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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
THE sOLONs ARE GOING
Richmond News

lhlNuIlNuA ANbWo
On the Legislatures over and the boys
are skinning out
by the quickest way to get there ana
the cheapest kind OF route.
For the mileage and per Ediem do not
stand costly show
When fellows "seen the city" for
about three months or so.
There is something In the honor OF the
making Of the laws,
But the payment Of the business Is the
glory Of the cause,
For no matter how the ante is decided
for the game
When the playing is oil over we are
busted just the same
And the bills we came to fight for
from the first until the last
Are the ones that now are sleeping and
that never will be passed.
And the records Of the voting will all
show Just where we land
On the otherside If everything from
what at first We planned
Now, really the only member who goes
off with wealth galore
Is the thrifty individual who SAT up the
peanut store
la the lobby OF the House. under the
shade Of Washington.
With his ample stock Of apples and his
sugar-ooated bun.
We tackled the fertilizers aud we made
some jobs grow fast
As we rallied all the farmers with a
wild stentorisn blast
And we knocked out monopoly, the
good old X f. and p
When the Speaker got to speaking, oh
it was a sight to see.
The octopus was trembling. but we
never got on his trail
And the way we came 10 miss him-but
that's just another tale
mo money for elections" got hear
ing for a minute.
And while it figured in the game it was
really never in it
We slipped a cog or two on the bill for
valuation
And reneged as quick as lightning with
out any hesitation;
But the Governor was handy with his
pen upon the bill
There was roasting for his trouble and
twas given with a will
The cutting off the ballots from the col
ored population
We left for the convention to make the
ChlCulhllOus
But we psnsioned all the people who
asked for special aid.
And upon the States finances we have
made rapid raid
But the jig's up now, and shortly we
will all be home again
And putting in our overtime in trying
to explain.
Yet for us there is great honor in the
making Of the laws,
But the payment in the business is the
glory Of the Cause.
Horace A. Hawkins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
GOVERNOR CRITICISED.

Senator Glass said this bill was the
worst act passed by the Legislature
since the Capitol was built He was
glad he had washed bis hands clean of
the whole matter IL was q most re-
markable proceeding-that which had
just occurred. twenty-five Senators had
submitted written appeal to the Gov.
ernor to withhold his signature until
persons interested could be heard.
Even while the matter was under con.
sideration--it had been announced that
she Governor had signed the bill The
Governor had refused to give tie peo-
pie the right to be heard. 1t was an
amazing proposition and the Governor
would have to hear the odium Of IL.
Senator Munford asserted that score
Of office-seekers was at the Governors
elbow urging him to sign it which In.
duced him to do so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
How's This,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot 5e curtd o.
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.JCHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
We, the uncersgnf d. have known II. j.
Cheney, for the last IS years, and believe him
per:e,tly honorable 10 all business transac-
obligation made by their irm.
WEST * TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledO, o.
WALDISG, KTNSAS & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, ..
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c per bottle.
sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are tie best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10

mHE NELSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY,
RYE WHISKBY,
One Of he Best Brands on the market, for
sale at 500 per gallon by
MRS. J. +. MONROE.
Commerce st., Fredericksburg, Va
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause a horrible burn, scsld,
ous or bruise. Buoklen's Arnica Sslve,
the best In the world. will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on
earth. Only % cents box Cure guar
anteed Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis, drug
eist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
Stirring Scene On the Tax Bill.

The publication of the full text Of
the Parks bill providing for the ap-
pointment Of commissioners Of yalus.
tion, occasioned widespread interest
throughout Virginia kilograms urg.
ing that something be done TO prevent
the act becoming law poured In upon
the. Senators. Delegations Of bust.
ness men hurried to Richmond from
other cities to urge the Governor not 10
sign the bill. twenty-five Senators 10
majority petitioped the Governor not
to sign, permitting the Senate 10 again
consider it. In the midst Of debate on
a reconsideration of the subject the
Governors secretary appeared and an.
nounced that the bill had just been
signed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
INTRNTs OF THE BILL.

