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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
As Others See Us.

Yes. sir" remarked the pompous in
diyidual in the noisy clothes, I'm a self
made man, strand the architect of my
own fortune"
"Wen," rejoined the matter-of-fact
person addressed, 'it's lucky thing for
you that the building inspector didn't
happen along at the time. Chicago
Nawa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
another Of Aliens Stories.

The retirement from the House of Rep
resentatives at the close of the present
Congress of John NJ. Allen, Of Mississippi
will terminate all hope OF WashingtOnianf
to hear fall from his lips more OF those
humorous phrases of this wag's inven
ton which, like the sallies of poor Yorick
were wont to set the tables on a roar
relates the New York press. One Of his
good stories is this:
Before my election | came home one
night and found that while | had been
off on my campaign the leaders OF ouI
party had organized Cleveland, Hen
dricks and Allen Club, and they were to
have meeting that night. went, and
when they got through speaking they
called on me. | expressed my convic
tions and said what | wanted them to
do for me when the election took place
in about two weeks. There were good
many colored voters present. and
wanted to get them interested so | got
the boys to call on Jim Cummings, an
old, slim colored man. Old Jim got VI
and said:
"'Well. gentlemen, yOuse heard Mr.
Taylor and Mr. Anderson on the politics
OF the day. They'se told you what sort
of n man Cleveland is, and what sort OF
a man Blaine is, and it don't look to me
like no honest man ought to have any
trouble in picking out between them two
You have also heard Mr. Allen orate
about hisseli; and he has recommended
hisseli so much higher than the balance
of us can recommend him that it ain't
wuth while for me to say anything much
about him."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
RraVa Man Pan

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well AZ women. and ali feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons in
the blood. backache, nervousness, head
ache and tired, Iistless, rundown feeling.
But there's no need to feel like that.
Listen to j. W. Gardner, Idaville, Ind.
He says: Electric Bitters are just the
thing for n man when he il all run
down, and don't care whether he lives
or dies. 1t did more to give me new
strength and good appetite than any
thing / could take. ! can now eat any
thing and have n new lease on life. - Only
30 cents, at NJ. NJ Lewis, Drug Store.
Every bottle guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
COMPLETELY TAKEN IN.


Aguinaldo admitted that he had come
near to being captured before but he as
serted that he had never been wounded
adding should never have been taken
except by strategem. was completely
deceived by Lacuna's forged signature -
He feared he might be sent to Guam,
and he was quiteglad tocome to Manila.
Palanan was guarded by numerous
outposts and signal stations. During
the fight none Of the Macabebes were
wounded
CAPTIVE GAVE 40 TROUBLE.
The expedition rested on March 2l and
then marched sixteen miles the following
day to Palanan Bay, where Gen. Fun
ston found the yicksbnrg, which brought
him 10 Manila. Commander Barry, Of
the Vicksburg, rendered Gen. Funston
splendid assistance.
Aguinaldo, who talked freely Of past
events, said he supposed Gen Trims
would proclaim himself dictator. even
not knowing that Trias had surrendered.
He behaved courteOusly and gave no
trouble.
Gen. Funston says AguinaldO il above
the average in intelligence and has pre-
possessing manners
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion kOoke, manager for /. NJ.
Thompson. n large importer OF fine milli-
merry ut 1905 Milwaukee Avenue, Chica-
20. says: During the late severe weather
/ caught n dreadful cold which kept me
awake Mt night and made me unfit to at
tend my to work during the day. One Of
my milliners was taking Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy for a severe cold at that
time, which seemed to relieve her go
quickly that bought some for myself.
1t acted like magic and | began to i'm
prove at once. am now entirely well
and feel very pleased to acknowledged
it's merits" For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

President Mckinley has promised to
appoint Edwin V. Sumner, son OF Cen
eral f. V. Sumner, to cadetship at the
United States Military Academy az soon
as he shall have opportunity to fill va
cancy. There have been Summers in the
United States army ever since ITS, and
the promised appointment viii keep up
succession.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

