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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15

STATE or GEORGIA. COUNTY OF CT.
Cashier Of the above-nnmed bank. do sole
true 10 the best OF my knowledge ana belief.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me. th d +
TRACY q. HUNTER. Notars
COrrect-Attest.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
Artillery knocks ont storm.
From the New York World.
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From the New York World
Paris. Sept. S-Fighting cycl5nic storms
with artillery Is becoming frequent all
over France. Yesterday a terrific shower
OF hail destroyed the vineyard crops In
Bordeaux. but the growers OF salnte
Million. having been warned by telegraph
that the storm was travelling toward them
immedia ely appealed 20 the military au-
thoriiies. Five huge guns were got ready
ana wh,n the towering black cloud came
sufficiently near II was cannonaded into
shreds. which drifted away harmlessly
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY.

The Democratic members Of the two
houses Of the Legislature met in joint
session Tuesday and by vote Of "a tc
Q ratified the former proceedings by
which William Goebel was declared
Governor and ]. o. W. Beckhsm Lieu
tenant. Governor, and through which
Beckham, since the death Of Goebel
claims title to the office Of Governor
The Republican members Of the Legis-
lature remained away from the joint
session, having decided in caucus not
TO attend.
The Senate had adopted the resolu
lions Monday and the House Tuesday
and the adoption Of them by the joint
Assembly. from the Democratic stand.
point, puts the finishing touches as
Its action on the contests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
National 2opulist Convention.

The next national convention Of the
Populist party will be held in Sioux
Falls, s. D., on May 9.
Representation is based on the vote
on J. B. Weaver for President In 1892.
Two delegates-a large are given each
State.
1t was the decision reached In har-
monious meeting Of the fusion wing
Of the national COMMITTEE, at Lincoln,
Neb, Tuesday. The members nccepted
and Endorsed the declaration Of Senator
Allen, of Nebraska, that Hon. William
]. Bryan would be the candidate Of
both the Populist and Democratic par.
ties. With Bryan's name was coupled
that of Judge Henry Caldwell, Of Ar.
kansas, as the logical and most promis-
ing Vice. Presidential possibility.
Senator Allen went 80 far IS to say
that he had positive knowledge that II
Judge Caldwell were nominated by the
Populists as Mr.. Bryan's running mate
he would be acceptable to the Demo-
Gratis and the fusion national ticket
would be Bryan and Caldwell.
Chairman Butler. In statement TO
the Associated Press at the conclusion
Of the meeting. said he had no regrets
for his decision, which led TO the bolt
Of the Middle.of- the. Road men.
lit was q bolt either here or at the
convention, said Senator Butler, land
we preferred that the disturbers should
show their hand early In the fight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
The Suspicious Treaty.

The feeling Of satisfaction and con-
graduation with which the Hay
Paunoefote treaty, for the oonstruc-
ton OF the Nioaraguan Canal. was at
first hailed. has given place to one Of
distrust and uneasiness upon q more
careful consideration OF the contents.
and the true Interpretation Of that
document There Is q wide diversity
Of opinion as to whether IL does away
with the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Presi-
dent Mckinley and his Cabinet are
reported a. declaring that 1t absolutely
annuls this treaty. while Senator
Morgan, the recognized champion In
the Senate OF the Nicarsguan Canal,
argued most strenuously before the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations that the
Clayton Bulwer treaty Is still In force
except in so far as the specific pro-
visions Of the Hay.Pauncefote treaty
rescinds those parts Of the former treaty
which are inconsistent with such
specific provisions In the latter And
he declared that he was pleased with
this construction Of the instrument. in
asmuch as the provisions Of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. which are unaffected by
the one now propouuded. fortify and
strengthen our maintenance OF the
Monroe Doctrine. Gould anything be
more absurd than to talk now about the
Monroe Doctrine when the United
States has practically renowned that
political dogma by entering upon a
system Of foreign territorial acquisition
which has already carried Us ten thous-
and miles away from the American
continent and In sight Of the shores OF
China and Japan?
The truth seems 10 be that Secretary
Of State Hay, who was called TO that
portfolio from London where he WAS
the American Ambassador to England,
is completely anglacized. and In his
esgerness to propitiate the good graces
Of the English plenipotentiary, fell an
easy prey TO the over.reaching sagacity
Of that shrewd diplomat for 1t appears
that the latter vas so delighted with
the terms OF the treaty as drawn by Mr..
Hay that he accepted 1t without dotting
an or crossing e.
And so the superservicable Secretary
Of State, has as 1t would seem, con-
sented to q treaty. nay, actually him
self indited the terms Of treaty, which
imposes unreasonable restrictions and
conditions in favor Of Great Britain,
when there was no real necessity for
any treaty at all. the way being clear
for the United States to go forward and
build the canal Some racy develop
ments are likely to appear before the
end Of this Hay Pauncefote affair is
reached. Richmond News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
THEFREELANcE published tri-weeLl

