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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-07-13

A Democratic friend, just arrived
from the States, informs THE INDE-
PENDENT that there is quite possi-
bility that Bryan will not be the
presidential nominee this year but
that gold democrat, perchance
Dewey, may be. There are sound
practical politics in Bryan himself
allowing himself to be side. tracked
this year, for should he again be de-
feated his chances OF ever becoming
President would be but slim, where
as on the other hand in 1904, with
ripened experience and increasing
friends, should the Republicans
blunder, he would again be the
legitimate candidate and probably
win, while at any rate he would
have ridden himself of political
rivals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
THE CHINESE SITUATION.
Ii Hung Chang started for Tientsin
Friday TO negotiate for peace.

Lii Hung Chang started for Tientsin
Friday 70 negotiate for peace.
A number of small engagements be-
tween Boxers and the allies are reported.
1t has been learned the Empress
Dowager, the Emperor and Prince Tuan
are at Ia Tung in the province Of
Shan 81.
The State Department advised Min
lister Wa that LII Hung Chang would be
protected on his way TO Tien Tsin and
Pekin, 50 far as the American forces
were concerned.
Minister Oonger cables that Rev DR..
Q. r. Hodge, son Of the Rev Dr.
Hodge, secretary Of the Presbyterian
Board of Education, in Philadelphia
was killed by Boxers at Pao Ting Flu.
The Russians have confscated the
Imperial University fund OF five million
taels which the Chinese are using TO
pay off the troops. as part OF the in
demnity which Russia will exact from
China.
The question Of withdrawing the
American troops at once from Pekin
is now before the President and speedy
decision is expectected There are diff
ferences among officials in Pekin on
this subject, and the issue is for the
President TO decide.
Col. Meade, who commanded all the
American forces at Tientsin, says 4
have been in ths war business 30 years,
and l never saw such slaughter as was
inflicted on the Chinese at Teintsin
July 13 and IA. When we finally en-
tered the walled city there were dead
and mangled bodies every few feet 1t
seemed They lay all over the streets.
A body Of 4, 900 allied troops. includ-
ing 200 men Of the Fifteenth United
States Infantry under command Of Maj.
Robertson, marched against the cities OF
Sheng Haze sien and Tillio, where the
presence Of Boxers threatened the Tien.
tsin region. The advance was made
in two columns for the purpose OF
lAnking the towns. The British General
Dorward commanded the expedition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
The Approaching Fair,

A meeting of the Board Of Directors
of the Fair Society was held Thursday.
Encouraging reports were made by d.
rectors in charge Of the various depart.
ments. The Secretary stated thar the
premium lists had been generally dis
tributed and that the prospects for the
Fair are excellent.
Arrangements were made for cham
pionship contest Of high jumping be-
tween the three crack jumpers-Amaret,
Blackbird and Hornpipe. These three
horses have taken all the principal
prizes in jumping contests at the horse
shows in this State this year. Among
other attractions will be leap by man
from q tower 100 feet high into pool
of water, balloon ascensions, the usual
exhibits in the various departments, and
especially in the Ladies Department.
the racing, and last, but by no means
least, the vast gathering Of beautiful
women from all the surrounding section
of she country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
Story Of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains Of disease is the worst
form Of slavery. George ID. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such q
slave was made free he says my
wife has been 30 helpless for five years
that she could not turn over In bed alone.
After using two bottles Of Electric Bit
ters. she Is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work /" This supreme
remedy for female diseases quickly
cures nervousness. sleeplessness, mel.
ancholy, headache, backache, fainting
aud dizzy spells This miracle working
medicine is godsend to weak, sickly,
run down people. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only 30 cents. Sold by III.
NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

