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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
THEY BEGIN TO FIGURE.
Both Democrats and Republicans Set Up
Claims for Next November.

Congressman Grosvenor, Of Ohio.
says:
In going over the list Of States that
cast their electoral vote for Mckinley
four years ago. do not see any which
will not do the same thing this year,
unless II be Kentucky That State
am placing in the doubtful column, al
though we certainly purpose making
every effort to carry it. | regard Mary
land which the Democrats are claiming
already as reasonably certain to remain
in the Republican column Besides
holding our own in practically all the
States that we carried in 1898, we have
reasons TO believe that the Republicans
will carry Kansas. South Dakota and
Washington. which went for Bryan four
years ago. while our chances are excel
lent, am informed by Senators Shoup
and Garter Of winning Idaho and Mon
tana. the States which they represent
In the Senate.
DEMOCRATS CLAIM TWENTY FOUR
STATES.
The following estimate by States
shows the expectations Of the Bryan
managers, and is given out in answer
10 the figures Of Mr. Grosvenor:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

reports from West Virginia say
a killing frost on Thursday night de-
stroyed the fruit and early vegetables.
Ice was formed a quarter of an inch
thick. So far as we hsy) heard the
fruit has not been hurt in this part Of
Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

The United States will not be rep
resented at the Turkish court until
that government settles for the prop
erty of the Missionaries destroyed in
Armenia. The Sultan will see by this
act that the United States is firm in
its demands ard will enforce the pay
mani
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

STRIKES are becoming quite popu-
lar and common these days, and it
appears that q profession is over
looked if it is not on strike. The
miners and railroad men, including
the telegraph operators, have been
on q strike for some time. Then fol
lowed the carpenters, box-makers,
psper-hangers and others. The last
to enter the list is the washerwomen.
What will become of the country if
this thing continues
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
POLITICAL.

The Republicans are arranging for q
big parade in Philadelphia on the even
ing before the opening Of the National
convention.
Senator Pritchard Of North Carolina
whom the republican convention OF his
State Endorsed as a candidate for Vice.
President says be is not a candidate for
the nomination.
Governor Johnston ordered an cleo.
tion to choose a successor TO Gen. Joseph
Wheeler, in Congress. from the Eighth
Alabama, district. Gen. Wheeler will
likely offer to succeed himself.
An agreement is said to have been
reached at a conference between leaders
OF the Democratic. Populistio and Sill.
yer Republican parties by which Ohas
A. Towne. Of Duluth Mimi, is to
be nominated az running mate for
Bryan on the national ticket.
1t is said TO be practically settled by
the national Republican managers that
Senator Wolcott, Of Colorado, will be
temporary chairman Of the convention,
and Senator, Lodge. of Mass, perma.
nent chairman. Senator Foraker, Of
Ohio will make the speech nominating
Mr.. Mckinley.
The secrecy Of the ballot at the elec-
ton, May "a, has become on important
point Under the provisions Of the act
in question the ballot only contains the
affirmative proposition, so, If a voter
wishes to vote against calling a Oonsti-
tutional convention he must add to the
ballot the word against 3" To do this
he must enter the voting booth, and
thus be spotted by the persons around
the polls. The question raised now is
whether the effect Of the law in forcing
the voter to thus make public the man.
ner in which he will vote does not de-
stroy the secrecy of the ballot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
The Drain Market.

The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Chicago-wheat, May. e535; July,
671l; Sept 6S3s corn, May, 40; July
Az Sept. 4l3s cats, May, 221 JULY
23H Sept, 22A.
New York-Southern wheat, 70 to
rs corn, 46 TO 4619
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 20 to % (;
Southern corn, 45 to 46.
Richmond-Wheas, 20 TO 76i corn.
40 to AZ.
Alexandria-w Wheat 70 to 20; corn
40 TO 46.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

