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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

The October number Of the Virginia
Law Journal has the following inter-
esting contents: l. Suggested Changes
In Our Judiciary System. H. Ali
mony as q Probable Debt in Bank.
ruptcy. Ill Recent Virginia Decisions,
Reported In Full. ~. Digest Of Other
Recent Virginia Decisions. v Edi-
torial. vi. Miscellany. VII. Core
spondence. Published by ]. p Bell
COMPANY, Lynohburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

The Richmond TT mes says: 1t seems
settled that Virginia will have a beet
sugar factory in operation in the vicir-
ity Of Fredericksburg. B. T. Spencer.
Of Chicago, has purchased the cele.
brated "Snowden Hill" farm, a mile
from Fredericksburg. on which he pro-
poses, In oonj junction with other for
eign and local capitalists. to spend
$500, 600 In the erection Of a beet sugar
factory. When Mr.. Koiner came
through Fredericksburg Saturday. en-
route home. he found that Mr.. spen-
Ger was absent In New York in con-
necsion with the proposed new enter
prise. Located on the Rappahannock.
~ "snowden Hill" farm Is farmers for
forty miles down the river could
cbssply transport bsess to the factory
by water.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

At a conference at st Louis OF Chair
man Jones and other Democratic leaders
last Monday it is said that Rear Admir-
al Schley of the navy. was spoken Of as
possible running mate for Hon.
VIM. J. Bryan in the contest for the
Presidency in 1900.
The engagement has been announced
of Miss Bessie Lee. Of Hanover county,
to Mr.. Patrick Oardwell. son Of Judge
]. II. r. Osrdwell, member Of the
Virginia Court Of Appeals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

1t is stated upon high authority that
q proposition is to be submitted to the
Virginia Legislature the coming win.
ter BY New York syndicate to pur-
chase all Of the State oyster grounds
The syndicate is composed Of capitalists
Of large means Richmond Corr. Bal
timore Sun.
The Free Lance publishes this item
In the belief that it will stir up Tide
water and the Eastern Shore of Vir-
ginia to fever heat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
SILKS.

Probably there are more Silks here
than you Il find in any other two 1t res
They must be sold, and whatever your
silk wants may be you can find 1t here
&C greatly reduced prices.
Rich, Heavy, Black Satin q in. wide,
worth today 81 &c. for 69c a yard
Fig. Taffeta and India Silks, worth
15c, for SOC yard
SIZE quality for G9c yard.
Come and see the others. They
are here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
CROWDS ATTEND
Big Sale Of Dry G. eds,
Notions, &c.
We highly appreciate the

We highly appreciate the
kind words and sincere interest Of
our friends and patrons since we an.
n0unced our purpose TO close out our
present business, and for their lib aral
buying during these first days. We
thank you, and yet we assure you
that such an opportunity seldom
comes to buy sessonabie, desirable
merchandise at such reduced prices.
Just when every one is talking higher
prices, and when goods are real
advancing, here comes Sale of High
Class Dry Goods, Silks, Dress Goods,
Underwear, DC, at greatly reduced
prices. LIS 10 our interest of course,
because we have something else in
view, and If you help us to dispose OF
our present stock we'll give you
lower prices, and at the same time
supply your wants. It's a good time
to buy yourself a nice Silk Dress or
Waist, to supply your need of Fine
Table Linens, to clothe yourself and
children in new warm Underwear or
Winter Wrap, to look after your Bed
ding Supplies, to secure nice Fur
or Ostrich neck piece, or something
else OF the thousands of dollars worth
OF needed things waiting your CON.
ing at this time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Democratic Dissension In Accomac.

The Accomac News says: "There is
much dissatisfaction among many
prominent Democrats in Accomao. and
also among large number Of voters,
owning to the failure Of the Cape
Charles Convention to instruct Mr.
Donohoe upon the Tyler Martin Sena-
torial problem. which is really the is.
sue in this campaign. There is much
talk about calling mass. meeting Of
our citizens at Accomac O. H., October
court, for the further consideration Of
this matter. -"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Large Sale Of Cotton.