The Parks bill Is for the purpose Of
assessing all stocks. bonds, notes, etc.,
in a PERSONS possession, and provides
for the appointment by the Auditor.
Second Auditor and Treasurer Of one
commissioner in each county and city
for that purpose. A storm Of indigna.
tion against the bill seems to be brew.
ing throughout the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
CAROLINE.
In Memory ofthe Late Rev. John c. Rowe
Personal Notes. Etc, Etc.
Correspondence of The Free Lance. }

Correspondence OF The Free Lance.
Bowling Green, March Z, 1900.
A tablet to the memory Of the late
Rev. John G.. Rowe. of this place. was
unveiled in the Methodist church on
Sunday morning with an appropriate
and interesting program. Mr. Rowe
first started the movement Of orgsniz.
log a Methodist church in this place,
and by his ell jrts and lsbors small
band united and formed the church in
1868 with Mr.. Rowe as pastor. and the
services Of Sunday we're but just
tribute to one who spent large por-
tion of his life in our midst. The ex-
ercises were opened by prayer by the
pastor, Rev. w. f. Hayes, followed by
reading Of scripture by DR.. j. w. Nc.
Gown. after which the veil was drawn
by Mr.. Scott Rowe, grandson OF Rev.
J. G. Rowe Miss Rhoades following
with vocal solo. A short address
was delivered by DR.. W. ID. Qdssen-
berry. a life long friend OF Mr.. Rowe
in which he paid allowing tribute TO
his memory. Mr. ). W. Broaddus
read the history Of the church from its
organization, and was to have been fol
lowed by an address by Judge l. O.
Monoure, but he was prevented from
being present by sickness DR. o. S.
Webb paid his tribute to his departed
friend in few we'll chosen words. aft
or which the service was closed by the
benediction by DR. McOown.
Mr.. Allen Fitzhugh, Of Gloucester,
was here several days, last week
Mr.. Louis Czapski, who has been
spending some time with the family
Of Dr. M1Oown, left on Monday for
Richmond, where he has accepted a po-
sition
Mr.. ". s Mccoy. wife and daughter
have returned to the Lawn" after a
delightful visit to friends aud relatives
in Springfield, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Warner, Of
Athens, " this county, spent Sunday
in town with friends.
DR.. j. W. McOown has returned to
his home here. after spending a few
days In Richmond, accompanied by his
little grand daughter, Miss Dorothy
Hart, Of that city, who will spend some
time here.
Miss Alys Burke, of Spotsylvania, is
the guest Of Mr.. j. A. Scott and family,
at Milford
Judge f. O. Moncure is confined to
his home by a very severe attack Of the
grip.
Mrs. Percy Walker, Of Tennessee, is
spending some time with her mother,
Mrs Francis Glassell. ofthis place.
Mr.. Glenn Washington, of Richmond,
paid our town a visit one day this
week
Miss Kate Campbell left on Wednes-
day for Alexandria, where she will re-
main for some time with relatives.
Mr.. Percy Rowe, Of San Francisco,
Gal, is the guest of Mr B. F. Smoot
and family. This is his first visit to
his old home for seven years. and he re-
ceived hearty welcome from his host
Of friends
Miss Fannie Glassell has returned to
her home here, after visit to friends
in Tennessee.
Miss Penn Parish, who has been the
guest of Mr.. E. r. Coghill and family,
has returned to her home In Orange.
Rev. E. II. Rowe returned on Satur.
day, with his party, from the annual
trip to Washington.
Misses Grace Ooghill and Ada Parr,
Of the Seminary, spent Sunday and
Monday at their homes in the county.
X Y.
Judge Welchs Condition Comments on the
Legislature, Etc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10

One day blowin, next day snowin',
Next day case o. parch.
Bees s-hummin', cold wave comm
That's March.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10

Judge Welch's Condition Comments on the
Legislature, Etc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-03-10
WHO MAY DREDGE.


s Hereafter all lessees of oyster plant
ing ground who have paid their rent in
advance, and who will properly define
the outer lines Of their assignment as
provided for in the bill, will be allowed
to dredge the same, subject to the dis
cretion and regulation Of the Board OF
Fisheries in all cases, provided that no
dredging will be permitted in any river
and on the ocean side Of Aocomac and
Northampton counties without special
permission in writing from the board,
and that no resident boat or crew
shall be employed in such dredging.
9. A special license tax will be re-
ouired hereafter for taking CLAIMS from
their natural beds for sale or planting,
but any person taking out the specific
tax emitting him to take oysters will
be likewise entitled TO take CLAIMS
under the same. The clammtRg tax
will be the same as that foeptaking
oysters with the same inspectors fee,
where only the clammiug license is de.
sired But there is no close season
provided for clans.
10 On application Of fifty or more
crabbers the Board of Fisheries is
authorized to set apart and designate
such bottoms, not natural rocks, and
not assigned as planting ground, as In
the judgment of the board may be nee
essary for the use and benefit Of those
licensed to take crabs.
II. Certain amendments as to the
grading Of depths Of water In assessing
taxes on pound nets have been added to
the fishing laws, and the act is now
made to embrace "all the waters within
the jurisdiction of the State" In order
to apply to net fishing in the Potomac.
Other amendments have been embodied
that are not materially important or
radical.
70. The close season for the ocean
side Of Accomac and Northampton
counties has been changed, and will
hereafter embrace the period from May
95th to October lst. IL has also been
made unlawful to rough the rocks on the
ocean side of Accomao with rakes and
scrapes. in view Of the fact that the
Gull law does not apply to that section.
and that therocks there are being rapid
ly destroyed.
The colored American., 1900-05-26

