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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

Impure drinking water Is said to
have caused IN outbreak Of typhoid fe-
yer in Baltimore.
W. NJ. johnson, president of the New
jersey Senate, has been appointed first
assistant postmaster general
It is said that 1856 foreign anarchists,
have been expelled from Germany since
the assassination Of King Humbert
Senator Tillman and the preachers Of
South Carolina are having bitter per-
sonal fight over the liquor question.
AL Italy is ia dread because Of be.
lief that anarchists ale planning whole
sale murders Of prominent men Of that
county,.
Secretary oi tho Treasury Gage ad.
! mits thas the war revenue tax was IN
necessary - pay the expenses Of the
Spanish War.
The Farmers' National Congress as
semoled IN Colorado Springs. a large
number Of delegates from various Sec
tions Of the country were present.
James J. Corbert says he wants to
fight Robert Fiizsimons again and Of
fefed TO wager $40, 600 at even money
ths5 he will defeat the latter in another
battle.
Il is eaid Commissioner General
Peck has violated TIE Constitution OF
tho United States by accepting the
decoration Of the Legion Of Honor in
France.
Negro rioters terrorized the town Of
Hyndman, Pa Monday night They
demanded the blood Of Special Officer
Vim. Baldwin, who was swinging 0 |
vigorous club.
The Pension Department has ruled |
that ANY pensiOner. the victim Of |
strong drink and dissipated habits, who |
makes public nuisance Of himself, may /
be investigated by Uncle Sam. and If /
found guilty, may be dropped from the
pension roll "
Grand Army men are aroused over o
report from the West 60 the effect that
Commander in Chief Shaw, in his an.
nual address, 10 be delivered as the
meeting Of tbs national encampment In
Chicago, or the 29th inst. will make q
strong recommendation fer O change in
the date Of decoration day.
The POst.c office Department has under
plan whereby the name
Of the post-ofiice shall be placed on
stamps where sold. The idea is to pro.
vide means Of Identification, when
stamps are stolen from post-Office or
20 prevent the boyoOtting Of postmas.
tiers. practice in some Of the smaller
towns Of the country.
Gen. John B. Gordon has replied to
the United Confederate Veterans. who
protested against future reunions OF the
Blue and the Grey and against his 60.
ceptance Of an invitation to attend the
3. A. r. Encampment In Chicago. He
states that he will continue to work for ]
harmony between the North and the
South, and that he must be the Judge
If his acts.
One Of the worst storms ever known !
It Slatington, Pa, occurred Saturday.
rhe wind blew gale and hailstones es (
arge as hickory nuts fell. Nearly every !
)ain Of glass on the west side Of houses
vas smashed Trees and signs were
'lown down The temperature inside Of
fifteen minutes dropped from % degrees {
o ca. The hail created panic among {
lorses on the streets aud runaways
we're numerous. Many Of the drivers
umped from their seats and rushed to ]
heller At Rockdale snow covered the ]
ground and boys and girls Of the town
Dgaged In snow balling contests
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

JUST before the legations were re.
lieved the Gar had ordered his Min.
lister. NJ. De Giers, to leave Pekin for
the coast under the offered protection
of the Chinese govern ment. 1t was
the eonoensus OF opinion that had any
foreigner left the fortified position in
Pekir, even under the protection of
Chinese troops, his career would have
soon ended. Knowing this. does it
not seem as though the Great White
Gear was itching for pretext, SINH.
lar to Germsny's, to fell upon and
dismember the Empire Of China, and
that he was willing to sacrifice the life
of . trusted and able servant to ac-
eomplish his purpose 2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.


The Cuban exhibits at the Paris Ex-
position received 40 prizes.
The Philippine Commission, which
will assume Legislative functions Sep.
tember 1, will provide civil service
system for the official force Of the Is.
land.
Government officials In Cuba are
making a careful inventory Of the
personal effects Of former Director Of
Posts u. G.. Rathbone which he Is
alleged to have purchased and charged
to the Government
The record Of the court. martial which
tried COL ]. 8. Petit, Thirty.hrst In
fantry now Ia the Philippines, has
been received in Washington, and
shows that General Brtes, the review
ing authority. did not approve the
acquittal
August l up TO the present time
Porto Rico has been visited by q
series of intermittent strikes among
plantation poems and laborers generally.
These strikes were the result Of mis-
understanding or illusion over the value
Of the American dollar
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
judge John ". Rely Dead.

