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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
CONGRESSIONAL AFTERMATH.

Since the adjournment Of Congress
gossip has been floating around az to
the fees the lawyers received IN tho
contests that were waged before the
privileges and elections committee
Ex-senator Faulkner got S45 600 Had
ne won the case the assertion il made
that his fee would have been fully
800 900 Mr. Foster. Of New York. Is
said 70 have received fully sl5 600
Marcus Daily, who prosecuted CLARK 80
intensely, is said 10 have paid ex-Sen-
atOr Edmunds, Of Vermont, the sum II
f25 600 simply to sit In the room each
day and give Congressman Campbell
and ex Congressman Hartman the BEN
eft Of his advice In private and
public way this case cost more than
any contest ever brought 60 Congress.
The friends Of ex-senator CLARK, Of
Montana, declare that he will make a
vigorous campaign in that State TO get
back 90 the Senate.
Before Congress resssemh les contracts
will have been awarded for the most
varied and extensive program Of naval
construction authorized in any one
year. S25. 600 600 will be expended in
battleships
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
SOME WEDDINGS,

Henry o. Wright and Annie F. Mas
sew. both OF Louisa county. we're IL.
censed to marry in Washington.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington on Saturday 10 William
Wooden and Elizabeth Robinson, both
of LOudoun county.
The following couples we're licensed
10 marry in Washington John Munro
and Carrie Mcknight, If Fairfax coun-
tv John Harris. Of Falls Church, Va.
and Catherine Barbour
Miss Alice Rosalie Bolts and MIR.
Mark Stephenson. the latter Of Roanoke,
were married Tuesday afternoon at the
Baptist church, WOodville, Rappahan.
mock county, the home OF the bride.
Rev. Mr.. Collier ofiiciated The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew I. Botts.
A very pretty marriage was solemnized
az Richland Baptist church May 30, at
5 O'Clock. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Sinclair Timmons, prosper.
Gus farmer Of Stafford, and Miss Cor
nelia DYE, the popular aud accomplish.
ed daughter of Mrs. Helen Dye, both
Of Stafford county. by Rev. o. l.
Brooks The bride was attired in o
lovely costume of gray cloth and car.
ried a bouquet Of bride roses
Miss Virgie Shackelford was maid of
honor with Mr. Ohss. Embrey, brother.
in.law Of the groom. best man.
After the marriage the bride and
groom, accompanied by large crowd
of friends aud relatives returned to the
home Of the groom, where a sumptuous
supper was served.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
THE CRISIS IN CHINA.
The Dowager Tyrant Has Pied TO Russian
Protection.

The lawless Boxers" now number
hundreds Of thousands and are deter
mined, If they can, TO exterminate all
foreigners from China
The European Powers, with the
United States and Japan, have landed
troops. and they are marching 90 the
capital, Pekin
The Dowager Empress who has been
secretly abetting the Boxers. has pat
herself under Russian protection Rus
sia. il is believed. will act indepen-
IDENTIFY Of the other Powers in an effort
to get control If Chinese affairs
The deposed Emperor Of China wants
the Powers TO dep0se the old Empress
and reinstate him. China TO be Pre-
tectorafe Of the Powers
President Mckinley has directed Gen
eral Wheeler TO hold himself in readi-
ness for active service The General
began TO pack up preparatory 10 leaving
Some days ago General Wheeler told an
intimate friend that he expected TO be
called upon for service in China.
The United States and Great Britain
are not only in a position 10 hold their
own in China, but 90 dictate what shall
be done, and some Of the press are
olamoring for this Government to mix
up In the affair AS a sample the fol-
lowing il quoted from the Richmond
News:
1.-THE people Of this country will sup
port the Government in making a very
firm stand against attempts by Russia
or any other Power TO make the dis
turbances in China the pretext for TAX
ing possession there. Our trade in that
country is increasing with tremendous
rapidly. and we cannot afford to allow
any rival to establish a monopoly and
shut us out
Japan and Russia surely will fight, "
declared Admiral Sir Il r Freemantle.
Japan will never back down The feel.
ing in that country is so intense that
no ministry could or would give in to
Russia. Oorea should belong to Japan,
and the Japanese know It. and are
ready 10 fight for it " He said that
Japan was in the right, and she would
win.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
THE ST. LOUIS TROUBLES.

