee, Gen. Stephen d. Lee, comman-
der of the department Of the trans Mis-
sissippi, Gen Cabell.
In accepting his nomination Gen
Gordon said there were now confed-
crate camps in Boston, New York, Chi
cago and Columbus. Ohio.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported substitute for the resolution
on the federal care of the confederate
graves. recommending the Limited
Confederate Veterans record their sim
cere appreciation Of the utterance OF
the President Of the United States at
Atlanta in December last concerning
the assumption Of the care OF the
graves Of our confederate dead by the
national government. and declaring
that I'VE shall welcome any legisla-
ton which shall result in the care OF
the graves Of cur comrades in the north
ern states by our government
Rev. Taylor Martin, Of Pulaski, Va,
spoke against the adoption Of the re-
port. lie said the veterans had nothing
to do with any suggestion from the
President. and they would never be
placed in the attitude Of being under
obligations to the government that slew
southern men.
The discussion grew very bitter ana
great confusion followed.
There's too much Mckinleyism IN
it -" shouted veteran from the au.
dience.
Various expressions followed this
many Of them bitter and sensational
The report was finally adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Negio's Shot Justihable.

Odum, Ga, May 13-Last night
near here, a young white man named
Copeland went to the house of color
ed man and tried to decOy his wife
from the house. She refused to go.
Copeland became angry and cursed her.
The negro came ont and requested
Copeland to leave Copeland pulled a
pistol, and fired two shots at the negro.
The negro returned the fire with three
shots, which struck Copeland in the
breast. Negro unhurt. Copeland sue
ceeded in getting into his buggy. -Four
miles from the scene of the shooting he
fell out of the buggy dead. The negro
fed but he could safely return, as
public sentiment overwhelmingly sus.
tains him. The Ooroner's jury will
unquestionably pronounce the homicide
justifiable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
GUERRILLA WARFARE.
Situation in Cuba.

Havana, May Is Gomez is acting
Queerly regarding the distribution of the
3. 600 600 advanced by the L. 5 gov
eminent for the payment of the Cuban
troops. and the Commissioners chosen
by him to assist in the distribution
as representatives of the Fourth. Fifth
and Sixth Army Corps either refuse TO
act or fail to appear. As the arrange
ments to pay the soldiers have been pend
ing for three and one.half months
further delay is especially annoying.
Gomez is said to be greatly dlsap-
pointed at being unable to get Geu
Brooke to agree to his suggestion for
an army of -, 900 Cubans
This and the unwillingness of the
Oubans 60 surrender their arms seems
TO cause the delay
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

The Democratic mass meeting IN
Richmond was a complete REPUTATION I'll
the claim that the people were clalluI-
ing for a change in the present mode ot
electing United States Senators. Not
withstanding the earnest and energetic
efforts that had been made by the pro-
motors OF the meeting. and the easy
conditions of membership imposed 10y
the call. the Democratic people OF Nlr'
ginia were very conspicuous by their
absence. 1t will be remembered that
all Democrats who favored a change in
the manner of electing United States
senators were invited TO attend. or the
hundred and sixty thousand Democrats
in the State between three hundred and
four hundred put in an appearance and
if more latitude had been given 10 de-
bate it is possible that 1t would have
been found that many of those present
were not clamOrous to the extent OF
ha2Arding either party discipline or
harmony. Indeed, 1t was u very mid
and harmless affair. and much more
calculated 10 excite compassion Tor It's
weakness than resentment against It's
errors.
If there ever was any intention to put
up candidate for the Senate-and there
is no doubt that in the beginning there
were many who agreed with Senator
Barksdale that il would be an anomaly
TO ask for primary with but one can.
didate in the field-that Intention had
been abandoned under the fierce assaults
and criticisms TO which II had been
subjected, and the suggestion was moot
ed down. The occasion was not at all
favorable TO it, and 1t is one OF the
problematical questions that Will de-
pend very much upon circumstances
and future developments for its revival.
1t will be noted that an appeal Is
made TO the State Central Committee
20 order primary or convention To
nominate candidate. Congressman
Jones admitted the Index Appeal soon
tentiOn that the committee had no au-
thority TO order primary, in defiance
Of the action Of the Roanoke State CON
vention. though he thought II might
! call a convention We think Mr.. Jones
| is wrong in this latter view, and we feel
quite sure that the State Central Com
mittee Will agree with Us.
The foregoing is from the lndex'Ap-
peal and seems to refute the views Of
the Dispatch and Times as to the great
success of the May Conference held in
Richmond last week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Advises Resistance to America

