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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
Will Redaam Xutilated Currency

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Comp
troller Of the Treasury. in decision
made public yesterday holds that the
finder of mutilated paper currency is
entitled 70 have IL redeemed by the
Government. The question arose on
the application of parties living in st.
Louis for the redemption Of SO. $50 IN
mutilated currency. which they claim
to have found. Heretofore the Govern
ment has appropriated currency sent in
for redemption under such circum
stances
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
Trust Conference.

Chicago. Sept. 1.-THE radicals and
conservatives had it out today on the
floor of the trust conference, and the
latter prevailed. Gov Pingree received
an ovation and his speech against
trusts was wildly cheered, while ex
Gov Fosters remarks on the other side
of the question caused a scene Of disor-
der Dol William J. Bryan and Bourke
Cochran spoke at night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16

Big Stone Gap, Va September Il -
The delegates representing Lee. Wise
and Scott counties met here to-day in a
Senatorial convention and nominated
Hon. X z Bruce, Of Wise, by accll-
milton. No instructions were given a.
to the United States Senatorship
At Clinton 10 day delegates from
Wise. Dickinson and Buchanan coun-
ties nominated Mr. Harry j. Ayers Of
Wise. as the Democratic candidate foI
the House of Delegates Mr.. Ayers Is
a son Of Attorney. General Rufus
Ayers No Instructions were given a'
% the SenatOrship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
Tho Situation In Loulsa

Louisa, Va, September, ii The
Republicans have nominated Robert Nj.
Bagby for the Legislature. lie asked
for TINA to say whether he would ao'
cept or not, but it Is probable that he
will accept.
DR.. John b Anderson has accepted
the nomination for the Legislature ten
dered him by the Prohibitionists.
Mr. z b. Mills has announced him
self as an independent candidate for
this county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
Westmoreland and Northumberland Homi-
nate G.. j Gouldman.

Warsaw. Va Sept Il The CONVEX
tion for the House. composed of the
counties Of Westmoreland and Northum-
berland, was held today in the latter
county. There was but one name pre-
sented 10 the convention, that Of q. j.
Gouldman. Of Westmoreland, who was
nominated by acclamation. The reso-
lutions adopted declared FOR the election
Of United States Senators by the people
and for senatorial primaries until the
Constitution is so amended ~ 10 per-
init Of the direct vote They also in
dorsed the course Of the Hon. W A..
Jones In Congress and commended HIM
for his patriotic fight for popular rights
The nominee was not instructed as 60
the Senatorship, but he carried both
counties solidly on that issue, and was
nominated as an avowed Tyler man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
For over Pity Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success II
soothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pains. cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1
will relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
mart Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
a hottie. Be sure and ask for MRS
Windows Soothing Syrnp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
Viewed the Oceanic.

New York, Sept. IA There was
private view for the press Of the new
White Star steampship Oceanic today
Invited guests from n W York. Boston
Philadelphia, Rochester, Syracuse, Bal
timore, Washington. Cincinnati. Chi
caeo. Montreal and other cities east o.
the Mississippi availed themselves o.
the opportunity to inspect the Oceanic
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
neatb of Mrs. Severn Eyre.

Mrs. Severn Eyre. who has been sick
only few days, died at her home
Wednesday afternoon. at Eyre Hall, y
Northampton county. Her maiden
name was Parker, and she was de-
scendant of an old Virginia family and
was widely known in Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
Weather forecast for Fred
ericks6uT0 and picfnttV.
Fair and aodTmeT SATURDAY
fresh eaSterly aoiRdS.

The 6rst fall Of snow Of the season
was at Marquette. Michigan. last We'd
pesdsy. They were only hurrles
Frost was general Friday morning
from the Lake regions eastward, ex-
cept on the Atlantic Coast. 1t has been
cool here several days. the thermometer
registering A degrees early yesterday
morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
That Throbbing Headache

would quickly leave you. II YOU used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy
60 take. Try them. Only % cents.
Money back IL not cured Sold by NJ.
NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
A Philippine Soldier Heard From,

Othneal Hutohison, son Of ex-Treas'
urer Hutchinson, Of Manassas, Va.
sends word to his relatives that he is
well and in China on his way home
from the Philippines. Nothing having
been heard from young Hutchinson.
they had supposed him dead. He be-
loueed to o Western regiment Of vol
unteers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16