The Baltimore Sun says: Reports
from oil the seaport cities Of the South
indicate decreased receipts and ship
ments of cotton compared with the same
date last year. The reason for this de-
crease is the increased consumption Of
cotton by the Southern mills and the
large purchases being made by them in
order to increase the material on hand.
A case In point was the sale In Macon,
Ga, last Friday"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

The Beers buy. 1t seems, much OF the
United States. The annual American
exports to the Transvaal amount to $lS.
500 900. They are large users of bread
stuffs. The closing Of British ports to
the Transvaal will necessitate use Of
those Of Portuguese, East Africa, or
else the Beers will be dependent upon
home productions. 1t is thought war
will more than likely increase our trade
with that country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Dainge rheld Will Case Settled Out Of
Court

Alexandria, Va. Oct 1.-THE Dain.
gerfield will case was settled out OF
court this morning much to the graft
ficstion of all PARTIES. Mrs. Effie-Dain-
gerfield pays to Mrs. Virginia Danger
field sl5 900. and thus ends litigation.
Mrs. Effie Daingerfield was the bene-
fciary under Mrs. Eliza r. Danger
fields will. and Mrs. Virginia danger.
field was the contestant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
WRAPS.

We have splendid line Of Chill.
dren's Refer Jackets and Ladies'
Cloth and Plush Oapes, probably bet
ter assortment Of the former than any
house here, and these are all going at
reduced prices We have some elegant
warm Jackets for women, that are good
for cold, stormy weather, especially to
save your good cloak, suitable for wear
ing 10 work and for service. These are
at greatly reduced prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

There is q spirited contest for the
Texas United States Senatorship now
In progress between Mr.. Chiffon, the
present incumbent, and Congressman
Joe Bailey. and each expresses conf
dence that he will win.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

The great growth Of trusts in this
country can be gathered from official
figures showing that two thousand OF
them. authorized to issue stock to the
amount Of three and one half billion
dollars, have been chartered in New
Jersey during the last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Nominations have now been made
In all the cities and counties of the
State Of Virginia. There will be more
new men In the next Legislature
than in any that has met in recent
years. OF the 100 nominations for the
House the Democrats have put up but
twenty old men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Senator Hears Eloquent Talk.

Senator Hoar is presiding over a
conference Of Unitarians now being
held in Washington. The Senator is
a prominent member Of that church
On Tuesday he made to that body q
very eloquent address, from what this
extract is taken:
Perhaps | may be pardoned. as an
old man, as have said something Of
the religious faith Of my fellow Uni
tarians, If declare my own, which
believes is theirs also
DECLARATION OF FAITH.
Il have no faith in fatalism, in des-
tiny, in blind force. believe in God,
the living God. believe in the
American people. free and brave peo-
pie. who do not bow the neck or
bend the knee to any other, and who
desire no other to bow the neck or
bend the knee to them.
Il believa the God who created this
world has ordained that His children
may work out their own salvation and
that His nations may work out their
own salvation by obedience to His
laws, without any dictation or coer.
cion from any other | believe that
liberty. good government, free institu-
tions. cannot be given by any one peo-
pie to any other. but must be wrought
out for each by itself, slowly, painfully,
in the process of years or centuries, as
the oak adds ring to ring / believe
that republic is greater than an en-
pire. | believe in George Washing.
ton, not in Napoleon Bonaparte in the
wings OF the revolutionary day, not in
the tories in Chatham, Burke and
Sam Adams, not in DR.. Johnson or
Lord North. believe that the North
star, abiding in its place, is a greater
influence in the universe than any
comet or meteor. believe that the
United States, when William McKin.
Icy was inauguratcd, was greater
world power than Rome in the height
OF her glory, or even England with her
400 900. 900 vassals. believe what
ever clouds may darken the horizon,
that the world is growing better that
today is better than yesterday, and
tomorrow will be better than today.
Mr. Hoar's references to his we'll
known views on expansion brought
tumultuous and prolonged applause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Now is the season when the small
boy fills himself with green fruits
which invariably leads to cramps. di-
arrhosa or dysentry. II parents are
prudent. they will have bottle Of
PAIN-KILLER. ready for summer
emergencies Avoid substitutes. there
Is bat one Pain-Killer, Perry Davis,
P.ice 25c and SOC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Senator William E. Mason, Of ILL
nois, announces, touching the war in
South Africa. that he will introduce
resolution Of sympathy for the Beers
a. soon a. the Senate meets, and the
Senators will have to vote for it or lose
the Irish vote. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

