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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
SlaIG NJ. E, Conference.
1t Considers the Question Of Expunging
Records.
Bishop A. W. wilson says Sensational Der
mons Are a Curse TO Church Pulpits

Petersburg Va. Nov - The Vir-
ginia Methodist Episcopal Conference
met today, with Bishop Wilson In the
chair Messrs Il II Marks. william
r. Evans, Joseph B. Langley, + b
McSparren. and Robert c. Garland.
candidates For deacon orders. were call
ed before the bishop, and af er being
charged. the usual questions were pro-
pounded to them They will be ordAin-
ed tomorrow. Resolutions were adopted
dissolving the colp)rtage board Of the
Virginia conference. Rev 4 G.
Brown was elected book agent Of the
conference. The report on colportage
was next presented and adopted
The conference was addressed by
Rev. j. J Tigert. editor Of the South
ern Illustrated Review, published at
Nashville, Tenn, aud also by Rev DR.
j II Prichett, secretary Of the foreign
mission beard. az Nashville, who spoke
in the interest Of missions
The most interesting business before
the conference today. and which pro-
yoked much discussion, at times quite
spirited, was the Cannon. Bennett. LAT
ferty controversy. which occurred in
1898 and whioh was brought about by
publications in the Richmond Cnristian
Advocate, Of which Rev Dr. Laiferty
Is the editor Resolutions were offered
by Rev. Sidney Peters. to the effect
that the proceedings in the case be ex.
plunged from the records Of the confer.
ence. This caused the discussion The
conference voted to expunRe the records
The total collections made at this con-
ference to the twentieth century fund
has been increased to $50. 600
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21

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
| Spectator.
The information which The Free
Lance has is that Senator Daniel. u
whom the Spectator refers as our idol
lied Senator, didn't favor Mr.. Bry-
ans nomination, but Loyalty supported
him after he was nominated Which Ia
right, the Spectator or The Free Lance (?
fredericksburg Free Lance.
The Spectator is not in a position t.
answer definitely the query Of The Free
Lance as TO whether Senator Daniel IA
vored the nomination Of Bryan. but we
do know that he took leading part in
shaping the platform His speech be-
fore the National convention, over
which he had the honor TO preside as
temporary chairman, indicated just the
kind Of platform he favored and the
man to be placed upon it. Mr.. Bryan
was nominated without having been all
sspirant prior TO the meeting OF the
convention. and owing 20 the enthusi-
astic manner in which the standard was
placed in his hands, we took 1t for
granted that Senator Daniel favored the
nomination Of Mr. Bryan just as much
as any other delegate. To settle the
question, let Senator Daniel answer,
that is, IL The Free Lance desires TO
find out who is right. Stanton Spec.
tator.
The Free Lance has been at some
pains to get the information about Sem
ator Daniels attitude towards William
J. Bryan at Chicago in 1896 and be-
lieves the facts will be found to be as
follows, and that their accuracy will
not be challenged by Senator Daniel or
any one else
The vote OF Virginia was cast for
Blackburn on the first ballot, and on
the second, third and fourth it went to
Bland. On the fifth and last ballot
Virginia voted for Bryan. The unit
rule prevailed Senator Daniels first
choice was Blackburn. and 1t was en-
tirely due to his personal influence that
the "a votes Of Virginia were given to
Blackburn on the first ballot. A ma.
jority Of the delegates from Virginia
were favorable to Bland. and under the
operation Of the unit rule the whole
vote was cast for him on the second,
third and fourth ballots. Senator Dan
iel, after Blackburn favored Bland.
Virginia voted for Bryan on the fifth
ballot, but it was apparent then that
ne had been nominated. for, when Vir-
ginia was called, even the vote OF Mis-
souri, had gone to Bryan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
lie Creates 4 Sensation.