Thinks the American People Will Seen
Get Tired Of Spending $4,000 coo a
Year to the Philippines.
Portland, Me Sept. II In a rail
road train today Thomas b Reed took
part in a discussion with two Portland
men and plainly expressed his sentiment
il regard to the war in the Philippines
one Of the friends with him, who is a
radical expansionist, remarked that to
Withdraw our troops from the Philip
pines now would humiliate our Nation
before the would Mr. Reed replied:
"You don't think those Filipinos
would chase our soldiers seven thousand
miles. If they should start for home, do
you: "
The Portland man replied that it was
not fear Of the Filipinos, but humilia-
ton in the sight Of other nations that
was referred t., whereupou MIR ReeG
said:
Il have al Ways observed that with
individuals the fear Of humiliation is
axactly in proportion as they deserve
It. aud believe the same principle
holds good with a nation and with a
patty. Some people seem to be afraid
that these Flipinos will pat their ton
CUES in their cheeks at us. They have
done that already. They have watched
our failure as others have. | don {
know how long it will be before the
American people get tired Of spending
$50 600, 600 year trying to conquer
these people, bat it doesn't seem to me
it will be very long | can conceive
that freedom is lust as dear to them as
it is t. az. and that they will fight for
it Just as long.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
a Mystery solved-The Finding Of
Two Ccfins.

Norfolk. Va. Sept. IA The mystery
surrounding two collins, one Of which
contained the body Of an adult and the
other that Of a child, which were dug
up on the site Of an old house in dis.
reputable portion Of the city Tuesday,
was cleared up yesterday Coroner E.
V. Newton and Chief Of Police Kizer
made an investigation, at the conclu-
sion Of which the coroner said it was
his opinion the collins had been there
40 years perhaps longer, and the peo-
pie buried thore may have been yellow
fever victims, it having been the Gus
tom during the scourge Of 1880 to bury
victims in back yards.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16

Tx Secretary Carlisle has rejected oil
overtures TO take part in the political
campaign in Kentucky. lie says he
has retired permanently from politics
Ii is said he is earning $50 600 a year
from his law practice in New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
Bismarck's Iron Never

was the result Of his SPLENDID health
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
erey are not found in those whose
Stomach. Liver. Kidneys and Bowels
are out of order. II you want these
qualities and the success they bring
use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power Of brain and body.
Only 2jc. at NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug
Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16

Botetourt Republicans Win Run Man =
Buchanan, Va. ; fptember II The
Republicans Of Botetourt have decided
70 put candidate for the House in the
field Mir James Lundy, president OF
the Firsi National BAuk, Of Buchanan,
Will be the nominee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
COIOred ID ess Goods

Broadcloths. Venetians. Homespuns.
Cheviots. Scotch Plaids and Black Fab
les are recognized az the right materials
for fall and winter These we brought
early and have the choicest cOlors. such
AZ Tans. Casters. Greys Dark Hello
tropes. Browns. Blacks and other col
OTs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
CORSETS.

Those Of you who are looking fJr
comfort giving Oorsets need net srcri.
fee sty lishness Come to cur Corset
Counter and be fitted in all American
Lady Corset it will fell as essy as the
proverbial old shoe. aud at the same
time impart a ylish chieness 10 your
form
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
WRAPS

for early fall wear We have got.
ten some beauties, the very latest
shapes. Don't 90 away before securing
enc Of these
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
BLACK CREPONS

were good last spring; but hun
dred per cent more popular this fall
We ore showing beautiful selection Of
these deservedly popular fabrics
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
SILKS

were never better. and the latest
can be seen on our counters now Make
selections while you have the full line
20 select from.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
POLITICAL
The Meeklenburg Convention.

