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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27
A 500 Mile Fly.

On June 10th a carrier pigeon came
to the house of Mr.. Thos. Wilson, at
Toluca, in Stafford, and was caught in
his porch. 1t wore two bands, one bear
ing No. 10 $50 and the letter A, and
the other O. NJ o. 1t was Gagged till
June goth, when it was given breakfast
and liberty. A card was tied to the
bird requesting the owner to write
when it reached home. On June Oath
Mr.. Wilson received card stating the
bird reached home, In Philadelphia, In
the afternoon of the same day 1t left
Stafford.
The pigeon was owned by Mr. James
Brady, 1923 Latona street, Philadelphia
A short time ago it was shipped to
Spartenburg, s. O., and returned home
in a fly Of 500 miles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

In an interview PETER. former U. s.
Senator from Kansas, denies that he
has Joined the Republican Party. He
says:
81 have not said for myself nor have
l authorized any other person to say
for me, either that l had left the Popu'
list Party or joined the Republican
Party. What did say. and do now say,
and expect to keep saying. is that as q
factor in national politics the Populist
Party is a cipher that it is a mere ad-
junct to the Democracy briefly, that
for all national purposes the Populist
Party will be swallowed in the Demo
cratic Party, and, as between the
Democratic and Republican parties.
have always been against the Demo-
Gratis.
Believing that the contests of the
future will be practically between the
two parties, I expect to do all can
honorably to keep the Democratic Party
ont Of power IN the nation. ?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

was seriously afflicted with a cough
for several years, and last fall had a
more severe cough than ever before. l
used many remedies without receiving
much relief, and being recommended
TO try a bottle OF Ohamberlain's Dough
Remedy, by friend. who, knowing
me to be a poor widow. gave it to me,
I tried it and with the most gratifying
results The first bottle relieved me
yery much and the second bottle has
absolutely cured me. l have not had
as good health for twenty years. Re-
spectfully, Mrs Mary A. Beard, GLARE
more, Ark. Sold by NJ. M. Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

The decision Of the commissioners
Of the three powers in Samoa to have
no kings in the future is happy
solution of the local trouble from the
point Of view Of the powers. The pow
ers frankly take the government into
their own hands. There is 10 be a
Governor, a Council of Three, composed
Of representatives Of the three powers
and q native House of Representatives
to "assist " the Governor and Council
The Supreme Court and municipal gov
eminent of Apia will continue, with
increased authority, but the existing
consular, diplomatic aud Judicial offices
will be swept away in the interest OF
peace and economy. Chief Justice
Chambers decision in favor Of King
Malietoa is Endorsed, and then the King
is induced to abdicate The Chief JUS
tice, who is an American, will remain.
and Dr. Solf. German, will be Mayor
of Apia and perhaps Governor. 1t is
not stated who will hold up England :
end of the arrangement All seem TO
be satisfied except the natives, who not
long ago had two kings, and now find
they have none, and complain that they
are not in it with the Council Of
Three. They have lost, they say, all
share in the government, since their
House of Representatives will have no
real power. 1t is likely, however, that
they will be better satisfied when the
practical working Of the new arrange
ment is understood. II Mstaafa is rec
ognized as chief over his partisans and
Malietoa as chief over his, and if all
natives are disarmed, the conditions Of
peace, il not harmony, are at least ap'
proximated. Baltimore Sun.
The foregoing possesses interest, in
view Of the fact that it is one Of q
number Of fool performances that the
United States Government is now TAX
ing a hand in.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

According to the opinion of a wealthy
Cuban business man who delivered a
lecture on Cuba before the Board Of
Trade and Business Mems Association
Of Norfolk, Virginia, Gen. Fitz Lee
10 the ideal Of the Cuban people, and is
regarded BY them as the principal
agency in bringing about American in
tervention In Cuba. He advises the ap-
pointment Of Gen. Lee as Military
Governor. He also says he does not
believe anything short Of annexation
will solve the Cuban question.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

The death Of Mr.. Henry b. Plant re-
moves from life a gentleman who has
been vastly useful in his day and gen
GRAFTON and especially further down
South. 1t will be remembered that
Mr.. B. W. Wrenn. Oulpeper and
virginian born gentleman, is the gen
eral traffic manager Of this great sys
tenn Of Plant railways and steamship
lines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27
The Ohesaneake Watchman says