Macon. Ga. Nov IS Bishop II NJ.
Turner, II the African Methodist Epis
copll Church. delivered a sensational
address yesterday to the Conference #
the African Methodist church.
He urged every possible opposition by
Georgia negroes to the Hlrdwick bill
to limit the suffrage now before the
Legislature
He said he proposed taking the stump
himself and implored every minister
present do likewise He said the law
would reduce every negro TO the ignoble
status Of free slave and that condi-
tions under il would be worse than those
prevailing before the war-that il would
outlaw every black man and woman.
He said the author was merely seek
ing notoriety. and was backed by the
poor white" element
Not one negro in thirty ever thinks
Of voting" the Bishop declared.
They do not sell their votes Three
votes are sold for every negro ballot
purchased "
The Bishop denounced the Supreme
O urt Of the United States for taking
away the negroes civil rights. but ex.
copied Justice Harlan. who, he said.
was the negroes friend. He said the
negroes had no army. but that God was
on their side lie urged that every
minister assist in getting signatures to
the petition to Congress for an appro-
priation Of sos 600 600 to be used in
sending 900 900 Of the race to Africa
30 that there would be an end OF the
race conflicts in this country. He said
the Legislature would have to fsht the
negro OF Georgia on his knees, as he
prAys night and day 70 God "to blight
and curse the promoters OF this an
righteous method "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Virginia Baptists.

Richmond, Va Nov II The sew
enty.sixth annual convention Of the
General Baptist Association II Virginia
opened in Richmond Friday night at
the Second Church. DR. A Il Ovens
Of Berkely, presided This body was
to have met at Bristol, but the preva.
lence there Of smallpox necessithted "a
change
DR. George Cooper. Of the First
Church here, preached the annual ser
mon, which was heard by an Immense
audience.
The association has elected the fol.
loving officers: President, Judge W
Il Barksdale, South Boston vice presi-
dents, DR. George W Bigby. Powha.
tan Henry l.. Schmelz Hampton
Rev w + Fisher, Norfolk, and a. j.
Willis secretary. Hugh Smith. who
appoiL t. Mr.. IL Z. Ellyson assistant
secretary B. Montgomery Of Rich.
mond. auditor b A. jacob. treasurer
Richmond, Va, Nov 10 AT tie
sessions Of the iptist General ASS ella.
ton Of Virginia yesterday the report Of
the treasurer, b A. Jacob. showed
considerable increase in the collections
for all the several funds. except the
Sunday school aud the Bible Board
and the OrphAnage
Dr.. f y Mcdonnell read tho report
Of the II jme Missions Board During
the year, ended May /, 1899. the board
employed Gj3 missionaries within the
boundaries Of the Southern Baptist
Convention and Indian and Oklahoma
Territories. Cuba and the District Of
Columbia Cash receipts for the year
we're $6l .79l 50, an increase If g. IA
H. As regards the work in Oabl. the
report says that to avoid friction and
define mutual relations, the Southern
Convention Board and the Northern
5 ciety agreed that the Southern Board
should have charge Of the eyang liza
ton Of the four Western provinces Of
the island. while the Northern So
ciety occupies the Eastern.
Most Of the Protestant pllpits today
we're filled by members Of the assooia.
ton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
What Senator Daniel SAYS.

The New York World Publishes the
following from Senator Daniel 1t was
sent from Lynchburg:
II have made no public expressions
touching Democratic candidates or
platform for 1900, and such as have been
attributed to me were In answer to
hypothetical questions or made In pri-
vate conversation and have appeared in
reports without the qualifications given
them.
II know no more than the general
public. being constantly occupied In
matters to be dealt with now. and have
no suggestions or advice to offer which
| think worthy of attention.
II Is premature TO shape issues be-
fore the conditions Of 1900 are develop
ed, as they may be very different from
those existing now. l am believer in
the principles Of the platform Of 1896,
which were largely opposed 10 the pro-
portion that they were misunderstood
or misrepresented. but 1t is a self-eyi'
dent fact that the platform Of 1900 may
require additions and qualifications to
the work of 1896 which were not then
and may not now be apparent
Il have not lately seen or conferred
with my colleague, Senator Martin and
it is not true, as has been stated, that
we have any concerted views or plans
on the subject / see no encouragement
to Democrats in the recent cleo
tions. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
AN ANTI.EXPANsIoNIsT
spreckles. Cali fornia Republican Commit
teeman so Declares.