AN ASSOCIATION, composed OF la.
dies, has been organized to purchase
and preserve the Jefferson Davis
house, in Montgomery, Ala, known
as the White House Of the Confed-
eracy. We hope they may succeed
in raising the necessary funds for the
purpose indicated. All such build
ings should be preserved. The years
will soon come, when such historical
places will be Of great interest to all
patriotic people from all sections Of
the country, and even of other cOun-
tries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

The British steamer, Quito, Is TO
sail from New York on Thursday or
Friday with g cargo of provisions for
the starving millions of India. The
appeal for the famine'stricken people
should stir the heart of the civilized
world and bring to them speedy re-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh q Bro.

corrected by Simon Hirsh q Bro.
Wheat. 20 to 70; corn, 46 to AZ. meal 81
TO 100 per 100 pounds; oats, 20 to 80
fowls (live), 8 20 turkeys live, &C
3 chickens live, z to 8; ducks live 2 to
8; spring chickens, 20 TO to 2 re. per ID
10 TO 30; hams. 10 to M, Irish pota.
toes, 20 to 70; Early Rose. for seed, 81
to 81. 10; sweet potatoes, So to 80; beef,
8 20 81 veal. ~ to 8; Pork, 8 10 6K ;
hides (green), TO ~ hides tdry), 10
TO IL.
Wool-Unwashed, 20 to %; washed,
20 to 30.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
FOR CITY TREASURER.

thereby announce myself as candi.
date for reelection to the Office Of City
Treasurer, and hope it may be the pleas
ure Of my friends to support me for the
same, and hereby tender my sincere
thanks for past and for future favors
for election May Gath. 1900.
ROBERT T KNOX.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

On FRIDAY the Senate passed a bill
to pay Rachel Wilson, of Harrison
county, West Virginia, 81 99S for
services Der father rendered the
country in the Revolutionary war. 1t
is claimed that Miss Wilson is one of
Twenty-Five children of Bel amin
Wilson's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
FOR COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

To My Fellow Citizens Of Fredericks-
burg: respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office of
Oommonweslth's attorney, and promise
If re elects continued faithful per
Torrance OF the duties OF that office.
ALVIN 7 EMBREY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

THE Gear Of Russia, who, it is re-
ported, is always liable to sssassina-
ton, appears to be in no fear of dan.
ger. On his recent visit to Moscow
he had the special guard of safety
dismissed, declaring he had come to
see his people and not the police Of
Moscow, and rode through the streets
Of the city in an open carriage. This
incident shows that the reported
hatred Of the masses Of their ruler is
overdrswn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

1T IS stated now that Mrs. Dewey
had nothing to do with the Admiral S
entering the race for the Presidential
nomination. So far from favoring
the announcement, she rather dis.
couraged it, preferring that the Ad-
miral should retire to private life. 1t
IS also denied that ex-Secretsry Whit
ney Influenced Admiral Dewey in bis
determination. He got the impress
sion some way that the Republicans
we're down on Mckinley and the Dem
ocrats we're opposed to Bryan, and
there was a fine opportunity for him
to outstrip both of them. This shows
what q verdant politician he is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

ST. LOUIS claims population Of
seven hundred thousand, 1t is doubt
full if the census enumerstors will be
able to find that many people in the
city limits. In such instances claims
nearly always far outstrip The actual
pOunt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
Fredericksburg, Va, May l, 1900.

With grateful appreciation for past
favors. and many thanks to those citi-
zens who have voluntarily pledged me
their support. respectfully announce
myself candidate for reelection to the
Mayorslty, and will be thankful for the
votes Of my fellow. citizens at the com
ing election. A. Z. ROWE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

THE sundry civil bill, passed by the
House Saturday appropriates over
sixty.one millions of dollars, being
larger amount by ten millions of dol
lars than any previous civil bill ever
carried. SO it will be seen that as
our possessions are extended our ex.
penditures are increased.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