THEFREE LANCE published tri-weea KY
.ssn independent newspaper, is located Al 10
Commerce Tor william ST., FrederieksouiE
virginia. and 10 issued on Tuesday, ThuIsoN
and Saturday mornings by The frss
Lance Newspaper. Beck sno sos
PrIntIas Company Of Fress''o
ssss vIrsinia."
Its subscription Terms are n-N per year
u.OO for months. 70 cents for mo ath'' OF
SO cents for months.
Its advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, frst lnsertion,@ eents'snd 20
eents for each additional insertion. elO.Wper
.ousre per year. Nc position gtpen and no
forsso,, advertisements are taken at q Ies' rots
than ovr hons patrons pay. The right 's re-
seryed to reject or modify any advertisement
is deemeo libelous OF otherwise obtestionaoie'
Yearly adve rtisers disseminating during IN.
rear will be charged invariably ct transient
ratea
All letters recommending candidates -
once must be paid for TO insure thoiT pu o
cation.
Resolutions Of respect 70 deceased memools
passed by societies, s,sssocisuShs'
or other organisations will be inVsrisoS
charged for as advertising matter.
All Communications OF every character
should be addressed TO ''THBERRR LAkVK'
sredericksburs. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
POLITICAL.

In the Clark bribery investigation
John B. Welcome, the Senator's politi-
cal manager. testified. He denied every
allegation charging him with corrupt
ting legislators.
The Democratic State committee will
be called TO meet In Richmond early In
March 10 fix the time and place for the
State convention. Norfolk will make q
big fight for the convention. Rich
mond, Lynchburg Stanton. and Roam
oke will sill probably ask for 10.
Geu. James @ Field, Populist candi-
date for:vice President In 1892. 10 ont
In a letter saying: II am Democrat
In principle. was Populist In party
association as long as the Populists had
an organization. The adoption Of the
Chicago platfrom by the Democrats led
substantially to the disorganization OF
the Populist party. have. therefore.
voted With the Democrats and expect
30 to continue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
THE TUG OF WAR.

Queen Victoria has suggested that the
ex.soldiers In Great Britain be organ
lied for home defense.
Lord Roberts states that the railroad
to Kimberley Is open and that General
Methuen will proceed there with REIN
forcements
Buller's losses from February 10 to
IS we're IA killed and 100 wounded q
total Of 10. As TO his losses on Mon
day and Tuesday he says be hopes they
have been few.
Lord Kitchener, who is pursuing an
army that he supposes is General Oron-
les. Ia believed now to have nearly 49,
600 men in the chase. The Beers are
also being reinforced.
General Butler has occupied OVlenso,
which is on the south side Of the Tug.
ella river, with little opposition. One
Of his brigades then crossed the river
and the others are expected 10 follow.
Most of the Beers In the vicinity are
believed to have left, and news Of Bull
ler's arrival at Lsdysmith Is soon ex-
peoted.
To the Boer army massing In {. o
Free State, IL is supposed. will soon BIZ
added at least 1000 who have left
Oolenso and 5000 who have left Coles
berg and stormberg, Cape Colony. have
perhaps already Joined them. This
army, with another force which is re-
ported advancing from the Transvaal.
would be under the command Of Gen.
eral Joubert II 1t is decided to abandon
North Central Natal II Qronje Is real
" retresting toward Bloemfontein and
Is not at Kimberley, as recent Boer dis
matches stated, he would add consid'
cradle body to the central force.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE DoINes.

