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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

NIT. He possessed every virture Oh
other great commanders without their
vices. He was foe without hate
friend without treaohery; soldier
without cruelty; avictor without OPP
preston. and a victim without muir
muring. He was public officer with
out vices; private citizen without
wrong neighbor without reproach a
Christian without hypocricy, and q
man without guile. He was Caesar
without his ambition Frederick with
out his tyranny Napoleon without his
selfishness and a Washington without
his reward. He was obedient to au-
thority as q servant. and royal in au-
thority as q king He was gentle as a
woman in life; modest and pure as q
virgin in thought; watohful as Ro-
man vestal in duty submissive to law
as Socrates and grand in battle as
Achilles. "
Father Ryan. the poet priest. gave
in verse. as true as 1t is grand, and as
sweet as 1t is sublime, the following
lines, descriptive Of the sword and
the chief who welded 1t. and the cause
and the band that defended that cause :
Never hand
Waved sword from stain as free,
Nor purer sword led Drawer band,
Nor Drawer lied for q brighter land,
Nor brighter land had cause 30 grand.
Nor cause a chief like Lee.
?. But Senator Hill and Father Ryan
were ON Gen. Lees side, and they may
be regarded as partial to him and his
cause and blind TO his faults and fail
ings. We do not believe them so, but
believe that their tributes do not over
rate the character and life Of Gen. Lee
and that many who opposed him dur
ing the war, will agree with them as
to his pure and stainless life.
An editorial in the Washington Post
the other day exposed sentiments SIM
liar to those expressed by Senator Hill
and an extract from that editorial,
which was penned by one on the other
side during the war. shall close this
article. Advocating a monument TO
Gen. Lee in or near Washington, the
Post said
There was man who contained
within himself every element OF a no.
BILE heroism. Pure minded. generous,
chivalrio, brave and gentle. he was
vet the man Of strenuous action, the
soldier, the commander. and the war
god. II he harbored mean thought
or committed a mean act his most in
dustrious critic has failed to mention
it II he was ever ether than the gen
tleman, the Christian, and the ideal
soldier, the closest students OF his re-
cord do not know it to this day. II ne
had q fault 1t was that Of self abnegs'
ton. II he had a weakness 1t was that
of mercy and compassion. His life
makes a stainless and splendid page In
history. He showed the world that q
puissant soldier could be as pitiful as
an angel He showed the world that a
very lord Of battle could be innocent
and stainless in his private life. II
in modern times there has been devel'
oped the prototype Of Tennyson's Sir
Galahad. we find it in the character
and career Of Lee. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

So many People are Exposed to rain.
cold and storms. that 10 10 necessary
that they should have something to
con uteract the effects. A mixture OF q
teaspoonful or Pain. Killer in water
sweetened. will stimulate the system
and ward off any possibility Of cold. 1t
has been used for sixty years ell over
the world. and millions teastify to Its
sterling worth. There Ia but one
Pain X iller. Perry Davis. Price 200 and
E0,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

The Daniel Webster statue. presented
20 the United States by Mr.. Ssiison
Hutchins, was unveiled in Washington
On Thursday. Senator Chandler made
the address. On the monument De-
sides the name Daniel Webster. are the
words, Liberty and Union. now and
forever, one and inseparable."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

The surplus revenue collections and
the probability Of an increase for the
next fiscal year. will, 1t is thought ena'
BILE the Ways and Means Committee TO
recommend q reduction in that direc-
ton. 1t is to be hoped that the first
amendment will be to repeal the stamps
on bank checks. 1t is the most annoy
ing and troublesome tax we have 70
contend with.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

The Congressional committee having
the Roberts case before it hos decided
on q report adverse to the Mormon
mernber-elect by two-thirds majority
Il is generally agreed that Roberts
stands no show Of being seated, al
though he says he will contend for his
rights % long as there is any hope for
him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
rueFsEE LANCE published 'ri-weei ny