Fellow Citizens: l respectfully an.
nounce myself candidate for the office
Of Sergeant of the City Of Fredericks-
burg at the election to be held on Thurs.
day, May gath, 1900. Having been Dep.
uty Sergeant for some years. and being
familiar with the duties Of the office, |
flatter myself that 1 can discharge the
duties Of the position to the satisfaction
Of the court and public. II elected,
promise q faithful and efficient service.
JOHN H. ROBINSON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

IT IS given out as certainty that
Bryan will be nominated for the
Presidency by the Populsts conven-
ton, which meets at Sioux Falls this
week. 1t is not stated yet who will
be second on the ticket, but the Kan
sas City convention of Democracy is
expected to rstify the work of the
POpulists.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
EoR CLERK OF CoURT.

hereby announce myself candidate
for election as Clerk Of the Corporation
Court of the Oity of Fredericksburg.
which office have filled for five years
And most respectfully ask the support
of nv fellow citizens at the approaching
election.
JAMES p. OORBIN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

Pain. Killer as an internal remedy. has
no equal in cases of collie. summer COM
plant, dyspepsia, dysentery, and rheuma.
tism. Il is the best liniment in the world.
It's action is like magic. when applied
to bad sores, burns scalds and sprains.
For the sick headache. and toothaohe.
don't fail to try IL. Avoid substitutes
there 1t but one Pain-Killer, Perry
Davis. Price 900. and 500
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
FOR CITY SERGEANT.

Fellow Citizens: hereby announce
myself candidate for the office Of City
Sergeant and respectfully solicit your
support, promising, il elected, faith.
ful service to the best Of my ability.
Election May oath Respectfully.
w Il HALL.
Fredericksburg, Va, March %, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

State of Virginia, County Of Spotsylyania, IS
/, J. A. Taylor, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
J. A. Taylor, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of May, 1890.
A. b. BOLTS, [Seal.
Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest
A. W. WALLACE,
HUGH ID. SCOTT,
Us. WALLACE,
Directors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

THE Iowa Democratic State Con
vention denounced the gold standard,
and declared for the free coinage Of
silver, but said nothing about the
ratio. 1t would have been wise, per
hsps. to have passed that question by
altogether for the present. 1t is not
popular with the thinking masses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
Candidates Cards.
FOR MAYOR.

At the solicitation of many friends. |
have determined TO withdraw my candi
dacy for City Sergeant and become a
candidate for Mayor. and this card is
published for the purpose Of making
such announcement. l ask the support
Of the citizens OF Fredericksburgfo for this
high office. and promise a faithful dis
charge Of the duties OF the office if
elected. Very respectfully,
JOHN A. STONE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

To My Fellow Citizens Of Frederioks-
burg: hereby announce myself q can
didste for she Office Of City Sergeant
and respectfully solicit your votes and
assistance. and promise II elected to dis
charge the duties Of the office to the
best Of my ability. Very truly.
e. A. SOLAN.
Election May "a, 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

The United States army transport
Buford has arrived in quarantine at
New York from Cuba, having on board
the body Of Mrs. General Wilson. The
remains will be taken to Wilmington,
DEL. for burial.
Chewing and smoking tobacco and
cigars at Henry ulmsn's, 923 Main
street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

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 l can perform the
duties Of the Office to the satisfaction
Of the citizens OF this city. hereby an.
nounce myself candidate for the post.
tion at the election TO be held May "a,
1900. and ask your support.
Very respectfully,
J. W HARRIS.
Fredericksburg. Va, March 10. 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

Hon. WIN. L. WILSON repudiates
the Kansas City interview published
few days ago, and says be positively
refused to talk on the.subject of poll
tics he did not predict Democratic
success with Bryan, nor did he declare
his support of Bryan. He admits
however, that he did say that the two
great national parties will be headed
-one by Mckinley and the other by
Bryan, and the campaign would be
conducted on new issues. he did not
say that Dewey was blunt man and
would be out of the field so abruptly
as the writer made him say he would,
but thinks the Admiral came out too
late to be President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

TIE Crown Prince Of Germany,
Frederick William, reached his ma
jority Friday, and the occasion was
celebrated in Berlin with great eclst;
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

