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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

Dr. Drewry. superintendent Of the
Central State Hospital. in a letter to
Gov Tyler, says there are probably 300
insane persons, white and colored, IN
Virginia who are unable to get into the
hospitals on account Of lack Of adequate
accommodations Most Of them are in
jails. Gov Tyler is very much pleased
with the management Of the Central
Hospital, which he inspected recently.
There are $50 inmates and only two are
confined TO beds by illness.
The foregoing seems to show that the
Legislature at its next session will be
forced TO take steps to provide addi-
tional accommodation for these unfor-
tunates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

The Free Lance having suggested the
discussion between the Richmond Dis
patch and the Loudoun Enterprise, must
not be expected to take part, but The
Free Lance trusts the Dispatch will not
get ION its ear" at the observation that
whilst the Dispatch doesn't advance the
idea that two wrongs make right, 1t
seems to incline to the view that limo
vations unsanctioned by the Constitution
are very persuasive for the adoption Of
other innovations. Would it not be just
as well to wait for a constitutional
amendment changing the mode of choos-
ing Senators so that they may be elect
ed directly by the whole people: To that
proposition The Free Lance stands com
mitted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

It Is expected that the Richmond Pc
tersburg and Carolina Railroad Will be
completed by Dec. 1. This new ran
road when finished will connect Rich
moud with Ridgeway, North Carolina
which is on the Soaboard Air Line road
from Portsmouth 70 Atlanta. Ga The
Free Lance has reason to believe, that
ere long the r., +. * p. X. h. will
either be- a double track road along with
the Pennsylvania from Quantico to
Washington. or else that there Will be
another road built from Richmond 10
Washington. There may be music
in the air" about another railway from
Richmond to Washington. when the
Legislature meets next winter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

Three mass meetings were held in Chi
cago at which resolutions were adopted
indorsing the policy of the national ad-
ministration in the Philippines.
The converted gunboat Vixen has been
ordered from Norfolk to Bluefield Mica
ragua, to assist the Detroit in the protec-
ton of American interests Orders have
been issued also for the converted gun
boat Viking to be fitted for service along
the eastern coast of Central America.
She will be used in making frequent
visits to ports in Nicaragua and Hon.
duras, where Americans are being sub
jected constantly to petty persecut-
ions.
The National Afro American OOun-
Gil Of the United States has issued a
proclamation calling upon the colored
people of this country to set apart Fri
day. June 2, as day Of fasting and
prayer, and calling upon all colored
ministers to devote the sunrise hour OF
the following Sunday, June 4, to special
exercises, in order that "God, the
Father of Mercies, may take our de-
plorable case in His own hands, and
that if vengeaIce is TO be meted out let
God Himself repay"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
FilipinOs Said to DO Giving Out.

Washington, d. O., May 6-The Of
ficials of the State and War Department
are looking for speedy collapse Of the
insurrection in the Philippines.
Not only is this expectation based on
the private advices that have come from
the Philippine commission as to the
negotiations that have been going on
between that body and the insurgent
representatives. but also upon the success
full development of Macarthur and Law
tons campaign.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

The Governor of Colorado has taken q
determined stand in the matter Of the
return of the volunteers now in the Phil
pines from that country, and says peace
full means having failed, more forcible
measures will be resorted to- He is OPP
posed to the war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

Senior Navamo, secretary Of justice
for Porto Rico, has written to President
Mckinley urging that the judiciary OF
that island be composed of Porto Ricans
exclusively. The Porto Ricans evidently
are opposed to carpet baggers "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

The Adjutant General at Washington,
ID. O., is in receipt Of a private letter
dated March p, from Gen. Otis, at Ma
Mia. in which he says:
1.-THE insurgents fight with fire more
than anything else, and their repeated
attempts to burn Manila have only been
frustrated by constant efforts of the pro-
vost marshal and his guard. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
For commonwealth s Attorney.

