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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

The Democrats made gains In the
municipal election held in New York
City this week.
Wharton Barker, the middle-of the.
road Popnlists' candidate for President,
visited President Mckinley.
The Democrats of Caroline county,
Va, have endorsed the proposition for
q Constitutional convention.
The anti.impsrialists are considering
the project of holding national con-
vention soon after the Kansas City
gathering.
Gov. W. s. Taylor will be one Of
the de,egates-at- large from Kentucky TO
theRepublican National Convention. In
the recent Republican convention In
Kentucky Ex-Governor Bradley referred
TO the criticisms made Of Taylor, and
the latter wept bitterly.
Senator Thomas s. Martin has writ
ten to the Charlottesville Progress say
ing that any attempt to put him in any
position but one Of cordial and earnest
support Of everything done at the Nor
folk convention has no color OF foun-
dation whatever.
The tickets to be used next Thurs
day for the Constitutional Convention
vote will have printed on them ''For
Constitutional Convention. Those
wishing to vote against the measure.will
draw a line through che words Such
a vote will count against the call.
Those wishing TO vote for it will cast
their ballots as printed.
Vice. Presidential timber must be
scarce in the Democratic party If IL is
forced TO accept Charles A. Towne, Of
Minnesota, erstwhile free silver Re-
publican, but now q Populist and the
nominee Of the Populist convention.
The Democracy Of Mr.. Bryan himself
is not altogether free from the adulera-
tion Of Populism. and If his running
mate is an openly avowed Populist,
where does Democracy come In with
such a ticket ?--Index-App
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
CAROLINE.
Entertainment-Rev Mr.. Dowley Going 10
England Many Personal Notes.
Correspondence of The Free Lance }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Bowling Green, Va. May 10, 1900
DIR. M. K. Broaddus, Of McOlelland,
Va, will deliver q lecture In Calvary
Baptist church on Friday 25th, entitled
Tour Of Europe" illustrated with
soiopticsn views.
Mr. Arthur Williams, Of Essex. Is the
guest Of DR. r 7. Glassell and family.
Miss Julia RylAnd, Of Richmond. who
went up with fishing party to Guam
tico on Saturday, stopped over and spent
Sunday with the family Of DR.. ". L.
Broaddus
Mrs. T. B Gill, Of Milford, left on
Tuesday for Richmond. where she will
remain during the Carnival.
Mrs W. II Sitwell, Of Bedford City
is spending few days with the family
Of Mr.. j l.. White
Mrs. E. O. Moncuie Misses Irby and
Leadbetter spent Tuesday In your city
on q shopping expedition.
Miss Katherine Whitehead, OF Erie
Pa, arrived here on Tuesday night,
and will spend some time with her
mother at the Lawn.
The members Of the +. N. Club were
delightfully."- entertained last Friday
night at the hospitable home Of Mr..
and Mrs. T. B. Gill, at Milford. AS
usual with such . hostess the evening
passed only too quickly, and the merry
party returned at late hour TO their
homes here.
Miss Oordie l.. Winston, accompanied
by little Miss Miriam Ooghill. left on
Tuesday for Richmond. where they will
remain for several days
Mrs. Joel Hams and little son re-
turned TO their home here Thursday.
after q three weeks visit to friends in
Washington.
Miss Nettie Leadbetter. who has been
the guest Of Miss Addie Irby, left We'd
nesday for her home in Hanover county.
Miss Edith Mccoy will be the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. l.. o. Miller, during
the Carnival.
Miss Caroline q. Broaddus left Tues
cay for King and Queen, to reouperate
after her recent indispostion.
There will be q lawn party on the
lawn of Mr.. A. A. Anderson next
Friday night. given by the ladies Of
the Methodist church. to which the
public is cordially invited
Mrs. o. f. SuRg has as her guest, her
sister, Mrs. Allen Upper, Of New
York.
Mrs. W. g. Ooghill Is spending this
week with relatives in Richmond.
Mrs. Charlie L. Baker. Of West Vir.
ginia, is In town. and has received
cordial welcome from her many friends
here. This is her first visit TO our town
for quite q number Of years.
Rev. E. M. Dowley. Of the Bowling
Green Baptist church, will leave the
latter part Of this month for Manches-
ter. Eng, where he will visit his
mother, whom he has not seen for six
years He will be away about six
weeks.
DR. e. Butler and family left on Tues
day for Richmond to take In the Oar
nival. X Y u.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