THE Middle.of-the Road Populists
hold their convention in Cincinnati
tomorrow. Great preparations are
in progress, snd the representations 1T
is thought, will be fairly good. One
of the notices to be thrown to the
breeze is the words of Senator Allen
at the party split, when he said I'VE
have thrown them over the transom,"
and just under it is the reply Eyes,
and you have thrown the party over
the trsnsom with u.s." 1t is said the
badges are ell characteristic Of the
Middle of-the-Rosders, and that the
tickets Of admission are unique.
These tickets will be the pictures of
Jefferson and Lincoln. Under the
portrait Of Lincoln are the words, "a
government Of the people, by the peo-
pie, and for the people" At the top
of the ticket is the inscription, keep
IN the middle Of the road and at the
bottom of the ticket is quotation
from the Omaha platform-"Wealth
belongs to him who creates it."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
-ressury Department, Office Of Comp.
troller Of the Currency:
Washington. D c March %. 100


Washington, d G March 20, 1900
Whereas By satisfactory evidence pre-.
sented to the undersigned IL has
been made TO appear that the Con.
way. Gordon q Garnett National
Bank Of Fredericksburg. in the
city Of Fredericksburg, in the coun.
~ Of SpOtsylyanis, and State Of
Virginia. has complied with ell the
provisions Of the statutes Of the
United States, required TO be com
piled with before an association
shall be auth orized 20 commence
the business Of banking now,
Therefore, l, Charles G.. Dawes, Comp.
troller Of the Currency, do hereby
certify that the Conway, Gordon &
Garnett National Bank Of Freder.
icksburg, in the city Of Fredericks-
burg. in the county OF Spotsylvania
and State Of Virginia, is authorized
to commence the business OF bank.
ing as provided in Section Fifty
one Hundred and Sixty. Of the
Revised Statutes Of the United
States
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and seal Of office this twenty third
day Of March, 1900.
5 SEAL Charles G. Dawes.
Comptroller Of the Currency.
No 526S Mch27.w 9w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
PUBLIC NOTICE.
Clean Up Your Premises and
Beautify Your Lots.

The Grand Army Of the Potomac will hold
its annual reunion here on MAY 18th and 18th.
The President. together with his Cabinet
and other noted men. are expected here then.
The policemen of each Ward will commence
their annual inspection on MONDAY, MAY
1th, and any premises including cellars and
out houses. found out of order will pc duly
reported. and II not attended 10 nc once, Il IS
will be imposed. There must be no delay ia
this matter.
4. p ROWE.
my5'2t Mayor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

To My Fellow. citizsns: hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the office
of City Sergeant, aud would thank you
for your support, promising, If elected,
to discharge the duties faithfully. Elec.
tion Thursday, May "a
d. s. RUSSELL
March IS, 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
DEMOCRATIC STATES
REPUBLICAN STATES.


DOUBTFUL STATES.
New York .......... FL Minnesota. ...... o
Indiana. .-........... u
ohio ....... ........2 Total............ -
Total Doubtful States.
You see, said the Democratic
leader, Il concede. for the sake OF ar
gument, all the Pacific coast States to
Mckinley, because on the Western coast
the imperialist policy is strongest New
York | make doubtful State. because
the Democratic party is az united there
az IL was last year when Roosevelt,
popular hero, carried the State by only
IS 900 Minnesota is doubtful. because
although Mckinley carried it by SO. 900
in 1896 the State voted for fusion and
defeated the Republican ticket in 1899.
"OhiO is as surely doubtful. because
last year the Republicans were in the
minority. Indiana. everybody admits
10 be doubtful State in oil years As
PA electoral votes are needed TO elect,
Bryan requires only y votes Of the
doubtful SO New York alone would
elect him. or Indiana or Ohio would
elect Bryan even if Mckinley carried
New York. New Jersey, Connecticut.
the entire Northwest and all the sure"
Republican States -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
challies.

