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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
POLITICAL.

denomination of Capt willard in Fairfax
Fairfax court House. Va. Aug. 10
The Democratic County Convention
was held in the court house today.
Judge j. NJ. Love called the convention
TO order, and upon his motion, Joseph
Berry, of Vienna district, was made
chairman. After the convention mad
been called to order Mr.. George Head
of Baileys Gross Roads, placed the
name of Capt. Joseph L. Willard IN
nomination. Not dissenting voice
was heard, and that gentleman was the
choice by reclamation.
Capt. Willard made graceful speech
of acceptance, promising, If elected
faithful service in behalf his constitu'
ency. A significant feature Of the Sc
lection today is another triumph for the
Tyler people, Capt. willard, though I'M
instructed. being a strong Tyler man.
Other speeches before the convention
were made by Il. + Lee, Jr',
l.. IL Machen. and Editor Dono-
hoe, of he Fairfax Herald.
who was recently nominated by
the Democrats for the State Senate,
made a few closing remarks, after
which the convention adjourned.
The Republican county committee
held its meeting. Mr.. j. Nj. Thome, Of
Falls Church. presided. and general
discussion was held as to the ACCESSIBILITY
of conducting q fall campaign in OPP
position TO the regular Democratic
ticket. 1t was determined to place no
ticket in the field. but in order to sub
NIT the question Of candidates to the
wishes of the Fairfax Republicans, 1t
was decided to call a convention, to be
held here early in September.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Talk Of Lifting Quarantine.

Newport New, Va, Aug. ~ THE
report from the Soldiers Home Hos
pital indicate no change in the yellow
fever sit uatlon. Tie matter Of raising
the quarantine against the Home is be.
ing considered, but any proposition tC
withdraw the guard before the disease
is thoroughly stamped out or until
frost comes will no doubt be vigorously
fought by the health authorities of Nor
folk. Newport News and Hampton. 1t
is held that the quarantine only pre-
vents the veterans from connecting
with Phoebus saloons. and some per
sons 20 so far as to say that perpetual
quarantine would be beneficial to many
az the inmates of the Home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Silks.
chnsareake Fair.

Cape Charles, Va. Aug. II About
one thousfrd people attended the Ohes'
apefke Agricultr al Fair today. al
though the wind blew gale. and at
times was almost strong enough TO lift
persons OF their feet A DRILLING rain
sat in about 10 o'clock which put stop
to all sports until about O'Clock this
ptternoon, when the storm abated suili-
ciontly for racing.
Ga account of the late start the third
rcce was postponed. The first and SEQ
onl races were won in straight heats by
Minnie Brooks and RubicO.
4 game of ball was attempted by the
Crlsfeld. Md, and Cape Charles teams,
bat had TO be abandoned on account Of
the storm, f'ter the second inning,
when the score stood TO s.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
BRYAN to Campaign in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Nebr, Aug l7.-Col. Viii.
liam Jennings Bryf l, efter day Of
rest at his home, tomorrow begins a
short speech. making tor in Nebraska
towns. He will attend the Democratic
State convention at Omr Ia next Tues
day, going from there soon after for
speeches in Missouri and later i'll Iowa.
Mr.. Bryan said he had no comment to
make on yesterdays convention at Des
Moines and Lexington. He hopes to
return to Lincoln for good rest before
opening the campaign
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Meeting Of State Committee Called.

Secretary Joseph Button has issued a
call for meeting of the State Demo-
cratic executive committee, to beheld in
Richmond next Tuesday night, o decide
whether J II Oraiford or + o. Madi-
son ia chairman Of the petty in War
wick. Recently meeting Of the coun-
ty chairmen Of the We, wick district
was held to call convention to nomi.
nate Senator, aud Messrs. Orafford
and Madison both appeared The chair
men Of the other eight counties, not
knowing which TO recognize, referred
the matter to the executive committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
President Mckinley and Party Going to
Pittshurg Next Week.

Plattsburg, N. Y, Aug. 17,-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley and party will
leave here for Pittsbr-g. Pa, on Fri
day evening, August 20. instead Ct
Saturday evening, August 26. as the
President objects to Sunday travel.
Attorney General Griggs has joined
the Hotel Ohamplain Colt Club. and
commenced playing this morning. He
will participate in the match game on
Saturday btween the Hotel Chr nplain
tam and the Oobble Hill Golf Club
from Elizabeth, N. j.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Undertakers Elect oAicers and Dele
gates.