Chicago. Nov H. John d. Spreckles
Of San Francisco, a member Of the Re.
publican National Committee. passed
through Chicago last night on his
way East. Mr.. Spreckles Will attend
the meeting OF the national committee
at Washington December a.
I'm an antl-expansionist, said he,
land as l came through the great prai-
ries Of the West on this trip could not
but think OF the great good that might
have been done in our own country
with the money which we are now
spending to maintain the army in the
Philippines.
If that money had been spent in
irrigation Ia the Western countries
believe the United State would reap
greater benefits from il than 1t ever will
by the retention of the Philippines "
Mr.. Spreckles said that he thought
Ii was very probable that the national
committee would select Chicago as the
place for holding the next national
convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Tuesday. NOVEMBER 2l, 1895

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Smallpox in Louisa.

The Louisa News says: There is
on VIM ]. Walton's farm q genuine
and bad case Of smallpox. Ollie Rigs
by is the victim. He Is a young white
man Of family. He is badly broken out
with the disease. o. T. jackson. a
justice Of the peace, had summoned be-
fore him Drs. ]. B. Anderson and II.
W. Holman Tuesday and placed Rigsby
and family under quarantine. Several
others who have had chance to catch
the smallpox from Rigsby have also
been quarantined
"There is also another case just over
the Louisa line in Goochland-the name
Of the victim being . Mr.. Olvis. He
has been quaFantined. +"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Cardinal Gibbons In a Wreck,

Cardinal Gibbons and q party travel.
ling with him had an exciting expert
ence on their way North Thursday.
The Illinois Central train. 10 which
their car was attached, was run into by
passenger train Of the Louisville and
st Louis Railway at a place called
Pleasure Ridge Park, Ky eight miles
below Louisville The crash was ter
rife one. IL being a head.on collision,
and both engines were wrecked. pos
tai car was telescoped and a number OF
trainmen were badly hurt. The train
which was drawing the private car in
which the Cardinal and party were
travelling was running at the rate OF
about 30 miles an hour. The south
bound train had just left a station and
had not gained speed Of more than 10
miles an hour. and this, it is thought,
accounts for the wreck not being more
destructive. Nearly all the passengers
were severely shaken up and consider
ably frightened.
Cardinal Gibbons private car was on
the rear OF the train. The collision
occurred early in the morning and the
Cardinal and his party had just taken
seats at the breakfast table When the
crash came the table was thrown to one
side. dishes were sent flying in differ
ent directions and broken, and lamp
globes were smashed Several members
of the party were severely jostled about
the car. but none received even slight
cut or a bruise. The Cardinal was able
TO keep in his chair, this being due to
the fact. probably, that he occupied a
large and comfortable cushioned chair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
A Hot Democratic Fight in Alabama.

Athens. Ala. Nov. lS-The cam
prign in Alabama was opened in Lime
stone county today by one Of the warm
est debates ever heard in politics. The
participants were John T. Morgan, U.
:. Senator, and Governor j. f. John
ston, who but recently announced his
candidacy for Morgan's seat in the
Senate. The town was iammed with
people from all parts Of the State.
The Senator and Gov. Johnston were
literally oheered by an audience OF
blacks and whites.
At the conclusion Of the debate Gov.
Johnston challenged the Senator to join
him In all his appointments Of the cam
paign. This was accepted, and the peo'
pie Of Alabama have settled down to
watch the warmest campaign ever in.
augurated in their State.
The Governor said he believed Senator
Morgan Is not now In accord with the
great body OF the Democracy OF the
Union. The Governor did not believe
in any monopoly in office. He then
gave his reasons for securing the repeal
Of the constitutional convention act
He said he found the attorneys and the
employees Of corporations had been able
to control the nominations, and that IL
held, the con sention would have been
in the hands Of representatives Of the
corporations and gold standard men.
The chief executive said he was in
favor Of education for the people. but
would not favor the taking OF the bal.
lot from a single white man who had
borne arms for the Oonfederaoy.
INTERRUPTION AND DENIAL.
Much Of the Governor opening
speech was devoted to Senator Morgan 8
alleged detection from Bryan. The
Senator was willing to surrender Bryan
TO the goldbugs. he declared dramatic
ally at one point Of his speech This
brought Morgan to his feet
mo, that is net so. Senator Nor.
gan declared with great vigor. He
added But ready and willing to sur.
render Bryan or any other leader to the
will Of his party"
Gov. Johnston criticised the Sena'
tors position on expansion. and put
himself on record as against this gov.
eminent taking in territory not con-
tiguous to the United States
The Governor dwelt upon the race
question, as he thought 1t would de-.
velop under imperialism. quoting from
an Havana dispatch, which told Of
white men being jailed for refusing
to serve negroes For my part" he
added II want none Of that sort Of
thing. We have enough race problems
now. without going after more "
Senator Morgan said he was In favor
Of taking the privilege Of voting away
from the negro, bringing about q most
dramatic scene between himself and
Gov. Johnston.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Is Ohio Against xeKinleyl