10 me Ioi1s oi Np0fWrUup t"ndU:
Having been appointed 10y the County
Court as Commonwealth Attorney 10
fiji out the unoxpircd term of a. B..
Rawlings. deceased, ard being urged
by many citizens from AL parts of the
county to become q candidate for cleo
tion on the 18th Of May, for the full
term beginning July LIST, 1899. | desire
10 say if it bee your pleasure 20 elect me
to this position of trust, | shall perform
the duties If the lflice with promptness,
fidelity and imparlIality.
Very respectfully,
aplltd Lee D. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

The blessings Of our free institutions
have found recent exemplifcatiOn ont
in Idaho Union miners, TO prevent
non.union men coming in and working
in their places. blew up mining prop
erty valued at a quarter Of million Of
dollars. Thereupon negro Federal troops
were sent 20 the relief and support of
the mine owners at the request Of the
Governor of that State. and over five
hundred arrests have been made
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

The usual large May cOurt-day crowd
assembled at Gloucester Court House
last week. The judge having declined
to renew the liquor licenses for this
year. the bar-rooms were closed. Local
option seems to be prevailing to the ex-
clusion of bar-roOms in large part of
our Tidewater country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

The people Of this State are looking
TO the May convention to be either a
gigantic success or stupendOus failure,
and if il fails to nominate OF provide
for the nomination of a candidate many
Will view it in the light Of total fail
IRE -Irvington Citizen.
The foregoing is the utterance OF a
newspaper that has endorsed the sena-
torial conference to assemble at Rich
mond tomorrow. The Citizen seems to
have misgivings as to the outcome Of
the convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
OIE'S BLyY.

The desire to look nice and be admired does not
pass away with our youth but unfortunately we
often drift hopelessly from the realization Of our
fondest dreams. How can make the best Of my
self? is the question we perpetualy ask ourselves
Let us see what Best consists Of A pleas
ant face, a sweet voice, tact and last but by no
means least, a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
STAFFORD


Tom. lnf'f, OF >'0Fofd f0WhU.
Thanking you for your generous sup
port in the past. and soliciting con
tinuancc of The same, hereby announce
myself q candidate for reelection to the
Office Of Clerk Of Courts Should 1t be
your pleasure 10 re-elect me | promise
A faithful and efficient discharge of all
the duties II the position.
ap22-td g \ Bryan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

The variety of The Free Lance is
shown in today's issue by the letter Of
Garter NJ. Louthan. Of Madison, in re-
ply to Rev. Andrew Broaddus ,(no mat
ter who else may write without at
tracing notice, a communication Of
DIR. Broaddus always is read with great
interest the letter of Col l.. q
Washington on the Senatorial matter,
which The Free Lance believes Will
attract the attention Of the Dispatch and
the plea for the old clerks which will
find many responsive echoes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

To the Vorers Of Caroline CO.
hereby announce myself an indie
pendent candidate for the office If
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 l also respectfully ask my
friends TO take no part in the Demo-
cratic primaries on the 81 day of May.
II elected, promise faithful
honest, and impartial discharge Of the
duties Of the Office.
T. b. Collins.
anf9.td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

10 Inc TotcTs of SpofsBlrGnid Comfy:
l announce myself n 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 eudeavored 20 do in the past.
apll-td 1. A. Harris
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Commonwealth Attorney OF Stat
ford county. and respectfully solicit the
support # all my friends IL elected l
Will discharge the duties Of the office
impartialy and 10 the best of my
ability. q. Is. Wallace
qpo5-t1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

To tie Voters Of CGT0tine :
| am candidate-for Commissioner
Of Revenue for District No Of Caro-
line county at the election which takes
place on Thursday, May 25th. 1899, and
respectfully ask for your support, pledg-
ing myself if elected a faithful dis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

If the people of this county desire to
suppress the " speak easies " they will
vote the regular Democratic ticket
which is found at the head of these
columns. -IrvingtOn Citizen.
Lancaster, being prohibition coun-
ty. are not the courts down there equal
to the necessities of the situation?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

A special from Havana IN the Phil
adelphia Times states there is pro.
liability that Gen. Fitz Lee Will be APP
pointed commandant Of that city. 10
succeed Gen Ludlow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

Maj. ]. N. Stubs, of Gloucester,
who supported Martin against Gen.
Fitz Lee heads the Gloucester delega-
ton to the Richmond convention to-
morrow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

DIR. W. W. Godding. superintendent
OF the Government Hospital for the
Insane in Washington, and one OF the
best known insanity experts IN this
country, died last Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
Weather forecast for Fret
eTickSbIT0 and uiciRitV.
Fair ZueSddU.

