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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
prouosed Monument to Lee.

The management Of the Lee mem
mortal reception, ball and banquet, to
be given in the National Rifles Ar.
mory Hall, Washington. D. O., Jan.
nary IL, 1900. to aid in the erection Of
a monument.to Gen. Robert E. Lee,
called upon the Secretary Of War, last
week, and requested the u.e OF the
national colors with which to decorate
the hall on that evening Application
was also made for the permission Of
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee to attend this funo.
tion, and the reply was made that
should the General desire TO come and,
10 the opinion Of himself and General
Wood. the public welfare would permit
his absence at that time. the depart.
ment would consider an application
for his visit to the National Capitol
on that occasion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

Commissioner Evans says there is nc
present prospect If reduction in pen
sion payments. and the Government
may have to pay $50, 900. 900 a year
indefinitely. Many pension bills have
been introduced in the House OF Repre-
sentatives.
Congress will meet next Wednesday.
In the Senate the Currency bill will
probably be taken up. 1t is not likely
the opposition will flibuster to prevent
its passage. A long discussion Is ex-
pected over the right Of Mr.. Quay to a
seat in the Senate.
Attorney General Griggs has refused
the petition Of shippers for an injunc-
tion under the antitrust law Ia. prevent
the operation Of the proposed new
freight classification. The Attorney.
General says the antitrust law does not
apply. and that the remedy, if need of
one exists. lies with the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Story Of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the
worst form OF slavery, George d.
williams, of Manchester. Mich. tells
how such slave was made free. He
says: my wife has been so helpless
for FIVE years that she could not turn
over in bed alone. After using two bottles
Of Eleoric Bitters, she is wonderfully
improved and able to do her own work. "
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases Quickly cures nervousness. sleep
lessness, melancholy. headache, back
ache, faintiDg and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is godsend
to weak, sickly run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed Only 90 cents Sold
by M. M Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
The King is dead Long live the

The King is dead Long live the
King
A new year opens before us today
and one and sll enter it with high hopes
and bouyant expectrt ions The past is
relegated q history The future
stretches beforeus. Fredericksburg has
no cause to complain of 1899 IL enters
upon 1900 with high heart and great
hopes Its expectations Of the New
Year. upon whose Threshold it stands.
are born of faith and confidence, and
are tinged with all the glorious hues OF
the morning The New Year promises
to fredericksburg
l. The establishment by Congress Of
Battlefelds Park, to mark the most
noted fighting areas in all history.
IL. 1t expects the establishment Of a
new sugar beet plant. to give employ
ment to labor and afford a market for
remunerative crop TO nearby farmers
Ill Two fine public buildings are
about to be ereoted-the one on the cor
ner Of Hanover and Caroline (Or Main
street,, on the old Farmers II tel site,
at cost Of about $50, 600, the other at
the corner Of Princess Anne and Com
merce. or William street. to be known
as the Bradford building for banking
office and other purposes
Besides these larger. there are other
and many smaller buildings projected
The year past has best highly crafty
ing and satisfactory TO our merchants
and manufacturers. and the year Of 1900
promises larger yields to capitol and
labor
And so, with God speed you to the
parting year Of 1899, let us lift our hats
and our voices and cordially welcome
1900, and resolve that its great oppor-
tunities shall not be lost sight Of, SO
that when its record shall be written
az the close the retrospect may be as
gratifying as the outlook is now prom
Using
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

The funeral of Gen. Henry W. Law
ton. who was killed at San Mateo, De-
cember IS, was held at Manila Satur-
day with impressive ceremonies.
The departure Of the transport Thomas
from Manila Saturday with the remains
Of Mai Gen. Henry W. Lawton aboard
was announced in dispatch received
at the War Department at Washington
from Gen. OILS Sunday. The vessel
comes to the United States via Nagas-
aki. She also has aboard the remains
Of the late Maj John A. Logan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

Richmond's daily papers on Sunday
last were exceptionally fine specimens
Of journalistic enterprise to start of the
New Year.
The Dispatch devoted a great part OF
Its voluminous edition to Illustrations
bearing on the various enterprises, in
progress and contemplated. within our
capital city, and in coDjuction with
them IL made exhaustive comment on
the record Of the past year, and the
prospect Of the future. In all this its
other usual and interesting features
were not neglected.
The Times was highly illustrated, OF
persons and industries, and while a
large space was devoted to these, it
Stacked no whit in the matter OF news
and miscellany that keeps 1t leading
journal Of our Commonwealth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
FitzhuRh Lee. Pfes.
Barksdale Kicking.

