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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
The Kentucky Election.


A correspondent Of the Washington,
d. O.. Star. writing from Kentucky
says
1T is safe to predict that there viii
be more armed men in Kentucky on
election day than ever before In the
history Of people much given to
carrying weapons. A spark may set
the communicable ia n blaze.
THE GOEBEL ELECTION LAW.
THE Goebel election-law It must
be confessed. ~ the chief factor IN the
condition Of fear which now exists.
The anti Goebel Democrats, the Re-
publicans. aud in fact. all the politi-
cal claus which oppose Goebcl. claim
that nuder its workings enormous
frauds may be committed. This Goe-
bel law ~ p caliar measure. Probably
no such law was ever passed in re.
public before BY its provisions the
vote Of the whole state Is left in the
hands OF three men. These men may
be and are at present members Of one
party. Moreover, from their decislons
IN al election or contest there can be-
no appeal. Iu themselves they con-ti-
tute a sovereign tribunal, and no state
court can say them nay. Besides all
this. the board is self perpetuatinR for
il one member Of il dies or resigns
the two remaining members can name
successor. II two die or resign the
third fills the vacancy. Before an
election this board meets and names
three commissioners for each county
III the state, who in turn name four
officers Of election for each precinct IN
their respective counties The law re
quires that half or rather two. Of the
precinct officers shall be members Of
the cOntending party but In case OF
contest requiring a vote. the clerk 81
the election has no voice Consequent
". the sheriff Of the precinct casts the
deciding vote, and the sheriff in this
election. in nearly every instance, Will
be a Goebel man. thus giving the Goe-
bel faction ma )rity. As soon az the
voting is over and the counting Is fin
ished the ballots are burned thus de-
stroying any evidences II fraud that
may have existed.
FRIENDS AMONG THE ENEMY.
The anti. Goebelties declare that in
nearly every county in the state, aud
especially in the doubtful counties. the
Republican members Of the county
boards and Of the precinct boards are
either friendly to Goebel's interests, OF
else ineligible by reason ~ their resi-
dence IN other counties. from extreme
youth, or the iniirmities Of age, II hav'
ing been charged IN three or four
counties that the only Republicans
placed on certain precinct boards were
blind Republicans u act As clerks OF
election From all over the state protests
have gone op against this alleged ur-
fairness and partisanship and this, t.
a great extent, is responsible tor the
present unrest.
Goebel's managers still insist that
they will win with all ease that this
race is not even hard one for their
candidate and that his majority will not
fall much below $1,000 Goebel in his
closing speech in Louisville Friday
night stated confidence. as he extend
ed his clenched fist toward his audi
ence: I've got this election Just
where | had that convention down At
Music Hall last June. when the opp sit
ion tried to adjourn it before ! had
secured the nomination
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

T. B Murphy, late member of the
Virginia Legislature from Richmond,
has purchased Lee Hall. " in West.
moreland county. and will make that
fiue old plantation the home Of himself
aud family,
Jeffsriss WAS and is still champion Cf
the world. Jeffries had the better OF
the fight last Friday night at beginning
and the end. but Sharkey had it the
rest of the time 1t seems it was de-
cided by the loss Of glove
Miss Helen Gould has accepted the
invitation OF the State OF Alabama to
be the guest Of the State az the opening
of the State fair at Birmingham No
yember 10 Governor j H. Johnson
and Mayor Melville brennan, Of Bir-
miupham, who went to New York to
invite her, started home this morning
with her acceptance
The Boston Herald, independent. e1-
presses the decided conviction that
President Mckinley does not measure
up TO the requirements Of the present
crisis in American history. We quote :;
III a sweeping series Of Democratic
victories this year could have the effect
Of forcing Mckinley out Of the canvass
for the Presidency. it would prove to
their p irty blessing in disguise
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The Staunton (Va.) News and TIE
Lynchburg (va) News. in recent edi-
torisls, have strongly endorsed the prop.
osition for q National Bsttle6elds Park
st and near Fredericksburg and to
each of these valued exchanges The
Free Lance returns its grateful &C
acknowledgements. Up to this time the
following leading Virginia papers have
endorsed the Fredericksburg Battlehelds
Park proposition and called on the Vir'
ginia Senators and Representatives 10
use their utmost endeavors ia its be.
half: The Richmond Times. the Nor
folk Landmark, The Staunton News
and the Lyncbburg News; and The
Free Lance believes from few words
that IL uttered, that the Richmond Dis
patch is really earnestly in favor OF our
proposed park. for it has published
muoh tina. 10 favorable to 1t, and in
one utterance further intimsted that
tina Fredericksburg Bsttiefelds Park
matter was 20 far In the lead, that no
other proposition could probably catch
M With Il. At least this is the way
rhs Free Lance understood the Dis
patch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
cren Deer" in China.
\ telegram from London says