/: Colonel Roosevelt continues his
speeoh-making tour in South Dakota
Hon. J. O. Blackburn. Of Kentucky.
has been invited to speak in Richmond,
Va.
Hon. William j. Bryan made a
speech at Fort Wayne, Ind, and then
left for Toledo, Ohio.
Mr. Bryan attended two oamp6res, in
Indiana He made non-partisan
speeches at both places.
Ii is said that the majority Of the
Virginia electors on the Palmer and
Buckner ticket in 1896 are now support
ing Bryan.
Elk Senator A. Z. German and Nj
Isidor RayneT have been invited 90 make
some speeches IN Virginia during the
campaign.
TEDDY" Roosevelt arrived at Cham
berlain. S. ID Wednesday. where 200
hatd.riding cowboys from the Bad
Lands gave him q welcome that MADE
the previous events OF the tour seem
tame aud uninteresting Cowboys and
Indians whooped and banged pistols in
his homer.
Senator John l.. JeGries, Democratic
elect0r at-lagge. was at the WestmOreland
last night, on route 60 his home, in
Oulpeper county, from Prince George
court. where he sp Ike yesterday to what
Judge Rtyes, Of Prince George, said was
the largest crowd he had ever seen at
his court Rich. Dispatch.
At Stanardsville, Green county, Va,
Wednesday, Col. h o. Marshall and
Hon John L. Jetfries addressed large
aud enthusiastic aud Ience of the voters
on the political Issues Of the day. Hon.
Thomas Davis was elected presidents Of
the largest Democratic club ever organ.
lied In the county Ii is called the
Bryan. Stevenson. Hay Club Il. X Page
is treasurers and George w. Shelton
secretary.
IL the Dem cratic State Convention
of New YorA Hill made a gallant fight
for Comptroller Bird S Coler for the
nomination for Governor MIR Ooler
received l54 votes OF the $40 votes cast
After his defeat Mr. Hill concurred In
the State ticket, and moved to make
the nomination Of John b Stanchheld
unanimous Comptroller Ooler sent the
following telegram to Mr. Stauchfeld ::
Accept my sincere congratulations and
assurances Of earnest support You can
command my services
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
rairfax Tuurramant ana Races.

The exercises in connection with the
Confederate reunion at Fairfax closed
Thursday night with bsll in Wizards
Hall. The first event Of the day was a
tournament. with fourteen contestants.
FOR a purse Of $50. It was won by Harry
Palmer Knight of Old Virginia, who
crowned, as queen, Miss Annie Withers
Of Alexandria county. w. L CLARK. Of
l3Ailey's Cross Roads. Knight of Wiz.
Rinia Boy, second, made Miss Maud
Kenton, Bailey's Gross Roads. first maid
Of honor. Luther Kirby. Of Langley /,
Knight Of Fairfax, third. made Miss
Oonney Cleveland, Of Seminary. second
maid Of honor. and Richard Cleveland,
Of Bailey's Gross Roads, knight Of
America, who won fourth place, made
Miss Dora Bailey the third maid. Lewis
H. Machen delivered che coronation ad.
dress.
There were fonr races. the second Of
which, hglf mile heats, running, was
won By Mr. 4 NJ. Honeys Harper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
Prevented A Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, Of New Straitsville, Ohio, pre-
vented q dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightful cough had
long kept her awake every night. She
had tried m ny remedies and doctors
but steadily grew worse until urged TO
try DR.. Kings New Discovery. One
bottle wholly cured her, and she writes
this marvellous medicine also cured Mr..
Long Of servere attack Of Pneumonia
Such cures are positive proof OF the
matchless merit Of this grand remedy
for curing all throat. chest and lung
troubles Only 500 and 81 90. Every
bottle guaranteed Trial bottles free al
M. NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
A DANGEROUS SUGGESTION

Prof. r. C. Minor, in an sctiele
contributed to the press, makes some
very startling and novel suggestions
in regard to the suffrage question.
For instance, he says that every man,
not disqualified by crime, should
have one vote in every election, and
that men owning proper should be
entitled to one or more votes in pro
portion to the property they own.
The money power of this country
has long since been utilized SIS stu.
pendOus demOralizer, and it s sur
passingly strange that man OF Prof.
Minors supposed intelligence should
favor any plan that won d augment
the power of this corrupting infu-
enee. The present state OF affairs
along this line is appalling. What
would the conditions be If greater
power we're given to wealth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
MARRIAGES.