Governor Stephens gave out the
following statement regarding the
strike:
Vigorous action has been taken by
the State Government and the St
Louis police department to enforce re
spect for law and to protect life and
property. The Republican Mayor. how.
ever, who is a candidate for renomina.
ton, not desiring to offend positively
refuses to cooperate with US, which
lends encouragement to the lawless
element and impedes our progress to-
ward restoration of normal conditions.
"Ihave requested that 2. 500 emergency
policemen be sworn in, and that the
Sheriff summon a posse of 2, 500 addi-
tional able bodied and law-abidinR
citizens to serve under the direction of
the Police Commissioners.
up to this hour it has not been
deemed necessary by the Police Com.
missioners of st Louis TO order out the
militia, the commissioners believing
that they are equal to the emergency. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
GENERAL NEWS.

Belle Boyd, the famous woman spy,
Of Confederate fame, died suddenly OF
heart disease in Wisconsin.
Spot wheat in Baltimore last wee Z
was quoted at 7534A76 cents, the high
est figure reached for some time.
The Department of Agriculture esti-
mates the increase In cotton area as
per cent. The increase is 20 per
cent. in Virginia.
The United Confederate Veterans at
their re. union in Louisville, Ky. re.
elected Gen. John B. Gordon, of Geor.
gia, oOmmander-in -chief.
Reports from various parts Of Indi-
ana, Ohio and Illinois. say the wheat
and corn crop are regarded as absolute
failures because Of the Hessian fly.
Walter X. Davis, who Was arrested
in Concord, n. H., for selling soda
water on Sunday. was discharged, the
Judge ruling that soda water was one
Of the necessaries OF life.
OF the sls 900. 900. 900 worth of com.
MERGE done by all the nations OF the
world. England's share is Is 3 per cent:
Germany's 10 s per cent. and that OF
the United States per cent.
The general Conference Of the North
ern Methodist church has withdrawn
the time limit and now preachers can
remain at one place as long as they are
acceptable to the people. Women were
also made eligible as Conference dele
gates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

A battle with rebels has occurred near
Panama. resulting, II is reported, IN
the defent Of the Government forces.
Major H O. Hale has taken possession
of the Island of Bohol, Philippine group,
where he found an orderly native re-
public.
The Filipino army appears to have
consisted entirely Of generals Judging
from the oabled reports. our people must
have captured several thousands OF those
officers. Richmond News.
General Grant. who led reinforce
ments with artillery against the insur-
gents in the mountains east OF Samiguel,
reports the capture Of the rebel strong
hold. after four hours fighting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
Baltimore Stock Market.
weekly Report of tuesdays sales.

WCtAAJ ANSEeAN Va ANA~HNte-S - $1,000
HOGS Market steady. Heavy So 40
to s.. 80 light, 20 % TO &c. As, rough,
81 90 to 81 90.
SHEEP. Prime wethers, 81 70 to
s. 90; good TO choice ewes. 81 90 to
S4.75. Lambs-GOod to choice, 81 90 TO
81. 90 Lambs-Oommon to god 81 80
to O. 90
CATTLE 49, Market strong. good
butcher cattle, 30 10 tC 10 30 +;
fair grade, "a. 40 to 81 90 ;medium "a %
to 81 so; common, 50 20 to 81 25 Light
Hefers. 50. so to 81 rs good, 81 90 to
81 70. Oows-Oommon to good, 50 90 to
81 80 extra. 80 so to 81. CO. Oxen Common
10 fair. 81 70 TO 50 co. good, 1915 to
81 90 Bulls-COmmOn In fair, 81 70
to 50. 80 good, SO 90 to $500 extra 81 90
to s. 80. Fresh OOws-Fair supply mar
ket firm, good cows in demand, at
$35 to $50; common to medium,
$l7 TO $50 Calves-Market steady.
s. 90 TO e6 IS; extra choice 81 90.
HORSES AND MULES Draft
horses, 800 to 5000 drivers. $50 TO 5000
Southern chunks. 500 to 500; mules
from 800 TO 5000 a head
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
For Oyer Pity Year,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ha
been used for over fifty years by mil.
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect succesR IL
soothes the child, sOftens the gums
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part OF the world twenty-five cents
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
RinsloW's Soothing Svruo -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
THURSDAY..-......JUNE IA, 1900
Weather forecast for Fred
erickSburg and 0icinity;
THurSddV ShOloeTS.
ALL Is NOT WELL.