Senator James K. Jones in an inter.
view says:
THE Ohio election speaks volumes
for Democracy. while'to the Admins
tration it must carry unpleasant fore
bodings The majority Of the votes
cast in Ohio is against the Administra-
ton. With the Republican party using
an unlimited amount OF money in Ohio
and in addition thereto, the Federal pat
ronage, 1t is no wonder that Ohio went
as II did
~ am sorry that Mclean was beaten,
for expected him to be elected. AS to
Kentucky, we will. beyono any ques-
ton, carry it triumphantly to victory
for Democracy in 1900 AS whole.
the elections were favorable TO the
Democratic party. II the Republicans
are satisfied with the election GER
tainly am. The returning Of Maryland
to the fold Of Democracy and the win
ming OF Nebraska Is an omen that BODIES
10 good for the present Administra-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
The New Cruisers.

The Board on Naval Construction at
Washington has agreed upon a report
recommending that the Navy Depart
ment award the contracts for construct
ing the six new protected cruisers au
thorized by Congress.
Tbs Trigg ShipbuildiDg Company Of
Richmond, Va, gets one, and Cali.
fornis gets one.
The lowest bidders did not receive
the preference in all cases, and 1t is
presumed that the board was Influenced
In its selections by considerations OF
meritorious design and unquestionable
ability Of the concerns to perform the
work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21

Senator Daniel seems 20 have maze
up his mind to fight VIM. j. Bryan the
next Democratic candidate for the
Presidency Of the United States, as his
telegram 80 the n. y. World paolished
elsewhere will show. In so doing he
is antasonizing the views Of Mr. ". j.
Bryan and Senator james X. Jones. OF
Arkansas, chairman Of the National
Democratic Committee. These gentle
men think the result OF the November
elections indicate a Democratic victory
in the Presidential election next year.
Senator Daniel, however. says he sees
mo encouragement to Democrats In the
recent elections
Per contra Even Richard Croker, OF
New York, a recent convert to Bryan
and Tammany's chief leader in New
York, says:
He is we'll satisfied with the recent
election. and that Bryan will be re.
nominated and that the Democrats will
win in New York. Ohio, Kentucky
Nebraska and Maryland. "
If Mr.. Croker should be right in hi:
predictions William j. Bryan will be
the next President. The interview
which Senator Daniel discredits in part
and explains in part. If The Free Lance
mistakes not, appeared in the Rich
mond Dispatch. and The Free Lance il
curious 10 know what the Dispatch ha'
TO say about the accuracy q that inter
view
The Democratic press throughout the
State seems to be 80 dazed that it Il
hesitating 30 speak The Staunto IL
Spectator. however, has this unmistsk
able utterauce
Possibly somebody can see the logic
Of Senator Daniels discussion Of th'
candidacy of Bryan, based upon certain
results Of the Ohio and Kentucky cleo
tions, but few willever see the wisdom
Of is -
The Free Lance has, in the kindes'
terms, warned Senator Daniel OF hi'
peril, but he evidently persists in what,
to The Free Lance, seems to be. on hi
part. political folly. Can Senator Dan
iel hope to escape the fate OF ex.Gov
ernor O'Ferrall and Lee: That is the
question that sooner or later Senator
D. will have 20 answer. The columns
OF The Free Lance are open to any
friend Of the Senator, who may desire
to sustain his position 1t cannot es
cape observation that the Senator useC
two papers outside Of the State to dis
seminate his views, and one Of these II
the Philadelphia Press. whose. editor IL
the Postmaster General in Mckinley,
Cabinet
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Foreign Affairs.