Hon. John W. RELY, resident Judge
Of the Supreme Court Of Appeals, died
f. Monday night ct the residence OF his
son-in.law, in Halifax county.
Judge Rely was born in Jefferson
county, now in West Virginia, in 1889,
aud was educated at Washington and
Lee He went into the Confederate
Army and served until he became CON-
neoted with the Office Of Gen. Cooper,
| adjutant. general Of the Confederate
States He was on the staff of Gen.
Longstresb In the famous campaign
eliminating in the battle Of Gettysburg
In 1868. aud rose TO the rank Of lieutenant.
colonel
For a short time after the war Judge
Rely taught school and read law with
Judge William s. Barton. of Frederick
burg, with whom he practiced few
yearsa before moving TO Halifax. He
was Commonwealth Attorney Of Hall.
fax for Is years prior to his elevation
TO the Supreme Court bench, January
/, 1895 With Judges Burksand Staples
he some years ago made revision of
the statute laws Of the State into the
code of 1887.
He Is survived by Mrs Rely and the
following children: Mrs w. Holt
Edmunds and Mrs Henry H. Edmunds.
Of Houston Mrs Hammet Jordan, of
Lynchbnrg; Mr. Henry O Rely.
practicing lawyer in Richmond. and
John W. Rely, Jr., who is under age
Judge Rely was an Episcopalian.
His funeral took place yesterday from
st. Johns Church. at Houston Rev.
Landon r. Mason, Of Richmond, OF.
dciatipg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

We have barred The doors on the
fellow who Orough. ira. sun-c0oked
egg into THE FREE LANCE ofice, 50
We hope the Dsuville Register ard
Southsido Seutius snd other doubling
Tnomssss vii SHE no more Of their
plethoric iusinuahous in This direc
tiou Since oe have become the in
noeent target o. our contemporaries
a Washir gton sport dropped in and
told how the other day he won p
wager in the Capital City by frying
81 egg upon TIE side walk, and we
Immediately gave him his congo.
Here is an item from a nameless
exchange upon which Gus incredulOus
friends can trsin their missiles. The
said exohsrge tells Of "an artist who
painted a deg 80 natural that the ami
NAL had hydgophobia during the hot
weather. He's ihe same who painted
q copy of beer bottle with such skill
that the cork flew out just as be was
Flushing it; and after he was mar
ried be painted a picture 30 llfe-like
that it Dried, and his wife spanked it
before she discovered her mistake"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
Por ovsr Piftv Yeare

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ha
been used Tor over fifty years by mil.
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
sllays all pains, cures wind collie, and
Is the beat remedy for Diarrhoea. It
will relieve the poor little sufferer I'm
mediately. Sold By Druggists In every
part Of the world. twenty-five cents
8 bottle. Be sure and ssk for Mrs
Wsnslow's Soothing syrap,"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
THE TUG OF wAR.
Six hundred and eighty-fouE Beers
to Rumble.

Six hundred and eighty.fouE Beers
surrendered to Rumble.
1t is said that De Wet has Baden.
Powell cornered near Pretoria and that
the Mafeking hero may give up. He is
said to have asked what terms will be
given If he surrenders.
Gen. Roberts has confirmed the
award Of the Queens Scarf to Trooper
Chadwick, who was chosen by the
troopers as most distinguished for
bravery. Chadwick is an American.
He was one Of the boats crew who cut
the cable ct Santiago
The British forces have routed the
Beers from strong positions at Buffels
Hoek, 10 miles southwest from Rusten.
burg. The battle was fought on August
Is. Oommaudant Swartz was severely
wounded during the engagement, the
British losses being three kilIel and
nine wounded
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
MARRIAGES

Mr. Wesley W Hrnsley. widower.
seventy-one years old. 81 Manassas. and
Mrs. Martha Luukest. a widow several
years his senior surprised their friends
recently by marrying Rev. Rote't
Smith offiolated. The groom has ten
children living. forty.eight grsndohild-
rem. and ten great grandchildren. The
bride has no family. Both have
been married once before.
James B Boaes aud Eliza L. Martin,
both of Oulpeper county, were licensed
10 marry In WashinRtion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