The Richmond correspondent of the
Index.Appeal says: Senator Barks-
dale's statement. in an interview
printed here, that there is machine
in existence in Virginia which is try
ing to control politics, attracted much
attention. He has been cooked upon as
being identified with so.called machine.
But, he seems to have deserted those
with whom he has been cooperating.
For some reason Mr.. Barksdale is now
in open war against Senator Martin
and his followers. He promises TO
make certain disclosures, if fight is
made upon his bill to prevent the i'm
proper use of money in elections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Shooting ARRAY at Round Hill.

A few evenings ago there was a
shooting affrsy between two young
men-LrnsfOrd and Portion at Round
Hill, in Loudoun county. The two
engaged in a friendly tussle and be.
came angry Lunsford suddenly drew
a pistol and fred several shots at POr.
ton, one Of them striking him In the
back and infi,cting severe wound.
Lunsford is the night Waterman of the
Southern Rail way, at Round Hill, but
his home is in Alexandra. No arrests
have been made
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

The proposed investigation Of the
contract recently entered into between
the commonwealth and the Davis Shoe
Company for the hire Of convicts is at
tracing considerable attention. Dele
gate Pitcher, the father Of the resolu-
ton, states that he believes the State
could secure more pay for her convicts
by waiting. The contract that was re-
Gently renewed has more than six years
TO run and Mr. Pitcher says he cannot
see why the renewal contract should be
maze 80 far in advance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Arrested For Scraping.

Heathsville, Va, Jan. l. deputy
Sheriff Broun left Saturday for Kinsale,
in Westmoreland county. to arrest sew
e-al parties. who were in that vicinity,
for unlawful dredging-or scraping-of
oysters.
From there he goes to AccomsC
county to secure witness for the Com.
monwealth in the case against Ohas.
R Lewis, whose trial. upon the charge
of wholesale burning, has been post
poned until January 3rd. This case is
the most momentous one which has
come within Northumberland's courts
for years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Cold and Silver for 1899.

Washington, Dec. 3l.-Direcsor OF
the Mint Roberts has made his prelim-
mary estimate Of the production Of gold
and silver in the United States for 1899
He gives the total gold production as
s7l. 894 10 an increase Of s7,296 $40
over 1898. The production Of silver for
the year just closing is placed at s74.
424 500 an increase over 1898 Of 81 ,040-,
2ll.
Colorado led in gold production with
500 600, OOO. California comes next with
sl4, 952 S92 Alaska gave 81. 500, $40
South Dakota produced Sc. l20. 600.
The British Klondyke produced $40, .
I4l, 100
Colorado also leads as a silver-pro-
ducing State, with s9l, 2OS. 697. Mon
tana follows, with $40. O4O ,lO3 Utah
is third with 50, 500 $3.50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Marriag &c Of Sheriff Walter Wsmsley and
Miss Stella Dufey-Personals.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Tackett's Mills, Stafford Co.. Va
Dec 30. 1923
The weather is very cold here and
the ground covered with snow.
There have been number Of dances
in the neighborhood since the holidays
commenced
At Providence Church, in lower Eau
quier, at 3 O'Clock Wednesday Dec =
ember eth, Mr. Walter Wamsley, the
popular sheriff Of Stafford county. and
Miss Stella DufTey were united In mar.
risge, Rev. A J. Cummns officiating.
The bride was beautifully attired in
gray cloth with white trimmings
Mr.. Wsmsley is one Of Stafford g
most popular and highly esteemed citi-
zens. and the bride the attractive
daughter Of Mr.. william Dulfey, Il
lower Fauquier.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home Of Mr. J W Vans.
ley. brother Of the groom, which was
highly enjoyed by the young people Of
the neighborhood and other callers.
We wish the sheriff and his bride a
long aud happy life
Dir. B O. Duffey, Of Washington, is
visiting friends and relatives near
here
Miss Ethel Skinner and Miss La
cretis Heflin have returned home from
a pleasant visit to Mrs l. Monroe
in Fauquier county
Mr. Archie Patton, from near To.
luca, is visiting relatives at this
place
Mr.. MOntg Sutton, VINO has
been in Washington for some time. is
visiting friends in this section
Mr.. John Stevens and family from
near Bristersburg, are visiting Mr., W.
II Heflin
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