After warm debate between Messrs.
Whitehead and Powell. the House
adopted a resolution appropriating 800
to purchase an oil portrait Of the late
John Bell Bigger. for 81 years clerk of
that body. / he portrait Is to be placed
on the walls Of the chamber
TIE Senate refused TO concur In the
House amendments TO the "land-grab-
bers" law engrafted upon the bill by
the House. The Senate asked for q
comm ittee Of conference. This action
was concurIed in by the House. The
resolution adopted by the two houses
suspendlnR the operations Of the pre-.
ent land grabbers law for 40 days OK
pires today. TheIsuspension will prob
ably be renewed until tho two houses
oaa agree on the House amendments.
Mr.. Pollock called up his bill to pro-
tect all birds other than game birds
from injury. lie vigorously advocated
the passage OF his bill. and IN the course
of his remarks severely criticised Mr..
Pitcher, who had on previous day at
tackled the bill Mr. Oardwell opposed
the bill and Mr.. Pollock replied to
him. Mr. CArdwell was willing to
protect the birds necessary to the far
mer, but saw no reason of going further
Mr.. Pollock said his bill was properly
drawn and, went no farther than it
should. The bill was dismissed by a
vote 81 to Is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

nation and sound Judgment, " his
modesty kept him silent, when he
ought to have taken the lead IN the
discussions. This trait was very con-
spicuously illustrated when he entered
the House of Burgesses from Freder-
lex county. Ga his appearance IN the
hall his associates passed him unan'
imous vote of thanks for his past
military service. Ia attempting 10
reply he blushed and stammered and
was unable to utter q sentence. The
speaker, observing that his modestly
had overcome him, relieved him OF
his embarrassment by saying, SIT
down, Mr.. Washington, your modesty
is equal to your vslOr, and that sur
passes the power of any language |
possess.
Washington was intensely pstrl-
otic. For all the services he rendered
to his country as cOmmsnder'in in chief
in seven yesrs' war he declined to &C
cept any salary, charging the govern
ment only for his actual expenses.And
after his retirement to private life,and
when the prospect of war with France
hung over the country like a pail,
and he was called upon again, with
the rank of acknowledgement, to
command the military forces of the
United States. He accepted to take
command when hostilities had setu-
ally begun. and with the distinct I'M
derstaudiug that his salary should
not commence until be took command
of the armies. The war did not COM
mence, and Washington received no
salary.
How different is this conduct on the
part of Washington from those who
came after him. With Washington
salary was the last consideration, but
with most of officers since those days
it has Teen the first and controlling
consideration.
To-day this anniversary Of the
greatest American will be observed
all over the country, in schools, col
leges, churches and clubs. And 1t is
fitting that it should be done that the
virtues of the noble boy and the illus
trious msn may be deeply impressed
upon the youth of the land for their
study and imitation.
DR.. Andrew Lee in an address on
Washington closed with this spos'
trophe: George Washington, the
brave, the wise, the good. Supreme
in war, in council aud in peace.
Washington, valiant, without ambi'
ton discreet, without fear conf
dent, without presumption. "
And President Lincoln reached a
climax when he said; I" To add
brightness to the sun or glory to the
name Of Washington is alike impos.
sible. Let none attempt it. In sol
emn awe pronounce the name, and in
its naked, desthless splendor, leave
it shining on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