A mass meeting in Richmond, sat
urday night, elected is delegates TO
the Senatorial conference 90 be held
there tomorrow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

Hon. W. f Chandler wants Hon.
Mark Hanna to practice ''self-efface
ment.
1t may be that Mark will direct his
efforts to 'effacing" William from the
u. S. Senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
ap12td.

To the Voters of Carolne Co.
Thanking you for your highly ap-
preoiated support in the past, l hereby
announce myself candidate for re-
election 10 the Office Of Commissioner
If the Revenue IN district No. ,.
Should you again favor me with the
Office, [ promise the same faithful ard
efficient discharge Of the duties as in
the past
Very respectfully yours,
L. III. Blant0n.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
SUMMER LAW SCHOOL,

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA..
Goth Summer Term, July to Sept. 1, 1900.
In mountainous and non-malarial section OF
Virginia. These courses have proved peculiar
ly profitable To beginners: 10 candidates for adj
mission 10 the bar and Opractitioners who have
lacked systematic instruction or need review.
For catalogue, address II. G. MINOR, Sec'y
Charlottesville, Va,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
Tho Situation in Cuba and Porto Rico

Gen Lacret. Of Cuba, is quoted AS
saying that, while he has no doubt of
the honorable intentions Of the United
States toward the Oubans, troubles and
misunderstanding arise through the
ignorance Of departments as 20 the
conditions in Cuba The General ~
also reported 10 have said that he could
not see how the lower classes will be-
able tn live during the year The crops
are now harvested. business is dull, and
industries At IA standstill The capital
of the islanders il boarded, while for
eign capital is timid. The General
said he was confident that starving
Cubans would soon be- obliged TO steal
in order TO keep body and soul together.
and that were they to steal his property
he could not blame them As for the
3. 600 900 from the United States for
the payment of the Cuban soldiers that
money would soon be spent In saloons
and would give no substantial help
Gen. Ludlow, Military Governor Of
Havana, recently asked Llnuzl, Score.
tary Of Justice In Gen Brooke's advi--
DRY cabinet, TO allow American lawyers
To practice there because # tine desire
Of the American syndicate and NOR
chants coming 10 Havana 10 employ
Americans to defend their Interests
Lanuza referred the matter to the q ui-
versidad. which governs admission rn
the Havana bar, and it- rp,yapH
by the Secretary Of Justice. was a tn.
fusal of the request, 10 being hr'd CHAT
It would be for the best interest. HI
Americans % employ Cubms Nfl To-
knowledge of the local laws
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
Public Notice

The Mayor calls attention ''to the
reports made to the Grand Jury about
the danger of the growing nuisance at
the Stafford end Of the Free Bridge. -
and this is to notify all, that the city au-
thorites have full jurisdiction within
one mile Of the city limits in every
direction, and any violators Of the law
viii be promptly arrested and punished.
Attention is also called "to reports
made Of selling goods on Sunday in
violations of City Ordnance Chapter 26,
Section I. 1t is the duty of all good
citizens to report any violation OF the
laws that may come under their notice.
u. p. ROWE, Mayor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
III liz Iolers al .SLnFord :

! hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk Of Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. | earnestly ask the
support Of all my friends, promising. II
elected, 10 discharge the duties Of the
Office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

=. thu IoI,IS NJ C0ro/iHc:
ate fhIs opportunity Of returning
fl you my grateful thanks for the kind
support you have often given me In the
past 50 man ever had truer friends.
respectfully ask your support IN the
coming election. promising # returned
o. fho Treasurer Office 10 lend all Of
nay en- IRIS 20 make you faithful pub
Ia. servant, realizing when | have done
this. / nave only done my duty.
Very respectfully.
my2-td &. L. Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
Becoming Gown.

