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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10
WAS 1T A "LAPsus LINeUAyo

Ia a speech delivered by Secretary
Root q snort time since In New York
city, the declaration was made that
the time is rapidly approaching when
the United States will either have to
abandon the Monroe doctrine or fight
for it. While it is generally conceded
that the Secretary is not man who
talks at random, conservative, think.
ing men begin to wonder what he
meant by this ctatement-ior his Cf'
fetal position gives weight to his ut
terances. So far as we are advised
there is no cloud upon the political
horizon portendipg storm. nor IS
there indication that any European
power is contemplating aggression IN
our country. The astute Secretary
may have sources of Information not
available to the public; if so, he has
manifested a spirit of suspicious
fear, for be has not taken the public
into his confidence. Having made
this declaration be should treat the
public fairly and CONSIDERABLY and in
form it Of the csuse Of his apprehen-
sion.
1t was radically wrong in him to
thrust an imaginary danger upon the
country, and if he is aware Of the
actual existence Of such a danger, or
the reasonable probability of such a
calamity it is his duty to inform the
public whence comes his information,
The Secretary's reticence, however,
renders it difficult to define what he
meant, and various theories have
been advanced by those supposed to
be in a position to know as to the po'
siiio1 assumed By MIR. Root. IL is
surmised by some that he was alluding
to 8 possible attempt by Germany to
establish colonies in South America,
otherwise that Germsuy is seeking to
acquire by purchase the Danish West
Indian islands. But German news
papers have disavowed any such
attempt or purpose on the part of
their Government, and we have no
reason to discredit the sincerity of
their disclaimers. Whence then
comes the danger 7 Our relations
with Great Britain are amicsble, and
there is no cause to attach suspicion
to either Russia, France, OF Italy.
Looking at the Seesetsry's unfortu-
nate statement from these viewpoints
it is reasonable to infer he regrets
his lips ever gave uttersuee to the
words. A man occupying so high a
position and so fully identified with
the Administrator would do well to
practice little more taciturnity and
throw little more precaution around
his uttersuees. The Monroe doctrine
was respected by all Europe ia the
days Of our comparative weakness.
The military power of the United
States and the magnitude of her re.
sources have been very strikipgly re-
yealed to the world in recent years,
ard it would be preposterous to as.
sumo that any power will dispute
doctrine it respected in the days Of
our youth. Mr.. Roots declaration is
absolutely without foundation au1 il
is unfortunate he ever conceived
such an idea or gave uttersuee to
such a thought.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

THE unparalleled prosperity ,
OF which the Republicans are boast
irg has developed some very extraor.
binary features OF late-some para
doxicsl, unique, startling features.
In the last few days mills and facto'
ries in Pittsburg, Pa, have shut
down, throwing 10000 wage esrners
out of employment. If this is sam
pie of the much mooted prosperity
the bread earners don't want it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10
Il Is Perfectly Reliable.

1--WE have sold many different cough
remedies, but none have better satisfao-
tion than Chamberlain's." says Mr.
Charles Holzhauer, Druggist, Newark,
Nj. 1T is perfectly safe and can be
relied upon in all cases Of coughs colds
CT hoarseness. Sold by b. NJ. Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

AsTUTE, shrewd and cunning as is
the Hon. David B. Hill, Kansas City
provided az uphill business for him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

Mr.. BRyAN's "l6to /" phantom
may prove more Of hill than Da.
yid B.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

Mr.. BRYAN's nomination exploded
in dual blaze of silvern glory-he
was nominated by both the Silver
Democrats and the Silver Republi-
cans. Qaite a political conglomera-
tiop; but the combined strength of
these two factions may prove sufi.
cient to.perch the Presidential ban.
ner upon the pinnacle of success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

The Kansas City pyrotechnics
made revelation of Bryan and Ste
yenson. How about the November
illumination
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

THE future alone will solve the
problem, what effect will the orator.
cal pyrotechnics of Nebraska's gifted
son have on Mckinley militarism.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