Gen. Joubert, the Boer commander
in.chief, is still alive, s1d is said to be
moving south in Natal with an army
of 10000 men to meet the expected
British advance.
The bombardment Of Lady smith is
still proceeding.
The revolution in Colombia has now
become widespread
General MacArthur's advance has
now reached Moncada, about so miles
north Of Manila.
Filipinos have blocked the northern
part Of the Manila Dagupan railroad by
wreokiug q number OF cars and en-.
gines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
GOSDSI Is Far Behind,
NELSON COUNTY CASE DECIDED IN
FAVOR OF TAYLOR.
Twelve Hundred Votes at Issue.

Louisville, Ky. Nov. Is Gen. Tay
lor gained /. 1893 votes today through a
decision Of Judge Jones at Glasgow.
Ky, In the Nelson county case. The
Courier Journal rep rts from the OH
cisl count In llS Of the counties OF the
State gave Taylor p urality Of 26l,
This, with the Nelson county votes
makes TayloI's plurality /, l49. accord
ing to Democratic newspaper figures,
which are less favorable to him than
those received from Republican news
papers, and at the Republican State
headquarters. Ia addition, the official
count in Louisville has shown gains Of
several hundred votes for Taylor over
the unofficial returns, which are not
yet included in the Courier Journal
estimates, the counts in this city ana
county being still unfinished. Repub-
lican estimates Of Taylor's plurality
are now about ?. 900
Judge Jones decision in Glasgow
today involved LBS votes, which,
though cast for W s. Taylor. were
certified for W. p Taylor by the cleo
tion officials, because Of an error in
printing forms. Judge Jones, on an
application OF Taylor. granted writ
decreeing the principal election officers
Of Nelson county to correct the error
In their certificates and certify the vote
for w s. Taylor Over twenty indict'
ments were returned today by the Fed
eral grand jury against alleged violators
Of election laws. hat pending the arrest
OF the persons wanted, no names will
be made public
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21

About ak millions and quarter
Of United States bonds have
been purchased under Secretary
Cages proposition to buy twenty
five millions Of United States
bonds to relieve the need Of money
throughout the country and especially
In New York. The time for parties to
offer these bonds does not expire until
November 80th.
Both practically and ''sentimentally"
the Seoretary's action has an excellens
effect, and measurably dissipated any
feeling Of disquiet In regard TO the
money situation. Stock prices have
advanced In consequence. and interest,"
rates have been reduced. The good
feeling generally results from con-
fdence which the Treasury's action
has inspired.
Russell Sage. asked what he thought
of the Tressury's offer to buy cas- 900,
900 Of bonds, said:
"I believe Secretary Cages action
has saved the financial world from O
DISASTROUS panic. No one who has been
In touch with business enterprises DUR
Ing she last few months can fall to
have realized the stringency OF the
money market. Ready money appeared
20 be extraordinarily scarce. and those
who had 10 held it or demanded she
highest class scurities before they let
90.
~ know Of banks In different parts
nj the county which had the hardest
kind a Of time In realizing money. And
ret they held securities that ordinarily
would have been negotiable anywhere.
'sThs shsrps took advantage OF the
situation. They were making ricn
Harvest Of u. bus the Government has
stopped thoir game. 4"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
For over Pity Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. l
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world twenty-five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Uinsloz's Soothing 9vruD
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-21
Senator Thurston Married

Washington, Novrmber lS.-Th6
marriage # Senator JOAN NJ Thuroton,
f Nebraski :, and Mrs Lola Purman
daughter Of NJ and Mrs W. j Pur-
man, Of Washington. was solemnlzed
this morning at the residence Of the
brides parents.
A wedding breakfast followed the
ceremony, after which the bride and
groom took private car Of the Union
Pacific railroad, for two-weeks tour
southwark.