These figures are interesting. View
ed from . political standpoint, they
show an increase in the use OF raw
material by American mills under
Republican administration, as con-
trasted with q decline, or. at best, q
stsndstill, in domestic consumption
under Mr.. Clevelsnd's administration,
which was followed by g season OF
unprecedented prosperity to Ameri'
can cotton manufacturers under the
protective policy of this Government.
An incident bearing on this line
occurred in this city recently which
offers food for thought. In CONVEX
sation with Q journeymsn 1.-THE Fred
ericksburg Woollen Mills the work
man remarked fscetiously that he did
not expect to vote for Mckinley, as
he made work too plentiful. The
fact is that this man and his co-work-
ers are working overtime and being
Veil paid for it, and there is demand
for more skilled labor. This is about
the condition which has been existing
throughout the whole country.
Whether it is due to tho Republican
party's being in power, with the SET
element Of the financial question, land
q protective tariff. or TO a general re.
action after depression, we cannot
say. But the condition is, and the
facts are Is stated, and the Republi.
can administration is reaping the
benefit politically.
Nevertheless, with the possible ex.
captions of the cotton planter and the
Wool-grower, the agriculturists in
general are deriving but little benefit
from existing conditions. The farmer
may find Q reader market for his
products, but, after all, prices are
little, if any, better than during the
recent years Of depression.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

American officials are accused OF
hiding facts through Msuils press GEN.
rorship.
General Macarthur has forwarded
from Manila an official report confirm.
ing the story that 10 men out Of an
American garrison Of Al were killed in
Filipino attack on Oatubig. Samar
recently, among them being 8 Virgin
ians.
Postmaster Thompson. Auditor Reeves
and three Cuban postal clerks In the
Havana Office are under arrest for al.
legged connection with the frauds.
General Macarthur gives long list of
casualties among the troops In the
Philippines, striking feature Of
which Is the number Of deaths from
small. pox and other diseases and the
few deaths from wounds in action.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
Census Appointments ist Congressional
District

Census Appointments Isl Congressional
District.
Caroline Eugene b. Travis. d. o
DeJarnette, o. +. Hickes, JnO. Frank.
lin Davis. Henry Bascom White, Vim.
N Oallown. Thos. s Henshaw, Luther
J Head, r. s. Hargrave
Essex-R A. Lyme, II II Bsgby,
Henry s Route, Benjamin J Saunders.
J. W. Phillips. Henry s Newbill.
Glouoester-Jno r. Bray, Geo X.
Hayes, W. s. Rowe. Winchester Rowe.
James NJ Shsckelford, James W Stubbs,
Samuel V. Oorbell.
King snd Queen-Horaoe T. Hoskins.
N. W. Corr, L. Gordon Richie. T. iri K
$. Wilson, Henry A. Warn, Emmett
HAYES Lipsoomb
LsncAster--John Ohowning, Henry
H. Ramps, A l. o Ball. Henry ID
MoNamara, H. A w. Kellam.
.Malhews-Julius A. Weston, Thos.
II Williams, WIN. Northam Trader,
John o Donovan, John II Winder.
Middlesex-F S MoOandlish, Bernard
Bristow, Il w. Bristow. Geo T. Hew-
itt, Joseph g. Ooyington
Recommendations L. Hud-
nall NJ l.. Dodson VIM F. Anderson
o. II Hall, Jno. W. Pearson. r. f.
Rock, Ttos. Ball, Jr.
Richmond Hiram M HUT. Geo. o.
Wright, Jno. II. Campbell, e l. II
MozIngc.
Spotsylvania-J. l.. PArtlow, NJ V.
Blades, T. K. Thomas. VIM Ficklin
White, Isaac L Eubank, Jr. j. o.
BURNER, Mamie M Waite, inc. Il
Thurman.
Westmoreland-J s. Hardwick, John
8. Bonebrake. Hannibal Chandler. John
Lee Beale, James T. Trew, Bush vii.
kins
Observation-Disclosures NJ. Wolff.
John +. Gouldman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
ANOTHER BLACK EYE.