The Cuban Col Enrique Collazo, IN
a letter to La Lucha, published at hA'
vana, sounds an alarm and calls the
Cubans to witness the danger Of the
country in submitting TO Americans
Col. Collazo says. THE conclusion Is
logical that we cannot serve Cuba and
America their ideas being contradic'
tory. We are treated as enemies, our
customs are destroyed and we are com
PEELED to speak English. The Americans
have proved the falsity of the promises
they have made, and our ideal OF indie
pendence is endangered Fighting as
we fought, to abandon it to-day Is I'M
possible. The moment has arrived
without doubt, when we should unite
with the same energy with which we
fought the Spaniards The writer
declares that the Mckinley administra'
ton is the mortal enemy Of the Cubans
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Mcmillan and Alger.

Senator Mcmillan, Of Michigan, ask
ed whether he had read Alger' announce
ment of his senatorial candidacy and
his statement that Mcmillan had told
him he would not be candidate, said
he had seen the announcement, but that
Alger must take the responsibility OF
having made it. During the entire
time for over a year at Washington -
said the senator land during the very
many casual conversations | nave had
with General Alger, we have not men
toned the senatorial matter. at least
not in regard to his candidacy and my
stepping out. There is the very strong
est feeling among Michigan republicans
that | should seek reelection. y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

Last Friday night ex-GOv. Flower, Of
New York, died near that city in the
cath year Of his age He was the rock Of
strength on the bull side of Wall street.
His death made fortunes reel and de-
moralized Wall street. Dismayed by
the death Of their leader and in dread
of sentimental alarm, the bulls gave
way to fierce attack at the opening
There were frenzied scenes in Wall
street, followed by calmer conditions,
due to enormous buying by heavy in.
terest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette says that "among
the rumors among the Virginians here
is the following That Capt Willard
will not be a candidate for the next
Congress, but give way to Mr.. Rixey
and aspire to the gubernstorial chair. J"
The foregoing is taken from the Fair
fax Herald published at Capt. Willard g
home, Fairfax, Va. and being publish
ed without comment, it would seem ss
IL the rumor was true, but will ex Con-
gresham Meredith, John +. Ryan, j..
B. McOabe, @. H. Ashton. Eppa Hun
ton, Jr, A. A. Lipscomb and possibly
others. be content with this arrange.
ment?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

The Confederate veterans at Charles
ton last week placed upon record their
sincere appreciation of the utterances
OF the President of the United States
In Atlanta in December last, concern
ing the assumption Of the care Of the
graves of our Confederate dead by the
National Government, but said:
1--WE appreciate every kindly senti-
ment expressed. and we shall welcome
any legislation which shall result in the
care of the graves Of our comrades in
the Northern States by our Govern
ment.
'Tn regard TO our dead, whose re-
mains are resting in the States which
were represented in the Oonfederacy,
and Maryland, the care OF their final
resting places is q sacred trust, dear 20
the hearts of Southern women, and
we believe that we can safely let it
there remain.
This is precisely the view The Free
Lance advanced at the time. The
Ladies Confederate Memorial Associa'
tion Of fredericksburg will never con-
sent 70 surrender their trust.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

The chances are that the leaders,
having let themselves down easily, and
perceiving by the impressive object
lesson they had yesterday that they are
not the people, nor any very consider.
able part Of the people, will let the
agitation gradually subside until it
passes away from matters of current
interest as previous agitations on this
subject have passed away Index APP
peal
The foregoing from the Index Appeal
and what is published elsewhere from
the Staunton News and the Danville
Register will go to show that in the
opinion Of these papers the May
Convention was not a success. The
Alexandria Gazette says it was "a
fiasoo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

Admiral Dewey will sail for New
York by way of the Suez Canal, on
board the U. S. cruiser Olympia, in
about ten days. 1t is expected that the
voyage will occupy about four months
In response to message from Mayor
Phelan, of San Francisco, Cal. asking
him to be the guest Of the coast on his
return from Manila, Admiral Dewey
has cabled as follows: with sincere
thanks, l must decline the hospitality
Of the Pacific coast. Condition Of my
health makes absolute rest and quiet
imperative. q"
There is a move on foot. suggested by
a retired admiral of the L. S. Navy at
Brooklyn. New York, to raise national
purse to buy home for Dewey in
Washington city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
What Nill Be Dane .