IT is hardly to be wondered at that
therepresentstives Of this government
invariably come off Second best" in
diplomatic dealings with other .coun-
tries. Smith, or Brown, is elevated
to some important government posi-
ton because he is an "all round
politician of his party, or because he
has contributed of his "bar'" to help
the cause at election time. When he
crosses swords with trained diplomats
Of foreign eountries-men who have
been brought up from youth in public
affairs and promoted round by round
because Of efficiency and not because
any political party is in the ascen'
dancy-our government has to suffer.
Political conditions in our country
place the interests and even the lives
of our people in the hands of such
pseudo statesmen. This is no less
criminal in q party or government
than it would be for railroad COM
pany through favoritism to install
incompetent engineers or signal'men
at their posts and thus put the lives of
q trainload of passengers in jeopardy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

The commissioners Of the Chicks'
manga park have appointed October
for the inspection of the park and the
marking of lines of battle of the diff.
ferent troops. Gen. Boynton, of the
commission, has issued circular to
Southern veterans to be present and
assist in this work. Gen. Gordon
urges the Confederate veterans to
visit the park and"see the impartiality
and fairness which has actusted this
commission, and the praiseworthy and
strenuous efforts now made by this
patriotic Union soldier aud his as
socisies to render full and exact JUS
tice to both Sides"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

IT is said the oyster trade of Balti.
more last year amounted to seven mil
lions of dollars, and it is increasing
yearly. When we consider this large
trade, in connection with that of other
cities on the Chesapeake and Its tribu-
taries, we may form some conception
of the immense yield Of oysters of
those waters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

The ninth annual congress Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution
10 in session in Washington. The pres.
ident general Is Mrs. Daniel Manning
The State regents presented their re-
ports, including one BY Mrs. II. N.
Page. from Virginia. Mrs. Elean or
Washington Howard. of Virginia, 10
chairman Of the committee on creden-
tials and badges.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

Col. ROBERT CATLETT, of Licking
ton, has announced himself as can
didate for Congress from the Tenth
district. That district is now repre-
sented by Hon. j. M. Qusrles and it is
his first term. 1t is quite likely if he
gives satisfaction he will be returned
for a second term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
New Mattings, Go-Carts and Carriages here.
Expensive Campaigning in Montana.

Expensive Campaigning in Montana.
The Washington, d. o., Star says !;
"Senator Olark's acknowledgment TINT
he paid out $40, 600 in an effort to rid
Montana Of the DAILY influence Is u
startling admission. To be sure, there
were other issues in Montana than the
senatorship The question Of selecting
a state capital was decided state laws
affecting one large corporation or
another were passed; various other
matters affecting the rival factions were
adjusted, and all involving the expen'
diture Of enormous sums Of money.
Nothing, apparently. can be done
politically in Montana without exfravag
ant expenditures
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

IT HAS been argued that grippe,
which has been so common in this
country for the pass few years, was
a new disease. A French doctor now
declares that it is known to be over a
century old and that in 1776 it was a
scourge in several parts of that
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

THE Legislature of Maryland Is
considering compulsory educational
bill. 1t provides that all children
from seven to fourteen years must at
tend the public schools of the State
the whole Of each session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

PREMIER Silvels, of Spain, in the
Spanish Senate the other day de-
clsred that England agreed to fur
nish Spain with eight thousand
FIVE hundred shells from the Maxims'
factory, just before the breaking out
of hostilities. One of the Maxims de-
MES the statement in the most en-
phatic language.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

MONTANA. in which Senator Clark
alone saent $40, 900 in a Senatorial
fight, has just about the population
of the First or Eighth Congressional
district of this State. Pretty good
piekings that WAS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

THE Mount San Piedra noun :
tains, twenty miles northeast Of San.
tisgo, Cuba, were covered with snow
Monday. This is the 6rst snow
in that region for twenty years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

The transport Buford has arrived at
New York from Cuba with 100 bodies Of
dead American soldiers from Oien-
fuegos, 18l from Havana and ten from
Matanzas which are to be buried In
Arlington cemetery at Washington.
w. T. Taylor, of Richmond. was
killed in an elevator which broke and
fell from fourth story to the basement
Of building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
ECHOES OF THE PRESS.