The Chesapeake Waterman says
colbert Chase, Of the U. s. navy, aud
lately on the battleship Texas, arrived
at 'Townley, his home, near here. last
Wednesday. He left Saturday for New
York, and from there will take a squad
OF men over to San Francisco. where
he will embark for the Philippines. He
expects to be away on q three years
cruise. +"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

Steps have been taken by Representa-
tive colored citizens Of San Francisco
toward securing for the race national
academy Of music. to be located at
Washington, or near the center OF the
negro population Of America.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

1t is said that the collections Of the
Internal Revenue Bureau in Richmond
for the fiscal year which ends this
week, will go over 50. 800. 900. or over
q million in excess Of last year, e
The people are paying for the luxury Of
the war into which they madly rushed
and the. State Of Virginia is taxed and
will have paid In a year million for
expansion purposes. |"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27


A Congressman is quoted as saying
that nobody can be examined for GEN.
sus enumerator in his district unless
upon his recommendation, and that
though many have applied to him for
such Recommendation, he was only per-
mitted TO make fifteen, Of whom only a
few would probably be able to pass. He
would thus, he said, make nearly a
thousand enemies and but few or no
friends. In other words, II one can get
the backing of his Congressman or an
u. 8. Senator he can get place. other
wise he or she must get cleft. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

A good deal of interest has been man
ifested In the authorship Of the resolu-
tion passed by the Roanoke Oonven-
tion In 1897 endorsing Senator Daniel.
The late Dol. j. Bell Bigger. who was
the secretary of the convention got the
credit for IL. But he did not write it.
Il has been stated by gentleman that
Congressman W. A. Jones was seen to
pass the paper to Dol. Bigger. Mr..
Joseph Button, who has been in Rich
mond, confirms this report. He says
his recollection Is that Mr.. Jones hand
cd the resolution to him with the re-
ouest that he deliver it to Dol. Bigger
and ask him to offer it. Mr.. Button.
Of course. does not know that Mr..
Jones was the author Of the paper.
Mr.. Jones says he didn't write the
resolution but be seconded IL. 1t viii
nszs b in order to revive the inquiryof
'Ene utrnck Billy Patterson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

Thirty three cases Of yellow fever and
i've deaths from the disease have &C.
CURED at Santiago, Cuba, since the
present outbreak began.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

The trust" business has its amusing
side as will be seen elsewhere. The
bootblacks and beggars have each per-
fected an organization.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

The third annual exhibition OF the
Culpeper Colt and Horse Club will be
held this year on Wednesday and Thurs
day, August 10th and 18th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27


edy 10 everyone. "
Or. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free Address.
DR.. MILES MEDICA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

EHR. G. PHELPS. the leadlngpension
IVA attorney OF Belfast. y. Y. writes:
81 VAS discharged from the army on
account OF ill health, and suffered from
heart trouble ever since. | frequently had
iainilng and smOthering spells My form
was bent As a man OF ~. / constantly wore
an Overcoat even In summer, for fear Of
taking cold could not attend 10 my busl-
ness. My rest was broken by severe pains
about the heart and left shoulder Three
years ago | commenced using DR.. Miles
Heart Cure. Notwithstanding had used 50
much patent medicine ana taken drugs from
doctors for years without being helped. Dr.
Miles Heart Cure restored me to health. II
is truly 4 wonderful medicine and 1t affords
me mnch nleasnre 10 recommend this rom
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27
Weather forecast for Fred
eTicksbuT0 and oicinitV.

Fair Tuesday, moderate
temperature, and light north
aoindS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27
Pingree and AlRer.

Detroit, Mich. June "a. Gov. Pm
gree gave out public statement today
to the effect that he had combined with
Secretary Alger in the interests Of AL
gers senatorial candidacy Gen. Alger
will not withdraw under any circum-
stances, nor will he spend any money
in the campaign The platform OF their
campaign will include features Of oppo-
sition TO trusts and declaration in
favor Of senatorial elections by direct
vote Of the people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27
Hanover School.