TIL very handsome and light
weight fabric is among the most de-
sirable o summer wear.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08

The Republicans are arranging for q
big parade in Philadelphia on the even
ing before the opening of the National
convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-08
0rgandies.
Corsets.

The American Lady" is best
known and most worn Of any make
sold in this market. We have them
IN six different styles All.American
Lady COrsets, Short, Medium Short.
Long. Extra long, French Gored Hip
and Extra Stout.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-21
A Discussion Of the Candidates for United States Senator

that beats upon the solitary man, hasten
to give the reasons why / think General
Carr should be elected Senator.
The paramount obligation of this GEN
Grafton as | see it, is to the Confederate
soldier. When thirty odd years ago North
Carolina sent forth her sons to battle she
babe them do Valiantly and reck not OF
the future for its fulness should be theirs
Never since sword was forged did men
acuuit themselves better. Only shatter-
ed fragment Of the valiant band survived
But even these found the State, their
mother. too impoverished, after the con-
flict, to fulfill her plighted word. To
the most necessitors she. as she could.
rendered a pittance-barely enough to
put even dry bread in their mouths. For
more than this the veteran enfeebled by
time had to look elsewhere. if we except
the handful who have found shelter at the
Soldiers Home.
Here and there Nndividuals came for
ward, experimenting in various ways the
pittance received from the State. First,
foremost, most liberal, most thoughtful of
these were julie Carr. Very likely his
givings to the Confederate veterans has
for years exceeded that of all other North
Carolinians combined. The timeliness
and thoughtfulness of these benefactions
has certainly made them more effective
than those of all others combined. When
ever the veteran individually or collective
Iy at the Soldiers Home. is in straits,
Jule Carr IS looked to as a matter OF
course. If he has ever been looked to in
vain, l have yet to hear Of it.
In view OF all this / cannot see how a
Confederate veteran or q man who feels
for the Confederate veteran as all patriots
should feel, can vote against General Carr
II he has not made himself worthy oi
their suffrages, no man has or can.
This as to his heart. Now as to his
head Has he not surprised all in the
management of great private interests?
Has any man excelled him in energy, in
enterprise, in foresight, in clearness OF
rareness Of vision? Have results proven
that any North Carolinian has transcend
ed him in that most uncommon Of all
kinds of sense. the kind miscalled COM
mon?
What better reason of mans fitness
for public station than that he has filled
the most responsible private station as
no other man could?
On the above grounds ! call on North
Carolinans to elect Carr Senator.
O. w. BLACKNALL.
Kittrell, n. c., Oct. 10, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-21
From Gen. Cars Lieutenant.

To the Editor: My attention has been
called to articles in a morning paper at
lacking General Cars war record and
asking the command to which he belonged
AS Lieutenant of the company in which
he served during the war l ask you to
give me the space to answer Veterans"
and other enquiries.
General Carr was a member of Com
pany a." 41st regiment, Third North
Carolina cavalry.
The commanding officers of the regiment
were Colonel Roger Moore and Colonel A.
NJ Waddell.
The captain of the company in which
son, and the lieutenants of the same j.
w. Boiling, myself and r. Rogers, in or
der of rank.
General Carr served as a private until
the close of the war, always deporting
himself as a model soldier and having the
entire confidence of both officers and men,
Although a mere boy when he joined the
company. his conduct and devotion to
duty soon won a place for him in the
hearts of all comrades. AS l was much
in command of our company l had oppor-
tunity to observe the stuff of which the
men were made, and | soon came to know
the quality of julie" Carr's grit in the
performance of dangerous service and to
trust him as much as did any man in my
company. In fact he was the same as a
soldier as he has since been as citizen
his whole soul was in it, and he was ever
ready to move at the head of the column.
These are the facts and ] hope that
they will satisfy those who, on account of
some natural confusion as to regiment
and company by those who have written OF
General Carr's service in the army, have
sought to disparage his record.
WILEY G. RIDDICK.
Lieut.. Company l, 41st Regiment c. S. A.
Youngsville, N. c., October 18th, 1900.