There is an article elsewhere from
the Hampton Monitor anent the oyster
question. II any reader desires to be
heard on the subject, a reasonable
amount Of space will be given for that
purpose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
That Trobbing Headche.

Would quickly leave you If you used
DR. Kings New Life Pills Thousands Of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nevous Headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to
take Try them only 20 cents. Money
back il not cured. Sold by M. M.
Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

DR.. Oady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic. blood purifier aud
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put q
horse In prime condition. Price %
cents per package For sale by M. NJ
Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Capt. Patrick o Farrell, whose speech
Is published elsewhere, is Republican
who served on the Union side in the
OWL war, and who has voted for every
President from Lincoln TO Mckinley
included.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
.CASSIMERES.

A big advance has been made in
the price Of wool, and consequently all
wooden goods, bat instead Of advance,
here IT'S reduction, because we are clos.
ing out We are selling heavy All
Wool Kerseys at 400, worth today 5Oc.
Cassimeres at SOC. worth Zoe. Those
worth 87l4c and 81 for coo and 75c.
Kentucky Jeans. worth 25o for 1876
2Oc grades for ljc; l5c grade for l2c.
&c.
Anything you want in Dry Goods
can be bought here at great deal less
than elsewhere, because we are closing
out for cash. Come and see.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
GOSSAMERS,
MACKINTOSHS.

Here is an article Of wearing ap.
parel that you Il need many times dur
ing the next six months, and we have
a good assortment Of nice ones.
3 90 kinds for 81 50 81 80 kinds for
81 IS. s. 30 kinds for 81 20
q 90 kinds for 81 %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
TRIMMINGS.

Handsome Jets. Passamentries
Gimps, Spangle Nets Rich Laces, Jewel
Bands, Braids. go Pearl and Jet Or.
naments, Points, Collars, Yokes, All
Over Lsces, &c.
25c saved on every dollar means a
saving when you buy trimmings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Weather forecast for FTed-
eTicks6ur0 and oictnitV.
Fair and cooler THuTSdGV'
fresh Northeast aoiRdS.

All legislative caDd idates are requir'
ed under the election laws Of this State
10 declare themselves twenty days be-
fore the election. The time is said to
have expired yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
BLACK GOODS.