rucFREE LANCE published 'ri-weef lSI
..sn independent newspaper, islocsteo ~ %
commerce COR william ST.. frederiofsputs
ySsngis.s "a issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
ana sstrqalsy mornings By The f,es
Isnee Newspaper. ssek ene !es
PvIntIns Company o. frsss
ssss virslsis.
tts supscripsion Terms are u.o per y'.i'
al "a for months. 70 cents FORE MOUNTS Va
SO cents Tor menths.
ira advertising Bates are for one sQuArs !" :,
can lines or lesa, arst insertion.bO eents,sno =
-,. Cav zach additional insertion. uO,VVpel
sousre DER year. No position 0sosn ana "'
,o~r.o,. advertisements are token at O Iss' '"''
,nnr oxy hons patrons pay. The right Is 20
.srvsa 10 reject or modify any adverIiseH,en :.
,sasames ubelous or otherwise oo,eStion~o-e
YEARLY advertisers discontinuins curing u.
,ss, win be charged invariably ~ 'sAn'''i
rates.
All letters recommending csndioaIes iV'
49, must be paid for to insure their puol
cation.
Resolutions OF respect 10 deceased me
n.a.ad nv societies, corporations ssso'iA.ion''
ar other organizations Will DC
charged for ~ advertising matteE'
AN communications Of every eharASssi
,bould be addressed 70 "THhfKAs LANVS'
Fredericksburx. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
Weather forecast for FTe0'
sricks6uro and oicinitv.
Fair Saturday, light NORTH
east aoiRdS.

Congressman Quarles made his maid
en- speech In the House Wednesday on
the free distribution Of mail in the
ynrsl districts. He made en- able Speech
and had the closest attention OF MS TEL
low members.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

The Free Lance OF the beginning OF
the session of our State Legislature pre-
dicsed that no Office would be abolished
Ths refusal TO abolish the othce OF
Register Of the Land Office confirmed
this papers prediction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
REMNANTS.

Our entire stock has been
gone over, every short length
gotten out and put on table
to be sacrificed.
Can tell you more about
these now, but see for your
self.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
We are taking inven-
tory now, and offer these
to you far below their
value.


We have a few fine white
ones-4 pair 1911, worth 1915,
they go at $3.50 per pair 10
pair III, worth $3.50, they go
at $3.50 per pair 3pair worth
s.. 90, to go at 50 %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

An invention for steering torpedoes
and submarine craft by means OF ether
waves was tested at Yoevil, England.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
Wanted | A Saw Mill

TO cut two or three hundred thousand feet Of
timber on the Rappahannock river In Lancas-
ter county. VIII pay by the foot for tht cut
ting. Other small tracts adjoining can be
secured same way. A 20-Horse-Power Mill
will do the work. Anyone owing uill williog
10 do the work can address "E, - care Of
The Free Lance, Fredericksburg, Va.
jan20 wlWethur
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

Fort Moroe is now well-nigh impreg-
nable. The work of putting in position
mortars add disappearing guns Of the
most improved pattern, which has been
going on for months. is nearing com.
pletion, and when the work shsll have
been finished the historic old fortifca-
ton viii be one Of the strongest coast
defenses In America.
The office.st willard. Fairfax County,
Va, Harvey W. Oookerill postmaster has
been removed to Loudoun County.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
Administrators Notice.

hereby notify all persons owing the
estate Of Mrs Sallie Miffieton, Of King
George county, Va. to come forward
and pay their indebtedness to me, and
all parties having claims against said
estate to present them 70 me, properly
authenticated for settlement.
JESSE NEWTON.
Administrator, Oarnation. Va.
ian6-W4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
By February LIST

we will want all these out TO
make room for our Spring
Goods, which are already
bought.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20

nHE NELSON COUNTY, KENTU CKY
i RYE Whisky,
One of The Best Brands on the market, for
sale at s. 70 per gallon by
MRS. J. +. MONROE.
Commit rec e., Fredericksburg Va.
ian20ly
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
To Whom 1t May Concern.

have this day sold to Mr.. JAS r.
Evans one.half interest in the grocery
and tie business formerly conducted by
me at 900 Hanover street, In Freder-
icksburg, Va desire to thank my
many friends and the public generally
for their liberal patronage in the past
and ask q continuance Of their fayors
for the new firm Of Freeman q Evans.
Those of my patrons who are indebted
TO me will kindly settle their acc UNITS
az once, aud those having claims ag iinst
me Will please present them for pay
ment
GEO. FREEMAN, Jr.
Fredericksburg, Va, Jan. Is, 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-20
Ladies' Jackets
and Capes.