The Richmond Times Of Saturday
says
"There is considerable doubt about the
State Democratic Committee being
called TO meet to consider the petition
of the Senatorial Reform League for a
convention to nomina'e a candidate FOR
Senator.
Chairman EllysOn is in Charleston
attending the Confederate Reunion, and
is expected back today Some gentle.
men who stand close 10 him say they
know he will not call the committee to-
gather without first consulting the
members Of the Executive Committee.
AS soon as Mr. Elyson receives the
resolutions and the papers asking him
to call the committee he will, it is said,
have a meeting Of the executive body.
The members are VIM A. Jones. first
district Il. E Boykin, second H. NJ.
Smith, Jr., third VIM. Hodges Mann,
fourth; f. w. Saunders, fifth; Carter
Glass. sixth Thomas 5 Martin, seventh /;
j. f. Willard, eighth VIM + Rbea.
ninth Edward Echols. tenth
Mr. Jones, who will probably be
candidate and Mr. Martin, who is an
aspirant e. succeed himself. will hardly
participate in the proceedings. Boy.
kin, Smith, Mann, Saunders, Glass,
and Rhea are friendly TO Martin Capt.
Willard is his opponent and Mr.
Echols position is uncertain.
The State OJmmitteemen ffom the
First, Third. Seventh and Eighth dis.
tricts are as follows:
First District-Lloyd u. Smith, X.
l.. Ailsworth, Caggett -. Jones, J.
Boyd Sears. II T. Crismond.
Third District-P V. Cogoill. Henry
l.. Garter, Simon Solomon, O. W
Saunders, f. L. G Scott
Seventh District-Winheid Liggett,
Marshall Mccormick, Geo W. Morris,
A. O. Carson, John NJ Silver.
Eighth-L. Mirbury, Charles p.
Janney, Granville Gaines. G. 5 p.
Triplett. Geo 5. Shackelford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

Mr. John s. Barbour, who was last
year elected Mayor Of Culpeper Va. has
rendered his resignation as such to the
Town Council, on account Of differences
of opinion between himself and the
council concerning q contract for water
with the Southern Railway Company.
A rainbow around the sun in Richmond
city last Friday excited much interest,
and there was great alarm among the
superstitious. who feared it was sign
that the end Of the world was at hand.
The spectacle was exceedingly attractive
and continued two hours.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
A Girl Promises TO Marry the Lever
Who Could Knock the other ont In a
Prize Fight

Middletown, Md May IL "A story
of young girls novel manner OF choos-
ing husband by having two
rivals for her hand engage in a fight
comes from Garfield, little village in
the mountain, in the extreme north
western section of Middletown Valley.
The exciting event occurred Sunday
afternoon at lumber camp No. 3, north
Of Garfield and four miles from VOLTS
vile. the scene Of the recent tragedy.
The fight was between two young men,
called Fatty and skinny, who had been
rivals for some time, both being ardent
ly in love with the same young woman,
who lives near camp Both young men
persisted in paying her their undivided
attention, each trying to Guido the other
in his devOtlOns
The girl was unable b. decide between
the two. so she decided that her two
suitors should meet and fight In out.
and that she would cast her lot with the
victor
At the appointed time the two rivals
were on hand with their seconds. The
young lady accompanied by her father,
mother and younger sister, was not
long IN putting in an appearance.
Many Of the neighbors who had heard
Of the affair we're also on hand to wit
ness the novel event.
The cOmbatants, after going through
with the usual formalities. went for
each other at a lively rate. Fatty had
the advantage in weight and strength,
but Skinny was more Olert and skillful
in using his fists
The first round started ont with Fatty
having a tight grip on Skinny throat
Skinny breaks away and lands lightly
on body. Fatty counters and sends
heavy right for Skinny's head. which
the latter cleverly lodges. Fatty now
forces the fight, pushing Skinny against
the ropes. They clinch, and the round
ends with Skinny holding on to birch
tree.
In the second round Fatty goes at
Skinny with rush, swings left and
right, which Skinny evades by running
away. Fatty now chases Skinny around
the ring, lands left lightly on right
shoulder, swings right for head, which
falls short, and in return gets a left
hand jab under the right eye. which
starts the blood trickling down his face.
Both men are now very weak and short
of wind. Fatty chases Skinny around
the birch tree, and finally both clinch,
and the round ends with the two hold.
ing on to the tree for support.
In the third and last round Fatty
came up much refreshed and made a
dive for Skinny. the latter using all
his remaining strength and activity to
keep the tree between himself and his
adversary. Finding his strength fail
ing, he called on the seconds to take
Fatty away and said he would give up
practically acknowl edging Fatty to be
his superior.
The referee declared Skinny knocked
out and awarded the championship and
the girl to Fatty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
MR. HUGHES KICK.