A PAMPHLET entitled "Wby Fail
ed at Kansas City" is the latest addi-
ton to Democratic political litera.
ture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

THAT is extraordinary prOsperi-
", . indeed, which stops the tOOt Of
the whistle and the buzz Of the wheel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

In Is now in evidence that Kansas
City is an admirable place for tanning
Democratic lions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

HIGH tariff or low tariff one thing
is quite certain-if this weather con.
tinues thermometers will most sssur.
edlY go down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

Mr.. BRYAN just didn't swallow
Convention Hsll-and that made q
marrow escape.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

IT IS quite evident that should the
Chinese war progress "pig tail" pro-
tectors will be largely in demand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

THE workings at Kansas City very
evidently converted the Democratic
party into trust--s Bryan trust
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

THE Kansas City Convention has
turned ont myriads ofsilvern tongues,
and predictions pro and con. are mul.
titudinous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

With an American garrison at Ha-
wall in the West, and an American reg
iment preparing to take transport for
China in the East, it won't require
much Of stretch now for our drum
beat to be heard round the world. st
Louis Republic.
That contemplated slice Of Turkey
will do it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

CRo(A)KER is not pslatable in Kan
sss City during the month of July.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

BRYAN Is evidently opposed to pull.
Ing uphill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

The st. Paul Globe. the leading Demo.
cratic paper in Minnesota, will oppose
Mr.. Bryan's election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

Through the influence OF Adjltant
General Male and Senator J. Jeffries
Pierre Thomas, son Of Mr. p Thomas.
Of Culpepsr. has been appointed az ca
det.at.largs at the Virginia Military
Institute at Lexington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

Henry johnson, colored, met with a
fearful death on the farm Of Prot Pur-
year, in Madison county, last week
He was unloading hay at the time and
the fork slipped Ia some way and rum
ming through his breast killed him in
stantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

The District Conference Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church will be held in
Lancaster county, with the White
Store Methodist Episc pal church
Wednesday. One hundred delegates are
expected 70 attend.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-10

Mrs. Curtis Wright, who died last
Sunday az her home near Uuionville,
was the daughter Of Mr. Hawkins. OF
Spotsylvania county. She leaves Anus
band and four small children, one an
infant.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
MESSAGE FROM CHAFFEE.

Reports That Hostilit,es Have Practically
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The follow.
ing dispatch was received by the war
department from General Chaffee:
Written report Of operations up to
relief of legations will be forwarded as
soon as possible. Present conditions
are that hostihties have practically
ceased. only occasional shots fred
from cover, small party repairing tele-
graph line and foraging. No consider.
able body Of Chinese troops (Boxers)
discovered here or along line Of com.
munication.
1--WE hear Ii Hung Chang has full
power, but he is not here. Will United
States keep military force here until
terms of peace are arranged Now in
China about 5000 effectives, Sixth cav.
airy, light battery Fifth artillery, bat.
TALON Of the Third, Ninth infantry,
Fourteenth infantry, 1000 marines. ]
think ample force for United States
unless political reason. not apparent to
me, demands larger force. Shall take
5000 as the basis Of my requirement
for supplies II troops remain must
winter in tents, and conical wall tents
will be required, one tent ten men.
Water falling in river rapidly. Must
soon haul supplies 40 miles. Satisfied
railroad will not be- repai I'd before
river freezes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
An Extraordinary Island.

In the bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
is one of the most extraordinary is
lands In the world. 1t Is called White
island and consists mainly Of sulphur
mixed with gypsum and a few other
minerals. Over the island. which is
about three miles In circumference and
which rises between 500 and 900 feet
above the sea. floats continually an
immense cloud of rapor attaining an
elevation of 10000 feet. In the center
Is a boiling lake Of acid charged water
covering so acres and surrounded with
blowholes from which steam and sui
phurous fumes are emitted with great
force and noise. With care boat can
be navigated on the lake. The sulphur
from White island is very pure, but
little effort has yet been made to pro-
cure 1t Systematically.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
nru.n,ng a Derby Hat.