A woman cannot make herself beautiful, but she
can always makes herself charming ifshe studies
all her good points and dresses accordingly. To do
this you have only TO visit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

Tomorrow is the day for the meeting
OF the senatorial conference in Rich
mond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
Porto
Gen Roy Stone. Brigtdier D'rnrnJ
u. s Army. in letter 10 the Wash.
ington. d. C., Star says

Gen Roy Stone, Brigadier G"ncnJ
u. s Army, in letter 10 the Wash.
ington. d. C., Star says
ON my arrival AT San Juan. March
20. Con Henry told me thar wls
great distress in the coffee district.
which comprise nearly the whole ia-
terror OF the island, and That h'
mad g.y. n orders for the issue ~ ralout
and starting of relief work on tle
roads, and he asked mo 10 assure t'c
authorities and people everywhere 1n
my trip that the laborers would nnt bn
allowed to starve, and O. report t0 mm
by wire.
Gen. Grant stated the case even
more strongly. and from his own per
sonal observation.
| rode nearly two hundred mil
through the mountains and found the
majority of people out Of work and
destitute.
Then Gen Stone after telling how
the furnishing of work had relieved
the situation for while says:
with these measures the country
has been tranquilized
did not say on my return that Zoo.
600 people" were starving but that
that number had been for weeks "wiih-
out bread or meat, or medicine for tine
sick. (which was within the truth
IL is true that the laborers in these
districts are tranquilized. but with
the present rate of expenditure the
treasury Of the island will be empty IN
a few weeks, and what then. An army
Of men who have acquired the habit
and, in their own eyes. the night. ri
support by the government viii be-
turned loose.
Without the action Of Clngr SIS the
government can do little or nothing to-
ward restoring the business Of the is-
land or replacing the markets ~ has
lost, and unless the people of tn United
States can be induced 10 buy It, prod
ucts we must face the prospect If dis
NAL failure at the outset IN the m -
hopeful field Of expansion.
A dispatch says: Strikes are spread
ing. The stevedores at Cienfuegos have
again quit work. -
The three million Of dollars is about
to be distributed among 40 600 Cublus
All the Cubans are required TO give up
arms as a condition Of the payment a.
the gum each man is to receive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

II. Pho lnf,r or Cuniiu, fotmB.
| most respectfully announce myself
a- a candidate for the Office Of County
Treasurer. and cordially invite your
support promising If elected to carry
0ut the requirements Of the Office.
f. NJ. Coleman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
w. 3. COVINGTOW.
MAIN AND MILFORD STREETS,
1nuJIINC GREEN vA

Feeds the Hungry, Clothes the raked
takes care of the sick, and buries The dead
A full line OF Collins and Cassets always
on hand to be fnrnis 1ed at lowest price,.
mr7.3m w. b. CONVICTION
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

=. /Il IofrIg NJ C0I0/iHc:
ln announcing myself candidate
i.r t. H.c If Cmmonwcalth's A.
un-v af the election to take place
700 Thursday May 10Th. 1899, ! would
Npn my gratitude for the generous
support gwen me by your favor years
ago. 81 elected. promise You faith
tuI discharge of the duties 81 the Of.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
Respectfully,
Thomas w


ia Wc VotcrS n CdroIiHe:
am candidate for tho Office Of
Commissioner of Revenue, District No.
I. In Caroline county at the election
May 10Th, and viii be- grateful for your
vote and influence. am now making
$500 active canvass Of the county, and
Will De- glad ~ see all my friends.
-pectfnlly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

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iri.iiH- h,ie'} announce l"5 10 d '.'i-
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port W tnf approaching '''. ll'H IL
you honor me- with Tine iii'e promise
faithful efficient and satisfactory dis
charge 81 the duties no the s'nr
Very respectfully
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Fellow-Oitzsns: with feelings 81
congestion n vour confirmed confidence
and Kindness nm the mast hereby an.
n,nnce myself n candidate for the
no.ition If Glert If fhe Courts If this
comfy and MIST reeD.ctfuUv ask vour
.nnnc. Should N bee your pleasure 10
rocommit this trust t0 my hands /
shall be very thankful to YOU: aud
promise to use my best efforts 90 faith
fully and comuetontly discharge the
duti Il the office.
Very respectfully.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