Judge J. B. Sener on yesterday re-
signed the Craftsmanship Of the Execu-
tive Committee Of the Battlehelds Park
Association. We regret very much the
1rdge felt constrained to do this, and
our regret is joined by the Association
and this community. The Judge has
given intelligent direction TO the
scheme, and has been earnest and ener'
getio in his efforts TO successfully fur
Their the objects and purposes Oh the or
qanization; and now as success IS In
sight he resigns, after bestowing labor
and expanding time in the primary
work OF having the battlefields perpetu-
ated by the Government In a PARK. In
this he gives evidence of the unseltsh
and patriotic motives which inspired
him. When the park is established
honor will be accorded Judge Sener for
his services, and he will have then, as
he has now, the gratitude and the
thanks of all our people for what he
has accomplished. Star, SOth Dec.
The Free Lance heartily endorses the
sentiments expressed by our neighbor
in the above. If we mistake not, Judge
Sener initiated the park movement In
The Free Lance some time before action
was taken by the City Councils raising
q committee TO sgitate the matter. and
how much he had to do with that action
we are not informed. We know he Or
eaIized the park association and draft
cd the memorial sent to Congress by
that association. Besides. he has In
spired and executed every important
move that has been made to bring the
matter to the almost certain success 1t
has now reached, and II the park is &C.
tablished no one will be entitled to
more credit for It's establishment or de-
ssrvine Of more praise for unselfish de-
- A. IA khao Indoe Seuer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Lieutenant Lees Recall.

Adjutant. General Oorbin says that
the reason for the recall Of Lieutenant
Fitzhugh Lee, Jr., from Cuba, where
he has been serving as aide-de camp on
the stsf Of his father, Major.General
Fitzhugh Lee. is that the young officer
desires to join his regiment, now doing
duty in the PHILIPPINES. AS soon as
Lieutenant Lee arrives in the United
States his request will be granted, and
it is expected that he will leave on
one Of the first transports for Manila.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
STAFFORD.
Christmas Entertainments Personals and
General Items.

Correspondence # The Free Lane
Stafford O IL Va, Jan. /, 1900
Thermometer 4 degrees below zero
here yesterday q. IN
Just 81 marriage licences issued in
Stafford during 1899 two short Of tho
average.
Commonwealth Attorney G. b Wal
lace spent a short time here Saturday.
Mr.. Harry West. of Washington
spent portion Of Xmas with friends
here.
Miss Mary l. Gray loft here Friday
for Washington to visit friends
Miss Nellie W Bryan and Mes-r.
Jno s Martin and Harry Gilbert have
returned from a weeks visit t. Wash
ington.
Mr.. Turner A. Moncure, Of Mexico
paid the Courthouse a visit yesterday
lie leaves for his n me- this week wa
New York
There is a dearth of ii kness in this
neighborhood at this tim'. The doctors
report nothing to do Whilst your cor
respondent wishes them no harm, he
hopes this state Of affairs may continue
Mr. J. II. McGregor and Miss NJ W.
Brown still continue in feeble health
There was war and rumOrs Of war az
Brooke last Monday As a net result
no one was hurt, and all remains quiet
in the city Of the Acookeek.
The Xmas tree at Register Chapel
was quite a success. and reflected credit
on the officers and children composing
the school. One Of the pieces called
the Ten Virgin'." was highly spoken
Of The ten young ladies' who took
part were: Misses Blanche Gil
bert, Beatrice Woodland. Mamie
Bryan, Molly Truslow. Mary Stuart
Lucy Woodland. Ella W.oiard, Mary
Gray. Daisy Knight and Alice Gilbert.
Kenny Bradshaw, Of Brentsyille Va q.
is visit ng friends at Garrisonville.
S9ribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Returned Soldier From Manila Takes
His own Life.