From the action Of the Republi-
cans in Congress one is forced
to infer that they are determined
to protect the interests of the
srmor plate trust. Their failure to
support bill providing for govern
ment plant to manufacture armor
plate for the use Of the government
is prima faoie evidence Of their de-
sire and determination to throw the
palladium Of the legislative branch of
the government around this trust.
Congress is supposed to legislste in
the interest Of the people on masse,
and Senator Chsndler's unchallenged
statement that there isa combina.
ton between prominent officials
and the manufacturers Of armor
plate indicates highly censurable
condition of affairs and is disgrscsful
in the extreme. The failure Of Con.
gress to provide government plant
AIR the manufacture of armor plate
medianstrstes very clearly that the
PAsts ia 8 S1s-bine hold . pretty tena-
sofU1s grip upon the Legislative branch
Of the Administration.
II was puerils on the part Of the
Senate to make provision for . gov
eminent plant, providing the manu-.
fscturers would.not sell armor plate to
the government at q stipulated price.
The steel men have been gouging the
United States government for years,
and until there is decided move to
establish government plant the
manufacturers will know that they
have Uncle Sam ct their mercy.
THE FREE LANCE labors for the
veal Of the people--not monopoly
and. a. this subject is one Of grave
Importance, it suggests that Congress
will prove recalsitrsnt should that
body not take some definite action TO
sever the United States from the
clutches Of this gigantic trust, for
which the people viii demand q strict
accountability.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
ORANGE NOTES.
Flat Run. Va. May 10th. 1900.

Flat Run. Va. May 18th, 1900.
Mr.. Eugene Myers new residence
will soon be completed.
Mr.. J A. Payne is having his lumber
hauled from his old mill 10 the new one,
In Oulpeper county.
Mr.. Roger Payne Is spending several
days ct Orange Oourt-house.
A mad dog passed through this neigh
borhocd Sunday and BIT several dogs.
Mr.. Ollie Myers spent Sunday with
friends Of Wilderness.
Mr.. Ashby L. Payne has returned from
q pleasant trip to Unionville.
Miss Fannie Monoure spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Stella CLARK, at
Unionville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brame were the guests
Sunday Of Mr.. ] A. Payne and family.
Mr. Eugene Willis was In Flat Run
Go day on business
The members Of Fiat Ron church will
have the building painted this week.
x. x X.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

ACCORDING to 8 published report
the Supervisors Of Shenandoah
county have abolished the "no'fence"
law for two districts in that county,
which have been operating under it
since 1866. The complaint is msde'
and very reasonably too, that the re-
peal of the law will entail heavy ex'
pense upon the citizens in erecting
fences to come within the law. Such
action, if it be true, on the part Of
the Supervisors is past understanding
and we should not be surprised to
learn that such a protest was raised
against their action that they will
resciud il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
Notice of Redemption
of Bridge Bonds.

The holders Of the fredericksburg
Bridge Bonds will take notice Of the
following resolutions, adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council Of the City
OF fredericksburg at meeting held
march 80, 1900:
Resolved. by the Mayor and Common
Council Of the City Of fredericksburg.
Va, That In pursuance Of the act Of the
General Assembly Of Virginia approved
January 10. 1890. entitled, IAN act to
authorize the City Of fredericksburg TO
build and operate a bridge across the
Rappahannook river at Fredericks-
burg" wherein the city is authorized
30 borrow twenty-five thousand dollars
and 10 Issue aud negotiate its bonds for
the same, said bonds TO be redeemable
10 ten years and payable Ia thirty years.
the said Mayor and Common Council Of
said city haviog determined 10 redeem
said bonds issued under said act Doth
hereby call in for redemption she said
bonds Of the face valae Of twenty-five
Thousand dollars, bearing date on the
FIRST day Of July, 1890. and payable on
the first day Of Jolly, 1920, Issued In
pursuance Of said act OF January 10.
1890, and doth require all SAID Donds
aud the coupons belonging TO the same
TO be presented for payment at the oiiice
Of the City Treasurer Of fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg, Va on the thirtieth
day Of June, 1900: snd doth declare and
resolve that oil interest shall cease upon
said bonds from and after said thlrtieih
day Of June. 1900. 10 being the purpose
of the city 90 pay ell said bonds on said
last. mentioned day. as said city Is fully
authorized to do by the foregoing act Of
the General Assembly Of Virginia;
Resolved further. That the Finance
Committee do p1blish IN such news
papers rs they may deem proper and, at
least. once g week for eight successive
weeks. the foregoing resolution calling
Ia said bonds. aud the same shall DO
attested By the signatures Of the Mayor,
the Clerk Of the Council lJd the Finance
Committee Of said Council:
Attest:
Jsmes P. OofbID, A. ?. Rowe,
Clerk Mayor,
M g. Willis,
E. u. Dole.
w. s EmbTe3,
Finance COMMITTEES
nail VI .W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

During the Summer Season, cramps
come upon Us suddenly and remain I'M
til the pain is driven away by dose or
two Of Pain Killer. the celebrated cure
for all summer complaints. from simple
cramps to the most aggravated forms OF
cholera morbus or dysentery. No house,
hold should be without the Pain
Killer. Avoid substitutes, there Is bat
one Pain Killer Perry Davis. 25c. and
50o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
A pleagure and a DUTY.

