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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

In THESE days, when official posi-.
tions are conferred as reward for
party service, it is refreshing to know
that in some instances, at least. merit
and qualification for the Office con-
troll in the appointment. This latter
is peculiarly the case in the appoint
ment of John r. Garrison as auditor
of Porto Rico by the President. Mr..
Garrison is Virginisn and Stat
Jordan, and has been connected with
the Treasury Department for nearly
thirty years, and is pronounced one
OF the most efficient officers connected
with that department.
He was. at one time, Comptroller
Of the Currency, which position he
filed with ability. He is also a good
letter writer, as can be testified to by
the readers of The Free Lance, who
have derived much knowledge of pub
lie affairs from reading his interesting
letters from Washington, and after
ysrls from Porto Rico.
THE FREE LANCE heartily congrst.
ulstes Mr.. Garrison upon his appoint
ment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
THE TUG OF WAR.

A number of Russian aeronauts have
started for South Africa to organize Q
military balloon service for the Trans
vaal.
The Beers who forced Lord Methuen
to retreat to Boshof 70 miles northwest
of Bloemfontein. are closing In on him
and may isolate him unless he quickly
retreats to Kimberley.
The Beers have apparently succeeded
in drawing off nearly half OF the main
British army from the advance on
Pretoria while the flower Of the British
army advances southeast to relieve an
out of. the.wsy place on the Basutoland
frontiers.
Fighting continues day and night at
Jammersburg Drift. The English trench
"a have been 30 full OF rain that the
men have been obliged every now and
then 10 Chamber to the banks only to
be shot down The Beers were 80 drenot-
ed on Saturday that they was unable
to sleep.
The Beers are making IL hot for the
British force which Is trying to relieve
Werener. In the Orange Free State.
Though 90, 900 men were already In the
British relief columns. and the burghers
ara outnumbered more than two to one,
the columns have gotten In such q tight
plaoe that Lord Roberts has sent about
IL 900 more troops. and two Of his bet
Commanders to relieve them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
Weather forecast for FTed-
erfcksburo and otcinitv.
Fair THursdaytreSh north
east aoiRdS.

THERE seems to be great need OF
information in reference to the Fen
sion law passed by the Legislature at
its last session by ex-Confederstes
and the widows of deceased ex'Con-
federstes. The question is often ask
ed, IL the widow of soldier who was
married after the war is entitled to a
pensionf For the benefit Of those in
terested we state that they are not.
A soldiers widow must have been
married to the deceased soldier prior
toor during the war 70 make her ben
eficiary under the law. The follow
ing answers by the Attorney General
Of the State to questions submitted by
the Pension board>of Richmond will
be of interest, not only to pension
boards, but to ex-Confederstes and
the widows of such generally. The
Attorney. General says:
81. That in the event of partial
disability, eliminating in total dis
ability, the Pension Board is uuauthor
lied to increase the pension from the
class of partial to total disability.
2. The Pension Board has no au-
thority to consider the status of an
existing pensioner unless found upon
the list in the Clerks Office of the
county or corporation Of the board.
IL the name of such pensioDer, 81
though a resident of your city, is
found upon list of another city or
county, then only the board of the
latter is authorized to deal with that
particular pensioner. And if the
pensioner be q resident of, yet not
upon the pension list of your city
but is upon the pension list of another
city or county, then he must obtain
his pension from the county or city
having the list containing his Cor her
name"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
AMBITION.