A shocking tragedy occurred at
Purcellyille, L1udoun county, Friday
morning. Mr.. Stanley Smith, son OF
Mr.. John r. Smith, Of the firm Of
Hurst q Smith. a young man about 81
years Of age, took his own life by cut
ting his throat with razor. The deed
was committed at his fathers residence
in Purcellyille, while the young man
was laboring under temporary mental
arrangement. About year ago he
went TO Manila 10 she American Army
and was in active service during the
spring and summer. He was Ill there
with fever, and when he recovered his
father secured his discharge from the
amy and he returned home about two
months ago His health was shattered.
bat he apparently got better and ac-
copied a position in Baltimore His
health again gave way and he returned
home only few days ago Since then
he had been in very weak and nervous
condition
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Por over Fifty 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. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy for Disrrhoss. l
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
part of the world Twenty-Five cents
q bottle Re sure and ark FOR Mrs
Winslew Soothing eyrrp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
MIN n Warwick died Satnrda,

Msjr p o. Warwick died Saturday
at his country home. Oampfeld. Ches-
terfisld county, aged So years He was
a member of the State Senate for four
wears from 1888. He distinguished
himself in the Civil War for his bravery
and was always known as a most pol
ished Virginia gentleman. His family
is among the oldest Of the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

Gov. Tyler did the proper thing when
he refused to participate in meeting
In New York on last week to express
sympathy for the Beers. 1t was rather
a tempting bait they threw out for the
Governor, as he was to be one OF the
vice.presidents. but he was too prudent
to be caught.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
Weather forecast for Fred
ertcks6uro and ofcinttV.
Tuesday slightly 1carmeT
aoith probably SnO1o.

Pope Leo has designated Cardinal
Gotti as his successor. He is a Geonese
monk ct present project Of the congre'
CATION Of indulgencies and sacred rel.
ics. The hope was expressed sometime
AGO that an American W )uld succeed to
that high station.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

The Roanoke Evening World has just
passed its tenth birthday, and enters
the coming year confident OF increased
prosperity for itself and the Magic
City. The World gives to Roanoke a
good live newspaper and keeps the
city's advantages always in sight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

Strong Efforts viii be made by the
friends Of The Panama canal project to
secure Government aid for the canal at
this session If Congress
American manufacturers are iucreas.
ing their exports TO RussIa The sgri-
cultural machinery trade is practically
controlled by them
A few days ago Mrs Frank Daniel. a
widow living near North Fork, in Lou
doun county. Va. left her little 5.yesr
old daughter alone in an upstairs
room, and while attending to her az.
fairs below heard screaming from the
room Hurriedly she returned a7d
found the child wrapped in flames, and
literally burned to death
Mr.. John Logan, OF Woodburn.
Loudoun county, Va, died Thursday
morning. He was about % years Of
age, well-known, a prosperous farmer
and highly esteemed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

From the reports of the dealers in
this city, we think no proprietary med
icins has a larger sale than Pain-Killer.
lis valuable properties as a speedy cure
for pain can not fail 20 be generally
appreciated, in case Of accident, or sud
den attack Of dysentery. diarrh9'
cholera morbus -Montresl Star. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain Killer
Perry Davis. Price 25c. and soc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

The big corporations ars preparing 1T
is said, TO make a vigorous fight upon
Senator Barksdale's antitrust bill.
They contend that If the measure should
pass 1t would cripple business and tend
20 keep capital out Of the State. The
American Tobacco Company and the
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company,
1t is believed. will be especially active
In trying TO defeat this measure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

That excellent publication, The War
rock. Richardson Almanac. for 1900,
filed with varied and valuable data in
dispensable to the people Of Virginia,
and now in its eighty.ftth year. is re-
ceived. Age but adds to its vigor and
value. It should be in the household
of every virginian. 1t can be gotten OF
]. Willard Adams Price only five
cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

Mid wintry blasts and the everchang'
ing scenes Of busy life let Us drop one
thought-and with it, substantial or
fering-to the poor and distressed
..lest we forget" that the hoar frost Of
oncoming days may bite Us that at pres
emit are sheltered from its touch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
A Matrimonial Mecca.