Buffeted by winds and waves for two
months in mid-ocean, and without coal
or rudder, the steamship Jupiter was
nevertheless brought safe into port.
Modern marine construction has con
quered the elements, and fears only lee
shore, and sunken rock or the fatal i'm
pact of collision.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

A trust to buy the saloons and stop
the sale of intoxicants is about to be es-
tablished in England. The leaders say:
"No modern temperance advocate will
ing to take a practical view Of the liquor
problem any longer believes in prohibi-
ton. 1t has proved failure in the Uni
ted States as well as in Great Britain.
Regulation is the only weapon with
which we here in England, at least, can
successfully fight the tradeintrenched be-
hind enormous annual profits" Soft
drinks will be sold by the trust.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
Ped Hot Prom rhA Gun

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman,
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen's
Arnica Salye cured him. Cures Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Boils,. Felons, Corns,
Skin Eruptions. Best Pilecure on earth.
- cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
First Ladies Of the Land"

The first ladies Of the land" are be-
coming very scarce, and the only one now
living in the old Dominion is Mrs. Bette
cambridge, of Winchester Although past
three score and ten years. it would be no
great surprise to see herstill enjoying the
pleasures of life after some Of her success
sors at the White House have been laid
To rest. She has often been reported
dead. but she Is in good health and her
memory is yet active. twas away back
in lS49 that Bette Taylor, daughter OF
Zachary Taylor, had the social response
bilties Of the first lady of the land put
upon her, on account of the i'll health OF
her mother. Young Miss Taylor went to
the White House a bride, having married
Colonel Bliss, who was a gallant officer
of her fathers staff during the Mexican
War, but n short time previous to the
election of General Taylor to the Presi-
dency. She possessed rare accomplish
ments, and endeared herself TO the Wash
ington society Of that time as few of the
ladies OF the White House have done
during their regime.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stow, the author
of "Unce Tom 4 Cabin, owned an orange
grove in Florida. She employed an old
negro who could neither read nor write
an ex-slaye, to whitewash the fences on
her plantation. She asked him one day
if he thought women should be allowed
to vote My land, Miss Haryet, women
oughtn't to vote Dey don know
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
A testimonial Prom old England.

Il consider Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy the best in the world for bronchi-
tbs" says Mr.. William Savory, OF War
rington, England. 1T has saved my
wife's life, she having been martyr to
bronchitis for over six years, being most
Of the time confined TO her bed. She is
now quite we'll" Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

During the past few days final ship
ments have been made from Washington
of materials for the United States Treas
ury exhibit at the Buffalo Pan-American
Exposition. Most of the exhibit is now
on the grounds, other shipments having
been made from Philadelphia, New York
Boston, and from life-saying stations
along the coast.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

The Schley Home Fund now amounts
to about $4,000, and the Committee Of
One Hundred with headquarters at
Washington has decided to close the
subscription books on April %. Efforts
will be made 20 increase the fund 20 $l0,-
600 in the interim.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

One of the most sensational sales which
has ever taken place in London was that
held wednesday Of rare silverplate Of the
time of Queen Elizabeth and James 1
and Queen Anne; one piece sold for So
QOo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated
globule Of health, that changes weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health. Only
25c. per box Sold by NJ NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
PICKED HIS MEN.