1t has been said that if we look around upon
the great multitude of mankind and endeavor to
trace out the principles Of action in every indvd
ual it will seem highly probable that Ambition"
runs through the whole species, and that every
man, in proportion to his vgor is more or less act
uated by it.
Whether in the conduct Of our DRY GOODS
business we are actuated by ambition, or by de-
sire for gain, it is an acknowledged fact that our
line of goods stands forth to-day the BEST
best in values, best in comprehensiveness.
Hundreds and hundreds Of our regular Gus
toners are taking advantage of these facts. To
these we say that new attractions are daily added
to our stock. To you who have never visited our
store, and do not know us or the line Of goods we
carry, we extend cordial invitation ID come.
You are guaranteed your moneys worth, or
your money back.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

Mr.. CHANDLER has introduced q
bill in the Senate to prevent the
abridgement Of the right to vote Of
any citizen of the United States on
account of his color, but said he was
not yet prepared to press its consid
GRAFTON. Mr.. Chandler will find out
that those States that are changing
the suffrage clauses Of their Constitu
tions to get rid Of the colored vote
will guard that point, and the provis-
ions will apply alike to all classes
and condition of citizens. A property
or educational qualification, while it
will disfrsnchise a few whites, will
make almost a clean sweep of the
colored citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains. cures wind colo, and
IA the best remedy for Diarrhoea. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists IN every
part Of the world twenty-five cents
A bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Rinalnvs Soothing Svrun
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
The Best In the World.

We believe Ohamberlain's Cough
Remedy Is the best In the world. A few
weeks ago we suffered with severe
cold and troublesome cough. and hev-
ing read their advertisements in our
own and others papers we purchased
bottle TO see how IL would Affect us. IL
cured rs before the bottle was more
than half used. Il ls the best medicine
out for colds and coughs The Herald.
Andersonville. Ind. For sale by N. M.
Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

THERE is trouble in the Carlisle
(Peansylvsnis) schools over the color
line. The white graduates are op.
posed to three colored graduates TAX
ing part in the closing exercises. The
School Board has decided that they
cannot prevent it, but tho white grad
mates have decided that they could,
by declining to have any closing exer-
cises, and mono will be held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

IT Is reported that Hon. Galusha
A. Grow, of Pennsylvania, is to be
elected again from that State as Con-
gresham. st-large. Mr.. Grow is a
remarkable man. He will be seventy
seven years old in August, and has
served sixteen terms in Congress. He
entered the halls Of Congress fifty
years ago has held prominent posi-
tons from his first term, and was
Speaker Of the Thirty-seventh Con.
gress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

The anti cigarette societies in sew
eral parts of the country are holding
meetings and are ou,lswing the
cigarette by songs and resolutions, but
the boys 60 on and smoke them just
the same.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

Gov. JOHNSTON, who hss been the
dictator of the Democratic party in
Alabama for several years, and who
made spirited canvass against Gen.
Morgan for the United States Sena'
torship, has been badly defeated, and,
by his methods during the canvass,
has made himself so unpopular that
he will be compelled to retire to pri-
vste life, and will be entirely out OF
politics. 1t is stated that if q vacancy
should now occur in the Senatorship
from Alabama, Gov. Oates would be
the man to ell the vacancy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

THE firm that has heretofore con-
Quoted the Tidewster Democrat, con-
sisting of Messrs. Blakey, Robinson,
Hundley and Carter, has sold the
paper, with the entire printing outfit,
name and goodwill, to Mr.. A. D.
Latsne, by whom the paper will
hereafter be conducted. We have
no doubt Mr.. Lstsne will keep the
Democrat up to the high standard it
reached under the retiring firm, which
will entitfe> him to the liberal patron
age from a generous public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

THE great hall for the Nstionsl
Democratic Convention, in Kansas
City, is to be completed by the 25th
of June. 1t is to have q fire and
water. proof roof, and will be large
enough to seat the convention and
All visitors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
all visitors

SOME persons who are opposed to
Bryan's nomination are using every
possible effort to boom Dewey and to
secure the nomination for him in July.
We do not believe the Admiral stands
the ghost Of q chance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
Candidates Cards.
FOR MAYOR.