hundred and sixty' seven at the fall
election In the twenty. fifth, or the
Tenderlein district. Langsten took into
the democratic party with him hts
bosom friend, Augustus Murray, a life
long, rock.ribbed republican. Murray,
while living in New York, is railroad
man, running between New York and
Boston. Being In New York one day
and In Boston the next, he has organ
lied IN Boston q democratic club Of
tive eundred strong.
John O. Johnson, chairman of the
executive committee of the United Col
cred Democracy, was born In New
York City in 1853, is a bright young
man and popular wish the young ele-
ment of the colorsd race, also an
able executive officer, easy and grace
full 10 manner and works In harmony
with hief Lee and President Lang
ston.
William Russell Johnson, leader Of
the United Colored Democracy for the
Borough of Kings, was born In New
York City forty-two years ago. He is
not only leader of the United Golored
Democracy for the Borough. but IS one
The colored American., 1900-05-26

hlghiy respected families In Wssb,,u
ton. His father was enc of tbs A..
truetees of the celored schools Of ~.
Distsics Of Columbia and today there i.
a aschool in that city that bear. HI.
name. Mr.. Jones we'll deserves ~.
honor conferred upon him BE CANA ~
this city In the summer OF 1899 and
Immediately began to try to do soma
thing with short hand. He was ba,.
sometime before he succeeded, but bs.
Ing young man with push, pluck and
ambition he finally landed, and TO-DAY
helds position In the District A..
tornsy's office of the city and county
Of New York that no other co,o,ed
man has ever held in the history q,
the office.
Thus the United Colored Democracy
goes into the campaign of 1900, well
armed and equipped to produce results
creditable to the organization and beus.
heisl to the ooIered race.
The colored American., 1900-05-26

Edward e. Lee, chief of the United
Colorsd Democracy Of all the beroughs
OF tae Greater City Of New York, was
born In Virginia about forty two years
ago, amid environments thas would
have been fatal to any man Of less in
domitable will. His very build is in
harmony with the Herculean task set
him by Mr.. Croker Of moulding and
controlling colored democratic organ
lzation. Mr.. Lee stands about six feet,
two inches In his socks, and weighs
two hundred and ten pounds. He is OF
large physique, has large brain, big
nears, and an iron will. Lee is born
leader Of men. His followers regard
ills word as sacSed. In q word there is
nothing small about Leader Lee but his
purse, and that will never be larger.
He is ever seeking something for his
constituents, but for himself, nothing;
and In this lies the secret of bis sue
cess as an organizer of his people.
In leaviL & the republican party and
going into the democratic party, Mr..
Lee took nearly one thousand eolored
republicans with him to organize his
United Colored Democracy. He has
been extremely fortunate in surround
ing himself with young, trustworthy
and Influential men of his race, He is
responsible for the presence in the
democratic party Of such independent
and brainy young men as Ralph e
Langston, leader Of the colored demo.
Gratis Of the twenty fifth assembly dis
tsict, and who has jass been elected
president of the United Colored De-
mseraey of all the boroughs of the
Greater City of New York.
Leader Langston is the second son of
the late John Mercer Lsngston. Mr.
senior, was born in Virginia
and WAS educated in Oberlin College,
Ohio. He was a man of letters and re-
fnement. He was an able lawyer and
The colored American., 1900-05-26