Mr.. ]. Watson Phillips of Richmond,
and Miss Bette p Gibson, Of Oulpeper
county, were married in Richmond
Tuesday.
Mr.. Eustace Jones and Miss Eta
Jones, both of King George county,
were married 10 that county on Tues
day. Rev H. H. Zones officiating,
Mr.. Nathaniel Boush, of Alexandria,
and Mrs. Hilysrd, Of Fauquier county
were married at Hyattsville, Nd. Sep.
TENDER 1 at the rectory Of the Episco-
pal church.
Miss Mamie W. Boxley and Walter
L Bumpass, Of Louisa county, we're
married on Tuesday evening by Rev. L..
J. Haley at the residence Of Mr.. O. W.
Bumpasr. The brid snaids. Misses Orma
and Maude Bumpass, sisters Of the
bridegroom, wore white organdie. Ush-
ers, Messrs. David Swift and Harry W.
Tyler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
GENERA NEWS.

Funds and provisions are pouring tn
for the Texas sufferers.
The Gotten mills at Fall River, MAss.,
will shut down after the 18th inst.
Chief Of Naval Contraction Hiohborn
says the new battleships for which pro-
pOsals are soon 10 be asked, will be the
largest vessels OF their class in the
world
1t lie reported that about ~ ghouls
have been shot in Galveston, Texas
while robbing the dead Estimates OF
the number OF dead now range from
? go TO 10 900
A strike has been ordered in the an.
thraoite mining region OF Pennsyl
l45 600 men are affected by the order
No attempts will be made 10 fill the
strikers places.
The people of Fort Wayne, Ind, ded.
icated 90 the memory Of Gen. Henry
W. Lowton a monument crowned by O
cannon captured by him, and christen-
ed the principal city park in honor OF
the dead hero
Definite negotiations toward placing
German Government loan In New
York oity were conducted Wednesday by
large banking house with important
foreign connections. The loan will be
in the form Of either Treasury notes or
bonds of the German Empire and will
probably reach $95, 000 GOO
Citizens in all parts of the country
are responding literally TO the appeals
for aid for the Galveston sufferers The
National Order Of Elks has contributed
81. 600. The Secretary Of War has placed
the transport Mcpherson at the services
If the New York relief committee
There are 25 600 homeless people TO be
cared for In Galveston and vicinity.
Mayor Jones, of Galveston. still esti-
mates the loss Of life at 3 900. Looting
has been stopped by the military pa
troll
Houston, Texas. Is now the haven Of
unfortunate people Of Galveston. Trains
have already brought in between SOC
and 900 Of the survivors. Men, bare
headed, barefooted. hatless. aud coat
less. with swelled and bruised and
blackened bodies and heads, were nu-
merous Women Of wealth. aud refinement
frequently hatless, shOeless, with COWS
in shreds, were among the refugees.
Sometimes there would be man, wife
and child or two, but such cases were
rare, nearly all Of those who came In
having suffered the loss Of one or more
Of their family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
CoLoRED BAPTIST CONVENTION IN
A WILD uPRoAR.
Miss Jewett Breaks up Meeting

Miss Lillian Jewett, the anti.lynchinR
agitator, Of Boston. created o sensation
in the national colored Baptist conyen.
tion in Richmond Thurday by insisting
upon speaking after being denied per.
mission. She sat through the morning
session, which closed In a tumult Of
excitement. Soon after her arrival she
asked permission t. speak, but was de.
MED.
Rev DfWillingham had just finish.
ed O speech when Miss Jewets was
heard from the gallery.
Ladies and gentlemen. she cried
Il am the negrOs friend. want you
negroes to come In the street ard hear
what have TO say. If they want 20
lynch me they can do so. l am against
lynching aud intend 20 spend my life
for your people The voice OF the
speaker was drowned by a bass voice
from the amen corner, starting the
hymn Throw Oat the Life Line. "
wait a minute shouted the Rev
DR.. JordOn TO Miss Jewett. but there
was no stopping her. She continued.
II am from Boston and II cannot
be, heard here, want Jon people TO
come into the street and hear me
She left the gallery aud went in the
street. where she took a stand in a car
riage and proceeded 20 speak. A rush
was made for the street to hear the
speaker,
The convention was in an uproar and
DR.. Morris, the president, called for
order.
I'VE are not going to give up our
time to sgitators, ne said.
To restore order Rev. Dr. Bouey, Of
fered prayer, bat at the close most Of
the people had left the church to hear
Miss Jewett.
In the street Miss Jewett spoke
against lynohiDg Concluding, she said
1.-The flag Of the nation is made for
you to respect, and the flag should 70.
spect and honor you "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER, the hero
of three wars, after life well spent
in the service of his country, goes on
the retired list, and will spend the re-
msiuder Of his noble life at his
old home in Alabama. He is more
Familiarity known as " Fighting Joe."
He earned substantial laurels IN the
Santiago campaign and was the
monument soldier of the Spanish war.
By his admirable vslor and high mil
itsry ability he has entrenched him
self in the respect and admiration OF
the whole country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
THE TUG OF WAR.