Miss W. F. Schooler. PRINCIPAL. will reopen
on the 4th of September, at fredericksburg,
Va. English branches, including Higher
Mathematics and the Sciences taught. Also
LATIN, FRENCH and GERMAN.
Miss SchoOler's object IS TO advance her
pupils in regular collegiate course. with
view to graduation. and in this object she
will he ably assisted by competent ana eN-
perienced teacher.
Terms payable monthly in advance. For
further information address
MISS w. +. SCH00LER,
Fredericksburg, Va.
faep1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

1900 yards Grenadine Lawns, worth l2s, for
5cts. per yard
per yard.
One lot Hair Line Batiste, worth lOcts., for 61-4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27


campaign will include features Of oppo-
sition TO trusts and a declaration in
favor Of senatorial elections by direct
vote Of the people
~ THE RACE TO STAY.
" Gen. Alger is in the race. and IN
to stay to the end, ." said the governor,
land you can say in the strongest
English you can write that | am with
him heartily, and propose to do all |
can personally and with my friends to
aid his candidacy. AS Gen. Alger put
it. he will be candidate if his assur-
ances are no more than one vote in the
legislature.
Mr. Alger is on the right side Of the
two greatest questions of the day. |
said to him that | could not personally
support a man who would not declare
himself on the right side Of those two
public questions The two questi ons
on which | wanted to know his posi-
ton are those Of trusts and election of
United States Senators by direct vote OF
the people.
Il wish to say that the general is
absolutely sound on both these ques-
tions. Gen. Alger believes firmly that
United States senators should be elected
by direct vote Of the people
WHAT ALGER SAYS.
Chicago. June % Secretary Of War
Alger arrived here today from Detroit
and confirmed the statement, made by
Gov Pingree, that he would stand for
election to the L. s Senate.
Secretary Alger declared himself OPP
posed TO trusts and heartily in favor OF
the election of senators by direct vote
Of the people
II do not believe in the concentra'
tion Of wealth" said the Secretary
Monopoly forces the middleman out
Of commercial existence, and the result
is disastrous 10 the masses OF the peo-
Pile "
Gov. Pingree stated my position cor
rectly when he said that am opposed
to the selection Of United States sena-
tors by legislative vote Their election
by direct vote of the people will do
away with much political intriguing
and is bound to come, although it may
take years to accomplish it.
Senator Burrows will doubtless as
sist Senator Mcmillan in his campaign
for reelection. but l shall enter the
contest with all possible strength. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

The handsomest line
we ever had at TO- 124 and 18cts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-27

tseTl
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
The Church and the Poor.

We do ret need 10 deplore the sup
posed decadence of the church. II the
influence Of the church Is declining, it
is in part because we are neg IectingAcur
plain duty to the lowest CT the people.
The church that can and does reach
down to the very substratum Of society
and rescue the perishing ones who are
there lowering over the mouth Of the
pit will deserve and receive the Mas
ter's apprc bation Let u turn aside a
little from our elaborate rituals, our
elegant social functions, cur denomina-
tioual rivalry, our higher criticism and
our worship Of creed and devise and ex-
ecute ways ana means Ter carrying the
word Of Con TO Cur poorest and most
needy neighbors.-Evan-e Iist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
Ladie. Who smoke Cigarettes.

The petitioners who have asked the
czarina to recall her ukase prohibiting
ladies from smoking in her presence,
point out that ladies are permitted to
smoke cigarettes at all other courts in
Europe and they mention three queens,
an empress and the dowaeer ezariua IL
illustriCus and confirmed cl Earette smok.
ers While the ladies of the imperial
court are anxloEsiy waiting 10 see If the
czailna vii! re!ent, they ara sure Of the
sympathy Of cigarette smokers all over
the world. The number OF American
women who smoke cigarettes Is small.
though in Itself the habit l. not IN
graceful.
In the minds + most New \ orI men
cigarette sii.ehlng ty women is too
closely identified with the lie III this
town THAI wakes up after midnight 10
make il seem altogether proper fer a
wife CT sister, bat women Who have
lived much abroad answer TINS objec-
ton by saying that II Is provincial ard
harrow. "OGe Of NY most interesting
experiences il London. said a western
man not long ago. was at a large din
ner party, whore saw a sour faced
middle aged spinster, who had sad
very little, accept a cigarette with her
coffee aud puf away at it with obvious
delight. 1t seemed homogeneous to me,
but none Of the Englishmeu at the Ia.
bic noticed il. Nearly all the ether wo.
men were also smoking "
The czarlna's decision on cigar tie
smoking at court may have al influence
far beyond the court circle
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
20 Night There.