Boydton, Va, September IL The
Mecklenburg Democrats. met here
yesterday and nominated II. f Hntche-
son, u Martin man. for the House
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VA, FOR
SALE AT AUCTION.
Has Moved His TonsOriaI Parl0r

Mr.. Charles Lawson has moved HIS Tonsorial
psrior from upper Commerce street 20 the
once lately occupied by the Free Lance.
SKATING. Hair Cutting Shampooing and Hsn
nressine in the most artistic manner. II
hon IL large and commodious, always COO
sven in this most oppressive weather; Neat
49, and the latest style of work will be one
~ Re rhiei features OF this establishment
-" akRLEs LAWSON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16

TO die several times, yet am spared
to tell how was saved" writes Mrs.
a. A. Stowe, 81 n. 4th St., San
jose, Cal. Il had yaiyullr heart
trouble 50 severe that was pro-
nounced gone two different times.
The valves of my heart failed to
work properly, and circulation was
50 sluggish that the slightest exertion
produced fainting. There is no
hope said my physician, 50 decided
to try DR.. Miles Heart Cure and the
result | consider miraculous. | am
satisfied il Saved my lIle.N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16
UNDERWEAR,

BOTH LADIES' AND GEN rs.
Many Of you need these early We
have a foil line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16

having taking Goods retailing always FIRST
novelties early thus securing choice
chants study ing they
styles good quality Why not stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-16

Abraham Greenwald, formerly one OF
the most prominent merchants OF Rich
mond, Va, died Wednesday, aged 20
years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19

TIE profound and comprehensive IN
vest!gations of Prof. Edward +. Phelps
the dscovcrer " Pane's celery com
round. have robbed disease of nucl' OF
it's alarming character.
Nature has provided i'm the liver
safeguard without which every one
would die from the slightest nnpru-
dcncc i'm diet. The blood loaded with
poisons reaches the Ever. The eN,reting
function of that organ arrests them ana
they are thrown back 30 the novels
This is The action OF the healthy hver,
but this perpetual oVerwork az last
does what oVer-functional activity does
for other organs-impairs on destroys
their excreting power and opens the
door 10 BLSht's disease and dlapetes'
Paines celery compound enables the
liver 90 work without hearing Itself 10
pieces II supplies nervous energy 10
the organ and prevents irritation. IL
purifies the blood and does not leave
| the whole purifying task to one organ
whether liver, kidney or bowels. IL op-
! viates the collapse of any one or THESE
! organs. and prevents disease.
IL not only regulates the nerVour or
| ganization. but directly nourishes IL;
| sends more and better blood To supply
| the wasted nervous tissues and takes
| the killing strain from the kidneys.
| When pains appear In different parts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19
SUED FOR SIP, GOT So.
PaImu's Case Against Slater Disposed Of in The
Sixth District Court.

one OF the cases tried In the Sixth
district court this morning had to de-
with the sale OF Christmas restooning.
waiter Palmer sued Walter Slater to
recover sis for labor performed. slater
has been for years engaged in the sale
of Christmas trees on the bridge and
Palmer had an idea Of going into the
business alone this year making use of.
the experience gained in working for
slater
Palmer testified that Slater offered
him 81 a day and that on December ~
he went To work for the defendant.
'rhat ON the following Saturday night
no wanted his money but Slater said
ne had only s20 and gave 70 60 the other
men. on the following Monday witness
rot SIC and on Tuesday - additional,
but az there was SIS due him on the
nrevious Saturday night and he had
received only SIS when "Wednesday
night came witness left Mr.. Slater
employ. Mr.. Slater said all he agreed
to give Mr.. Palmer vac s25 for the TIVE
weeks before Christmas and ais,
ciairned that Mr.. Palmer owed him -
Judge Ruercket gave Judgment Tor m
n,aintlr FOR g. allowance being mad'
~. so,nc az MIR. Skaters charges.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19

OF the body and one feels tired ana de-
pressed, the use of Paine's celery com
pound will drive away the rheumatism
pain or the tit of indigestion ana cor
rect the failing appetite which Keeps
pace so closely with the digestive
power.
Here is a heartfelt letter as 1t was
written on December II last by Mrs.
William Nelson who is cashier OF the
Central Relief Committee of Chicago;
Gentlemen: | have used Paine
celery compound several times for the
past two years for liver and Kidney
trouble | have swelled up and felt
| sick and bad. The doctors medicines
/ never helped me, but Paine's celery
! compound always did. There is nothing
| like ii. IT is splendid.
Nerve tension is disguised under
! good many symptoms that induce
thoughtless people to apply some use
less local remedy when the only lasting
relief will come from purified blood
! kidneys aroused 10 work. stomach Sc
creting abundance of digestive juices
and toned-up state of the nerves. Fol
this there is no need of further proof a'
TO the value of Paine's celery COMPOUND
| than can be furnished by the reader
own neighbors If you viii take the pam
to make inquiries. The best test OF tn
value OF Paipes celery compound rs u
try II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19
PRESIDENT ENDORSED.


