The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-13
LANCASTER.
Politics a d General News.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Lancaster, Va May 3. 1893
"When Greek meets Greek, then
comes the tug Of war. " This may be
apDlicd 10 our little county at TINS
time for the scramble for Office Is not
between two political parties az here
tofore but the democracy seems 10 De
AT variance representing two factions
rhe long list Of applicants or aspirants
l. not due 10 an eager interest In the well
being of the county at large. but SIM
nly denotes the hardness Of the times
Every Office in the county cumbln-
ed. il not worth the worry, the Ylnhlc'
uyeness. the undigniiied course pur-
| sued by those who wish 60 obtain them .,
! and their allies. Deductlng expenses,
| All combined into one, would hardy
support "A very large family decentiy
They are calling each other pet
names" too. which seems to tickle the
few Republicans Immensely. but TINS
scribe cannot see anything amusing IL
it-only disgusting
The Virginia men have refrigerated
very much since the war between the
North and South. whilst hard ton ana
nriyation and much sorrOw, have placed
her daughters upon hlgner plahe'
In is unpleasant TO write about TINS
tempest in a teapot which we nope
will subside, as such tempests generally
do-yithout the result Of harm. But
II il really isa conflict between IN
Vets and Drys. as to which side shall
gain supremacy, then great mora
| pf ylfal 1mnOT
lance TO all, and the question naturally
arises, not who is the best man, Du.
what Is the wisest course 10 pursue
'Tis but too true that bad men olte'
represent good cause, and wee versa
hut that does not alter the main question
At all. Because Peter, human being
was yascilating, and Judas covetous
would not lessen the claims that Ohrls
: tianity has on mankind. The reall!
l serious. thoughtful portion OF our com
munity. who fear God, are not read
r to encourage any leaning toward II
! cense that cannot benefit
We arc not particularly anxious. I
nefii 70 our midst, and reyiva
irvi, y, will bring it. 1t will re
nS ,ho solo 1sssions make brute
81 yive ,,'t tbe bases, -.uy men. and prov
~ .po 'ne .,h" DHS's' ~acher's hand
Al inspiration for the }, %sstl,
craft. The only good it WIZ
10 hasten the end of the already l.
Lancaster village boasts of one innoN
tion, which, in its influence, is almost
rs deadly as the saloon.
In striking contrast 10 the cOnten-
tion of the people is the bird Ogches-
ira, as Dr. Talmage calls 1t. The
birds are setting US an example. They
are grateful. The few dear little songs
ters that remain from last winter S
blizzard are praising their Maker, and
are not quarreling as our numerous
candidates are. The partridges sis
'tirely cleaned out, - as small
darkey said, but few days ago
AN no ole hays. no squales,
all dun kilt-starbed las winter
Even the English sparrows have di-
minished a few lettuce birds are
shimmering among the butter-cups
The pretty red birds and golden plum
aged larks died last winter in large
numbers, and If persons had known
how to prepare them, would now be in
the hands of milliners. The mocking
is not as numerous as of yore. but the
robins are plentiful, and as tame and
fat as they can be.
Bishop Gibson confirmed three per-
sons at Trinity, the two Miss Lamberts
sisters, and Mr. Carol Gresham. The
Bishop complimented the signing, too,
which should be an impetus 10 Il Q
Trinity choir for renewed zeal and en-
thusiasm
1t is said the Lamberts intend TO re-
turn to their former home at the North.
This is to be regretted, for we sadly
need these enterprising men. who know
how to make money without the aid of
"office -
The supervisors of Mantua district
have lately appointed Mr. Horace Beane
superintendent Of the poor. Mr.. Will
bert Pinckard has held the place for
several years.
The colored people have lately dedi-
Gated the willie Chapel" for the third
time.
Mr. Waiter Tyler, Of Essex, is visit
ing his relatives at Plain View, Capt.
S p Gresham's, and his sister, Bun
ME Tyler. is expected this week.
The Catholic Missionary, Rev. Father
Payne, has been drawing a crowd to
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