In heaven above there Is no night
TO shroud the day in gloom,
For God j. there, and He Is light.
And He doth heaven i!iume.
No nigh; Of sorrow spreads a shade
To pall the sunny hours,
Fer joys are there that never fade
And never lose their flowers.
There is 40 night Of weeping there
To dim the bending skies.
For tears have ceased and every care
And with them grieving signs.
No night Of trial there descends
To cast its shadows dun.
For there the CHRISTIAN 5 battle ends,
And victory is won.
And there no night OF death e'er falls
TO breathe It's HoIsoTe breath,
For over heavens crystal walls
Ne'er leaps the form OF death
No darkness there, no waning light!
Oh, what a heaven this
A heaven with radiance ever bright
And with unclouded bhssi
Philadelphia Ledger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
-, u Quinn

rrb, ,- ttor in,i,e- -,-.r,.sArtr- u ioca unions
of SO. W 7 L in Hauvoek caautA, ana
white rti8-.4eTs sti, rsifa fu CO iritau 10 'hi-
e.l,uusu RPM ot uf'stiHE- - HEM ihsi VII Il"
,,f iriter,--t to NurAer- ia other part 81 tie
e,,urt, Wewuu 80 ia thi- ts -. = tVefrI'uWf,
q, 20 p.,sT- -,,r.,- fF.ft fie issrf uf t I.
[ S.in. .. u,sk' il - It i er'uHia OF t''e'r
ti.sklns. ped oar art VII l-- wiSt thy ma
~ d .l-s.t a. af sss- -tssilsl Zee -horf,
.ni ar. 81 rvur-v. u jet to sFpToSai Of tie
.~fitssr
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
ork In India.

In addition to Tamil. Telugu and
Kanarese, the Model Christian Eudeavor
constitution Is to be put into Malaga
lam, another language OF southern In
Gia. Ii Is now found in at least ten diff
ferent languages cf India.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
His One Condition.

What did Newrich say when you
told him you wanted to marry his
daughter:i
He didn't absolutely refuse. but he
imposed very serious condition =
what was it:''
He said he would see me hanged
Grst. London Fun.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
Looking Under Difficulties.

Nm surprised, Willie. that you do
nd want to be washed Don't you know
il makes you look great deal bet,er:''
Not when your maHmy gets soap in
+ y0III uyvs. '-Eziryv iaui riaiu Dealer,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
Must BE Black.

Brisket-What can | send You up TO-
day, Mrs. Styles:
Mrs S.-Send ne leg Of mutton
and be sure il is from black sheep.
Brisket-A tlack sheep:
Mrs. S.-Ies: we are in mourning,
you know.-Roxbury Gazette.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
fflutual Drnrht Column.
EDITED BIZ ~AJsT AAbtsh
It's Motto: Helpful and Hopeful. >

Tbs purPo-es Of this column are su6elhetly
s.zie-i ia The little nr uluilo-it l. for The mu-
tta i-rlrf f., zuu sim- to X beipfui aB'i hctefui
Being for ,he coy.nlou goe=l, II / tor TIE cum
mon u-.-a pu..'sr -efysti. Furss or OF In
formation srt sDggt-'iot n''7dtuta for " Ia
ter. hang, - id,a- ~ ibI- capacity Il -siiciis
c,,Hnsul 'estiou-. ans IL -uec-- d s.e'd- 'srse
!, on the SUI port given ii Is thi- rtslseeI CON
usuuiestiuH- IA L. tx -isHe5. lit the Hau.e OF
v rit'r Vi poJ l.. print. ii except ~ permission
Coz niU,i,s'iols- " iIl - u i~ct to approval or
? j. ction iy e'tiior q liz cunt. hst none
VlI 80 =, j,-i.'i irloui good ? a-ou- Addr' =
all con quotations to
The aNElfCAS.
Ellsworth, Me.
H.. D., ., fasf..--,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
Naluable Inflammation.