OF Chief Lees most respected and
trust ed lieutena0ts. Mr. johnson was
one of the founders OF the Alfred q.
Chaplin Club, the first recognized Ne
gro democratic club In the city Of
Brooklyn, was assistant steward of the
Constitutional Club of Brooklyn Of
which Boss Mclaughlin was an honor
ary member. Mr.. johnson was presi-
dent of the society Of the Sons Of New
York, social order, for two terms. This
Is the largest organization of it's kind
In the United States. He was also q
member Of the Board Of Vestry, st,
Augustine P. E. church. Mr. Johnson
Is spleadid eonversatienalist, and is
well versed ia all current events, social
and political. BEING q man of bril-
liant ideas and fueaoy Of speech, makes
him an ideal leader among his people
This fact no one better understands or
more throughly appreciates than Chief
Lee.
Mr. Madison 8. Jones is a native of
the District of Columbia, and enc of
MT Lees strongest supporters, and
holds one Of the mesb important Pc
sitions ia the United Colofed De.
mocraey OF Greater New York. When
MI. Lee first decided to accept the DO
sition OF chief of the United Colored
Democracy his first official act was the
ssleo otlen of Mr.. Jones as his private
secretary. Mr.. Jones proved to be an
indispensable aid to the organization
and shortly after he was made private
secretary to the Chief, he was unani-
meusly chosen as official stenoerapher
OF the organization. He is liked by all
whe knew him. He is gentlemsp, and
comes fzem one Of the Oldest and most
The colored American., 1900-05-26

was said to be one Of the strongest at
the bars of Washington, D. @. and Vir-
glnis. He was minister to Hayti for
eight years under Grant and Hayes re
speetively. Also represented the 4th
Congressional district of Virginia in
the House Of Representatives fer two
terms He was an uncompromising re-
publican, as was also his son Ralph,
untii Lee took him into the United
CeIered Democracy. Mr.. r. b. Lang
stem has lived in the twenty fifth as
sembly district about fifteen years. He
was a republican leader and worker
up to 1897. His home is In the eighth
election district OF the twenty fifth as.
sembly district, where there were regis
tered ia the eampaiSn Of 1880, ninety.
three celered voters, and out of that
number sixty fous voted the deme-
cratic ticket, owing to Langston's
popularity among them. On Monday
harch 9th, he was elected president Of
the United Colered Democracy with.
eut dissenting voice and carried the
entire ticket through with him His sd
vent into the democratic party has
greatly helped to cut the usual republi-
can majority Of three thousand to six
The colored American., 1900-05-26

New York, N. Y, Special When
Richard Croker installed Edward e.
Lee % 1.-The Black Croker with
pewers ameng the colored voters,
eoual. TO his own among the white
voters Of Tammany Hall. and recog-
pized Lees United CeloTed Democracy
The colored American., 1900-05-26

oi all Inc eoFeughs or the greater CITY
Of New York, as adjunct to Tammany
Hall, 1t struck republicans generally
with dismay and dazed thousands of
democrats. Many Of the politically Wise
ones OF all parties shook their heads
with negative mods, as if In doubt as to
the wisdom of SO radical q move. But
Mr.. Croker saw things differently and
assumed entire responsibility for his
action. How we'll the whole thing has
worked will show by glance at the
following figares:
There are IN Borough of Manhattan
alone, about nine thousand coiored
voters, ninety-seven per cent of whom
voted the republican ticket flom the
day the Fifteenth Amendment went
inso effect, up 10 1897. In the cam psign
OF that year, Mr.. Croker put Edward
X. Lee In charge Of the colored voters,
telling him If he made good showing
that he. Croker, would recognize and
treat the colsred democrats just as he
did the white voters of that party, &C
cordiag to the number of votes cast by
them. And Lee wenE to work, Organized
the United Colered Democracy, with
headquarters at 1s2 West 53rd street,
Through this organization Robert A.
Van Wyck for mayor, received about
ffty'twe per cent Of the nine thous-
and Of eelored voters In the Borough
Of Manhattan. In 1893 Augustus Van
Wyck for governor, through this same
organization, under Mr. Cookers guild
ancs and Lees leadership, received
sixty. five PEE cent Of these voters. At
the election Of 1893, seventy-ons Der
cent was east for the democratic ticket,
and in an of year at that. And still
the organization is growing, for in
every instance Mr., Croker has kept his
word with his black leader, Edward e,
Lee, and Lee has in all cases fulfilled
his promise to Croker. Thus conf
dence has been fully established on
both sides. That The United Colered
Democracy has dene good work, speaks
feE Itself; for it controlled at the last
general election, In spite Of McCul.
iough's manipulation and garbling of
the returns, three thousand, one hun.
drsd and sixty.two bona fde declaa ed
democratic voters, eligible to
Tese at the next democratic primary
election. That the United Celored De-
has come to stay, cannot be
doubted after q glance at the character
and caiiber Of men just elected officers |
VI the organization.
The colored American., 1900-05-26
FACT and FANCY.