Only about one dozen left in
all, and most Of them good
quality.
We offer them to You at less
than cost. The use Of the
money is worth as much to us
as the use Of the wrap is to
you, so come for your bargain.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-20

OF them TO live in. and resorted to the dia-
bolcal practice called the American
duel" In a darkened room the two young
men drew lots, having sworn that he who
drew the black bah would commit suicide.
Tho unhappy loser went 10 his room and
discharged a bullet into his breast. but
missed his heart and fingered for several
days on his %deaihbed. his parents were
by telegraph and besouxht him
on their knees TO disclose the name OF hts
antagonist. but he steadfastiy refused.
and died with the secret In his breast.
The students not only excused his con-
duct, but praised his courage. and when
hts refnai were taken to the railway
station 70 be transported 70 a distant civ
they accompanied the funeral corteqe
with torches and music. The students
claimed he was not "a suicide. for no Nas
killed I'm an honorable duel ana ,h.v
maintained that his opponent was no, az
cessury to his death because he shot htr.
self I had many arguments with th.m
and could never convince them Of th,ir
extraordinary regeneration Science
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-20

ranges arc marked beforehand when one
side expects the others approach. In
Europe hayonet exercises are OF much less
moment In the minds OF military officers
than provisions. transportation equip
ment, rapid fire. smokeless powders. hig1
explosives. traiectories, etc. The British
may End that tn the Transvaal the bay
onet IA the worst thing for the Beer. bat
tho British loss will he heavy Before the
Roer Is within hayonet reach
There are other things than Sighting
that show trades in social breed. In the
small matters OF table etiquette. for In
stnncs The "man with the knife was
In good form once but now the fork is
used 70 convey and the knife only 20 cut
Tho old fashgonod tip the soup plate to
ward themselves to get the last spoonful
and they dip toward themselves with the
snoon. too. Tho new fashioned keep the
plate on even keel and ttr tho walter. be-
sides taking tho son0 into the spoon by
4. .aplnK 70 away from them
Manual ana Other Development.
Refarrfnr 60 his word. ''cheiriFati0n "
Mr.. Niece SAYS. This Is the process
Involved IN manual training, both sub
conscious ard purposivo. It's mechanism
apneasa In the Wide ranGe ~ action N
the human hand a. COMPARED wifh the
raw ~ tho animal and no lass striking
IN IN the increasing range In rnonuN en-.
n.r,tv found iu ascending the scale -
human development FROM saNnE'fN %
eD-ffQhtenmcnts ite effects are displayed
a. re better development ~ the forearm
sv,onr white men than ar1onE yellow or
black men. ard IT, prevalence u SHOWN
IN the hundred manifestations ~ wNHn.'
aex,erity among cultivated men 20 earh
baif dozen 90 primitive rncn YET thr
rrOrose be- not limited 90 the hand n ie
e,rr~ssaf also IN that mobility 81 coun-
teraner and meditation M Voice ans @1o-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-20

THE la who raj mysterousy shot Sunday night in a woodward near the
] corner o 4 Third avenue and pike street, wa yesterday identified Is
William James. a Kondfker. The Identification was made by James
Proudoot, his roommate and Fred Watkins. his partner. IN expected to
e o Cape Nome with him in the spring James came to this city from
Dawson last November.
The gun found near James ut tho time of IN shooting "a Identified by
Prouifoot. The latter stated that Sunday night shortly before the shoot
ing 10 net James o the stairway OF the Abbott house. where both were
his room he noticed that his revolver was missing. but thought nothing of
the matter.
Yesterday morning. when Prou dnot heard Of the shooting. he yer to
Coroner Sparhngs office II identified his revolver. Then n wen to the
m6eue and identified James
Coroner Sparkling is satisfied hat James committed suicide, nd dfSred.
its h murder theory. Those who new James say that n had spent nearly
all his money, som OF IT in gam bling. an som o. women. n that h ia
was respondent In consequence. HIS parents live at Colorado Springs Col
and originally came from Michigan. They will be communicated With " Cor
ms sparang, n until they are cari from IN body will remain at Bon
ny Il Stewards morgue James was unmarried
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-20

Bridget-NiS. mum. 81 OTm 10 60 ot
want mo weeks wages 10 advance "
promised 90 give me two weeks notlca
an Sc broke yer contract.
Mietresa-You broke your contract 60
begin vita. You represented yourself a.
"a ccpk
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12

