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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

A meeting convened by the various
political factions at Santiago with a
view Of affecting an agreement on can
didates for the approaching elections
broke up in riot. At a caucus held a
week ago a closely drawn color line
was developed, but when the time came
for nominating candidates it became
apparent that the colored element was
largely predominant, and would abso.
lutely control the meeting. The whites
then became personal and fight was
started, which the police had difficulty
in suppressing Many white Oubans
announce their intention Of organizing
an annexation party. They say they
would prefer the Cuban flag, but they
are not willing to submit to negro con-
troll
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
Por over Pity Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil.
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. Il
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. twenty-five cents
q bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
window Soothing Svrup.''
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
ECHOES OF THE LEGISLATURE

All fish and oyster laws passed by the
late Legislature went into effect from
date of passage.
The Legislature passed three impor.
tant measures-the separate car bill,
the Seaboard Airline bill. and last.
but not least in importance, the motion
to adjourn -Oulpeper Enterprise.
The State Board Of Pharmacy is much
chagrined at the passage OF so many
bills permitting individuals to practice
without having to be examined, claim
ing that it is great injustice to those
who have prepared themselves. and are
proficient in the profession, and who
have stood the examination as required
by the general law.
The Petersburg Index Appeal says +:
"Biennisl sessions of Virginia Legisla-
ture proved blessing over the annual
sessions in that they gave the business
interests of the State two years deliv-
erance from freak and fraud In legisla-
ton, instead of one If we are TO have
much legislation Of the lardgrabbing
and valuation act order, 1t would be
good plan TO abolish biennial sessions
and:adopt quadrennial sessions in their
stead "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

THE Kentucky muddle has triec
very hard to get into the White House
at Washington, but had failed alto
gether until Wednesday, when 1t ap'
pears to have gotten some official rec
ognition on the Republican side. Elk
Gov. Taylor has importuned the
President several times to interfere,
recognize the Republican officers and
put an end to the controversy, but
the President could find no grounds
upon which he could justify himself
IN such action.
The question has now been raised
to whom shall the postmaster at
Frankfort deliver mail that is sd-
dressed merely to the Governor, or
to the Governor of Kentucky. The
question has been referred to the
President, and he has agreed to rec
ognize the Republicans to the extent
of having such mails delivered to
them. And so the Postmaster Gen.
erai has instructed. the postmaster at
{ Frankfort in, accordance with the
Presidents promise. The Postmaster
General, in transmitting the instruct
ions, said mail addressed to official
persons by name is to be delivered to
the persons named, but mail ad-
dressed to State officers, without des-
ignation by name, is to be delivered
Ito the actual ineumbents of the Off
ces.
In justification Of this decision the
postmaster argues the case, and takes
the ground that the mere fact that
the contest board had given certi-
festes to contestants, will not justify
delivering Of mail of latter class to
them until they are lawfully indicted
into Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
Gen. Ioubert Dead.

Gen P. J. Joubert. Beer Commander
iu.chief died at Pretoria. South Africa
Of peritonitis Tuesday. He had been
sick only two days. The Govern
ment is pleading with Mrs. Joubert tt
allow the body to be temporarily in
tered in the Pretoria church yard.
KRUGER TO COMMAND.
A private dispatch from Pretoria
states that President Kruger will now
take chief command OF the Transvaal
forces.
President Kruger boasts Of his inten.
tion to retake Bloemfontein within q
week, and it appears probable that the
Beers are advancing southwark.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
rnEFREE LANCE published trlwOoll

THEFREE LANCE published trl-woeEly
40 an independent newspaper, is located at SVS
Commerce (or william ST., FREDERICKSBURG
virginia, and is issued on Tuesday, ThursaAy
and Saturday mornings by The Free
Lance Newspaper, Seek and Jss
RrlntIns Company 81 F'sssr'sss-
surs vIrsInia.
It's Subscription Terms are tl5O per year
sl.OO for months, 70 cents for 8 month"; on
so cents or months.
Its advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten nnes or less, nrst insertion,b0 cents.snd IS
cents for each additional insertion. 5000 per
square per year. No position 0tvsn and no
foreS0n advertisements ore taken at a less rdte
than oSr home patrons p0y. The right Is re-
served to reject or modify any advertisement
Is deemed libelous or otherwise objectionable
Yearly adver tisers disseminating during the
year will be charged invariably st transient
rates.
All letters recommending candidstes TOY
afnee must be paid for to insure their publ
cation.
Resolutions Of respect 10 deceased memoers
passed by societies, corporations, associations
or other organizations will be invariably
charged FOR IS advertising matter.
All communications OF every character
should be addressed to ''THRFRRR LANCE"
fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
Law Unconstitutional
SO Says the Supreme Court in Case OF
Commissioners of Valuation Act.
lSpeoial to The Free Lance

