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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20
THE TUG OF WAR.
The Queen has promoted General
French to be MAORI general

The Queen has promoted General
French to be msjor.general.
Lieutenant Colonel Kekewich has
been promoted 10 colonel for service at
Matching.
As to the future Of the Beers il beaten
by the British, opinions differ widely.
Some believe that they will trek
farther inland, others that they will
go about their old vooations. accepting
the situation with sullenness and be.
queathing to their children legacy OF
hate; that the Transvaal will be a
second Ireland, and never source Of
strength to England
The war in South Africa has now
reached the hottest stage yet attained,
with fighting all along the line. The
latest developments are as follows:
Generals Kitchener and Kelly Kenny,
with about 10000 men, are pursuing
General Oronje's Boer army estimated
at from Z. 900 to 10 600 men.
From the north General French, hsv.
ing accomplished the relief Of Kimber-
ley. is moving with force of unknown
strength to join in the pursuit.
General Tucker, with 10, 900 men, is
at Jaoobsdal guarding the British line
OF Communications from attack.
Lord Methuen, with 10, 600 or more
men, is at Modder River Station ready
30 move wherever the necessities OF the
case may require. He has thrown out
detached bodies to prevent. II possible,
any Beers from escaping west or north.
Southwark, in Cape Colony, no further
progress is reported in the Boer threat
ening movement toward De Aar But
there has been severe fighting with
General Gatacre's troops at Dordre chit
and Molteno.
The Beers are attempting 10 cut the
British line Of communication at En-
slim, on the Cape Town railroad. %
miles south Of MOdder river
Both the Beers and the British are
reported to have captured large con-
voys
British troops have occupied the po-
sition at Magersfontein which the
Beers vacated.
1t is believed that General Oronie
concentrated his army at Spytfontein a
short distance south Of Kimberley, pre-.
yious to his retreat.
General French's movement has been
extremely rapid. Starting from Euslin,
he mar he'd 30 m by roundabout
way to X mberley in u and hilf
days. besides fighting two small en-.
gagements.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20
remove their planted oysters therefrom,

remove their planted oysters therefrom,
etc.
Senate bill entitled an act to authorize
the Board OF Fisheries, under certain
conditions to compensate out Of the
oyster fund certain planters for loss Of
oysters
Senate bill entitled an act to amend,
etc, in relation to fishing in the
waters Of the Commonwealth Of Vir.
ginis. to provide for leVying a tax on
fishing devices and to provide for col.
lectlng the same, and TO extend the
provisions OF said act TO include all tho
waters within the jurisdiction Of the
Commonwealth.
INTRODUCED OR PLACED on CALENDAR.
Mr. Jeffries offered bill providing
for increasing the salary Of the adju-
tant general Of the State volunteers to
g., 400 per snnum from 81. 800 per an
mum. Accompanying the bill when 1t
went to the Clerks desk wasa petit
tion signed by every volunteer officer
in Virginia. asking the passage Of the
measure The petition reoites that the
work Of the officer has very greatly in
creased since the Spanish war
By Mr.. Jeffries For the relief Of
Cumberland G. Bradshaw, a disabled
Confederate soldier.
BY Mr. Settle: To protect mountain
trout in the waters Of Rsppahannook
county.
By same To prohibit hogs from run.
ming at large in the county Of Rappahan.
mock
BY same To declare Hughes river
lawful fence from Mitchells Ford to
Nether's Mills, in R,pp,hannock and
Madison counties.
By same For the relief OF Leonard
Pillam aud Mason Priest. Confederate
soldiers
By Mr.. Pitcher For she relief Of
George 8 Avn.
By Mr.. Shelton For the relief Of K
D. Hill.
BY Mr.. Embrey For the relief OF ".
H. Beasley
BY same For the relief Of Edgar T.
Martin.
BY Mr.. Oardwell: To enoourge the
use Of wide tires on certain vehicles.
BY the same To prohibit the use OF
narrow tired vehicles after January 1.
1908
By the same To prohibit the sale OF
nArrow.tire wheels after January 1,
1904.
A bill, ono patron named 10 amend
the charter Of the Richmond and
Tidewater Railroad Company. was in
troduced The corporators named are
Heary n Price, Charles Picot, l. o
Oatlett, NJ ]. Enright. and George <
Detwiler, Of Virginia, and Edwy l..
Taylor and Owen E. Houghton. of New
York. The capital stock shall be not
less than $50. 600. nor more than $500
900, and the company 10 empowered to
construct and maintain a railroad COM
mencing on the Chesapeake bay. the
York, Rappahannock, or North rivers.
and running thence through Gloucester.
Mathews, Middlese1. New Kent, King
William. King and Queen, Essex. Han
over, and Henrioo counties to Rich
mond. The right to construct branch
or lateral lines not exceeding fifty miles
In length is also given.
BY Mr.. Mathews; To allow W. s
Embrey to build wharf and pier In
James river, near Scotland. Surry
County.
By same To allow O,ptain John r
Thomas and William T. Bloxom to erect
a wharf or pier in Holdern creek, 40
comac county.
By same To incorporate the Oman.
cook aud Drummondtown Electric Rail
way Light and Power Company.
BY Ny Fleet To authorize the prin-
oipll Of the King and Queen High
School to grant.and confer certificates,
dislomas, SO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20
BLOOD POISON CURED By B. B. B.
Bottle Sent Free to Sufferers.