Some men will buy two or three
black derby hats season. and these
will always look rusty and old. Other
men will buy not more than one a
year, and that will never lose Its deep
and brilliant gloss.
Ell tell you why It Is" said one Of
the best dressers In town the other
day. ut Is because one man brushes
his hat with stiff bristled whisk. and
the other rubs his softly with a piece
Of wooden cloth. The felt Of hat Is
such a delicate stuff that stiff whisk
applied to It has pretty much the effect
that currycomb or a rake would have
on suit Of clothes. 1t wears the nap
OF. exposing the bare gray foundation
In short order. H.
"a piece of wooden cloth, rubbed
over hat with a circular motion that
conforms to the grain. doesn't rub off
the nap at all, but keeps 1t lustrous
and firm and of good color. buy one
$3.50 hat year and rub 1t each
morning with bit of flannel. guar
antee that 1t outlasts three S. hats that
are raked and scraped with whisks ev
cry day."-Philadelphia Record.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
REFUSES TO LEAVE PEKING.

Germany willing to Use Every Resource
in Holding the Chinese Capital.
BERLIN, Sept. 5.-One leading Berlin
journal asserts that Emperor William,
While conversing with group of off,
GERS, said:
"Under no conditions shall we give
up Peking, even if every army corps
has to be modified.
IL appears that the portion Of the
proposal which contemplates the re-
moval Of the legations to Tien Tsin
does not meet with opposition, but the
proposal that the troops should vacate
feking will not be acted upon as yet.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
DESIRE OF AMERICANS.

Shanghai Association sends Request
TO tho PRESIDENT.
CHICAGO, Sept. GA dispatch to The
Record from Shanghai says:
The American association here has
Just met and agreed to request Special
Commissioner Rockhill TO ask President
Mckinley not to give his consent to the
withdrawal of the American troops
from Peking, to refuse to recognize the
empress dowager and Ii Hung Chang
and to lend his influence toward the
restoration of the emperor.
Mr.. Rockhill will remain for the
present in Shanghai until he can com.
municate with the admiral of the
United States squadron.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
QUIET AT PEKING
Message From Minister Conger
Says There Is No Change
in the Situation.
u
Remainder Of the Dispatch Not
Given Out by the Wash
ington Officials.
Narked Improvement in Time
Made in Communicating
With the Orient.

WASHINGTON, Sept. administer Con.
niger has been heard from again, his
last advices being dated at Peking on
Aug. 30. Preceding dispatches have
occupied week in their transmission
from Peking, according to the estimate
CT the state department., SO that Mr..
Conger's message marks distinct bet.
terment Of the means of communica.
ton. Besides it includes the date OF
dispatch, something the department
has been trying to have done for many
weeks. The supposition is that this
particular message came down from
Picking to Tien Tsin by courier and was
put on the wires either at that point OF
at Taku. The state department decided
to make no statement as to the contents
Of the message beyond the simple one
that Mr.. Conger's message did not
mark any material change in the situa.
ton at Peking. 1t appears that what.
ever responses are to be made by the
powers to the proposition to evacuate
Peking are expected to be directed to
the government of Russia and not to
our state department.. The Russian
government undoubtedly will in turn
Notify the United states
as well as all the other governments
concerned as to the nature of the re-
sponses. f.
1t is stated that up to the present less
than majority of the powers inter-
ested in the Chinese question have re-
sponded to the Russian proposal so far
as our government is advised and our
officials here agree with the general
tenor of the European dispatches in the
conclusion that final action on the part
of all the powers may not be had for
several days at least. Everything now
depends on the action of Russia, the
attitude of the other nations being neg
stive, and if she does not hasten to
carry out her announced purpose to
Withdraw the troo ps the other govern
ments probably will be content, cher
ishing the hope that in the meantime
some kind of Chinese government
can be re-established in Picking with
which the powers may negotiate for a
final settlement. 49,.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
American Operators and Agents
Swarming to England and
the Continent.
Rumoss of Important Deals in
That Line Filled the Air
the Past Week.
w. P. Rend Hopeful Of Supply.
ing Both the French and
Russian Navies.