With grateful appreciation for past
favors, and many thanks to those citi-
zens who have voluntarily pledged me
their support. respectfully announce
myself a candidate for reelection TO the
Mayoralty, and will be thankful for the
votes Of my fellow. citizens at the com
inc election. A. L. KUN II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
FOR CITY TREASURER.

| hereby announce myself as cindi'
date for reelection to the ofli,e OF Olty
Treasurer, and hope it may be the pleas
ure Of my friends to support me Tor the
same. and | hereby tender my sincere
thanks for past and for future favors
for election May oath. 1900
ROBERT L KNOX
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

THE Republican platform OF lodi'
ana is to ignore the Porto Rico ques-
ton altogether. A splendid way OF
getting rid of very dissgreeable sub
iect. if it will stay ignored through
the canvass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
roa 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. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

The dead body Of o. M. Peterson. q
marine Of the battleship Kearsarge. was
found along the tracks of the New York
Philadelphia and Norfolk r. r, near
Eastville, Va Peterson. accompanied
by another sailor, arrived at Cape
Charles Monday and walked TO where
his body was found. when Peterson was
taken iii and suddenly expired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

A GERMAN general has resigned
because he was rebuked by the En-
psror for not making preparations TO
suit him at his meeting With the
Prince OF Wales.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
FOR CITY SERGEANT.

Attention, Voters, One and All "
Being fully persuaded that | shall be
elected TO fill the vacancy Of City Ser
Qeant at the next election, ! hereby de-
sire TO return my sincere thanks in adj
vance to my numerous friends and the
voters generally for this mark OF oonfi'
dence, and hereby pledge faithful per-
Torrance Of the duties OF said office
and in conse quence Of said election,
have decided 20 offer my entire stock OF
hardware, farming implements and
cutlery. etc at greatly reduced prices
for cash. This IS an opportunity for
cash buyers to save money and get bar
gains in all goods in my line.
Respectfully.
III JOHN A STONE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
March l6, 1900.

To My Fellow Oitizons Of Fredericks-
burg: hereby announce myself a cam
didate for the 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,
f. A. SOLAN.
Election May "a 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
YOU ARE INVITED,

And everybody We have just received
Fine Hghade Clothing and Shoes
Mems Double Breasted Vest Suits worth 3d. our price So
MEMS $40 Suits 81 so These goods ghgrad
Goodyear Welt Patent Leather Shoes sod
81 IS Russian Calf Tan Shoes regular
onr price SO IS Chldrens Boys Shoes Fine lot Chdrens
Caps Hats aud Caps than offered here before
Fine Mems Neckwes We larger stock now and
you spend Call and see IL this not
a fact
Boston Variety Store.
Commerce
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

During the Summer season cramps
come upon us Unexpectedly you should
be prepared for an emergency of this
kind. as otherwise you will suffer agony
for hours. Keep bottle of Pain Killer
handy and 90 by the directions on the
wrapper, 1t will surprise you how
quickly relief will come. Avoid sub
stitutes there Is but one Pain Killer
Perry Davis. Price 25c. and 50c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

For Rent
By the month, delightful
Summer Home. Pure water. good gar
den and orchard, situated in Stafford,
lost across the free bridge. tbs known as
the ''White Place. Farm not included.
Apply to
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
Fredericksburg, Va. March 10. 1900.

To Ny Fellow. citizens: hereby an
nounoe myself candidate for the office
of City Sergeant, aud would thank you
for your support. promising. If elected,
to discharge the duties faithfully cleo
ton Thursday, May "a
ID. s. RUSSELL
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
JOHN A STONE.

Fellow Citizens: hereby announce
myself candidate for the office Of City
Sergeant and respectfully solicit your
support, promising, if elected. a faith
ful service to the best Of my ability.
Election May oath Respectfully.
W r HALL.
fredericksburg, Va. March %. 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
Por over Pity Years

Just received a foil supply Of fishing
tackle. Henry Ulman .023 Main street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

Magee Grand Ranges and Furnaces
can be seen at VIM. Demands.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
JOHN II. ROBINSON.