\ telegram from LONDON says
A dispatch from Washington asserts
that the American State Department
recently asked France. Germany and
Russia 20 give written assurance direct
ing the preservation Of the "open door
in China, being dissatisfied with mere
oral assurances. and rejecting a pro-
posal that the United States should
seiz, port and establish q sphere Of
influence in China
II these assurances are declined. ~
SAWS the dispatch, 1.-THE United States
will insist upon China maintaining the
strict letter Of the treaty giving the
United States equsl rights with other
powers in China.
The London Chronicle commenting
editorislly upon This new departure
in American policy. which would be
fully approved in England, ~ dilates
upon it's importance, and suggests
that il may afr ct the international
politics OF Europe in very remarkable
degree
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The only significant feature Of the
contest over the election OF members to
the General Assembly has been the re-
volt against the Democratic Central
Committee in Southampton, Lunen-
burg and a few other counties The in
dependent spirit manifested by the party
in these two sections jeOpardiZss the
election Of the Senators in those two dis
tricts. Ii is conceded that Senator Boy
kin, from the Southampton district. Will
have hard fight TO win. That he and
Judge Mann. in the NOttOwsy district,
will win, Mr. Martin feels reasonably
certain. The most interesting fight in
the State Will probably be that In the
Southampton district MI Martin 8
father in law. Col Day, is the chair
man Of the district committee down
there, and she Senator Is particularly
interested In winning victory for his
friend Is is quite certain that the
State committee will spare no effort to
defeat Mr.. Stands. Senator BOykin's
independent opponent The district Is
composed Of Isle Of Wight. NansemOnd
and Southampton. The counties com.
posing the district have heretofore
given large Democratic IMPURITIES,
Southampton alone has elected It's can
didates by a Thousand The revolt
against the decision OF the Democratic
committee in Colonel BOykin's case
has, however, aroused so much OPP
position that it 10 now almost classed
~ doubtful The indications are.
though, that Colonel Boykin will be
returned. His hope for success, it is
believed, however, is dependent upon
the division OF the colOred voters These
can turn the scale in the contest next
Tuesday. Should q considerable mum
Der OF she voters OF that race give their
support 20 Colonel BOykin, as il is be
lieved they will do. his election is as
sursd. Richmond Corr BALTIC. Sun.
And 90 it seems that the hope q
Senator Martins friend for the Senate
and the regular" candidate in the
Southampton Senatorial district lies
lin a considerable number Of that
race" J. e., the colored race The Free
Lance some time ago announced that
the open statement was made that the
State Republican machine desired. il is
was not working for Senator Martins
reelection and offered the columns for
9 denial, but 80 far none has been
vouohsafed and probably cannot be or
will not be made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