LONDON, Sept. S.-American coal
operators and their agents are appar-
emily swarming to England and rumors
of many important deals filed the air
during the past week. w. P. Rend OF
Chicago is here on his way to Paris.
He is hopeful of supplying both the
French and Russian navies with steam
coal from West Virginia. Mr. Rend
had a long interview with the Russian
consul and was in consultation with
the Russian naval attache before pro-
ceeding to Paris.
Z. NJ. Hopkins of Philadelphia closed
contract for 100, 900 tons of Pennsyl.
vania run-of-mine coal for Immediate
delivery at Mediterranean ports. Mr..
Hopkins said to representative Of the
Associated Press:
English consumers are not familiar
with American unscreened coal, but
continental dealers are. Therefore =
am selling to them. do not anticipate
trouble in securing charters.
President Cassatt Of the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad has gone to Paris
r.. On the same Business,
while the presence of Robert Pitcairn,
superintendent of the Pennsylvania s
Pittsburg division at the Carleton hotel
is occasionlng considerable gossip. Mr..
Pitcairn goes to Scotland for visit to
Andrew Carnegie early next week and
it has been said that there is on foot a
scheme to provide the Pennsylvania
coal syndica'e with transatlantic trans.
portation. Mr.. Pitcairn said to rep.
resentat.ve of the Associated Press:
my visit to Mr.. Carnegie is not ex-
actly upon the errand suggested. am
not quite sure how long the present
coal famine under existing conditions
in England will continue. My personal
idea is that American coal mine owners
are apt to find better market in Med
iterranean or Black sea ports than in
countries where England herself will
be a competitor. Under fair condition
believe the United States can supply
England's former customers on the con-
tinent with profit" -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
MINNESOTA w. C. T. U.

Mrs. Bessie Laythe scoveli of Minneapolis
Chosen President.
MANKATo, Mimi. Sept. S.-Most OF
the present general officers Of the state
w. Q. T. U. were reelected at the fore.
noon and early afternoon sessions Of
the state convention. The list is as
follows:
President, Mrs. Bessie Laythe Scoyell
Minneapolis; vice president, Miss Louise
e. Hollister, Minneapolis. correspond.
ing secretary, Mrs. A. G. McCurdy
Minneapolis; regarding secretary, Mrs.
Belle M. WEIGH, Minneapolis; treasurer,
Mrs. 9. s. Soule, St. Paul..
Owing to the absence Of contests, the
election did not attract as much inter.
est and attention as usual
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
HORTON Law is DEAD.

Over Three Thousand Fights Have Oc-
CURED sinoe II Went Into ET-ct.
New YORK, Sept. 3.-The Horton
law is dead. At the broadway Ath.
letic club, after the Gans-Hawkins
fight, this passing of pugilism was sig.
nallzed by the singing of "'.Auld Lang
Syne" by the crowd led by .'Joe''
HUMPHREYS, the clubs announcer.
Other clubs mourned the law in much
the same way. 1t is estimated that
sin ce the passage of the law in 1895,
1880 fights have taken place in this
state. the majority in Greater New
York. The total receipts are placed at
about 81, SO5, QUO.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
Put Up the Price.

Senator Frye Of Maine was once Of
fered $500 to write an article for a
leading magazine, but refused, saying
the figure was not large enough.
How much would you requireY'
asked the editor.
Twenty thousand dollars" answer
ed the senator. which. of course, put
an end to the negotiations.
"And. do you know" said Mr.. Frye
to friend afterward. II couldn't have
written the article anyhow"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
Rock=a=Bye Baby

These are sweet words, but how nuch
pain and suffering they used to mean. It's
different now. Since Mothers Friend has
been spared much 81 ne anguish o. cnl,o-
applied externally. It is rubbed thoroughly
into the muscles Of the abdomen. II gives
elasticity and strength, and when the final
great strain comes they respond quickly and
easily without pain. Mothers Friend Is
never taken internally, Internal remedies
at this time do more harm than good. II q
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
PREVIOUS RECORDS BROKEN.