One day last week Chas Davis who re-
sides at the Plxley switch, while on his
way home from town, in lumber wag.
on, oollided with one horse rig driven
by Mrs. e. w. KritZmire and children,
slightly damaging the buggy and throw
ing the occupants out, but fortunately
none of them was hurt. The following
day Mr.. Davis was arrested and on
Monday he was tried and convicted of
assault. The case was tried before
Justice Brady and the jury was COM
posed of Jas. Dobbs, F. w. Romig, w.
Ii. Thompson. j. S. Anderson, G. M.
Ross and r. V. Cant. The evidence
seemed to indicate that Mr.. Davis did
not give any of the roau and this fact
was responsible for the conviction. Mr..
Davis seemed to regret the misfortune
very much and insisted that it was
purely an accident. His eyesight IS
poor and he claims he did no. see The
woman and children until they were
very close and bis wheels were i'm deep
rut so that he could not get out of the
way quickly enough. Judge Brady
fined the defendant $25 and costs max
ing a total sum OF SIS. Mr.. Davis is a
poor man and it is hard blow on him.
County Griffin prosecuted the case and
}. N. Tincher defended. Mr.. Davis
was released on compromise payment
OF 81 fine and $45 costs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12

Gun Shannon was seriously injured
at Oklahoma City on Saturday while
out exercising race horse. The horse
became unmanageable and ran away,
collidlng with another horse and rider.
Gun was thrown distance of 40 feet
and his horse was injured so badly that
1t hau to be killed. The other horse
was also injured so that it will proba-
bly, not survive. The Wichita Eagle
says that Guns condition Is critical,
and while no bones are broken, it is
feared that he has received internal in
jnries. His Medicine Lodge friends
hope for his recovery.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12

Since our account of the Kiowa sa-
loon cases was put in type, we learn
that Messrs. Dick Cunningham and
John Dobson. two of the six men ar
raigned before Moses Wright, justice
of Moore township. appeared before the
Justice on Saturday, pleaded guilty.
were lined 500 and costs each, had their
buildings perpetually eDjoined and
agreed to quit the business. They paid
the fine and costs promptly. Capt. Da-
yid Nation, of this city, prosecuted the
cases single handed. The county at
torney did not appear. The other men
VIII be tried today and tomorrow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12
PUBLIC MEETINGS.

There will be public political meet
ings at the following places and dates.
Judge Z. w. Ellis and Prof. John M.
Doan will be the principal speakers.
The other fusion candidates will be pres
ent and will be glad to meet tho voters.
Remember the date on which they visit
your township and go ont and hear the
political issues discussed in a fair, log
ical manner:
Wednesday. Sept. 12-Cedar Hill school h.
Thursday. Sept. 13-Hazelton, Fishers hall.
Friday, Sept. 14-Landis school h., Moore tp
Saturday Sept. 15-Roundup 8. h., Nippa. tip
Tuesday, Sept. IS-Sharon.
Wed'sday. Sept. l9-Franklin S. H., Valley.
Thursday, 20-Pleas. Valley " Elm Mills tn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12
THE DEATH ANGEL.

John w. Mcdaniel passed away last
"Wednesday morning, September 5, 1900,
at O'Clock. He had been lingering for
two weeks between life and death, with
typhoid fever, and while his family and
friends expected his death, some hope
was entertained until the last.
The funeral was held on Thursday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. j. J..
Griffin of the Baptist church of which
MIR. Mcdaniel was member, assisted
by Rev. Irwin and Elder McLain. He
was AZ years of age.
His death is regretted by everybody
In the community. Nobody was his
enemy and his good nature made him a
warm friend of everybody with whom
he came in contact. John has been a
citizen of Medicine Lodge for many
years, and was always strictly honest
and honorable in all his dealings among
men. He was an Industrious, perse-
yerjng man, plain aud unassuming. He
was member of the Modern Wood
men and carried $4,000 insurance in that
order. which of itself attests the love
he bore for his family. He was an af-
fectionate husband and father, and his
faults, II he had any. have been amply
atoned by the duty he discharged to his
loved ones.
Mrs. Mcdaniel and her little children
have the sincere sympathy of the peo-
pie and especially those who can appre.
cate the vast scope OF such trying
ordeal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12
BOTH SIDES OF THE CAMPAIGN.