The language of Holy Writ, " is it
we'll with thee, " may be pertinent
to ask of the members of the lately
adjourned Congress. This body has
been the cynosure Of the American
people for some time, and there is
little doubt that the above query
will in due time be propounded
by more than one constituefsS'
While the position of Congressman
is, or should be, one of honor, yet that
body is the servant of the people and
to them it is responsible for its stew
ardship.
II the past Congress had de-
voted more of its time to earnest
work of q nature beneficial to the
country at large, and less of its time
to partisan dllly-dallying and shilly-
shallying, its record would be more
satisfactory and commendsble.
The press throughout the country
has vigorously reviewed the record of
the first half of the Congress just
closed, and the judgment of the indie
pendent press is pretty apt to be a
correct one. THE FREE LANCE has
sifted, and to-day notes some of these
opinions. Censursble as may be its
record, however, the Fifty-sixth Con-
gress made one notable and
creditable achievement-that OF
maintaining the stability of our
money and preserving the credit OF
this Government. Thiseis probably
the only legislation passed by
Congress from which the people will
derive substantial benefit, though
some of the provisions of the financial
bill are obnoxious,s as being decidedly
class legislation.
~ Justice to Mr.. Mckinley compels
rs to admit that the Administration
has had some grave and momentOus
questions to grspple with, and in
some respects it may deserve our SYM
patty rather than criticism. While
Congress passed no legislation in re-
gard to the Philippines, it is safe to
predict that the unjust Porto Rico
law foreshadows the laws that will
ultimately be adopted for our sub
iects in the far East, should the
Mckinley Administration be contin'
ned in power.
The sins of omission of the past
Congress are too multitudinous for
rs to specify in detail, but in our
Judgment its most egregious one
was a failure to reduce the war taxes.
An enormous surplus ia piling up in
the Treasury-the people being I'M
necessarily burdened-and the Re.
publican majority in Congress has re-
fused to tighten the burdens of the
taxpayers, q dereliction for which
they will undoubtedly have to render
an account at some future time.
The country is to be congratulated
that the Republicans did not have the
courage to force action by Congress
upon the Shipping Subsidy bill, 8
measure designed to enrich few
ship-owners at the expense of the tax
payers.
Altogether the record OF Congress
is not one that will add to the strength
of the Republican party, and we may
conclude-all is not " we'll with thee"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
sOUABBLE IN THE TENTH

There is quite an ado over in the
Tenth, or Staunton District, as to who
shall be the Democratic nominee for
Congress. Returns thus far indicate
that State Senator Hal Flood is in the
lead, and the Valley people are rails.
ing q howl over it and trying to
down" him. They acknowledge
that he is an able and energetic young
man, but think that his chronic can
didacy should be nipped in the bud
this time and they recite the fact
that he was few years ago defeated
after having been nominated.
We don't mix in affairs that far from
base, but it pears to an on'looker
that the Valley wants the honors all
the time, and if it can't get the DEM
ocratic nomination it will be satisfied
to see q Valley Republican come off
victorious. Such appears to have
been the case when Flood was beaten
by Yost. Our political memory serves
us false il during the past twenty
years the Valley has let 60 its hold on
this plum tree, and, barring the rec
ords of Hon. J. Randolph Tucker and
his worthy son, Harry st. George, the
district has been very poorly repre-
septed. The fortunes of politics sew.
srsi times during that period threw
Jake Yoss into Congress, and while 8
live and energetic fellow, his political
Affiliations prevented any good being
5one for his district or State. Just at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
DEFENSE OPENS.
DEAD IN LOVERS ARMS.
Limerick Gale Of the County, Dies From
Drinking Laudanum.