Parson A. H. Burroughs famed
Mecca, at Bristol, Tenn, for elopir 2
couples, who 90 to Tennessee in order
TO avoid the laws regulating marriage
in Virginia, and West Virginia, was
the scene of eight or ten marriages
last week, in which both Virginias
were represented. The brides were all
under age, and eloped for the reason
that they were unable to get the writ
ten consent Of their parents The lists
Of marriages in which Parson Bur-
roughs has officiated since 1891 has
now reached the unprecedented mum.
Der Of $50, and this is in the face Of
the fact that frequently other mimic
tiers have been called upon to ofilciate
in the marriage Of couples from Vir.
ginia. Parson Burroughs prides him.
aelf In the thought that through him
so many Apply FRANKS Of Cupid have
been made the basis Of new homes
with their anchors of love and burdens
OF responsibility.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02
4 Monument for Stuart.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 18th. 1899
To the Surviving Members of the
Cavalry and Horse Artillery and ali
other Soldiers and Citizens who admire
the splendid career Of great soldier :
Ii was unanimously decided at q
meeting Of the Executive Committee OF
the Veteran Cavalry Association, re-
Gently held in the city Of Richmond.
to proceed with the erection Of an
Equestrian Statue 10 Msjor.General j.
+ b Stuart.
Years ago the preliminary steps were
taken for this purpose, but further &C
tion was postponed on account Of the
financial depression then prevailing
The substitution Of the command
Forward " for that Of MARX Time. ="
then given, is because the dark days Of
the past have been succeeded by more
prosperous period. In consequence, the
resolve has been taken h press promptly
TO a successful completion the erection
OF a monument to the great Cavalry
Chieftsin who fell ct the gates of Rich
mond
We earnestly request all soldiers.
whatever the arm Of service. and all
citizens who sympathize with or are
willing to cooperate with the Veteran
Cavalry Association in their noble pur'
Pose, to send at once their names and
post office addresses 70 Mr.. W. Ben
Palmer, Secretary of Veteran Cavalry
Association, Richmond. Va.
Fitzhugh Lee. Pres,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-02

Almost 8. 900. 900 persons in India are
receiving famine relief from the British
government.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-11-15

No man is good enough to govern
another man without that others
consent. When the white man gov
ems himself, that is self-governmen nj;
but when he governs himself aud also
governs another man, that is more
than f-government-that is iespot-
ism Our reliance is in the love Of
liberty which God has planted in us;
our defense is in the spirit which
prizes liberty as the heritage of all
men, in all lands, everywhere. Those
who deny freedom to others deserve it
not for themselves, and under a just
God cannot Long retain it.-Abra-
ham Lincoln.
1t is evident from the above that
Lincoln, were he alive today, would
not sanction the war of conquest II
the Philippines, and such .utterances
as the above would have entitled hin
to be called traitor to his country by
the Republican press.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-11-15
A WORD IN TIME.

The Elko Independent, edited by
Mr.. Booher. who has just been
elected on the Fusion ticket as a Re-
gent Of the University. ascribes his
election to Democratic votes and calls
on the party leaders to organize Dem
oc1atic clubs at once in every county
in the State.
We would like to have q VOID with
Mr.. Booher before he gets too thor
oughly committed to this policy. He
seems to overlook the fact that there
is any such thing as Silver party in
this State or that it has any votes
He seems to overlook the fact that
but for the alliance of the DEMOCRATS
with the Silver party he would not
today be Regent elect.
It was the alliance of the two par
ties that made victory possible tor
the ticket and this same alliance
must be continued and rel;g-ousiy
maintained in order to make victory
possible two years hence.
Wherever the Democrats predomin in
ate in sny county, organize Demo
cratic club and the Silver,nen Will get
in line with it, but where S,lvermen
predominant let them organize the
club and the Democrats will get in
line with it.
The proposition OF Mr.. Booher tc
attempt to run a Democratic party
without recognizing the Silvermen is
just what the Republicans want and
they are encouraging Democrats in
that plan, hoping to destroy them.
Let us make no such blunder as
this but keep the two organization:
intact and separate. 1t is the only
road to permanent success and any
other course will! be delivering thi!
State over to the Republican party.