Deep seated, obstinate cases, the kind
that have resisted doctors, hot springs
aud patent medicine treatment, quick
" yield to B B. B. Botanic Blood
B ilm). thoroughly tested for 30 years.
b. B. B has cured such indications as
mucous patches in the mouth, sore
throat, eruptions. eating sores. bone
pains. itching skin. swollen glands,
stiff joints. copper colored spots. chan
ores, liberation on the body. and in
hundreds Of cases where the hair and
eyebrows have fallen out and the whole
skin was q mass Of boils. pimples and
ulcers this wonderful specific has com
pletely changed the whole body into a
clean, perfect condition. free from
eruptions, aud skin smooth with the
glow of perfect health y. Is b. Is the
only known perfect cure for blood poi
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and know for themselves that 1t cures,
a trial bottle will be sent free OF
charge.
B b B. for sale by druggists and In
fredericksburg by K. Nelson Goolrick,
at 81 per large bottle or 9 large bottles
full treatment) IS. For trial bottle.
address BLOOD BALM co., 179 Mitch.
ell street. Atlanta. Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

TIE recent blizzard has pretty well
covered the whole of this country
and in some parts many lives have
been lost, much property destroyed
and great suffering was the result
This is the fourth severe cold wave in
Virginia this winters thing. that sell
dom occurs and the people were not
prepared for it. If sympathy is ex-
tended in these times let it be in the
way of help to the poor and needy
sud'food for the birds and small game
which must perish unless looked after
and fed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

SOME Of our exchanges are poklng
fun at England for her criticism OF
the United States for undertaking to
contest with Spain with her large snd
almost invineible navy and trained
soldiers, when we had neither army
nor navy worth speaking of. But in
addition to these ANNOUNCEMENTS,
our English critics declared that we
we're totally unprepared for war, and
would most sssuredly get the worst OF
il. This made some Of our own peo-
ple timid. Yet, the United States
was undismayed went ahead with
her preparations to meet Spain, and
did meet her, with success that
astonished all the nations, including
our own. In less than three months
after the war commenced the boosted
navy of Spain was captured or de-
stroyed and her armies had espitu-
lated and peace was declared, upon
terms dictated alone by the United
States.
But how has it been with England
in her trouble With the Beers 1t
must be borne in mind that the
Transvasl republic is much less than
Spain and entirely unprepsred for
war. The Beers are not q warllke
nation, but quiet, agricultural peo'
pie, and until recently knew but lit
tie of war. The country was so small
and the inhabitants so ignorant OF the
science Of war that it was claimed by
the British that So army OF twenty
thousand men was all that was neces'
sary to bring the Beers to terms, and
it could be done in few weeks.
But tbisproved false prophecy and
sfailure. The truth is, England has
in the field nov, after the loss of ten
thousand the other day in one en-
gaeement, over two hundred thou
sand men, at g cost, it is estimated,
of fifty millions of dollars per month,
and vet Gen. Roberts has made an
urgent demand for ninety thousand
more. This levy, with the troops al
ready in the Transvasl and on the
wsy, will bring the English up to
about three hundred thousand efec'
tive men.
II is also claimed, however, that
this is not the only blunder made with
respect to the South African war, but
that the British generals in command
have made blunder after blunder,
which the Beers have taken sdvan.
tsgs,-of, and up to this time have
proved themselves more than match
for their enemies. But, notwlth-
standing the blunder England made
in overestimating herself and under
estimating the Beers, and the blund'
ers her generals have made in the
Transvaal, those who are disposed to
even up with her for her predictions
about us in our Spanish war are con-
fident she will come out victorious,
although it may cost thousands Of
lives and millions of money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