"Straws show the way the wind
blows" is an old saying. Read what
Ia printed elsewhere about Mckinley
and Fitz Lee. II today's elections so
turn ont a. to cause alarm for nett year
The Free Lance believes that maybe
the developments Of the next year that
the Republican ticket will be McKin-
Icy aud Fitz Lee. Fitz is evidently in
accord with Mckinley on the expansion
question Just as Andy Johnson, Demo.
crat. was in 1864 on the question Of the
then pending civil war. aud as the Re-
publicans eagerly took up Andy John.
son for Vice President at that time. 30
may the Republicans put Fitz Lee on
the ticket 80 McKinley's running mate
In 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The Free Lance has published many
OF the more than interesting letters
which Mr.. II. l.. West, Harry West, "
has written from Kentucky and Ohio
TO the Washington. D. Q, Post about
the political campaigns which closed in
those States yesterday. The Post Is 8
great newspaper and Harry West. be-
sides being the prince Of good fellows,
lie one Of the best men in the United
States to jump into a State. catch hold
Of the political situation in any or all
of the political parties and to nSrrste 1t
As graphically a. the photographer re-
produces the human face
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
Z. w. StearnS,
OPERA HOUSE DRY GOODS STORE
colored Exhibit At Paris.

At the request Of President Mckinley
II ere will be a colored educational ex-
hibit at the Paris exposition. Thomas
Galloway. a colored mau holding a pc.
sition in the War Department at Wash
iugton, D c., has been chosen to take
charge. The exhibit will include the
work of pupils in the industrial insti-
tuition at Hampton. Va and Tuske-
gee, Ala. and the Fish and Wander.
bilt Universities Booker 7. Washing.
ton is writing a m )nograph on the ed
ucation OF the American negro, thous
ands Of copies Of which will be distri-
buted at the exposition. The first con-
signmsnt Of the American exhibit will
leave Baltimore for Paris December l
on the Pairie
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
FINE TEAS,
Mrs jackson Not in Want.

Charlotte. N. O.. Nov. A rumor
having gone abroad that Mrs. Stone
wall Jackson, widow Of the distinguish
ed Confederate general, is in want and
hopelessly i'll and blind, Mrs. jackson
says these statements are much ex
eggerated She is not in affluent cir
cumstances. but she has a competency
and has always been above want Her
health is somewhat improved. and she
is not blind. though still suffering from
facial neuralgia.
Appeals having bsen made through
the South for relief. Mrs Jackson is
anxious that the true state 4 the case
shall 0e known, a. she is unwilling TO
accept any donations except those Of
fered as testimonials Of love aud ad-
miration for her husband.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

Speaking Of the reception accorded
President Mckinley and Fitz Lee at
Richmond last week the Farmville
Journal, whose editor is the Secretary Of
the Virginia Press Association, says;
"The crowd was never very demon
strative. Even the presence OF Fltz
Lee and John Daniel didn't move them
90 the old.time depths. We were In
Richmond when President Hayes and
his cabinet visited the city and the en-
thusiasm then was in marked contrast
But 1t WASH I rainy then. -
Speaking Of the Presidents speech it
says:
"Mr. Mckinley then addressed the
vast throng In q we'll written and pa
triotio address Of about 20 minutes in
length. which he read from q type.
written copy"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
spaniards, While Banqusting, Send a
TELEGRAM TO 10 Chamberlain.

Madrid, Nov. "A dispatch from
Bilbao says that a number Of infuen-
tial Spaniards attending a banquet there
yesterday. on hearing the report that
Ladysmith had fallen. sent cable to
the British Secretary of State for the
colonies, 10 Chamberlain, saying "On
the occasion Of the latest war news, the
dead nations salute you," the allusion
being to the speech Of the Marquis Of
Salisbury during the Spanish. American
conflict in which he referred to dying
nations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
The prs.,aart and aeneral E!ts Lee.