A hundred women know and can
testify 70 the merit Of the Black Goods
sold here during the past six years
There are some OF them here today and
II you buy at these prices you'll save
enough on the material TO buy your lin
ings
- IN. Black All Wool Bourette Cloth
worth SOC, reduced to 80 a yard
% in. Black Mohair, sold at 81 @, re-
duced 10 2jc a yard
10 IN. Black Granite Cloth, sold for
'5c, reduced .tos59c yard.
30 in Black Extra Heavy Mohair, ele.
CANT wearer, sold for 81 %. now
soc a ward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Tho Louisa News, edited by James
+ Bib, a pronounced Democrat, in
the last issue says:
Chairman Gordon announced in our
last issue that he and Shelton would
address the people at court. And such
addresses Neither discussed q single
governmental question. The people
are absolutely in the dark as to any
good law either one OF them would have
enacted for toiling people. They told
the dear people that they did not like
the way Editor Bib had written about
them. Editor Bib had prepared
speech in reply to anything they might
say but dozen or more of his friends
called on him in the morning and ad.
vised him TO keep away from the court
house and ignore them.
The News also says:
1T is a strange spectacle to see the
tail wagging the dog, and it would be
DO less strange and revolving should the
manly Democrats Of Louisa fail to throw
off the collar Of court house bossism
and boldly proclaim that country law
yers should not longer be their
masters Editor Bib has decided
not to wear II moment. No
machine shall carry key to q collar
locked around our neck 1t will only
be a short while before Democrats will
say that Editor Bib was right and he
can read his praise in their eyes while
the machine gang and their small
schemes, tricks, aud favoritisms will
be begging aims Of oblivion and hiding
their heads from the fury Of an angry
deceived and indignant people"
The News after thus speaking calls
for the defeat Of the Democratic nomi.
nee in these words
Democrats who voted for Horace
Greedy because he was the party nomi-
nee have ever since regretted it. Edi.
tor Bib is party man and believes in
supporting the nominee as general
rule but he would feel that he was not
true TO himself and to the future % the
Democratic party Of Louisa did he not
urge Democrats TO stay away from the
polls on November Eth. A mistake has
been made. Frown 1t down, Democrats,
by your dignified silence. Editor Bib
is opposed to bogus Democracy and
will ever advocate that DEMOCRACY which
is the true voice OF unpurcasable Demo-
Gratis. Have not Democrats the manli.
ness TO rebuke what will give them fu-
ture regrets Inquire Think Know
Act
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
THE FAUQuIER TLoATER.
Tyler Men Carried the Day.

A nominating committee met at
Warrenton Monday to nominate float
or candidate for the House of Delegates
from Fauquier and Loudoun in place
of Luoien Smith. withdrawn. Mr..
Smith withdrew his declination.
However, the committee decided that
having declined. and having made
public through the newspapers his de-
clination. he had no right to recon-
slider. and was on the same footing as
any other candidate. So the Tyler
men carried the day and nominated
W. H. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
The Richmond corresp )ndent Of the
Index Appeal says:

The Richmond corresp )ndent OF the
Index Appeal says:
Hon. 4. W. Saunders, Of Franklin
county. now in that city, says he will
easily win out in the speakershlp con-
test He claims to have already
enough of the nominees pledged to
make him the presiding otii'er OF
the House Of Delegates.
The same correspondent also says
"All the talk about Gov Tyler with
drawing from the senatorial race Is
without foundation. He has made mp
his mind to stay in the field to the
end and still claims that he has
chance TO win. There will probably
be some fun when the general assem-
bly, meets Tyler, Jones and other OPP
ponents Of Mr. Martin are rs far as out
ward evidences indicate, have no idea
Of giving up the fight they have be-
gun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,. says
the people of England. among whom
he spent the summer, ''are laughing
in their sleeves at the American atsi-
tuds in the Philippines"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

TIE Richmond Locomotive and
Machine Works received an order for
10 compound locomotive engines from
the Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Unexpectedly. chaos reigns in the
ranks OF the Democracy OF Fauquier
Pursuant to a call Of the County chair
man the Democratic County Committee
met to select a candidate as floater rep
resentative from LoudOun and Fauquier
in place Of Lucien T. Smith, the nomi-
nee Of the Micdleburg convention Oct
and who at Warrenton Monday declined
the nomination. but today just prior to
the assembling Of the committee with
drew his declinatiOn After the COM
mittee was convened o majority held
that his declination could not be with.
drawn. and it should be regarded as
final w. II Lewis. who opposed
Smith at the Middleburg convention
was then nominated by vote of S 10 {,
and instructed almost unanimously 10
support Senator Martin.
Smiths supporters contend that his
Withdrawing the declination before the
assembling of the county committee.
still left him the regular nominee II
will be referred to the State committee
for decision Richmond Times
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19

Leesburg, Va. October Il Colonel
Granville Gaines. chairman OF the
Democrrtic executive committee Of
FAuquier. appeared before the Loudonn
committee today to take the place Of
L. I. Smith, nominated at Middle
burg for foater candidate for House Of
Delegates, but who declined the Lou
doun committee unsnim lusly adopted
the following:
That the Democratic executive COM
mittee Of Fauquier county. which
county is entitled 10 name the candi-
date for fOater. having indorsed Mr.
w. H. Lewis for the place. we hereby
ratify that Endorsement and declare HIM
the choice Of this committee and the
duly accredited nominee Of our party
That the said w H. Lewis is hereby
instructed to support Gov J. Hoge Ty-
Ter for Senator
Mr.. Lucien Smith has directed the
county clerk to put his name on the
official ballots. so there will be two
candidates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
PLAlDS.