I consider Il not only pleasure but
duty owe 30 my neighbors 70 tell about
the wonderful cure effected In my case by
the timely use Of Ohamberlain's Oolio,
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy. ! was
taken very badly with hux and procured
q bottle Of this remedy. A few doses
OF Il effected q permanent cure. ] take
pleasure IN recommending e 20 others
suffering from that dreadful dieess6
j. W. Lynch, Dofr, r. Va. This
remedy Il sold By n. ~. Lewis. Drug
aist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

The FREE LANCE is indebted to
Supervisor OF Census for First Dis.
trict, Hon. G. T. Scarburgh, Of Ac-
comac, for complete list Of appoint
ments Of census enumerators. The
list with exception Of AccOmaC and
Northampton appointments, which
have been previously published) will
be found in another column. The
appointments were evenly divided
between Democrats and Republicans
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

THE enthusiasm and zsst being
manifested in various sections Of the
country over memorial days and
decoration days are striking evidences
of American patriotism and lasting
admiration for the unsurpassed valOr
and daring deeds Of dauntless heroes
who fell in the ranks Of the blue
and the gray.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

Unless our State Democratic ex-
changes sadly mistake Virginia Demo-
cratic sentiment any attempt OF Ger
tain Democrats" to knife the Oonstitu'
tional convention will, ia truth, be
playing with edged tools Richmond
Dispatch.
Whether there is "covert" pur.
pose to knife the convention or
not the fact remains that throughout
the First Congressional District the
Democratic leaders are doing practi'
cally nothing in its behalf, and it is
suspected in some quarters that the
word has gone forth to their followers
to 90 a. fishing on the oath. From
our observation the fate Of the meas
ure is sealed, so far IS this district
is concerned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

THE Richmond News says some of
the candidates run like camels. Our
versatile contemporary should have
added, and some don't run at all
they simply buy a through ticket.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
THE GRASS OF THE FIELDS.

Mr.. Jno. T. Thornton, of King
George, has sent to this Office bunch
of magnificent German clover, Of
which he says I" send you sample
of my crimson clover. l cut II tons
from 5 acres. 1t is Is inches tail. |
wish you could have seen the field
it was lovely"
The writer Of the above is one of
the most fortunate Of farmers. Until
Yesterdays clouds cast kindly veil
over the psrched earth there has been
no sign of rain in these parts for sew
eral weeks. The air has been arid,
the earth psrched and vegetation has
curled up and been offered a sacrifice
to the sun god. Farmers, without
exception, declare that the hay crop
is practically ruined-or that not one.
half Of q crop will be harvested. For
timothy and clover the last of April
and first of May must be blessed with
showers otherwise the grass suffers
While this unfortunate condition
affects the farmers, we can hope that
it will be the sum of their present mis-
fortunes. There is always some draw.
back, and as long as they are thus
deprived Of many dollars early in the
season things may yet be evened up
and Providence smilipgly look upon
them through the future of the year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has friends
among the Northern Methodists, now
in session at Chicago. A minority
Of the committee which censured him
on the csnteen law will bring in a
report in the Presidents defense. 1t
looks IS though there might be poll
tics In the whole affair after all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

Mr. BOB FITzSIMMoNs is evidently
a gentleman OF much literary taste.
Referring to the j, fries Corbett fight
he uses the following rhetoric:
"Jeffries handed the palefaoe q sky
rocket on the ear and took bunch OF
tickles in the jaw. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
FOR CITY TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as candi.
date for reelection to the Office Of Oity
Treasurer. and hope It may be the pleas
ure Of my friends to support me for the
same, and hereby tender my sincere
thanks for past and for future favors
for election May 24lh. 1900.
ROBERT L. KNOX.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

THE war in the Philippines is COM
ing home to Virginisns in realistic
style. Nine of her brave sons paid
with their .life's bloOda tribute to
territorial greed, when the little
garrison of 81 were massscred by
mOngrel Asiatics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