Augusta. Me, Jan. 1.-the feature
of today's session of the Maine legisla-
t,re was the resolutions of Macomber
of Augusta endorsing the policy of the
administration and inviting President
Mckinley to visit Augusta. The reso-
lutions passed the house By unani-
NOUS rising vote amid much enthu-
siasm. MIR. Macomber explained that
he offered the resolutions to correct the
impression. concerning the attitude oi
Maine made by the reelection or Sena-
tor Hale. fhe resolutions in part are as
follows:
Whereas. within the past year under
the wise and firm leadership of William
Mckinley, president OF the Ihlteu
States the forces OF the United states
regular and volunteer by their skill
and valor on land and sea- nave
brought the war with spain 10
speedy and victorious termination;
American statesmen have negotlateu
"A treaty ensuring to cuba the freedom
for which the war was notwithstanding,
TO their country. the right 20 eNtehu
under it's flag the domain OF civiilza-
lion and 10 bear the blessings or good
and stable government ot people VINO
never know them: and the united
states has been advanced to a recog-
niZed place among the great powers "'
| the world: there.
pesolyed. that President Mckinley
has well earned the gratitude of his
country i'm the conduct OF his great ot =
! hce: that the treaty with Spain should
lac speedily ratified: that the suprein-
| acy of the United states should be es-
| tablished and all the rights and obliga-
| lions of sovereignty should be eXer-
cised and discharged In the philippines
| i'm accordance with the lhstruC.'oy'
| ,,hicb have been given by the presi-
! dent TO the commanding officer OF those
| islands: and that the relinquishment oi
| sovereignty over them should not DC
considered until IL SHAH appeaI thu'
! the duties and responsibilities OF gov
eminent may with safety to the inter
eats of All concerned be committed L.
The people of the Philippines.
! Resolved that the state OF MAINE
hedges her earnest and faithful sup
port to t..> president i'm the constitution
| of this policy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19

4 Worcester man tells The Gazette OF
that city that when visiting inc british
museum some time ago he stuck postage
stamp on the mummy caSc OF Oleopatra
II was all alone, hc says No one was
looking, and | stood thcrc gazing at tho
mummy case and thinking over the SO
rics, when put my hand IN my rocRet
and felt the postage stamp coula not
help it The thought OF the mummy thou-
sands of years old and the brand new stamp
OF the brand now country was 700 lnuch
| hastily whispered In the oaroi inc ctlsy
why Is this stamp Ike Antony. 1iVe "
upg Because it's stuck on YOU slappeu
n on the case and started ont 20 cstaohsh
an aibi a. quickly as possible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19
WOULDN'T TAKE A DARE.
Young Morris Thought 10 Have Been Drowned
While playlng Uncle Toms Cabin.

Tarrytown, n. Y, Jan. 19.-Ten-year-
old Francis Morris has not been seen
by his friends since 4 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. and IL is believed he feil
through the ice i'm the Hudson and was
drowned. After school he. with some
of his companions. went TO the river to
watch the skaters. Near shore floated
many small cakes of ice. The boys be-
gan TO play Uncle Toms Cabin. They
dared Morris 10 follow them. At first
he did not go, for he did not want to
disobey his mothers instructions.
Finally the temptation was too great
and he would not take a dare, and he
was soon jumping from cake 10 cake
as recklessly as his companions. Sew
eral OF the boys fell In, but were res
cued. Morris was forgotten, and has
not been seen since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19
Il Does Not Include the Absorption OF the
People Of the Islands.
PROPER COURSE TO Be FOLLOWED.
Senator Turner Believes il Will be TO Give The FIJI
pinos Their Freedom and Allow Them
10 Govern Themselves.