Urdertakers Elect Officers and Dele
gates
Ricruond, Va Aug L. The State
Funeral Directors Association cOnclud-
ed its aunusl session this afternoon
Aside from considerable smCun. of
routine business, the members he d
instructive addresses by DR.. william
H. TAYLOR. State chemist and city coro'
ner; DR. Paulus A. Irving, president
of the State Board Of Health, and DR..
W. T. Oppenhimer, president OF the
Richmond board of health. The an
nual election of officers was held, with
the following result President, Ii. o.
Smith. Of No. .olk first vice president,
George W. Kr z. CT Winchester Sec
ond vice president, T. \ Fox, Of Dan
Vile; third vice president, +. E. Bare
Of Chu-chville forth vice president,
R W. Baker, Of Suffolk fifth vice
president, T. J. O'Malley, of Newport
News; secretary, l. 7. Christian, OF
Richmond; treasurer, James W. Perley
of Charlottesville
Delegates to the national convention
10 be held at Cincinnati on October / /
were chosen as follows Charles l..
Morris, Of Petersburg; L. I. Christian.
of Richmond. and James W. Perley, Of
Charlottesville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Dewey Sets the Day.

New York, Arg l7.-At today 8
meeting Of the committee on plan and
scope Of the Dewey celebration Gen.
Butterfeld read a cablegrsm from Ad-
miral Dewey, which effectually sets at
rest all the repOrts that the Admiral
would first 60 TO Washington before the
celebration in his honor in New York.
The message is as follows
Leghorn, Aug. IA.
To Gen. Butterfeld, New York
You-s Of August received. Will
reach the lower bay without fail Fri
day, September 20. Ready for parade
Saturday morning. Dewey.
Adjt. Gen. Roe, of the committee On
land parade sud decorations, said that
provision had been made for quartering
80, 900 troops in the city. The naval
hero will probably go to Washington on
the evening Of October 3, and definite
plans for his reception are now being
made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Severe storm On the virEinia coa.t.

Washington, August IL. 1899 -
The tropical storm has approached
somewhat closer t. the North O1rolIra
coast dr-ing to-day, and, as a cor
sequence, dangerous northeast gales
have prevailed in that section and on
the Virginia cClst, moderate high
winds reaching as fer north as Atlrrtic
City Cape Hen -. Va, reported a
maximum velocity of sixty-eight miles
per hor- from the northeast Storm
signals have been extended northward
TO New York and advisory messages
sent TO all concerned from Boston TO
Jacksonville that dangerous northeast
gales will prevail on the Middle At.
lantic Coast Friday.
Newport News, Va. Aug Jst H. The
West Indiep hurricane. struck this city
early yesterday, and the wind has been
blowing more foriously today than at
any time since the stor N reached this
section. some of the ftfp' gusts reach
ing velocity of ne ly fly miles an
hour. Aside from the Overturning of
one or two small outhouses and the
tangling Of the teleb aph and telephone
wires, no damage is reported in the
oity. Some OF the transportation lines
are tied up on account of the heavy
weather.
Passengers coming down from Math-
ews county on the Old Dominion
steamer Mobjack, had an exciting trip,
and few Of them expected TO reach land
again. Mountainous waves beat uDOn
the vessel, flooding the saloon on the
upper deck and cA.ying away much Of
the wood work, including the pr-ser s
office. between decks Several persons
narrowly escaped being blown over
board, several Of the lady passengers
grew historical and added to the con-
fusion. The officers and crew OF the
ship, however, worked manfu'ly. and
finally reached Old Point, making a
landing after half an hour Of futile ef-
forts. She then proceeded to Norfolk
Norfolk, Va, Aug II The most
severe storm which has visited this Sec
ton In years is raging here. The.wind,
high this morning as yesterday. blew a
gale this afternoon. which for hours at
Cape Henry sustained velocity Of
sixty eight miles an hour In the city
the wind blew at forty-two mile rate
and was accompanied by rain, which
fell all day al most without inteimis.
sion.
No steamer sailed from this port to.
night with the single exception OF the
Yew York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
railways transfer boat, which sailed
across chesapeake Bay for Cape Charles
She 1t is believed, will be compelled to
return. The Washington, Baltimore,
New York and Boston steamers did not
leave their peirs.
The Old Dominion steamer Gnyan-
dotte. which essayed to sail for New
York this morning, as she did yester-
day. was again compelled to put back.
Two Merchants and Miners liners.
however, passed out the capes at s 30
o'clock.
A high tide inundated the low-lying
portion Of the city this evening and
invaded some streets.
Communication with other coast
points has been cut off since last night,
but the wire to Cape Henry worked un-
til shortly before nightfall, when 1t
also fell
Grave fears are expressed in the ma
rine district that when news comes
from the coast 1t will tell Of many
wrecks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19