Especial to The Free Lance
Richmond. Va, March 30. p m. -
In the Court of Appeals to-day deci-
sion was handed down in the Lambert
habeus corpus Casa test case as to the
constitutionslity Of the Commissioner
Of Valuation Act declaring the law IN
constitutional because Of the fact that an
appropriation was embodied in the act
and recorded vote, which was not taken,
is necessary in such enactments to have
the force and effect Of law. The entire bill
is declared unconstitutional The court
was unanimous.
An order was directed dismissing the
other petitions without.cost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
Chas R. Lewis Work

Chas. r. Lewis, Of Northumberland
county, who at one time was very
Influential and wealthy citizen OF that
county is at present in the penitentiary,
sentenced for burning canning fac
tory. Lewis has not been given any
work yet, but 1t is thought he will
soon be assigned to some clerical po.
sition in the shoe factory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
POLITICAL.

The Democrats Of the Fourth district
nominated Captain f. Il. Lassiter, OF
Petersburg, for both the unexpired
and full term in Congress.
Hon. Marshall Mccormick, Of Berry
Vile, and Col Dick " Marshall. Of
Portsmouth are candidates for the Dem
ocratio nomination for Governor.
The Richmond News says that DR..
LeOato will be able to prescribe a good
man for the second place on the next
State ticket. II we were in the pre-
scribing business we should prescribe
the Doctor as q good man for the first
place on that ticket. -Leesburg Mirror.
The committee appointed to recon-.
mend new plans for the Republican
party organization met in the office OF
State Chairman Park Agnew in Alex
andria Thursday. Those present were
General James A. Walker and Judge
Strolher, representing the 9th district
o. Nj. Gibbons and D. Nj. Louthan. the
18th; j. A. Turner, the LIST; Captain II.
b. Nichol the 2nd A w Harris, the
It'll, ard others.
The Virginia Republican League, OF
Washington, has pledged its support to
Gen. James A. Walker for chairman OF
the Republican party Of Virginia, and
agreed TO work in his interest at the
State convention. in Norfolk. Va. ,
April 10 The league Endorsed the can
didaoy Of Lieut.. Gov Timothy l. Wood
ruff of New York, as a running mate
for President Mckinley. +. ID. Lee
(cOlOred), was urged TO be candidate
for delegate from the First Virginia
district
The Democrats Of Middlesex have
elected the following delegates to the
First District Congressional Oonven-
tion: DR.. W. S. Christian, j Il Segar,
Robert McCandlish, W. II Lawson, Il
L. Blake. W r. Evans, a. b. Evans,
William SAdler, and George Northam.
Resolutions were passed endorsing the
course Of Hon. William A. Jones in
Congress, and instructing the delega-
tion to vote for his denomination. The
sentiment Of the convention opposed a
constitutional convention.
The sentiment Of District Of Columbia
Democrats was expressed this week by
one Of their leaders as follows
$50 far as Bryan and anti
Bryan factions are concerned. II
is only sheer nonsense to attempt to
divide the Democrats of the District in
any such way. The attempt to bring
Arthur p. German into the controversy
is unkind, to use a moderate term II
there was any chance that his name
would be considered as factor in the
Kansas City convention in connection
with the nomination there would be no
doubt as to what a District delegation
would do. The real platform Of the
District Democracy has ever been
Arthur +. German, for anything from
page to President He has been one Of
US, grown up with US. helped Us. re-
joiced in our successes and sympathized
with Us in our failures, and so | say to
drag him into the present quarrel is
what the old darkey would call 'ez
mean ez pizen. With Mr.. German out
Of all consideration as a possible factor
at Kansas City. therefore the local
Democrats are unit for Mr. Bryan,
and am convinced that any delegation
that may be sent from the District will
be instructed in his favor. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
National Banks Not to Be Examined.

The question has been raised under
the Commissioner Of Valuation Law"
whether the commissioners under the
law have the right to examine the
books Of National Banks Mr.. II A.
Thompson, of the Peoples Bank,
Leesburg, Va, publishes the fol-
lowing extract from the decision
of the Federal Court, based upon Sec
ton 5241, U. S Statutes, known as
the National Bank act. which show
that they have no such right.
1.-THE rights of stockholders are not
curtailed nor the statute In conflict
with the U. s. Rev. Statutes, which
provide that national banks shall rot
be subject to visatorial powers other
than those authorized by Congress or
vested in the courts of justice. The
officers Of q national bank cannot be
compelled to exhibit the books Of the
bank to State officers for the purpose Of
furnishing a basis for State taxation Of
the deposits as against the depositora. 1"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
Candidates Cards.
FOR MAYOR.