Lieut.. Toomey has been dubbed tn,
poet laureate of the Second BaptIs
Lyesum.
81. Eugene Wilson is preparing t,
issue q volume of his poetical effuslon
for distribution among his persona
friends.
Senator Mason fs swinging merrill,
around the coIored circuit, scattering
sunshine and excoviating "cannsC
Liberty" as impure food.
The District Commmissionsr's nam,
is Macfarland. Get onto the spelling
and style, fellow craftsmen, before
writing any more about him.
While the Mystic shriners were dis.
porting themselves this week In festa
array, and the town was giving them
the "glad hand"-the Negro looked on
Booker T. Washington has q strong
champion, oratorlcally and mentally
in the person Of Mr.. John T. Haskins
foreman Of The Oolored American com
posing room.
Lieut.. RE. Gather Is the tallest em.
ployee In the Census Bureau and Mr.,
Samuel II Bond is the shoHtest-snd
1t is remarkable coincidence that both
extremes are colored.
There is scarcely q government en-
pioyes In town who deesn't hsvs 9
special work outside Of bis depart
meatal duties-law, medicine, preach.
lag, newspaper, music, organization,
private instruction, or political msnipu.
lation. It means the expenditure Of 9
lot Of energy. bat it keeps a fellows
faculties on keen edge, and the stray
dollars materially augment the nens'
too-liberal salaries received.
There are a let Of "bIave" people in
Washington and the North who are
continually "seeuting" about Whist
the eolored leaders In the South should
do, and what they should net do, etc.,
These men In the southland have ss-
quirsd land, are growing crops, and
many are In business. They are, for
the most part, at peace with their white
neighbers, and have 40 sympathy with
the idle. shiftlsss class of their own
raee who hang around bar Hooms, com
mib larcenies and other orimes which
make statistics that give plausiOilisy 20
the criticisms Of the Charles Dudley
Warmers AID the editors ofsuoh journals
as The Atlanta Constitution. The men
who live In the South know what ID
best. and don't need the gratuitous ga
vice of the smart people who never
give penny to help, and who Keep
shsir carcaf sss Ia safety on this side Oh
the Potomac.
The colored American., 1900-05-26
limited CoLORED DEMOCRACY.

How the Famous Adjunct to New York )
Tamnany Organization was Conceived
and Made Strong-Chief Edward Z. Lee
a Born Leader OF Men.
The colored American., 1900-05-26

The Delme Koooce cafe is the dnes1
this side Of New York City.
The Forrest City times., 1900-05-04
JOKES FOR DINNER TIME.

"I think I'll try to reduce my weight" said the corpulent grocer. You've been reducing it too much al. ready" responded the customer with the 14-ounce pound of sugar.
 "Yes, sir," said MT. Winbiddle to a stranger, II maintain that all the wa ter used for drinking and culinary pur- poses should be boiled at least half an hour" You are physician, pre- sume?' "No; am coal dealer."
 "We can only taste imperfectly in the dark" said lecturer; mature has intended us to see our food" "Then," inquired forward pupil, "how about a blind man at dinner?" Mature, sir" 1" answered the professor, has supplied him with eyeIteeth." as
 Blivens My dear, I'm really alarmed about Tommy's health" Mrs. Blivens-"I suppose you mean you are alarmed about his i'll health and future doctor bills." Blivens-"I said health, and I meant it. I was thinking of butchers bills"
 Dean Hole recently told a story of two Indians dining in England for the first time, when one of them took a spoonful of mustard which brought the tears to his eyes. The other said: Brother, why weepest thou?" and he replied: T weep for my father who was slain in battle" and he passed the mustard. The other then took spoon ful, and he had tear trickling down his cheek. Said the first Indian: "Why weepest thou?" and he replieds II weep because thou vast not slain with thy father r-Chieapo Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1900-05-04
BROOKE TO RELIEVE MERRITT.
uat.-Gen. Wesley Merritt to De Re- Iieved from Active Duty at
 His Own Requcst.

Chicago, May 3.-A special 10 the Record from Washington, says: Gen. Wesley Merritt, who is soon to go up- on the retired list, has asked for re- lief from duty as commanding general east The war department has granted the request, selecting Gen. R. Brooke as Merritt's successor. Gen. Merritt will go to Europe. with Mrs. Merritt after May 10, the date named as that upon which the transfer of duty will occur. Gen. Otis will not return to the Philippines in the autumn, as has been reported. He will probably be assigned to the department of Cali fornia