THE Dowsger Empress of China
seems to be increasing in her dislike
to'the reformers Of her kingdom. The
Free Lance referred some days age
to her opposition to western improve
ments and civilization, and her efforts
to put stop to them. She has now
ordered the desecrstion and destruc'
ton Of the tombs of the ancestors OF
Ksng Yu Wei, the reformer, and Of
fers one hundred and forty thousand
dollars for the capture Of Wei dead
or alive. II captured the supposition
is he will be behesded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

The Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Company has become the owner Of the
Norfolk. Virginia Beach and Southern
Railroad for $500, 900 and her.valuable
considerations, the nature Of which is
not stated This Is regarded as q consoli-
dation of the Vanderbilt railroad proper
ties in that section, New York Central
interests having some time since 40
ouired the Norfolk Virginia Beach and
Southern, and the Norfolk and Southern
having passed to Vanderbilt control
within the past few months. The
property transferred consists OF the
-olliro stock. tracks, franchises, and
excepting the Princess Anne Hotel, at
Yirginia Beach, all the real estate own.
ed By the Norfolk, Virginia Beach and
Southern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

The committee Of ten, appointed by
Hon. Park Agnew, chairman Of the
Virginia Republican Committee. will
meet in Alexandria March Goth to draft
a plan of party organization. Each
congressional district will be represent
ell at the meeting. Whatever recon-
m ,ndations are made will be submitted
to the State convention in Norfolk,
April 10th
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

TIE United States appears to lead
in geological discoveries. The Royal
Geological Society Of England has
inst awarded q medal to Grove K
Gilbert, of this country, for the most
important discovery this year. This
& the third year in succession this
msdsl has come to this country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given tn all parties
having claims against the late II. f.
Bradford. OF Stafford county, Virginia,
to come forward and prove said claims
on or before Wednesday, March 81. 1900
Also all persons indebted 10 said II r.
Bradford. deceased, are notified TO set.
tie such accounts on or before March
81, 1900
Mr.. o. A. Bryan, at Stafford Court
House. will receive and receipt for any
monies paid or claims filed also the
undersigned.
Administrator Est. II y B.
febl0-mar2l Washingtorfn n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

CURRENCY, trusts and Imperialism
is the slogan of the great Democratic
leader. and currency free silver, it
is assumed) leads off. 1t seems to be
L" sink or swim" with William Jen-
nings Bryan, and We suppose the Ma
tional Democratic party has no alter
native; it must join in the game OF
"tanter" and follow its leader.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

THE Orange Observer, one among
the best Of our country exchanges,
has just completed its nineteenth
year. tbs we'll conducted weekly
and is worthy the liberal patronage it
receives. We congratulate it upon
its rapid strides to manhood.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

Geo. E. Williams, who has just died
in Snyder county, Pa in the eighty
fourth year of his age, was the hero
Of two wars. He WAS in the Next
can war and is said to have been the
first man to plant the American flag
on the citsdels of Chspultepec and the
City Of Mexico. He was also vet
erau of the civil war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

WE have often read of colOred per-
sons turning white, but we now have
in Spencer, West Virginia, an in
stance Of a white man turning black.
The change occurred in an hours
time, and the doctors are greatly
nuzzled to account for it. The man
is not i'll, and suffers only with a
slight stomach trouble.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20
BILLS PASSED.

Extending time for collection Of taxes
in town of Colonial Beach.
Senate bill entitled an act to amend
and re.enact section II Of an act entitl.
ed an act to create the Board Of Fish,
cries, define its duties. and fix the
salaries Of its members, approved Feb
ruary 2. 1893.
Senate bill entitled an act to provide
that planters to whom natural oyster
rocks have been assigned through mis-
take, shall have q reasonable time to
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

CULPEPER is all torn up oyer the
dispensary question. The papers are
or seem to be on opposite sides of the
subject, whilst State Senator Jeffries
and Delegate Newhousesppear also to
be divided in opinion over it. Where
is " Felix on the subject
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