The Kansas City Star has decide d
upon special feature for the presiden.
tial campaign which was never under
taken before'by any newspaper. at its
request the chairmen of the two ma
tional committees, Messrs. James X.
Jones and M. A. Hanna. haye selected
and appointed two distinguished writ
ers to conduct, in the Star, a depart
ment to be called 1.-The Campaign Fo.
rum" In this department the argu-
ments of each of the two great parties
will be presented, side by side, day by
day. To conduct the democratic side.
Mr.. Jones has selected and formally
appointed Mr.. Willis j. Abbott, Chief
of the Press Bureau of the democratic
national committee, and, for the re-
publican side. Mr.. Hanna has selected
and appointed the famous journalist
and literateur, Mr.. Murat Halstead.
Upon learning the decision of the two
the Star Immediately engag-
ed the two gentlemen and on Sunday,
August 10, the Campaign Forum will
De inaugurated, to be continued IN the
regular issue of the Star, daily and
Sunday, until the end of the campaign.
An interesting feature of the Forum
will be the answers to questions upon
campaign topics. submitted to the Star
to be answered by either Mr.. Halstead
or Mr.. Abbott, or both. Under the
circumstances. the answers thus given
will have the stamp of authority of the
national committees.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12
8. X. w. FIELD.

s. K. w. Field died yesterday at IL
O'Clock n. NJ, of kidney disease. lie
was belfast almost month. When
he first took sick very little hope was
entertained for his recovery bnt after
the first week he got much better and
1T was thought he would get we'll He
got worse again on Saturday. however
and 1t soon became apparent that he
was in very critical condition. His
Sons have been wired. Seward will
arrive today.
Mr.. Field was member of the Ma
sonic and Workmen orders.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12
STOOD DEATH OFF.

e. b. Munday. lawyer of Henrietta,
Texas, once fooled grave digger. He
says: my brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. 1 per-
suaded him to try. Electric Bitters. and
he was soon much better, but contin-
ued their use until he was wholly cur
ed. | am sure Electric Bitters saved
his life." This remedy expeIs malaria,
kills disease germs and purifies the
blood; aids digestion, regulates liver,
kidneys and bowels, cures constipation,
dyspepsia, nervous diseases, kidney
troubles. female complaints; gives per-
feet health. Only SOC &C Young's drug
store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12

Annual State G A r reunion, Hutch.
inson. One fare, So so, for round trip.
Tickets on sale Sept. % to % inclusive.
Return limit Oct lst.
Fall Festival Topeka. One fare,
1921, for round trip. Tickets on sale
Sept. % to 20 inclusive. Return limit
Oct Isl.
Wellington, KS, Sumner County tu-
bilee. Tickets on sale Sept. II to %,
inclusive. Fare S2.72 for round trip.
Emporia, Kas, Annual camp meeting
Seventh Day Adyentists, one fare for
round trip. Tickets on sale Sept. II to
% inc. Return limit Oct. 3.
G. E. BEcHTEL, agt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12
w. c. T. U. COLUMN.

conducted by the members of the w. C. It.
VI
In the Ontario letter this week will
be found reference to the practical
working of the prohibition of the can
teen' which IS suggestive. Why is it
that the absence of liquor selling from
a Canadian military camp prevents
drunkenness, while such prohibition
increases it among United States SOL
diers, according to some of our legisla-
tors, army officers and liquor dealers?
We believe fair trial OF the abolition
of the ''canteenr-a fair trial, take no.
tice-by temperate officers would show
the same results in army posts on both
sides of the Canadian border.
-
temperance matters are moving.
The provinces of Prince Edward Island
and Manitoba have both declared for
prohibition, 10 take effect in January,
1901. One of the best reforms ever
seen in Canada was the forbiding of all
liquor selling in the military camps,
which are always held in June. In one
such, where 1000 men were under can
vass, there was but one arrest for
drunkenness, and the liquor was OBJ
tanned outside the camp. Whether
prohibition should be secured or not
throughout the dominion, there can be
no doubt that temperance sentiment is
increasing IN the land.
-
Dram drink, dram selling and dram
voting are all wrong. If any one of
them stopped, the other two would be
compelled to stop. They arc trinity of
forces that are three in one and one
in three" that make the great saloon
evil.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-09-12
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady. cured of her deafness and
noises in the head by DR.. Nicholson's
Artificial Ear Drums, gave $4,000 to
his institute. 50 that deaf people una
bic to procure the Ear Drums, may
have them free. Address No. 4I90 The
Nicholson Institute, $50 Eighth Avenue.
New York