Minneapolis Mills Ground 1850, 600
Barrels of Flour Last Year.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3.-The great
-four mills of Minneapolis, whose year
ended at midnight Friday, have eclipsed
all the previous performances in the
history OF the industry that has made
the city famous. The total output for
the year was close to Ia, 5UO, 00O barrels,
the largest amount of -four ever pro.
duced in single community in the
worlds history! The mills required
between ~. 600. 900 and 50, 600, 900 BUSH
els Of wheat during the year.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
Makine Arrest. al Akron.

AKRON, O., Sept. 3.-The authorities
of this city have finally begun making
arrests OF persons alleged to have taken
part in the recent riot. Twelve men
were taken into custody during the
night and locked mp, charged with riot
ing. All those arrested are working
men residing in this city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
Learning.

Wear your learning like watch. in
private pocket, and do not pull it out
and display 1t merely to show that you
have one. If you are asked what
o'clock It Is. tell 1t, but do not pro-
claim it hourly or masked, like the
Waterman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
plague Conditions at Glasgow,

GLASGOW, Sept. 3.-The health Off
Ger has issued notification to the
effect that another plague suspect vas
admitted. to the hospital during the
morning. There are now 80 persons
under observation, necessitating the
operating Of second reception house.
Some Of those first afflicted with the
disease are improving.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
Mon,hly Ciroulation Statement.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8. The regular
monthly circulation statement issued
by the comptroller of the currency
shows that at the close of business.
Aug. 81, 1900, the total circulation OF
national bank notes was 1924, 20S, 454.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06

The nails Of two fingers never grow
with the same degree of rapidity. The
nail of the middle finger grows with
the greatest rapidity and that of the
thumb the least.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06

Nothing makes the earth so spacious
as to have friends at distance. They
mark the ATTITUDES and longitudes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-09-06
Cabinet Meeting without Results.

WASHINGTON. Sept 5.-The cabinet
meeting was without results. No news
of importance it was stated had been
received from any source and nothing
or public interest transpired at the
meeting. Secretary Hay and Postmas-
ter General Smith were the only abb
Sentees.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-28
rIarried i'm Durham.

Tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock, n
marriage OF more than ordinary interest
will take place in Durham. Two of this
city's most popular and highly esteemed
young people are the contracting parties
At the above mentioned hour, Mr..
Nathan Dexter Holland will lead to the
hymencal altar Miss Lula Aileen Harper.
The ceremony will be performed at the
residence OF Mr.. r. N. Lee, on West Main
street, by Rev. A. McCullen, of Oxford
The happy pair will leave over the Sea-
board Air Line for a bridal tour to Bal
timore and perhaps other places
The grOOm-elect is one of the best bust
ness men of Durham. He is employed by
the Royal & Borden Furniture Com
pany, and is thoroughly familiar with
every phase OF the business Whatever
"Deck' Holland tells q person can be i'm
plicity relied on.
The intended bride is sister of Mrs.
X. n. Lee, and is young lady OF many
rare graces of head and heart. She num-
bers her friends and acquaintance by
scores. Those who know her best esteem
her in the highest manner
The above is taken from the Durham
Sun of Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hol-
land passed through Henderson yes
terday on their bridal trip The bride
is sister of Mr.. II. II. Harper, of
Henderson, and has many friends here
where she has frequently visited.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-28
Executors Notice.

I HAVE THIS DAY QUALIFIED y
l. Executor of the estate of Robert I%a-
com, deceased, before the Clerk Of The ~
periOr Court Of Vance County, and 'his I,
to notify all persons holding claims again.
said estate to present the sam 10 tne Oh %
before the 18th day Of May, 1901, or thh
notice will be pleaded in bar Of recovery
of same
Persons indie bted to the said estate OF !.
the estate Of j. 4. Beacon, deceased, mu"
make immediate settlement.
This nth May, 1900.
HAMILTON, BEACON,
Executor Estate Of RObt Beacon. deco.