LOCAL politicians, it is said, are
becoming quite active in Westmore-
land county. 1t seems that Con-
gresham Jones friends consider that
county his stronghold and contem
plate holding q convention early so
as to give the Congressman send'ott
with the hope of Influencing other
counties that follow in the selection
of delegates. So far there is no
capitalization of opposition to the
present incumbent, though 1t has
been rumored that the Eastern Shore,
the Southside and, possibly, Freder-
icksburg or Caroline will have can
didstes in the field. Mr.. Jones has
held the office for ten years and will
likely succeed himself once more, at
least; though if there should be a
candidate from each Of the other
three sections combination might be
effected so that one of these would
win. The First District, unlike any
other in the State, is very much cut
up geographically. Its divided into
four distinct divisions; the Fredericks-
burg, Spotsylvsnis and Caroline
section; the Southside, comprising
the counties of Essex, King X Queen,
Middlesex, Mathews and Gloucester;
the Eastern Shore, containing the
counties of Accomack and Northamp
ton, and the Northern Neck, embrsc-
ing the counties of Lancaster, Rich
mond, Northumberland and West
morelAnd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20
VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court Of stat
V ford county February 18th. 1900:
IN CHANCERY.

VS..
vii lam A. Little. Jr.. trustee
of Ella B. Seldom, Ella b.
c. seldom, Mary A. Seldom.
A. w. Wallace, trustee VIII
liam A. Little. Jr, trustee
Charles II. Ashton, trust
viii lam s Payne and Sallie
f. Payne, his wife,and James
o. Lee, administrator of John
NJ. Luck, deceased. ........." Defendants.
The object of this suit is 10 fore
close a certain deed of trust dated No
vember 18th, 1896 of record in the
clerks Office of Stafford County Court,
executed by William A. Little, Jr.. trustee.
for Ella B. q. Seldom. and Ella Is. Z. Seldom
and Mary A. SeddOn, TO William A. Little. Jr..
and Charles II. Ashton. trustees, conveying
Iarcel OF land lying and being in the county
of stafford and State of Virginia and called
and known as "Snowden," and n ore partcu-
lary descibed in said deed TO secure the pay
ment of 5000 10 Robert Billiard, evidenced by
bond dated November 9th 1895, subject 20 a
certain deed of trust to A. w. Wallace. trus-
tee to secure TO J. NJ. Luck the sum of $500,
dated 2lst of March. 1882 and of record in the
clerks office of STATIC ID County Court.
Affidavit having been male that the de
PENDANTS, Ella Il. q. Seldom aud Mary A. Sed-
don, are not residents of the State of Vir
ginia, they are hereby required TO appear in
the said clerks Office within fifteen days after
due publication hereof. and do what may be
necessary to protect their interest herein.
A copy teste
c. A. BRYAN. Clerk.
c. Ashton, p. q. feb2O-wiwtu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

IT IS stoutly denied that President
Mckinley has sounded Ambassador
Pauucefote as to mediation in the
South African war. This probably
is the third or fourth time that this
r,port has been sent out either from
Washington or London and denied
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20
Weather forecast for Fred
ericks6uTo and otciRftV.

Tuesday Increasing ctOudt-
ness and aoarmer, light TO fresh
qoeSt SoiRdS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-20

The bill charteriug the Air Line
railroad from Richmond 30 Wash
ington will come up in the Senate
to-day on the report of the Finance
Committee, to which it was referred
last week. This reference WAS made
on tie vote of the Senate, the pre-.
siding officer giving the casting vote,
that the committee might determine
two things-frst, if the State inter.
est was properly guarded, and second
if the forfeit was large enough to
compel the building of the road and
to prevent its being held over the
present road for better tracksge
terms, or for the sale Of the road at
too small price. The committee
considered these points and reported
the bill favorsbly, with no material
change. Aud now, Notwithstanding
all this, it is reported from Richmond,
that there will be opposition to its
passage. Upon what ground that
objection will be urged, is not stated,
but it will not be upon the ground
that the Air Line has not accepted
every demand made upon it, or that
the people of the State do not want
the new road. Mr.. Williams has de-
clared his willingness to protect the
States interest, and to put up
forfeit of hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars that be will build
the road, and meet any other reason
able demand the people all over the
State, and especially along the line
of the proposed road, have spoken in
public meetings and otherwise demand
ing the granting of the charter,and it
must be granted or the wishes Of the
people will be altogether disregarded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-22
TWO SISTERS DROWN.
and Both Sink to Death
Together.