The matter Of special current inter
est in Virginia politics is the contro-
versy between Governor Tyler and Mr.
]. R. Wing6eld, Of Albemsrle, touch
ing the attitude of the former in the
Lee Martin Senatorial contest six years
ago. The stages Of the controversy are,
in brief, as follows Governor Tyler in
an interview" az to his reasons for
opposing Martin for the Senate criti-
cised severely the methods and machin-
ations by which the popular wish was
defeated in 1898 by the election Of
Martin over Lee. Wingfield thereupon
published a card stating that in 1893
Tyler was friendly to Martins candi-
dacy and promised him (Wingfeld), In
@ conference in Lynchbprg, to try aud
aid Martin with some Of his friends in
the Legislature. Tyler replied to this
card denying the statement that he
made such promise, or was friendly to
Martin in his contest with Lee; aud
DR.. Magruder. the third person present
at the Lynchburg conference, in tele-
gram to Tyler substantially verified his
statement Of what passed between
Wingfeld and himself In a public
address at Wytheville, on Monday. Ty-
Ter again emphatically denied the truth
of Wingfield's statement. Wingfeld
now, In circular, reiterates his declara-
tion Of Tyler's promise to aid Martin,
and publishes q letter from DR.. Ma
gIuder, qualifying his telegram to Ty'
Ter. 1t appears that in the Lynchburg
conference Tyler refused to commit
himself as friend TO Martin. bat said as
@ personal favor to Wingfield he would
ascertain and inform that gentleman
of the sentiments Of one or two Of his
friends, who were candidates for the
Legislature, upon The Lee-Martin con-
test. Wingfeld publishes two letters
written to him by Tyler from which it
would seem that Tyler endeavored to
carry out that engagement. The up
shot Of Ii is that while Tyler refused
the request Of wingfeld to aid Martin
In his contest against Lee, he did never
theless engage to sound one or two OF
his friends as to their attitude towards
Martin, and write the result to Wing
field. Tyler was then working up his
candidacy for the GubernatOrial nomi-
nation, lin which he was defeated by
O'Ferrall), and Wingfeld was one Of
his active supporters for the nomina'
ton. In reciprocation Of this Wing
field wanted Tyler to aid him in his
work with his friend Martin. in the
latter's contest with Lee. In other
words wingfeld wanted something in
the nature Of IDEAL" whereby Tyler
should aid him to elect Martin to the
Senate in return for his support OF Ty-
Ter for the Gubernatorial nomination.
While Tyler veraoity is not impeached,
he is somewhat compromised as not
having been so clear and explicit as he
ought TO have been in rejecting out
right all overtures made to him FOL
even indirect assistance to Martin
while his preference was for Lee Ills
unfortunate Tor man to allow himself
to be placed in position which re-
quirss explanations and arguments and
sff,dsyits to clear himself from the
charges of equivocation or duplicity'
uublic man In particular should heed
that scripture which admonisnes nin
TO "hsrksn not to the voice Oh int
$3.50. chsrm he never 30 wisely"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
An Historic Wreath of the Civil War

Lexington. Va, Aug. 1.-THE lau-
rel wreath which wss presented to the
cadets of the Virginia Military lnsti:
tute by the ladies Of Stanton after the
battle of New Market, in which the
soldier boys bore such a conspicuous
part. has been offered to the committee
in Lexington by Sir Moses Ezekiel, the
noted sculptor. of Rome, who was him
self in that company Of cadets. He is
now in Cincinnati, Ohio, and he Is ex-
pected in Lexington to select the site for
battle aud battalion monument which
is to be erected on the parade grounds
of the Virginia Military Institute in
honor OF the cadets who fell at New.
Market. His sister has kept the
wreath all this time. IL will be pre-
served at the Virginia Military Insti'
tute
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Feed About to Resign.