To the Citizens Of Fredericksburg ::
That efficient officer and clever gentle
man. O W. Darlington. Esq who has
ser we'd you an long as City Sergeant.
having declined to stand for election
again. and believing can perform the
duties of the office to the satisfaction
of the citizens Of this city. hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the posi-
ton at the election to be held May "a,
1900. and ask your support.
Very respectfully,
J. W. HARRIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

Fellow Citizens: / respectfully an
nounce myself a candidate for the office
OF Sergeant Of the City Of Fredericks-
burg &c the election to be held on Thurs
day. May oath, 1900. Having been Dep
uty Sergeant for some years, and being
familiar with the duties Of the office.
flatter myself that can discharge the
duties Of the position to the satisfaction
of the court and public. II elected, ]
promise a faithful and efficient service
JOHN n ROBINSON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26
For Rent

Election May "a, 1900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-26

Tuesday no meeting Of the Ecumeni-
ch Conference was held in New York,
but instead, eight sectional meetings
we're held In as many neighboring
churches. Reports were made concern
ing the work and prospects in China
Burmah, Assam. Siam, India. Oeylon,
Oceanica, Mohammedan lands, Africa.
North and South America. and among
the Hebrews All the meetings were
largely attended, and addresses were
made by several missionaries In each
Tuesday was devoted in the various
churches to discussion upon the best
methods to secure successful missionary
work and to women's organizations.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20
GENERAL CITY NEWS.
Nowis the time tn subscribe.

Nowis the time tn subscribe.
Telephone No. o. for your gasoline.
X. ID. Bedford was in Blue Hill today.
DO you want a nav cook stoves II
so see Wright.
Two residence. for sale in city. See
). b. Lightfoot.
G. C. Baker was up from Guide Rock
the first Of the week.
We guarantee no other loans made
on same terms.-D. j. Myers.
l.. ID. Clough of Lincoln is visiting in
the city the guest Of j. A. Baum.
Smoke Colonial Girl, the best sc cigar
IN tho world, at the Bon Ton Bakery.
Walter Roby sells the Singer sewing
machine. Prices right. Get the best.
Pay your subscription and ge, a cal
culating pencil, They are a little won.
der.
Dad" ShanklIn returned Sunday
from a several weeks stay in Adair
county, Iowa.
VIM. Longbotham Of Lawrence was
looking after business matters in the
city Wednesday.
Morris Stern and wife left Wednes.
day evening for a two weeks stay in
Denver and other parts of Colorado.
1t was a glorious rain last Sunday
night and all we need is more Of the
same kind to put the people in good
spirits.
Mrs. DR.. Rockwell and daughter,
Mrs. Graham, will leave the fore part
of the week for a two months outing
in the mountains.
social dance will be given in the
tireman's hall on next Saturday even.
ing for the purpose of raising money
to defray the expenses of a delegation
OF fireman from this city to the state
fi,emen's tournament at York from the
oath to the 26th OF July.
On last Friday afternoon about five
O'Clock the fire department was called
out to attend a fire in the northeast
part Of town which proved to be the
stable of VIM. Fruit, The fire had
gained such head way that the stable
and contents were practically destroyed
before the department arrived on the
scene.
Night Policeman Smelser was ar
rested on Wednesday on a complaint
sworn out by Capt, Archer, the street
r~evivalist. He was released upon his
own recognizance to appear before
Judge West Thursday afternoon, and
at that time the Judge dismissed the
case o~hpaccount of the prosecution be.
ing unable to give a bond for costs. A
good crowd was present the most Of
whom were disappointed.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20

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The Taney County republican., 1900-09-06

Some Democratic papers are max
ing the statement that were it not
that . national campaign il on wages
wonld DO cut down, but that wages
are kept up to influence votes for
the Republican ticket. Of course the
industries of tho country are in the
hands of men Of all political beliefs,
indiscriminitely. IL anyone crazy
enough to suppose that . man en-
ploying labor will keep on paying
wages that will destroy him fnan-
cially for the sake Of . possible gain
to his party? Even if some rare
bird might be found who would act
in such errstic fashion, what of the
Democratic who are in business all
over the country and paying the pre-
vailing wage scale? The carz,ness
of such . supposition is equaled only
by the craziness of believing that
people can be found crazy enough to
believe it for q moment.
The Taney County republican., 1900-09-06
DICKENS.