The Fredericksburg Free Lance Is In
its sixteenth year and is fresh, inter-
estiug and attractive as virgin maiden
at that age chesapeake Waterman.
We congratulate our esteemed con-
temporary, The Fredericksburg Free
Lance, which has just entered upon its
sixteenth year The Free Lance Is
bold and independent upon all questions
affecting the interests Of the people,
and we wish it many more years
Of usefulness and prosperity. South
Boston News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

State of Virginia County of Spotsylvania' IS :;
III. 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 TINS
10Th day of February, 1900:
A. B. BOLTS, tSeal.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
W. H. HURKAMP,
A. W. WALLACE,
II H. WALLACE,
Directors
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

Military authorities at Oalamba, Lu-
zon. will try for murder Filipino who
was member Of party which attack
ed O squad of American soldiers. killing
o corporal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF the National Bank of Fredericksburg, at
fredericksburg, In the State OF Virginia,
at the Close OF Business, February 18th.
1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
Weather forecast for Fred
ertcksbur0 and cicinftV.

Thursday clearing and
colder, Increasing north east
9oindS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

The recent cold spell is said to have
injured fruit prospects in the South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given to all parties
having claims against the late ii +.
Bradford, Of Stafford county, Virginia.
to come forward and prove said claims
on or before Wednesday. March II l9OO
Also all persons indebted TO said d. n
Bradford deceased, are notified TO set
tie such accounts on or before Marcn
81, 1900 o..
Mr.. O. A Bryan. at Stafford Court
House. will receive and receipt for any
monies paid or claims filed; also the
undersigned, ,,,,.rr
Administrators Est II +. b.
febl0-mar2l Washington ~. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-22

Anita. Iowa. served his country during the
late war at the expense Of his health, The
story concerning his restoration 10 health
Is given below in his own words:
"When returned from the army my
constitution was broken down. SUI
fered extreme nervousness, and indi-
gestion. Physicians did not help me
until one prescribed DR.. Miles Nery-
inc, and today am in better health
than have been for thirty years"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-02-22
Johnston's SarsapariIIa
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avoided
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believe
medicine
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-02-22

VINO WAS SHoT "A duel was
once fought by two men named
Shott and Mott. Mott was shot
and Shot was not. In this case il
is better to be Shott than Mott.
There was rumor that Mott was
not shot, but that Shott was shot
notwithstanding. Circumstantial
evidence is not always good. On
trial it might appear that the shot
Shott shot shot Mott, or 1t might
be possible that the shot Shot shot
shot Shot himself, when the whole
affair would be as at first, and Shott
would be shot and Not would be
not. We think, however, that the
shot Shot shot shot not Shot, bat
Mott anyway, it is hard to tell
who was shot.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-02-22

The crusade against the spittcrs is be-
ing carried on most vigorously, especial
ly in Baltimore, where the ladies evi.
IDENTIFY expect to rate man as he expee.
torates
Spit brothers, spit with care;
But don't spit in the presence Of a lady
fair.
Don't spit on the clearly floor 80 rare
Nor yet on the sidewalk of iiIth 80 bare.
But spit If you must into the air;
Or carry with you cuspidaire.
Give heed to this yc men Of birth,
Or else pack up and get off the earth.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-02-22

An old woman entered the office
Of the chief of police and held up
under his nose a jar OF preserves
and said "Taste some of this. .
"What do you want me to do ?''
asked the astonished chief Of police.
"The woman who lives next door
to me sent me this jar Of preserves,
and have an idea that there may
be poison in it. "-Fliegende Blaet-
ter.