Limerick Gale, Of the County, Dies From
Drinking Laudanum.
Limerick Gale, Of this county, COM
mitted suicide near Mud Tavern, Sat
urday night With him at the time
was Mrs. Alexander Lively, young
married woman, Of Caroline county,
who was also determined to die. That
she lives is due to her taking too much
OF the poison, causing her TO vomit.
PURCHASED POISON.
The particulars as received here are
as follows: Saturday evening young
Gale visited a store at Mud Tavern
and purchased four two-ounce bottles
OF laudanum, saying it was for Mr..
Aubin Bussic, who wanted IL to
battle an injured horse.
Accompanying him was Mrs. Lively,
who is a daughter Of Bussic, aud who
for several weeks has been visiting her
father. They remained at the store
some time talking to friends. This
was the last seen of them until Sunday
morning, when she and Gale were
found clasped in each others arms on
a pile of hay in her fathers barn.
FOUND DEAD.
Gale was dead and Mrs. Lively in an
unconscious condition. She was finally
revived, but is yet in a precarious con-
dition. She has reRained consciousness.
but positively refuses to talk upon the
subject, except that she says she regrets
the poison did not kill her also.
Mutual love, which has existed be-
tween them for several years, is said
to be the cause Of the tragedy.
A coroner's jury rendered a verdict
over Gale of death by suicide. Gale
was the son Of the late William Gale,
Of Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
The Grain Market.

The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Chicago-Wheat, June. 72l9; July,
1917 Sept. AZ corn, June, 80 July,
80; Sept, 80; oats, June. 2l1s July,
221S Sept, %.
New York-Southern wheat, 70 to
so corn, 40 to 46
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. wheat, 20 to n
Southern corn, AZ to Az.
Richmond-Whest. IS TO IS corn.
AZ TO AZ.
Alexandria-Whesi, 70 to 70; corn.
46 to A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
ounntitutiunal oorvsntion Notes.

Governor Tyler thinks the Oonstitu.
tional convention in Virginia should
be held about February l, 1901. and
consequently he will call the Legisla-
ture in extra session some time in No
vember.
The official count of the vote on the
convention question shows the MAORI
~ for convention to be 16. 9S7 out Of
total vote Of 1877. 737.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. ]

corrected by Simon Hlrsn q BTU'
Wheat, Gj to rs corn, 46 TO AZ, meal 90
60 100 per 100 pounds; oats, % 20 80 Il;
fowls (live). 8 to z turkeys live, 3 to
8; ducks live tOS; spring chick
ems. IL TO loo. per Id. lard, &c
8; eggs, 1917 TO II OTIS. butter IL
20 10; hams, 10 TO ~, Irish pota.
toes, 20 to 75; beef,S 20 81 veal, AZ
to 5 Pork, 5 &C. 81 hides (green), z
to7l5 hides tdry). 10 to u.
Wool-Unwashed, 20 to %; washed
% to 30
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

FROM their rspturous encomiums
it is evident that Miss Isabelle Turner
has won the hearts of the brigade OF
reporters. 1t is not to be wondered
at, though, as fair and pure woman is
the protege of all knights Grant, and
of none more so than of the " knights
of the grey goose quill"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

THE tocsin of war may reverberate
sad notes for the Beers from the
Transvasl, but the British generals
are forced to admit that Kruger's
government on wheels is an exceed
iugly mobile one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

THREE sears in the penitentisry
would tend to make q sane and i'm
petuous man crazy. Who, then, will
guarantee that Riddick. three years
hence, will not be turned loose to
again begin his mad shooting, without
cause, and Unfortunately ?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

THERE is but one verdict from the
public in the Riddick case-if insane,
he should have been committed to
asylum if sane, he should be hang
ed. There seems to be no middle
ground for justice, and the compro'
mise is that of the lawyers by
consent of q WORKOUT jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

IT HAS been warm enough to thsw
out some of the testimony in the Ice
Trust case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

present there is a Democrat repre-
sentiug the district in the person oil
OK Judge J. NJ. Qusrles. He wants to
be- returned, and the Valley, seeing
that it is either Quarles or some man
from Tuckahoe, will probably settle
on the presentineumbent. The Tenth
District Congressmsn's record may
pass muster over there. but as far as
the State is concerned he was non
entity in Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