Correspondence Of THE REPUBLICAN,.
Your correspondent of last week
was q little behind with the news, as
q Republican club was organized the
Tuesday before and enrolled 48 men,
bers and at its next meeting last Sat-
urday increased the number to 60.
The "Old Reliable" is not its president
but was elected secretary and trea-
surer. b. j. Butler was elected presi-
dent and j. w. Powell vice-president.
Ben Robertson is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. Dickenson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. L. Morrow and
children started for Springfield Mon
day morning. John T. is going to
buy goods, so is combining business
with pleasure.
Among the parties from Dickens
who have gone to Springfield were
w. HI. Manning, Levi Neiswinder,
w. G. Conner, j.. G. Fisher, Cally
Benuet, Lewis Robertson aud others.
The Taney County republican., 1900-09-06
Order Of Publication .

Order OF Publication.
State of Missouri, 4.
County of Taney. SsS
In the circuit court. October term, 1900.
The State Of Missouri, at the relation and to
the use OF b. B. Price, collector Of the revenue
H. R. Chandler and Kinsman Co., dessn-
dants.
At this day comes the plaintiff herein by his
AFFIDAVIT. alleging. among other things, that
defendants, Kingman & Co., are not residents
Of the State of Missouri:
WhereupOn, it Is ordered by the clerk In va
cation that said defendant ts be notified by publi
cation that plaintiff has commenced 3 suit
ersl nature OF which is to enforce the lien Of the
state OF Missouri for the taxes upon their lands
situated in Taney county, Missouri, and to re-
cover the amount Of taxes due on said lands for
the year 1895. and that unless the said Kingman
term thereof to be begun and holden at the court
house In the town ofForsyth. in said county on
the Ed day of October next, and on or before
the third day Of said term, ii the term shall so
long continue-and II not, then on or before the
last day OF said term-answer or plead to the
petition In said csuee. the same will be taken
as confessed, and Judgment Will be rendered &C.
And L is further ordered, that copy hereof
be published, according to law, In the Taney
ss@ GS1@nsy S s published in
sivelv, the last insertion to be at least four
weeks before the nrst day OF said next October
j. o. Johnson, Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record.
Witness my hand, and the seal Of the circuit
court Of Taney county. this 18th day Of August,
A.. d. 1900.
}. c. johnson, Circuit Clerk.
The Taney County republican., 1900-09-06
Order Of Publication

Order Of Publication.
s.ane,8 state Of MissSari NJ Ts%a1, SIS.
In the circuit court, October term, 1900.
8. w. Boswell. plaintiff,
A. l.. Riley, defendant.
At this day comes the plaintiff herein, by hie
attorney, w y. Bading, and files his petition
and affidavit, alleging, among other things,
that defendant, A l. Riley, is not . resident
Of the State of Missouri:
cation that said defendant be notified by publi-
cation that plaintiff bas commenced . suit
against him In this court, the object and gen.
eral nature OF which is to obtain judgment on
. promissory note in favor Of j. N Ray signed
by A. L. Riley. with the plaintiff I. 8: "
B0swell as surety, and which has been fully
paid by the said plaintiff, 8. w. Boswell. and
that unless the said A. l.. Riley be and appear
at this court, at the next term thereof to be be-
Of Forsyth, In said county, on the 22d day o!
October next, and on or before the third day OF
said term, ifthe term shall SO long continue
and II not, then or before the last day Of said
term-answer or plead TO the petition In said
cause, the same will be taken as confessed, and
Judgment will be rendered accordingly.
And 1t 10 further ordered, that copy hereof
be published. according to law, in the Teney
County Republican, newspaper published in
sively, the last Insertion to be ct least fou,
weeks before the hrst day Of said next October
term of this court.
J. C. johnson, Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record.
Witness my hand, and the seal of the circuit
court Of fancy county, this ed day of August,
A. d. 1900. j. G. johnson. Circuit Clerk.