A dispatch from Washington says
In an interview since his return to the
United States Gen. Fitz Lee said the
pledge Of this government to grant
Cuban independence would be maze
good as soon as practicable. but he ala
not indicate any period when mis-
shopld be done. He said the Oubans
were doing well, but intimated there
we're certain elements of unrest which
might cause conflict il American su'
thority was Withdrawn He thought
therefore. the United States should
continue its protection Of life aud
property until satisfied safety and Sc
curity were certain.
TIE President is much Interested
in Gen Lees opinions and II is under
stood he will take the position outlined
by the General In his trip to kich'
mond the President saw Gen Lee for
the first time since the latter's return
from Cuba. and Mr. Mckinley made 1t
a lint frankly and unreseivedly 90
thank him for his sentiment. The
President agreed with him IN every
particular and assured him the pledge
m grant Independence 30 the Island
should be fulfilled just as soon as the
United States has reason to believe
the withdrawal OF American troops
would be 10 the interest Of the Cuban
people
The President thinks the property
~ the island is the main thing to Keep
in view. He earnestly commended
Gen. Lee for believing military protec'
ton should be continued there until
the Oubans should demonstrate their
willingness to respect law, maintain
order aud their capacity to c'ndHct
stable government Of their own
The President is particularly gratl-
fed that Gen Lee has changed the
opinlon formerly entertained by him
that the United States troops should
Immediately leave Onba, and that he
now concurs in the view cf the admin.
istration that the racial and political
preiudices still existing in the island
are too great to permit the Oubans to be
left to themselves.
The President said 20 an intimate
friend whose sympathies have always
been strongly with the Cubans in their
struggle for independence ~ hope you
will read. il you have not already, Gen.
Lees interview on Cuba. II is strong
and thoughtful As you read It,
want you to keep in mind just one
sentence Of his which gives the Key 70
the situation there. IL is this: The
right to live, TO acquire and to keep
what ia honestly acquired must be re-
cognized Throughout Cuba as fixed. II
the great resources Of the Island are 10
develop "
The President may not make any rec
ommendation toCongress on the Ouoan
question in his message to Congress
but he will emphasize certain facts
covered by General Lees interview
which will enable members Of Congress
and people generally throughout the
country to understand accurately and
thoroughly the present condition OF
Cuba
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
Lord Of the Universe.
Shield US and guide us,
Trusting Thee always
Through shadow and sun
Thou has united US,
Who shall divide us ?
The MANY in one -
The Many in one. -

These lines Of poetry closed President
McKinley's speech at Richmond last
week. President Mckinley has always
kind words for the South and these
catch many, but why Is 1t If the nation
Is the "msny in one" that the President
persistently, draws the line on the South
in the selection of his Cabinet and the
higher offices of the government? No
President since the war, not even
Benjamin Harrison. seemed to have as
little use for Southerners in high places
at President Mckinley. He is making
history aud the future historian will
note the differences between his words
and his deeds. st. Paul says "Shuw
me your faith without your works aud
| Twill show you my faith by my works "
The President should remember THAT
by your fruit ye shall be known"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The query is propounded TO The Free
Lance was Senator T, 8. Martin in
Richmond last Tuesday when McKin-
ley was there The Alexandria Gazette
Of that day said he was in Washington.
The Richmond papers reported him in
that city, whilst gentleman writes
The Free Lance that Senator Martin
was at the Riggs House in Washington
on that Tuesday, October Slst, and
didn't 90 to Richmond until the next
day. Dan either the Dispatch or the
Times say positively that Senator Mar
sin was in Richmond during October
clst when Mckinley was there:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
From New Zealand.

Reefton. New Zealand, Nov 81. 1896
| am very pleased to state that since
took the agency Of Chamberlain 8
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 it's efficacy 1 have been Informed by
scores Of persons Of the good results
they have received from 1t. and know
it's value from the use Of it in my own
household. 1t is 30 pleasant to take
that we have to place the bottle be-
yond the reach of the children
E. J. Scantlebury.
For sale by NJ NJ. Lewis. druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

Then, too, in 1896 our 'idOlized Sen
ator" was one Of the leaders. who were
instrumental in shaping the platform
and naming Mr.. Bryan. Stanton
Vindicator.
The information which The Free
Lance has is that Senator Daniel, to
whom the Spectator refers I" our
'Tdolized Senator, didn't favor Mr..
Brysn's nomination, but Loyalty sup
ported him after be was nominated.
Which 10 right. the Spectator or The
Free Lance?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable Will and tremendous energy
are not found where stomach Liver
Kidneys aud Bowels are out of order
II you want these qualities aud the
success they bring, use DR. Kings New
Life pills They develop every p1wer
II brain and body. Only 2jc at VI. VI
Lewis drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