With grateful appreciation for past
favors, and many thanks TO those oiti-
zens who have voluntarily pledged me
their support. respectfully announce
myself candidate for reelection TO the
Mayoralty, and will be thai kful for the
votes Of my fellow citizens at the com
ing election. A. L. ROWE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

Attachment N Equity against non resident
debtor.
Mrs. A. T.. Bu!lock..,........ .'flalntlHs
Against
X. c. Bullock. ............. Defendant.
The object Of this suit is TO recover from
the defendant the sum of Two Hundred ana
Fourteen Dollars, &l4 10, with interest there
on from March LIST, lS2, due by note under
hand and seal, payable November LIST. loN
And to subject the real estate of the defend
ant. in the county of Spotsylvania, Va, to
the payment Of said debt.
Said real estate formerly the land or Jas.
NJ Bullock, known as Undertakes, adJoin-
ing the lands of John b. Sims and others,
containing 1917 acres and decided by Thomas
s. Bullock, trustee, to W. Is. and Il. Z. Bul
lock Jointly. also the interest Of +. c. Bull
lock in the estate Of Jas. NJ. Bullock and -,
Bullock, OF SpOtsylvania county, va, and
any other real estate he may Own in said
county. 80
And an affidavit having been made and III
ed that the defendant, 4. Z. Bullock, Is not
resident of the State of Virginia, II is order
! ed that he do appear hera within fifteen days
after due publication hereof, and do what
may be necessary to protect his interest In
This suit And 1t is further ordered that a
copy thereof be published once week for
| four weeks in the Fredericksburg Free Lance
! and that copy be posted at the front door
| of the Courthouse of this county on the first
| day Of the next term of the County Court OF
| this county. See Code 1887, Sec. Ell.
copy-Teste:
J. p. II. CRISMOND, Clerk.
Lee J. Graves, p. q. Mar O-4w g.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

IT APPEARS that Manila is Ameri-
can from force of arms and not from
love OF country. In presenting play
at the theatre the other evening en-
titled "For Love Of Country" in
the Tagalo language, Aguinaldo's
flag was displayed, which created a
sensation and the audience shouted,
"Vive PHILIPPINES" and "Vivi Agui-
naldo." The manager Of the theatre
and the author of the play we're both
arrested. The latter was editor of a
paper in the city, who had previously
been warned Of his excessive disloyal
utterances.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
What to Do Until the Doctor Arrives.


1t is very hard to stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while awaiting
the arrival Of the doctor. An Albany
IN. Y. )dairyman called at drug store
there for a doctor to come and see his
child, then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in, he left word
for him TO come at once on his return.
He also bought bottle Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, which he hoped
would gives some relief until the
doctor should arrive. In few hours
he returned. saying the doctor need not
come. as the child was much better.
The druggist. Mr.. Otto Scholz. says the
family has since recommended Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to their
neighbors and friends until be has q
constant demand for it from that part
of the country. For sale by M. NJ. Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

Fellow Citizens: 1 respectfully an
nounce myself q candidate for the office
OF Sergeant Of the City Of Fredericks-
burg at the election to be held on Thurs
day, May cath, 1900 Having been Dep
uty Sergeant for some years. and being
familiar with the duties Of the office. l
fiatter myself that can discharge the
duties Of the position to the satisfaction
Of the court and public II elected, l
promise a faithful and efficient service.
JOHN II. ROBINSON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
NEVER TOUCHED EN-.

-Four members Of the Virginia Leg
islature died during the session just
ended, from natural causes, and two
others came near dying from unnatural
causes-pistols. Jacksonville Ella. }
Metropolis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
VIRGINIA Press Association.

Charlottesville, Va, March 26. The
Executive Committee Of the Virginia
Press Association met here to-day at Ho-
tel Gleason and decided to hold the next
annual meeting Of the Association at
Old Point or Virginia Beach. on July
10th next.
II was decided to invite the follow
ing gentlemen to address the Assooia-
tion: Hon. Henry Watterson. Dol. o.
OBJ Cowardin, Senator John W.
Daniel and Mr.. Garter Glass. editor Of
the Lynchbrrg News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

THE Washington POSTS reporter OF
Capitol notes says that it is a Curl
Gus coincidence that the three Sena-
tors who receive the greatest number
ofeallers have names which begin With
M-Mason, McComas, and Martin.
Mason is everybody's friend, says the
reporter. The callers upon McComas
and Martin are from Maryland and
Virginia, the two States which border
upon the District of Columbia. The
writer becomes facetious and deals
in extravsgsnces when he says; "lt
no trouble for a Marylsnder or a
Virginian to come to the Capitol, and
they are present every day in great
number. Many Of them bring sand
witches in their pockets, and thus,
provided against starvation, camp
patiently on the Senatorial trails"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

That Hacking Cough is source Of
annoyance to yourself and others. as
we'll as of distress. BY taking teas
poonful Of Pain Killer in half glass
OF warm water or milk every hour or two
you will be surprised to find how
quickly the cough will disappear.
Insist upon getting the genuine. Sold
in two sizes Price DOC. and Soc Avoid
substitutes. there is bnt one Pain-Killer.
Perry Davis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
FOR CITY SERGEANT.