New York, Aug. 2O.-A dispatch from
London says: Misses Eugenia and Vir-
ginia Brandreth, the two accomplished
daughters of Henry Brandreth, the Eu-
ropean representative and manager of
the Allcock Manufacturing company,
were drowned in the River Lledr, in
Wales. before the eyes of their two
younger sister and a brother.
The family were at their beautiful
Welsh home, Lledr hall, Pontypanta,
near Bettws-y Coed, through which flows
the beautiful river from which it is
named. The FIVE went swimming to-
gether.
Miss Virginia, who was %, got into
difficulties in a deep pool and her Older
sister, who was an accomplished athlete
and strong swimmer. went to her as
sistance. For several minutes they
struggled together in silence. Then sud
denly Virginia got grip on her sisters
throat. Eugenia had just time to call
for assistance when they went down for
the first time.
The younger sisters. Mortified by the
unexpected turn of affairs, screamed
Justify for help. A gardener heard them
and came running to the river. Other
help soon arrived and the unconscious
young women were got to shore.
Miss Virginia died almost Immediately.
The eldest lived fully two hours but new
er recovered consciousness. The bodies
will probably be taken back 70 HoyJake,
in Cheshire, for burial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-22
THEY HAD NO FOOD.
Members of Co. E. Claim They
Didn't Have Proper Provisions
on Practice March.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Aug. 20.-[Spe-
cial. ]-Quartermaster Brugger of Co. E,
who was reduced to the ranks by Capt.
Plonsky owing to alleged failure to pro-
vide sufficient rations for the company
on one of its marches while at Camp
Douglas, has resigned from the company
When the company left on the prac-
tice march Mr.. Brugger says he was Civ
Ell supplies by the state, but not suffi
cient for the company. He kept some for
the twentythree men on the range and
gave the balance to the marching forces
The men became very hungry and as
the march proceeded became almost fam
ished. Their anger at the quartermaster,
whom they held TO blame, increased with
each step and by the time the company
returned to camp the men were ready
to mob Mr.. Bruxger. The captain re-
duced him to the ranks and the men are
said to have given him a coldwater bath.
Mr.. Brugger is very much broken up
over the matter and claims that the
company was short of supplies through
no fault Of his and that he is being perse
cuted.
Capt Emil c. Plonsky Of Co. E, who
recently expressed his intention of re-
signing his position with the company
and moving to Chicago, announces IL
change in his plans. He will continue
his residence in the city and retain COM
mand of the company
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-22
STARTED DIN GREEN SAY.
Tornado Swept Down Eastern Part
of the State.

Green Bay, Wis. Aug. 20.-[Special.]
The tornado, whicn swept down the
eastern part of the state today had its
origin in this vicinity. The storm start
ed at lilo and lasted almost an hour
The rain fell in torrents and was like a
cloudhurst. During the first half hour
1.56 inches fell and during the hour
1:S7 inches. There was terrific lightning
and many places We're struck. The wind
did not do very great damage, but many
trees were uprooted and fences We're
blown down: The crops. We're greatly
damaged. The telephone and telegraph
companies suffered greatly, as their wires
We're all down.
The storm swept through Brown coun-
ty, going directly south. Reports from
the surrounding towns Indicate that
there was much heavy damage done.
The wind gained velocity of over 30
miles an hour and blew directly from
the north cooling the heated atmosphere
At Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 20.-ISpecial i
The heat here this morning was intense
Early in the day it began clouding up,
and by noon it had become almost as
dark as night. Business was temporari-
ly suspended and crowds stood on the
streets watching the sky. Many pros
trations from the heat We're reported but
no fatalities. A few minutes past y
y CLOCK IL began W ram. LIE lightning
was very vivid and the wind was heavy.
The greatest damage was done by the
lightning the wind blowing down only
fences, trees and small objects. The
lightning struck the blacksmith shop of
c. F. Holm and wrecked the building.
The front Of the Percy Cur store was
wrecked, a bolt striking the store and
the wind blowing in the large plate glass
window. The barn of William Wagner
in West Algoma was struck and burned
to the ground. Many trees were uproot-
ed. The storm passed off to the south.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Aug. 20-lSpe-
cial. The city was struck by a heavy
windstorm at noon today. Telephone and
telegraph wires were blown down and
much damage was done. There was
heavy rain and lightning.