Washington. Jan. 19.-NIr Turner
,Wash) addressed the senate today on
he anti-expansion resolution Of Mr..
Vest Mr. Turner pictured the storms
vabr a., :4llant ship Of state had en-
cuuntorcd and concluded the iieurc with
the statement that, Notwithstanding
the trials Il had undergone, 1t had
weathered them all thus far ana mad
brought into port its precious freight
OF liberty and nationality. The pulld-
ers OF the vessel. he said, were WISE
beyond their day and generation. Now
however, the noble craft its chart nav
ing been tom TO tatters, was drifting
whittier she would ON wild and un-
known sea- This dangerous condition
was being forced upon the ship by the
pretence that Providence has cast upon
us new responsibilities which we may
not shirk" He could not agree. now
ever. that this dangerous responsibility
was one for the American people TO as
sumo.
MI Turner denied the contention that
the accusation OF far distant territory
had been forced upon this country py
the arbitrament Of war. He maintained
that victory was not purchased AT tne
cost of assimilating into our race tht
| conquered ana prcstrate zoe. rms
| country was At liberty to retain suGn
foreign territory as il had conquered
! If IL so desired and such of IT as was
! suitable i'm soil. climate and inhablt-
| ants. we might want To keep but II,
| denied that our only other recourse Was
| 10 give back the conquered territory tc
| the enemy.
"If We may keep it ourselves, SAID
| he. 1--WE may require 1t to be given tt
| the people who inhabit 1t for tine pur'
pose of Independence ana liberty LUIS
he believed, was the proper course t'
| pursue in the case of the philippines
| The sovereignty of this country woul'
| moi be impeached by such generous ac
| ton. So far as other nations are con
cerned. our sovereignty is limitless ail'
| ulimitabe IL Is no concern OF othe
| nations what we do for our own ma
| tional health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-19
BOTH GOT JUDGEMENT.
Messrs Baxter and Kirby Brought
Suit on Promlssory Notes.
They Were Endorsed BY Randall Lumber Co.
Which Failed Some Time Ago.

The affairs of the defunct - H. Ran
dau Lumber company.s which .haNe
beretofore occupied ;he attention OF the
appellate division OF The supreme
Court. took up a little of Judge sweet
lands time i'm the civil division OF the
sixth District Court today The PLAIN
Tins In two cases were Patrick w. BaN-
ter ana Isaac Kirby. They swore they
tool, the notes from Gen. Brennan ana
believed the notes, which We're indorsed
bv the T.. R. Randall Lumber company,
10 be all right at the time they got
possession Of them. Louis l.. Angel
counsel for the receiver of the lumber
company, was i'm court and subjected
MIR. Baxter and Mr. Kirby 10 an eN-
animation. ,
The first case heard was that OF l..
W. Baxter vs.. Neil Ross. The plaintiiI
sued On a promissory note Tor sou anu
two months interest. John w. Hogan,
his attorney. submitted the note III cNl-
dence and rested his case.
NIr. Angel called H.. Il. Randall. n
member of the defunct firm, 10 the VIII
ness stand. There was an effort mace
| to show that there was special ar
rangement between witness ana the
| other member pl lne cpnipaiiE' 'si'N' >
/ W. Price. as to the Endorsement oi
! notes. the note I'm this case AZ I'm tht
! other being mdorsed by the -. y. Kan
I dan Lumber company In blank as u
/ thc indorscrient uf notes, Out TINS wa
MOT allowed A,r Angell called MI
( Baxter as his next witness Mr. baNtel
/ testified that he was In Gen. brennan
! Office in November last, and Gen Breh
! nan asked him To let him, Brennan
have cash FOR note. Witness let Gen
| Brennan have $40 on the note, belleN
ing that Ross. the maker or the hote
was good. and also the lumber con-
pany. who indorsed it. He knew MI
price better than he did Mr.. Randall
m,t ala not know Mr. Price failed
few years ago. Mr. Baxter got 1udg
| nent for $2J2. 81.
MIR. Kirby said he met cen Brehha
i'm a brokers' office, and the general sa
ne wanted 5000 on 81 note he produ 'eu
| which was signed by w. Douglass
Witness did not have much OF tai
| about the note, but supposed from VIVA
| Gen. Brennan said that the maker an
indorser were all right Mr.. kirby 90
Judgment for S202.
The company owes lots of money an
shortly after these notes were mace III
| company after indorsing them got lnt
serious financial difficulties, ana pl
i'm equity was filed by Mr.. Price agalls
Mr. Randall Both members OF TN
firm have been i'm financial trouble b'
| fore according To Mr.. Angeli : ques
| tions today IL came out in the hearln
| of the case that neither Mr.. Randa
| nor Mr.. Price put any money 10 spea
| az into the lumber company when the
started IT, but got all their stock
nearly all of IL on credit