Portland, Me-, Aug. H. Hon. Amos
L. Allen, Speaker Reeds private secIs-
taIy, was here today, and is authority
for the statement that Mr. Reed will
resign in the course Of a few days,
early enough to all wv the special cleo
ton TO be called for November. Mr.
Allen says he is confident Of his own
nomination as Mr.. Reeds successor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19

The people Of Virginia will have to
to vote at next November election on
amendment changing the election OF
all county officers from the 4th Thurs
day in May to the Tuesday succeeding
the first Monday in November, as will
be seen by what published elsewhere.
The object is to d. away with spring
elections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Miss Janet Herndon Bibb, daughter

Miss Janet He-ndon Bib, daughter
Of Mr.. W. Z Bib. of Louisa, has been
appointed sponsor By Gen. Williams,
Grand Commander of the Confederate
veterans of Virginia, to represent the
camps of the 9Th Congressional district
at the meeting Of the grand camp at
Pulaski on the 18th Of October
next
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19

The case Of the Commonwealth VS..
Pilkinton, for shooting Senator VIM.
M. Flanagan, came mp in Powhatan
court Wednesday and was continued by
agreement to the October term. Pix.
linton renewed his bail bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19

George Il. Davis, messenger en-
ployed by the Southern Express Com
pany, In Washington, was on Wedpes-
day last accused OF stealing 81. 900 from
the company by Detective Leonard.
He fred several shots with revolver
at the detective. wounding him slight
ly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Russian Wheat cror Damaged.

st. Petersburg, Aug 17.-Reports from
Southwest Russia say that the recent
drought in that part of the country has
caused the utter loss Of the winter and
spring wheat crops
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
King william For Martin.

Wet Point, Va, Aug. lI-Hanes-
willie and West Point precincts elected
delegates for T. H. Edwards unani-
mously. West point precinct passed a
resolution unanimously endorsing Sen
ator Martin. EdwP"d's nomination is
ISSUED. Both meetings unanimously
endorsed II l. Lewis Tor State Senate.
Both Of the gentlemen gre f. Senator
Martin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
chssareake and Ohio Dividend.

New York, Aug II. The directors Of
the Chesapeake and Onio Railway
Company have declared dividend OF
per cent. on its common stock payable
October %
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Weather forecast for FTed-
ericks6uro and oicinitv.

Fair in aoeSt portion Sdtur
day and ShOaoerS IN east PoT-
tiOR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Warren Sends Martin Delegates.


Front Royal, Va Aug 1.-The pri.
msries held in this county today re-
suited in q victory for Senator Martin,
the entire delegation elected to the
Joint convention at Berryville being in
favor Of Martin. Warren county hap
pens to be the pivot in the senatorial
district comprised of Warren, Clarke,
and Page counties. and in the slterna-
ting system in vogue between the
counties Of Werren and Clarke. has the
naming of the delegate to the State
legislature. Hence the election Of
Martin delegates points to the nOmina-
tion Of Thomas D. Gold, Of Clarke, as
State Senator, and Arthur l.. Warthen /,
Of Warren, as delegate, both strong
Martin men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
Dress Ginghams.

Lot 1-Normandies, Dress Ginghams,
never sold less than Sets, to go at
4
Lot2-Toile Du Mold Dress Ginghams,
always 1Octs., to go at O..
Lot 3-Contains Fine Zephyr Cling
hams and Madras Cloth, sold at 10
and 12!, to go at Y.
Lot 4-Apron Ginghams. These were
offered last week, but we had a big
lot and some were left; worth Sets,
to be sold this week at 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-08-19
PercaleS.