The War Office believes that hostili.
ties in South Africa will end this
week
A Pretoria telegram says that Gen.
Botha has opened negotiations looking
to q surrender.
The Beers have heavily engaged a
large body of British troops near Bar
berton, in the Transvaal.
Lord Roberts reports from Machado-
dorp, that Gen French was heavily
engaged with the Beers in the hills west
OF Barderton.
1t is reported that Oommandant Gen.
eral Louis Botha has resigned the chief
command of the Transvaal forces to
Commandant VIljoen.
While President Kruger's flight to
Portuguese territory has helped the
British governments policy IN South
Africa, Lord Roberts still has work be-
fore him in driving the Bears toward
the eastern frontier.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
Luther Jennings Given Years-Executive
Cleuency Asked For.

Luther Jennings Given Years-Executiye
Cleuency Asked For.
The case of Luther Jennings, Of Oul.
pepper, who stole a horse from Rev.
Stockton Cole Of the same county, and
offered it for sale here, was tried in the
Corporation court yesterday, Judge Jno.
T Goodrich being the counsel A large
number of witnesses were examined,
who testified to the good character
Jennings had borne prior to this act.
The jury found him guilty and fixed the
punishment at the lowest term in the
penitentiary, which is three years. In
rendering their verdict they asked for
executive clemency for the young man.
Immediately after rendition Of the YER
dict the Jury, Judge and Common
wealth's Attorney and Mr.. Cole, brother
of the owner Of the horse, signed a pc.
tition to the Governor for pardon. after
the prisoner has served sixty days in
Jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
Endless Chain Matter UNAVAILABLE

The Postmaster General has issued an
order against the endless chain system
Of selling goods The order states that
ell such schemes are lotteries and under
the law cannot be sent through the
mails. The order is based on the decis-
ion of the Attorney General Of the U D..
9
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

FRIDAYS Fairfax Herald was en-
bellished with cuts of Gen. Fitz Lee, g
number of Mosby's daring men and
other distinguished Confederates.
The Herald deserves credit for its en-
terpri ing spirit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
saw NILS Destroyed in Caroline.

Mr. o. L. Collins saw mill, near
Sparta. In Caroline was burned We'd
nesday night A lot Of lumber near. by
was destroyed. The loss is about $500.
On Thursday night the saw mill Of o
GRAY g. Son. near Woodford's. was also
burned loss, 500 The origin Of the
fires Is unknown.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
COUNTY OF STAFFORD, To Wit.

TO WALTER WAMsLEY. Sheriff of said
County
hereby command you To summon A. !.
GREEN, IL 20 be found In your district, 20 APP
pear at Stafford Z. H., In said county. on the
6th day OF October, 1902 before me. or such
other Justice OF the said county as may then
be there 10 try this warrant 20 answer the
complaint Of Or. B Ilalcs. upon claim for
money Tor the sum Of So, due by bond, and
On aud there make return of this warrant.
the plaintiffs claim is Just aud that the dc
icndant, \. j. Green. Is a nom president Of the
state OF Virginia, nc Is ordered 10 appear az
stafford & II. within fifteen days after due
publication hereof 20 protect his interest In
thiss nit
Given under my hand this Sjrd day of Au-
gust. 1900.
au.j-wfWs r. H. BRYAN l. p
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
Wheat End Corn Higher.

Wheat and corn higher at all the
grain centres of this country. Liver
pool is also higher and the export de-
mand largely increased from New York
and other Sesboard points.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

THE Honorable Bird S. COler's
wings were not of sufficient dimen-
sions to shelter both factions Of the
New York Democracy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

TIE Richmond city authorities
should turn on the X'rays and dis
cover just how Topeka Joe effected
his escape from the Black Maria. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
LIABILITIES.