THE fact that Nicely will not be- ex-
tradited until some ii subsequent
TO n november elections fathers tho
conclusion that Rsthbone's threat
that he would make trouble for the
Republican party il his case was un'
duly pressed seems to have been ef-
fective. 1t is this sort Of pTocrastlna'
ton 10 the prosecution of criminals
that is sapping the confidence Of the
people in our government. There is
too much stealing, aud too much pro-
lection Tor rOgues whom found out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

A CENT EMAN here from North
Carolins, who was there der ng the
recent election and who is Demo.
erat, talking on the events Of the re.
sent.csmpaigp, says that there is q
deep.rooted but quiet indignation at
Mr.. Bryan for his constancy to his
quordam friend, Marion Butler.
There Is little or no chance of the Old
North States going against the Dem.
ccratic nominees, bat there is every
evidence that the majority for the
ticket Will be Insignificant compared
to what It would otherwise be but for
the foregoing reason.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

IT OBTAINS ss rule that children
are inclined to follow the example Of
their parents in matters Of religion
and politics This is radically wrong.
A man should think for himself, and
be who does not abide the dictation
of his own conscience after mature
and sensible consideration, is mere
pigmy. Msny young men will cast
their maiden vote at the November
election and, as the right Of suffrage
is a high. yespousibility and should
be exercised with thought. sincerity
and caution, those young men should
act the part of true men, follow in the
footsteps of no one, think for them.
selves and cast their ballots for the
best good OF our common country as
they see it-regardless of the politi-
cal pToclivities or predictions of
their ancestry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

Cramps, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus,
diaFfhoea, and indeed, oil bowel COM
plants quickly relieved by Perry
Davis Pain Killer. safe, iure and
speedy cure for all the troubles named
Every reputable druggist keeps a supply
Each bottle has full directions Avoid
substitutes. thefe is bat one Pain. Killer,
Perry Davis $50. and 500. Sold BY
" ~. Lewis. Druggists
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
Red Got From The Gun

Was the ball that hit @. B. steadman
Of Newark. Mich. In the Civil War.
IL caused horrible Ulcers that no treat.
ment helped for 20 years Then Back
lens Asnioa Salve cured him Cures
Oats. Bruises, Burns, Bolts, FeloDs,
Uorns. Skin Eruptions Best Pile onre
on earth. 70 cts. d box. 0nre guaran-
iced. Sold ~ ~ ~. Lewls, DfnegIsl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
A NEW MIDDLE IN OHM.

China Ia now regarded as a nation al
most without any form OF government
that can be recognized by the powers.
and she will be 30 treated IN the pence
negotiations expected 10 follow tho CO.
cupation Of Pekin by the allied armies
The flight Of the Imperisl household
now confirmed. lesvcs the Empire "a q
state Of partial anarchy DAD surrounds the
problem Of the fotnTe with new
and complicated issucs Had the Dow
ager Empress. VINO IS regarded as
the Eblest woman In tho country
and the orc person moro re-
sponsible probably than all others for
the pretent troubles, remained IN Pekin
IL Is thrught that many Of the c0mpli-
cations now ensuing might have been
avoided and the whole situation made
less Diff cult Of solution. But her de-
psrture leaves Pekin now without any
governing head and devolyes practical
ly upon the foreign forces the resp0nsi-
bility Of maintaining order.
The gravity II the situation Is there
fore looked upon ~ Of the greatest i'm
portanoe. Only the most cautions action
on sac part Of the United States can
prevent this country from becoming
party TO a Europesn concert which
might mean something more shan af-
fordipg protection to American Interests
and securing indemnity for outr8ges
suffered by Minister Oonger and other
Americans
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
AUCTION Sale j.!
OF
Personal Property
- ON
Tuesday, SIrt. 4b, 1900.
On the above date the undersigned VIII
sell at public auction to the high.
est bidder, on the premises near
Remington, Va the following,
sale to take place at 10 o. clock:

Cattle-ll head year.ings, head Of 2-year-
old heifcrs, u head steers two years old, !
I'm /, COW Hnd calf Jerfcy). 4milch cows.
head ~ horses draft. buggy and saddle.
. SONS. boar, I'D 6hOats lncw and ! old bug
~. one carriage. Mccormick mow,r and
Eureka mower, ! Mccormick binder Hay
loader. hay rake, / cider mill, cradle. one
st1el wheel barrow. Two and one hHll bar
rcls vinegar. corn shelter. I'D tons CONNER
ciai hay tons course hay, ] 2OD bushels of
wheat ! two horse wagon ana / four horse
wagon. sets wagon harness, buggy and I
carriage harness. pillow harness. One ladies'
and one gents saddle, Oliver chilled pillow, !
Syracuse. buggy and 3 shovel plOwa. tooth
and spring harrow. corn planter, ricks
straw lot Of bacon, poultry, and also house
hold and kitchen furniture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

THE international fight in China
partakes of the nature Of Bear and
Bull.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
National Encampment q. A. r., Chicago,
August 27-septemDer 1st., 1900.

Tickets from Fredericksburg will be
sold August 25th. goth and eth, good
to return until August 31st.
This limit can be extended until Sep.
tember 20th, by deposit Of ticket with
Joint Agent, Central Passenger Asso.
citation, prior TO noon September 2nd,
and on payment of fee Of 80 cents. Fare
for the round trip, $l6 go.
2t o. o. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

AS GEN. CHAFFEE always fights
without his coat he should be put in
command OF the shirtwsist brigade.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

No DOUBT Middle of the Road
Barker will cease yelping after the
November election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

MoKlNLEx hns bafnessed Rcos' :
xslt With lbs political curb bit a last.
HE cxups|en speeches are TO BE- in
nesora x;lh she VIEWS ol bis ckisi.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

UNCLE SAM exhibits no disposition
to tie up his new possessions " with
Chinese pig-tails.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

BOSTON now has an opportunity to
howl and wall over the New York
calamity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

THE thermometer has been ordered
to sit down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

A review of tho political history of
our country during recent years
would demonstrate the fact that it
will take half dozen of the modern
Patrick Henry to strike a tune equal
to the old mans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
DR. CHAS. E. OUTCALT,
l>HNTTST.

formerly a partne, ~ DR.. n. Y Hars.
desires 10 announce shat be will con.
tinue she practice Of Dentistry in she
same Office over Goolziok's Drug Store.
au2.6n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
HOTEL PROPERTY
FOR RENT.

Tho property known as the Central Hotel,
on Main street. 10 FOR RENT. IL has been
thoroughly romOdelcd, repapcred. painted
and provided with all modern conveniencos.
It's rooms ere large, airy and well ! GIFTED.
There are bedrooms on the second and third
floors. on che second floor there is an up-tO-
date bathroom and closet. supplied with hot
and cold water. Every room In the house
supplied with gas Jets of newest patterns.
On the first ilOOr are two very large rooms
and hall. with q modern kitchen I'm the rear.
Two entrances from front. by hall and main
entrance. An alley feet wide, on side OF
building affords an entrance 10 the lot 10 rear
OF building This loteXtends back 40 sect
For terms apply b
THOMAS p. WALLACE,
au9-lm Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
GENERAL NEWS.

NOBODY appears to want trust on
the trsmps.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
TERMS OF SALE :

For amounts ever Ten Dollars there
will be a credit of six months given.
excepting cattle hogs. hay and grain.
for which cash viii be required All
notes TO be properly endorsed with good
security, bearing interest
Place for rent Seeding possession
given at once
h r. ELLINGER.
W. ID. Colvin, AnctIoneer
auRl tsop4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

The next Congress will include two
men OF the same name from Mississippi.
The present member from the Sixth dis
triot IL Patrick Henry, and another Pat
rick Henry will represent the Third dis
tgict, for the past fifteen years represent
ed bykGeneTal Thomas q. Oatchings. -
Political News Item.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
THE SITUATION IN CHINA