FLOWERS & s:.f y 4; sisH $$:s
ant cmums, Carnations, Fuchsias. Sc..5 cents
each. Early Vegetable Plants cheap Cut
Flowers and Floral Designs.
Call a. T.. e. Ninde's Store and get a cata
lOguc and leave your orders.
J.PALMER GORDON
Florist. Ashland Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
TN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
L 4

TN THE NAME OF THE COMMONW EALTH
OF VIRGINIA:
In the Clerks once of the Circuit Court.
of stafford County. On the 18th day of Apri,
lS!H
IN CIIANCERY.
Isaac Silvcr.-.....,. ......''''''''' tfialhtiu
against
Ennever Lucas. administrator Of Jno. =
Randolph. deceased, Helena Randolph. Saran
Randolph. Florence Randolph, 81. Geo X.
FitZhugh and James Is. Scncr, Trustees,
and Benz. j. Field. beneficiary undcra Ger
tain deed of trust dated Aug. ], 1915.
...............,..'.'''s' .s''''' bclcuudhtss
The object of this suit is TO recover against
the defendants two judgments for the sum OF
$40 % and SOS - with interest on same from
3rd January 1879 and cost SGD also IN open
account for $SO, and to subject his real estate
in the county of Stafford 10 the payment OF
the same, and for the general settlement of
this estate and payment Of his creditors
Affidavit having been made that the de
PENDANTS, Helena Randolph, sarah Randolph,
Florence Randolph and Benz, j. Field ADD
James u. Scner, trustee, not being residents
OF the State or NirginiU. they are hereby re
quircd To appear in the said Clerks Office,
within fifteen days after due publication
hereof, and do what may bc necessary 10
protect their interes
copy-Teste:
&. 4. BRYAN. Clerk
BERRY,p q. aPZ- WI"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
chago Of thf duties Of the office.
respectfully.
api td Il. o. Chandler.
Ia The Voters If Car0liBc:
Bowling Green. Va.
March 2S. 1899

announce myself a candidate for
reelection to the Office Of CLERK Of the
Circuit Court at the election to take
place on Thursday, the 25th day Of
May. 1899. ! desire TO return TO my
sincere gratitude for the
generous support received in the past,
and solicit their support in the APP
preaching election, and, if elected |
promise faithful, honest and impair
ual discharge Of the duties connected
with the office.
RpsrpctfnIlv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
Fredericksburg's Leading
Dry Goods House,

where you will find the latest in every article Of
wearing apparel, together with such goods as are
necessary in Ornamenting the home and decorating
tables.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09

At the solicitation Of many friends !
have decided % run for constable in this
district and hereby most respectfully
ask your support
y. Vs. Gunner
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-09
IN CIIANCERY

In the Clerks once of the Circuit Court
of stafford County. On the 10Th day of April
lS.H.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-10
OLYMPIA REER

Is an exhilirating non-injurious beverage.
Taken In moderation Its medicinal proper.
ties tend to regulated and keep the system
In good, working order. The brewery
Is situated at Olympia, Washington
State, in proximity to the far famed Tum
Falls, the water of which contains sever.
al important special qualities necessary to
the manufacture of wholesome beer.
Larry H. Dee of the Hoffman Bar, cor
ner Hotel and Nuuanu'streets, has.the sole
retail! agency for the OLYMPIA BEER
and would be glad to have she public call
and pass judgement.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-10
THE WAVERLEY CLUB,

One coupon and 25 cents secures
you a splendid historical review of
the Spanish war in the Philippines.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-10
BY AUTHORITY,
Irrigation Notice.

Holders Of water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes are
from o to o'clock a, m. and from a to 6
o'clock pm.
ANDREW BROWN.
Superintendent Water Works.
Approved by j. A. KING,
Minister of Interior
Honolulu, June "a, 1900.
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