There was an interesting incident in
connection with the meeting Of the
Committee on Resolutions Wednesday
Mr. NJ. T. Hughes, Of Hampton, law
yer, declined to serve because Mr.. h.
NJ. Braxton. Of Newport News, a rail
road attorney, was a member.
Mr.. Hughes said Mr. BraxtOn was his
friend and he had no objection to him
personally. But, in the face OF the de-
nunciation Of trusts and certain corpo.
rations be thought no railroad attorney
should have part in the shaping Of ths
resolutions.
The Hampton lawyer quietly with
drew, packed his satchel and went
home. Mr.. Eppa Hunton, Jr. counsel fol
tho Southern road was also a member,
bat Mr.. Hughes probably did not know
Of it,
Much was said in the hotel Hobbies
about railroad lawyers. This was an
argument used against Mr.. Martin s
reelection. The fact is the junior
Senator has given up his law practice
After his election TO the Senate, aud
as soon as he could get rid of few
cases, he resigned the position Of divi
sion counsel for the Chesapeake anc
Ohio railway. He has since not ap
peared in court as an attorney. and has
declined to take cases.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.

The resignation as president was &C
cepted by small majority, and a
separate motion to accept the resigns-
ton of the professorship was carried by
u vote Of % to 20. There is great dis
appointment among the friends of Dr.
Whitsitt. DR.. Hatcher, the recognized
leader Of the Whitsitt party, made a
strong argument, and the Virginia
trustees stood firm for DR.. Whitsitt to
the end.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

Mr.. Jones will, Of course, be duly
grateful for the encouragement OF the
gentlemen who want TO 60 TO Congress
from the First district. Richmond
Times.
And there are fully bakers dozen,
if not more of them, watching and
waiting for the opportunity
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

10 the Voters Of SpotsUirdnid 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 endeayored to do in the past.
apll-td L. A. Harris
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Forcommonw-alth's Attorney

10 the Vof,Is NJ SpotsBirdtid County:
Having been appointed by the County
Court as 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 candidate for cleo
ton on the 25th Of May, for the full
term beginning July LIST. 1899. | desire
to say if it be your pleasure to 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, 1899-05-16
CAROLINE

To the Voters 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 %, 1899,
and | respectfully ask for your sup
port, and also respectfully ask my
friends to take no part in the Demo-
cratic primaries on the I'd day Of May
If elected, l promise a faithful
honest, and impartial discharge of the
duties Of the office.
+. b. Collins
~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Sons Of Veterans Dispute at Charles
tor, s. Q.

WV - ~
There was a disgraceful scene last
Friday at the United Convention OF the
Sons Of Veterans, at Charleston. ) O..
when an election Of officers was called.
K. L. Lee. Jr Of Washington, was
nominated for commander. James
Mann, Of Virginia, bitterly opposed
the nomination He was applauded
and missed. The name Of Lee WAS also
Kissed. Oommander-in. Chief Smythe
Of Charleston, who was presiding, was
nominated for reelection. This also
met with non-approyal. Smythe 8 own
camp and State was instructed to vote
against his nomination.
The scene during the stir was dis
graceful and a member got up and said
it was a shame to hiss the name Of Lee.
I'VE are veterans he said, land not
mob. " Many OF the sponsors left the
stage, and Mr. Smythe withdrew. A
motion was made that all members
kissing be put out Of the hall ". I.
Oolquitt, of Georgia, was later elected ,
defeating K 4 Lee, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
STAFFORD


othe Voters Of stafford County;
Thanking you for your generous sup
port in the past, and soliciting a con
tinuance Of the same, | hereby announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
office of Clerk of Courts. Should 1t be
your pleasure to re-elect me l promise
a faithful and efficient discharge of all
the duties of the position.
ap22.td @. A. Bryan.