The ENJOYS have left Pekin for Tiont-
ain.
The U.l i StAtes 1t is declared, seeks
no tenitOIJ In China.
Germany's action in sending so, 900
troops to China is regarded with no lit.
tie anxiety by the other powers.
Later details OF the capture Of Pekin
show that tho foreigners there could
have held out but "a fews days longer.
The Japanese cavalry, Il 10 reported,
has loft Pokin In pursuit OF the Dow
ager Empress and her court, who, with
her treasury train. protected by $4,000
troops, has arrived ut Wa Tai San, In
Shan 81 province.
While tho American troops now IN
Pekin viii leave there so soon as Mn
lister COnger Is ready TO travel. other
troops will arrive there 30 form the
Americans quota Of the international
police force 10 remain until oil negOlia.
tions hTe at an end.
The State Department ut Washington
received Z formal application from III
Hung Chang for the appointment OF
peGoe commissioner. a similar applica.
ton was made TO the other powers.
Earl Ii suggests Minister Oonger 90 the
American commissioner
Rusala's operations IN China, the
mobilization Of Japanese army Of Co.,
600 men for services in Korea, and evi.
dences ~ r. secret understanding be-
tween the Emperor and tho Gar form a
complicated problem which now con-
fronts President Mckinley and his Cab.
met ia their efforts 10 procure an open
door for American commerce.
Germany Is waiting to see what an-
swer tho United states will make. IL the
L. 5 Government IS convinced that
Earl III representa- any responsible
Chinese Government It could OF course.
undertake mediatory role for the
establishment Of peace; bus Germany
Is confident that In any case she United
States will not separate from the con
cert Of powers.
President Mckinley and the Cabinet
decided 10 reject che latest appeal from
LII Hung Chang for peace commission,
on the ground that the Chinese govern
ment failed to comply with the pro-
visions OF the declarations Of the
United Statos that American troops
should be permitted to enter Pekin
unobstructed TO escort the United States
Minister from the city.
Minister CoDgar will soon return
home for rest lie is suffering from
the effects OF the terrible ordeal through
which he hos passed In "a message 30
the Secretary Of State. ne states that
the night before the allies arrived a
desperate at.empt was made TO massa-
GRE the ministers -Four thousand
shells fell In the legations during the
siege. SO men we're killed and 1850
wounded.
Everything points t. the prolonged |
occupation Of Pekin in. particular and !
OF Chinese territory In general By
American troops. Nodsfnite announce
ment has yet been made by the Presi- |
dent a. b. his purpose. and it may not |
be disclosed until after the election. In |
the mean time, however, IL Is known |
that the War Department Is arranging |
20 ship several million feet OF lumber |
from seattle. Wash. 10 Taku, China.
where tt IL 90 be- utilized ia the con-
structlon Uf winter barracks for the |
soldiers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

District Attorney Edgar Allan is back
from the New England States, and his
health is very much improved, but he
Is far from being a we'll man. He will
be unable 90 attend the G. A. r. en-.
oampmeut in Chicago next week. Mr..
Allan has talked with prominent poll.
ticians from al pats Of the country
and he predicts MoKinley's election.
lie admits, however. that Kentucky.
Maryland and Indiana are doubtful
States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

The Drought has become so serious
In Louisa county farmers are disposing
Of their stock and shipping cattle,
hogs and horses away. Water has to
be hauled ia long distance in many
es andistock has 20 DO fed for pas
res.have literally dried up. The
Oldest inhsbitant can recall no such
drought.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

Buhacriptioa sl.5o Per Year in Advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

wrists, drew the fainting mans arms about
his neck; rising to his feet. he staggered to-
ward the wharf, with the Scotchman upon
bis shoulders. The bagpipe dangled like
the limp body Of some animal, held by one
leg. Strong arms lifted Tamas into the
boat, and again the little sub lieutenant
leaped in and cried "Shove Off" The
sheath of his sword was badly bent by the
impact of bullet and a spot of blood APP
peared near his groin. and rapidly grew
larger.
My God, sir, you're wounded" almost
sobbed burly Scot. But the sub lieuten-
ant was young and familiarity is the death
of authority.
BE silent, Ferguson he said. stern
~, without degning to look at the flesh
wound in his side, which was beginning
to srnart'like great burn.
Did you bring off my bagpipe?" asked
Tamas Macmillan, wounded to the death.
" tbs the sweetest instrument in a Scot
land"
A laugh of derision greeted the question.
and even the little sub-lieutenant smiled
as he tainted away into the arms of Fer
guson, who muttered fiercely, IF they
don't give him the Victoria cross for this
I'll desert"
Mr.. Ferguson is still with the army.
The arrival of the ships boats showed
the captain of the Hazard how serious was
the uprising on shore. Twelve of the sol
diers had been killed and four sailors, ard
there were fifty wounded. He therefore
determined to drop a few more shells into
the town.
ITO he continued)