State Of Virginia, County Of SpotsyIvania, 50
IL. A. Taylor, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief:
J. A. Taylor, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day Of September, 1900.
A. b. Bolts, [Seal.
Notary Public
correct-Attest;
Fl. II. WALLACE,
HUGH ID. SCOTT.
J.B. WALLACE,
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

WITH ballots fred from three bat
teries the Honorable W. J. Bryan
should be we'll honey-combed by the
idea of November.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

State Of Virginia. City Of Fredericksburg, IS {;
p. V. d. Conway, President Of the
bank. do sOlemnly swear that
tho above statement is true 10 the best of my
knowledge and belief.
P.N. ID. Conway, President.
Subscribed and sworn 70. before me this 18th
day OF september, 1900. .....
A. b. Bolts,
Notary Public.
COrrcct-Attest;
GEO. W. SHEPHERD, JR.,
j. VI. W. GREEN.
CHARLES HERNDON,
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
The nrnnaht Broken.

The weather in the last two days has
experienced some radical changes, The
Thermometer Wednesday marked max.
imum of 90 and minimum Of 76 Thurs.
day the maximum was 88 aud minimum
81. There was not drop Of rain until
Thursday night when few scattering
drops fell. The clouds we're very heavy,
and at 70 O'Clock yesterday II COM
menced to rain. with prospects for q
good, effective dowDpour
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

THE North Pole seems to be per-
feet magnet. Those who 60 in search
of IL generally stick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

CHAMPION JEFFRIEs may have
knocked Corbett out, but Mrs. Corbett
has knocked the " Pompadour " into
Europe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

PETERSBURG had a baby show
Thursday night. Watch the news
dispatches for casualties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

IT Is just a bit possible that the
question may be, Who wants the
broken Chinaf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

DID TIE Texas hurricane blow your
parse ssriDes ,oosei
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

AS THIS 10 the year for kicking the
football season naturally approaches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
REPORT OF The CONDITION

OF the National Bank Of Fredericksburg, at
fredericksburg, in the State Of Virginia
at the Close Of Business, Sept. 5th, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
For Sale 4!
One fine Ayrshire Bull. years old ;
weight, POO pounds. Apply to
NJ O. CHEWING,
Pnker's, Spotsylvanis County.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF The Conway, Gordon & Garnett National
Bank at fredericksburg in the State Of
Virginia, at the Close Of Business Sept.
g. 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

GALVESTON committed q grave err
ror in monopolizing the hurricane.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

SEVERAL years ago the government
incurred considerable expense i'm
porting q number Of reindeer to
Alaska. These animals were brought
from Lsplsnd. and many died on the
way. AS result it was thought the
experiment would result in failure.
Experts, however, declared that the
conditions in Alaska are favorable to
the well being Of this species of ami
mails, and subsequently seven hundred
reindeer were added to the herd.
These have thrived and multiplied
until the number has been increased
to three thousand. These animals
are said to be very useful in that cold
region. AS beast Of burden they
are capable of great endurance and
are easily kept. Their flesh is said
to be excellent for food, and the skins
are valuable for various purposes.
The milk is highly priced as
g luxury by the people of that
section. In fact, the reindeer in
that bleak climate perform the
services Of the horse and COW in more
favored climates and, as this is 8
great blessing to the Alasksns, the
government made no foolish expendi-
ture of its money in the experiment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15
Read This /!

Go to Genthers for cheap handmade
Harness, Saddles. Whips, etc. His
goods are reliable and his prices low.
All goods warranted. Repairing done
promptly aud low prices guaranteed.
sepS ly.w GENThEh'S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

TIE verbosity that is being engaged
in relative to tariff war between the
United States and Germany is the
veriest CANNON. Thousands of tons
OF American steel and steamer'loads
of coal are being imported to Ger
many. The Germans need iron and
coal to carry on their industrial en-
terprises and they fnd that America
can supply their needs. There is no
cause for apprehension that these
products will be kept out of Germany
by q hostile tariff. More, it is quite
evident that American meats will
soon find ready sale in German mar
kets. The urban population is null
tiplying in Germany; and they will
not much 'onger consent to be vic
timizsd by the home producers when
they are aware of the fact that they
can get all the wholesome meat they
want from this country at reduced
prices. The Germans are foxy peo-
pie, and they are not going to persist
in a course detrimental to their own
interests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

A $500. 600 fire occurred at Earragan-
sett Pier r. /.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-15

Funds and provisions are pouring in
for the Texas sufferers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-28

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