THE sympathetic spirit manifested
by the Hampton Monitor is worthy OF
imitation. Meditating upon the er
rors of its political foe its great heart
is imbued with compassion, and it
gives vent to its emotions in the fol-
lowing csustic phraseology
1--WE have q profound sympathy, not
unmixed with other feelings, for our
Republican friends In the matter OF the
Trusts. From the necessities Of the
case they are compelled to handle the
Trust question very much as o mule
munches thistles. very cautiously. They
first tried to produce the impression In
the country that Trusts were harmless
innovation, that they would cure them.
selves. that everything was going on all
right, etc. They wanted us to believe
that human nature is such an honorable
thing, In these latter days. that 1t was
perfectly safe to entrust soulless cor
poration and its money.loving stock
holders with the powers OF monopoly.
but the experience Of a few months
exploded these views. The greed Of the
Trust proved Unsuitable. Up, up goes
the prices 100, 200, 800 per cent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

JUDGING from the baseball SEIZED
ule we infer that the Bostonians are
more familiar with the culinary art of
bean baking than they are with the
vagsries of the diamond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

Death and taxes are scarcely more
certain than the denomination and re-
election Of President Mckinley. Alb
ingdon Virginian.
= Whose death, and what tsxesf
From the way some fellows-TOm
Carson, of Nebraska, for instance
are betting they must think it about
as certain as AguinsldO's periodical
demise, or the payment Of the "head"
tax by improvident blacks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT takes the
palm for chivalry from the Virginia
Legislsture-he is in favor of the
whipping post as mode Of punish
ment for wife.beaters. Evidently the
hero Of San Juan Hill knows who
rules the household, even at election
times. His next act will, doubtless,
be to advocate woman suffrage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
Fredericksburg, Va, May /, 1900.

With grateful appreciation for past
favors, and many thanks to those citi-
zens who have voluntarily pledged me
their support, respectfully announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
Mayorslty, and will be thankful for the
votes Of my fellow. citizens at the com
ing election. A. p. ROWE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

WHAT the delegates will do to Bry-
an is foregone conclusion; but what
the Kansas City hotel'keepers will do
to the delegates will soon be an inter
esting question.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
JAMES P. OORBM.
FOR COUNCIL.

To Ny Fellow Oltlzens-I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for the City
Council from the Upper Ward, subject
10 your approval at the election TO be
held Thursday May "a 1900
Repeatedly,
8 S. Bradford.
Fredericksburg, Va May 10, 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
Foa CLERK OF COURT.

l hereby announce myself candidate
for election az Clerk of the Corporation
Court of the City of Fredericksburg.
which Office have filed for FIVE years
And 1 most respectfully ask the support
of nv fellow citizens at the approaching
election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

LORD KrToHENER, the Sphynx. the
obdurate sutomaton, has been bested
by . woman. A pretty Boer lass de-
Fed him to destroy her homes and
like the 6ction Of Barbara Frielebio,
be psesed her BY with cavaliers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

PERHAPS the Nicely performance
was merely an act in the program of
the Administration, to be followed by
the bribery of Manila prison officials.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19
A OUIETUs TO POLITICAL DEMA-
GOGUES.

Sc stor Kyle, of South DAkots,pre-
sents i. in Congress valuable statistics
relative to the production, consump-
ton and expectation Of raw cotton.
Following are the figures for raw cot
ton consumed in this country during
the years indicated:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

A bill passed granting the widow Of
General Lawt0n q pension OF 500 per
month.
The House reported bill to preserve.
distribute, introduce and restore wild
birds In the United States
The Senate Committee on Interocean.
ic Canals reported against the propo-
sItion to build the isthmian wa terways
via Panama.
The House Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee agreed to report Ia favor of q
small appropriation to improve the
channel Of Quantico creek.
A bill passed that all honorably
discharged soldiers or mari mes who saw
service In the Civil war, In the Span
ish war or In the Philippine war, shall
be given preferment In civil service APP
pointments. age or loss OF limb not be-
ing regarded as q disqualification.
Congressman Hay. Of Virginia, In
troduced In the House resolution pro-
viding that the Postmaster General be
requested 80 inform the House whether
E g. Rathbone did ON April 80. 1900.
or whereabouts. make suoh report, and
what said report contained and whether
such report purported TO be based upon
reports made to said e. @. Rathbone
by postal inspectors Ia Cuba, and
whether the Postmaste-- General has
any information IS to whether said
postal inspectors in Ouba ever made
euch reports to said r. @. Rathbone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-19

THE Prohibitionists are making a
little fuss in some sections of the
country. Perhaps some Of the "pro-
fessionals" have violated the pledge.