Flowers Of every kind. A choice variety
OF potted plants. Celebrated plant food,
10 css. bag Also vegetable plants.
Gall at green house, OF leave order
with w. A. Bell q Bro. Frank 7.
Ccvey, florist. Phone call, 112.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

The formation Of a national negro
party would add color to the cam
paign.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

THE Lion and the Eagle have miss
ed their prey-with suicidal intent
the old Empress of China has chosen
The hnps Of the Bear.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

TAMMANY's Ice trust may cause
shivers to run over the Kansas City
Convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

BOTH of the great parties are in ia
vor of high prices, if We ere to judge
by the way things are going up in
PHILADELPHIA and Kansas City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

THE census "kickers" had better
get satisfaction now-ten years be.
fore another chance to kick.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

ENGLAND will never forgive The
L" Boxers for starting the perform
ance before she called time. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

THERE can be no question as to
David B. Hills standing in the Dem
ocratic party. What he's figuring
after is an invitation to take a seat
and make himself at home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

ST. Louis has a novel way o
adjoining its women with paint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

The seaside and mountain resorts
are in full blast, so look out for
flaming newspaper headlines about
serpents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

THE FREE LANCE had hoped that
Governor Tyler's announced deter
mination not to call An extra session
of the Legislature until after the No.
vember election, possibly some time
next year, would mean eventually
that he would call none at all. The
Democrats at Norfolk tacitly prom
ised that there should be none. Will
they break the first Of their promises,
and so esrlyi There is no reason for
an extra session. Eighteen months
is not too long period for the people
of the State to mediate and decide
upon what they want in so important
an affair as a new Constitution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

Col. JACK CHM is in New York
telling how the people of K entucky
make governors-and mint juleps.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

WHETHER "N.ck" Gilligan is
guilty of the murder of old man
Turner-of which there is little room
for doubt-or not, he stands convict
ed before the bar of public opinion
and in the sight of his Creator OF
far more heirous crime, one which all
the extracts of lye could never wash
from his soul. The defamation of any
woman's character is base enough, hut
when it is aimed, possibly through
revenge, at one too pure to listen
to his debauched cravings his shriv'
elled soul is too enthusiastically small
to be discovered for absolution pro-
eesses. To add to his villainy his
depraved heart sought to make her a
partner in his murderOus deed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
SHIRTS.

We show great variety of Gents
Shirts this season. Percale, P.que,
Pique Fronts, Silk Fronts, Soft Shirts,
Stiff Bosom Shirts, White Shirts,
Laundred aud Unlaundried, Shirts
for Men and Boys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
Public School Examination
For SIlIIOTd County.
ford county, viii be held at the Court house
on
June Goth and 9th, 1900
forgwhite teachers. and at Macedonia School
II use, in aqua District. or
June 28th and 29th,

fer cOlored commencing promptly at a. M,
Zach day.
No teacher will he allowed 10 teach IN Ter
third grade certif cate but one year. Teach
er. hOldi first grace certificates, when are
about 10 expire. are require % take the uni
form exam nation. or agree 30 enter at once
on the prosecution of the professional course
of study, which will be clearly define by cir
cuars ls3 AMI lDfurnished by application %
central Office in Richmond This course 10
strenuously urged upon by all who wish 10
become efficient aud progressive teachers,
and TO sayo examination. First grsde certih
Gates will be renewed until the professional
course Is completed, which Will begin Tor the
first year about the last OF August
g NJ WELDON.
School Supt. OF Stafford County
i1-td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
GUAZE VESTS.

Ladies' Gu0Ze Vests at 30.
Ladies' Gufze Vests, tape in neck
and sleeve, Gle.
Ladies' Bleach Gufze Vests, tape in
neck and sleeve, 81. 10, l2ic.
Genuine Lisle Thread Vests at 2jc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

Henry O. Wright and Annie 2. Mas.
sew both Of Louisa county, we're Ii.
censed 10 marry in Washington