Admiral Dewey. President Schurman
Of Cornell. Prof Dean Worcester and
Gen. Charles Dsnby Of the Philippines
Commission. have after series OF ses.
sions in Warrington, submitted to the
President a preliminary report in which
they indicated that the Filipinos are
responsible for what they are pleased 70
call the instruction In LuZon and
strongly urge the permanent retention
Of the archipelago by the United States.
Exchange
This is hurried mp and given out 20
Influence the Ohio and other elections
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

Besides the election Of Senator Mar
tins successor, there are several impor-
tsnt subjects which this Legislature
Will have presented 10 1t for its consid-
GRAFTON One Of these, and that when
10 likely to create the most discussion
10 the prop JsitiOn 60 sell the state
oyster ground 10 syndicate, composed
Of New York and Richmond capitalists
Before she meeting Of the Legislature,
II is reported that the representatives
Of this syndicate viii suumit 10 the
State some definite proposition for the
purchase OF the oyster grounds There
ia div sion Of sentiment on this sub
ject The Governor and other State
officials are not at all inclined 20 favor
il. They think that the new fishery
law is operating satisfactorily, and Will
yield a revenue such as 10 fully Justify
its continuance The members OF the
Legislature from the Tidewater Will OF
course. make most determined hght
against any attempt TO part with the
public oyster grounds The fate IT the
scheme Will depend entirely upon the
humOr Of the members from the upper
country districts II these shall be sat
isfied with the revenue yield by the new
fishery laws aud the prospect OF these
being greatly increased. there Is no hope
Of any step being taken for the disposal
Of the oyster grounds The fact that
she proposed purchasers belong to q
syndicate will no doubt, be used win
some effect by those interested IN this
important industry The growing feel
ing against such combinations Will De
made 20 do duty for all It Is worth IN
defeating she proposition Richmond
Correspondence BALTIC Sun.
The foregoing ought TO wake up eur
Tidewaier and Eastern Shore friends
During this and the month Of December
there ought to be meetings held at every
court green and organizations per
fected 30 defeat a sale OF lease II the
oyster grounds to a Northern syndicate.
Take nothing for granted. but organize
at once aud appoint your Committee
and prepare for this big legislative
fight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

Sunday seems 10 be favorite day FOR
electioneering with the Tylerites, from
oil accounts. And they seem to be
'hobnobbing" with ou- Republican
friends, too -Irvington Citizen.
Jes so. la Southampton it is the
Martin men who are said 30 be after
the c1lored vote, and in the Richmond
Lancaster fight it seems the Tylerites
are after the colored vote. II bears ont
what The Free Lance has said. that II
the colored vote lands in the Demo-
cratic camp, it will be counted and
recognized.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

There was an unusual incident a; the
launching Of the Shubrick in Richmond
last week which was not noticed by
many. Little Miss Carrie Shubricf the
sponsor. failed to break the bottle OF
champagne. She was evidently very
nervous and failed to strike the vessel
Is il said that the bottle was picked
up by some one aud carried off
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The report of the Superintendent: Of
the Penitentisry, soon TO be made to
tho Governor, will show the present
year to have been the most successful
in the history Of the institution. The
net revenue to the State will exceed
$50 000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

There are elections today in twelve
States, including Virginia. but the
greatest interest centres in Ohio. Ken
lucky. Maryland, Nebraska and New
York, where anly Legislature is to be
chosen. 1t is apprehended that there
may be bloodshed in the elections in
Kentucky today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-07

The early estimates. made by those
close to the late Cornelius Vanderbilt
fixed the total cost Of transferring the
estate OF about $1,000, 900. 1t now
seems that that figure is likely to be
exceeded, and that the war tax alone
will run to g ,OOO.O 900. Just think OF
an estate that will stand q tax OF two
millions merely to transfer it.