Hundreds of yards were sold last
week, but we still have a gOodmany
all good styles, only they are light
cOlOrs, sold everywhere at 1910, our
price this week g.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-10

Editor Seavolt of the Maumee Ad-
vance advises the people of his ancient
village to protect Turkey Foot rock.
The Advance says: "a meeting OF the
Turkey Foot Rock Monumental Asso-
citation should be called to prepare and
execute plans for preserving this relic
since we again haye it in our possession.
A deed for the small spot OF ground it
occupies should be obtained and suit
able fence erected around it. This will
require little financieriug, but the
patriotism of our citizens should not be
allowed to wane until all this is ac-
complished."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-10

Election is over, and Grand Army
men and all citizens can now settle
down to the more quiet pursuits Of life,
giving business, home and social mat
ters their attention. A matter OF much
Importance to all citizens of Perrys-
burg township and especially the ex-
soldiers OF the war OF the rebellion, is
that of soldiers monument to be pur-
chased and erected in Perrysburg.
This is n matter which is every body's
business, and as usual, appears to be
nobody's business-at least il seems to
have been sadly neglected by those
most deeply interested-the veterans.
There are very few townships which
furnished greater number soldiers
than Perrysburg and but few that are
better able to honor their heroes, with
a suitable monument. The time is now
ripe for movement to be commenced
which will result in the erection of
soldiers monument in Perrysburg. A
committee should be appointed consist
Ing Va iSpi vi bhO VI a. INs
Post, and OF business men OF the village
the chairman to be member OF the
Post; the Secretary or Treasurer to
be business men and non-members of
the G. A. II. Petitions should be cir
culated asking for subscriptions. A
certified statement OF all funds received
should be published each week in the
JOURNAL so that all people may know
the exact amount of funds subscribed,
and all matters pertaining to the work
OF the committee should be made
known to the people. The JOURNAL
is ready to do its part toward the ac-
compishment of the object, and will
contribute Its share OF the funds and
publish all matters pertaining to the
work without charge. Now let the
soldiers call public meeting and not
confine the business to the secret ses-
sion OF the Post, but take the public
into their confidence, push the work,
and let the light of public scrutiny be
thrown upon all business pertaining to
the enterprise and the monument will
be a reality. These suggestions cost
nothing and while they may not coincide
with the opinions of some of our peo
pie, they are given in good faith and
If acted upon promptly and with vigor
the heroes of the late rebellion who
went from Perrysburg township will
be honored with monument which
will be credit to the town, the people,
and especially the veterans.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-10
From New Zealand.

REEFToN, New Zealand, Nov. 90, 1896.
/ am very pleased to state that since
l took the agency of Chamberlain's
medicines the sale has been very large,
more especially of the Cough Remedy.
In two years [ have sold more of this
particular remedy than OF all other
makes for the previous five years. AS
to its efficacy, have been informed by
scores OF persons OF the good results
they have received from it, and know
It's value from the use of IL in my own
household. 1t is so pleasant to take
that we have to place the bottle beyond
the reach OF the children.
e. j. SCANTLEBURY.
For sale by A, r. Champney, Drug
gist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-10
TOLEDO ADJUSTMENTS.
at Burt's

In speaking of George w. Monroe
in the Widow O'Shaughnessey, which
comes to Burt's for four days, COM
mencing November 8, the New Orleans
Daily Picayune of October 9 says:
1.-THE Crescent theatre was crowded
to overfowing last night with good
natured audience, which congregated
for the purpose OF being amused, and
they were not disappointed. The play
presented was a new Irish farce COM
edy by Miss Edith Ellis Baker, tor Mr..
George w. Monroe, and the farce was
called Mrs. B. O'Shaughnessey. Mr..
Monroe had the title role, and as a
powerfully constructed Irish woman of
the lower type, was a perfect success.
There is not very much story in the
play. The heroine is an Irish woman
who has suddenly come into the posses
ion of large fortune. With three
charming daughters she tries to live
up to the advanced social position. and
in this effort there are many occasions
for amusing incidents. The character
seemed to thoroughly suit Mr. Monroe,
and he not only looked the Irish wo-
man, but lived it during the three acts.
He added number Of new and catchy
songs"
Prices-Evening, 10, 20, 80 and SOC.
Matinees, 10, Is and 25c.