Fellow Citizens: l hereby announce
myself q candidate for the office Of City
Sergeant and respectfully solicit your
support, promising. II elected. faith
full service to the best OF my ability.
Election May 24th Respectfully.
w Il HALL
FredericksburQ. Va, March %, 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

Inc , Pnlillp,' a%SsspOwers interested are
rfot' m''cnei'' VI y Hay for his. China
bad taste, not 10 a,ssSSevement, whereby
and snonla nevs aS Oil be8.ited. The
His ah 'Ompari a5scS Us Debsts says it is
a'ss ss's and that s,, Ts; I'd s ST.
ing ,.restsd nations, among whom France
Aa has reasons to congratulate herself
THE London press says the success
ri.ss much more considerable than
occtiitherto realized
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

Rev., TT IS said the Republicans will
dang ave a hard time this year raising a
MARI tiousl campaign fund. Chairman
doublstpus. however, will do the collect
were SO and the party is relying upon
happy known capabilities in this direct
takan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

CHINESE "Highbinders" hanged
Chinaman in his laundry last week,
in Wheeling, w. Va. Of late the
frequent acts of this society have
stirred up officials in the United
States. The origin or purposes of the
order are somewhat of q mystery to
Americans, though it seems that
their society is much on the order Of
,,Si.ee "Mafia," the secret and murder
wa fsrssvociety Of Italians. They visit
abuse sr 2rh upon their own country
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

ton Of AZ James Hall died lacs tuesday
decided taaSsss her sons. near Richards 2.
be withdFasypepsr county aged a000' o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

L county of King George on the 2ith day Of
March, 1900.
IN CHANCERY.
Lucy Robinson. -. Plaintiff.
Agaii ST
Lewis Robinson ....................De defendant
The object of this suit is 10 obtain divorce
vinculO masrimonii, upon the ground OF
desertion and non support by the plaintii
from the defendant. and an afadavit having
been made and filed that the defendant,
Lewis Robinson, lisa non resident of the state
of Virginia, Il Is ordered that he do appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
hereof and do what may be necessary u pro
tect his interest in this suit and 1t Is further
ordered that a copy hereof be published once
week for four weeks in The Free Lance
newspaper, and that a copy be posted at the
front door of the Court HOuEe on the first day
of the next term of the County Court.
A cOpy-Teetc
Z. l.. HUNTER, Clerk.
c. II. Ashton. p. q.
mch27- wiw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

nroom. ne boxing law ofNew York, which
81 oorsotber name for prize'fghting, is
=. ,hsrs repealed. The act repeating
rors ns,py has passed both the House
brides, an: nate, and the Governor 1t Is
s'-.,,r {: Iill certainly approve it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

To the Citizens OF Fredericksburg :
That efficient officer and clever gentle.
man, o. W. Darlington, Esq who has
served you so long as City Sergeant,
having declined to stand for election
again, and believing can perform the
duties Of the office to the satisfaction
Of the citizens OF this city. l hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the posi-
tion at the election to be held May "a,
1900. and ask your support.
Very respectfully,
j. W.HARRIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31

VIRGINIA: In the clerks office OF the
v Circuit Court OF the county of Spotsyl-
yania on the 5th day OF March, 1900.
IN CHANCRRY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
fredericksburg, Va. March 10. 1900.

Fredericksburg, Va. Marcn To- lVVO'
To Ny Fellow. citizsns: l hereby an
pounce myself candidate for the office
Of City Sergeant. aud would thank you
for your support, promising. If elected
to discharge the duties faithfully Eleo'
tion Thursday, May "a.
ID. s. RUSSELL.
March Is, 1900
To MY Fellow Citizens Of Fredericks-
burg hereby announce myself can
didate for the office OF City Sergeant
and respectfully solicit your votes and
assistance, and promise II elected todis'
charge the duties Of the office to the
best Of my ability. Very truly.
4. A. SOLAN.
Election May "a 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
IN CHANCERY.

Tn Clerks Once Of the Circuit Court of the
county of King George on the 2ith day Of
March 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-31
Weather forecast for Fred
eTicks6uT0 and oicinitV.

Saturdayfair, north to n0rth
nest apin0S.
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