Mrs Wallaee-It seems odd that all
the Spanish armies have been massed
near harbors.
Mr. Wallace-That is done because
the Spaniard is a better fighter when at
bay.-Gincinnati Enquirer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Not Only does ii make a difference
from what stand point a aubject be
viewed. tut it makes even greater
difference DO stands at that point 10
take the view -Lutheran Observer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Magistrate-Tbe assault you have
committed CT your poor wife i most
brutal one. Do you know Of any reason
why l should not send you u prison:
Prisoner-If You do, your honor, it
will break up our honeymoon. New
York Truth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Dear Friends:
II gives ne much plea IRE this week 70
welcome some new contributors TO our
column, an to know that additional
towns are being represented here l con
sicer every contributor personal helper.
and every one OF you has place OF esteem
and interest in my mind and memory, and
each week ! find myself wondering if
Janet will not write soon, or Ego
has found time to drop Us a Il e, and
similar thoughts OF all the others v no
have favored u with letters.
Sister B -. there seems to he question
raised a. 10 the Fighting Par-on" in the
Hst Of name, 10 which you alone for
arced answers, and for hieh ! thank
you In private letter TO the editor Of
The AMERICAN & lady in Everett, Mass,
wishes TO know who ! the original Of the
II Citing parsen. and Brother T
v no is always helpful 10 cur column.
makes answer. William 9 Browniow
Of .enne-9ee- The American Cyelopedia
confirms Ms answer
VIII Miss L-tara- u With the
answer to LADY keteeea = and anything
el-e !Iom her = would lie gratefully
receive
Right here 5 an appropriate place for a
letter tsem Fsesieet HaateE. With il ae-
com pauylug List q questions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Round crystal watches, showing on
one side the face and on the other the
works, are fad Of the hour. They are
worn attached to a silver watch pin or
to the chatelaine and look swell with
outing suits.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Some new dances have made their
appearance at the watering places, TIE
" Dewey Two Step has been in vogse
for several weeks. but the "SchIey
Galop" is the latest.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
II. Wa. Weak at Arithmetic

"Mother, said the small boy. who
was bending over his slate, Il wish
was rabbit. -
WHY, Tommy
Cos pa says the rabbits multiply so
easily. '-Louaoa Sporting Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
Her Dilemma

Nan is worried to DEATH
'W hat 5 the troublet
She can't tell whether she is in love
with Lieutenant timber or with his
uniform. New York World
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Quite chic and novel are EN- broideries
IN chenille and straw on those dashiug
little silk coats worn with separate
skirts. swiss muslin dancing gowns
embroidered in straw are dreams of
loneliness.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

The letter and list OF books from Pros
pect Haib suggested an idea to ne
which | present here and now. How
many towns in H. neock county have
public or circulating library? VIII
the librarians of such societies please
send TO this column the number of vea-
umes their library contains and the nan.e
OF the library association, or as all the
Librarians may not see this request, will
some member who knows of this request
please inform Us? Let US take account of
our literary resources OF course this has
no reference to Sunday school libraries
There is only space for word or two on
economy. l ant to remind you of the
economy Of nature. Nothing is asted !:
no atom OF matter is lost; it may change
its form but does not cease to exist. We
speak of an article " ich we cannot find.
as lost. but il IS not lost: it is mi placed
Nature gives in abundance her flowers and
fruit, Dui they are for the service of men
We hope for letters on economy next
week. AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Advertising brings the customers and
assists the salesman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
CE.NREKRY Isle. e..

have noticed with ea-Lrr the VI dtLai Zen
enl column ,Ciied Is Amt Aauge'' Iwouid
Ike to inquire II some one can furHi-h through
the CO Guiu cop! of the poem with the little a
BOW r nl' ntDer =" oen your CAleAens come
HON, to Roo>t". ! -houd aiso Iike To itarn The
auth Jr'a nau-. If some one can Inform ne
stall be greatly Obliged, a have sought for
the piece Tor ears Truly YOUR,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

your Compound. Of
suffered from
writing yon tried Com
sid at1 should Ike to is
would
ithatthe elsa theirs
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15
anerrtisfmtnis.
HEALTHY MATERNITY.
They Received From


The climax of life force in capable motherhood
The first requisite for good mother Is good health
Health OF body means health of the eenerave oE-aas
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-02-15

Irecollect the poem, but do not know
where to ind copy Of it now. Hope
some of our frienos may have it in their
scrap books. and Will copy il for our
column.