To say Plsids are tho newest for
Skirts is but to tell you what you al
ready know. We have them from
l2icts. per yard to s. - for the skirt
pattern in rich Iomtsp Serge and
Camels Hair effects. Their beauty
we cannot describe; we want you to
see them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
C.. w. JONES.
CLOSING OUT SALE.

do of business, but store
room will be retted and additional made to
date large stock which necessary supply heavy
in business will put the knife in stock
and will let it go without regard to profits.
This great slaughter sale will shake the Mercantile Giant of
Fredericksburg and the people will get the greatest bargains
ever heard of in this city.
200 Commerce st HANHIS az %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
The Louisa Democrats.

Tho Louisa News, edited by James
Z Bib. a pronounced Democrat. in
the last issue says.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
PLAIN DRESS FABRICS.

GEllN Ol'GOO TIL wv
Homespuns, Broadcloths, Venetian
Cloths. Ladies' Flannel Suitngs, in
all new and desirable shades, are now
on our counters. Hundreds OF suits
have been sold, but the stock IS still
complete in all colors. But do not
wait, as the most desirable are rapid
ly disappearing.
UNDERWEAR.
Vests for ladies from III to 81 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
SENATE COMMITTEE AND BEER.

INQUIRY INTO ALLEGED ADULTERATIoNs CON-
TINUED AT THE HEARING YESTERDAY
The United States Senate Committee on Manu-
features now sitting at the Imperial Hotel, con-
tinued yesterday morning its inquiry into the
adulteration of ales porter and beer. On Thursday
the Commission will receive reports from several
college professors of Yale and Harvard who have
been invited submit their views as to the estao-
lishment of standard of purity Of all food prod
ucts Senator Mason OF Illinois conducted yester-
Jays session.
The first witness called yesterday was Max
Schwarz a chemist consulting brewer and director
Of the United States Brewers Academy. Senator
Mason asked about the use of preservatives by
brewers in the United States and the witness said
he knew of none except salcylic acid. The use OF
such preservatives, Mr. Schwarz said was a neces-
sty to stay the natural decay in the component
parts of beer The personalities are only used for
beer to be shipped and not for beer manufactured
for home consumption.
Replying to Senator Mason Mr.. Schwarz said
the proportion of salicylic acid. when used as a
prehefvatfpe Is one-haf ounce for every barrel OF
beer or about one part of acid to 10000 parts of
beer
Mr.. schwarz declared the proportion Of preserva-
tves in English and other imported ales and beers
II think" he went on, "a commission should be
appointed to decide what material may be used for
the production OF a wholesome, palataDie peer;
Such A commission would find that cereals and
sugar may be used as adjuncts TO malt and would
doubtless recommend the use of personalities
Albert w. Wigan, brewmaster OF the Clausen
Brewing Company. then took the chair. He agreed
thoroughly with all Mr. SChwarz said except as
to the quantity Of pre2ervatives necessary. He
thought Mr. Schwarzs estimate Of half an ounce
of salicylic acid to the barrel Of beer too large
The only other preservative the witness uses is BIZ
sulphe OF lime No substitute Is used for hops but
cereals are substituted for malt because the popu-
lar demand is for lighter and more sparkling
beer than can be made from the pure malt.
Frederick Kreusler, brewmaster OF James Ever
ards brewery, told OF twenty-eight years expert
ence in the United States and gave testimony
similar to that Of Mr.. Wigan.
The committee adjourned at l215 o'clock TO meet
this morning at 10