His plans completed and approved,
Gen. Funston came to Manila and organ
ized his expedition. selecting ~ Macabe-
bes, all Of whom spoke Tagalog iluently,
Twenty wore insurgent uniforms. and
the Others the dress of Filipino laborers.
This Macabebe company, armed with
30 Mausers, Is Remingtons and 10 krag-
Jorgensens. was commanded by Capt
Russell r. Hazard. With him was his
brother, Lieutenant Oliver p. NJ. lIaz-
zard. Capt. Harry W. Newton was taken
BECAUSE of his familiarity with Casiguran
Bay and Lieutenant Burton j. Mitchell,
went as Gen. Funston's aide These
were the only Americans accompanying
the leader of the expedition.
TRUSTED HIS MEN IMPLICITLY.
With the Macabebes were four ex-in-
surgent officers, one being n Spaniard
and the other three Tagalos, whom Gen.
Funston tru sted implicitly.
Gen. Funston and the American Off
GERS wore plain blue shirts and khaki
trousers. They carried each ahalf blank
ct, but wore no insignia Of rank. The
Macabebes were carefully instructed to
obey the orders OF the four ex-insurgent
ofFicprs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
FUNSTON 'SST0RY.
FORGED LETTERS 10 AeUINAIDo
Deception was Complete

Gen. Fred Funston, who on March -
captured Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, when
interviewed by the representative OF the
Associated Press, made a statement as
follows:
The confidential agent of Agunaldo
arrived February 2Sth at Pantabangan,
in the Province Of Nueva Ecija, Northern
Luzon. with letters dated January lth,
| 9TH and 18th. These letters were from
Emilio Aguinaldo. and directed Balder-
nero Aguinaldo to take command OF the
provinces of Central Luzon, supplanting
Gen. Alejandrino. Emilio Aguinaldo
also ordered that 400 men be- sent him
as soon as possible, saying that the bear
er of the letters would guide these men
to where Aguinaldo was.
WROTE DECOY LETTERS.
ten. Funston secured the cOrrcspon-
dence of Aguinaldo's agent and laid his
plans accordingly. Some months preyi-
ously he had captured the camp Of the
insurgent Gen Lacma, incidentally OBJ
tanning l.acuna' = seal, official papers and
"A quantity Of signed correspondence
From this material two letters were
constructed, ostensibly from Lacuna to
Aguinaldo.
One Of these contained information n
to the progress Of the war. The other
asserted that, pursuant To orders received
from BaldermerO Aguinaldo, Lacuna was
sending his best company to Presidente
Emilio Aguinaldo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
,TATR OF ONO, CITY or TOIE "a
Infn- f'DIfNTfV -

STATE OF ONO CITY OF ToI EDO 20
Lucas COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Il
senior partner OF the firm Of +. j. CHENEY
Co, doing business I'm the city ot Toledo,
Arm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE. - <,,.........
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed IN my
presence. this 9th day Of December, A. ID. 1886
(-l A W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

If troubled by weak digestion, loss Of
appetite, or constipation, try few doses
of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets Every box warranted. For
sale y I. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
LANDED on HOSTILE SOIL.

On the night of March the party en-
barked on the gunboat Vicksburg. 1t
was originally planned to take cascoes
from the island of Polillo and to drift to
the mainland, but a storm arose and
three of the cascoes were lost. This plan
was abandoned.
At2 A. NJ, March 18th, the Vicksburg
put her lights out and ran in shore %
miles south of Casiguran, Province OF
Principe The eparty landed and marched
to Casiguran. The Americans had never
garrisoned this place, and the inhabi-
tants are strong insurgent sympathizers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
KEPT THREE DAYS IN PRISON

Having arrived there the ex-insurgent
officers, ostensibly commanding the par
ty, announced that they were on the way
to join Aguinaldo, between Pautabegan
and Baler; that they had surprised an
American surveying party, and that they
had killed anumber, capturing five. They
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

For other information. address
JOHN ID. POTTS.
T. A.. Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

Additional trains leave boswell 100 a. m.
and I. 20 D. IN. except Sunda y for Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

Time marked daily except sunday.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Nos ana . Tor
Cincinnati and Louisville.
TRAINS FOR OLD POINT AND NORFOLK.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02
Vol II. No. %
C.. & @. 70 E0T S7RiTlS
CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, CHICAGO ST.
LOUIS AND THE WEST.

THe SHORTEST AND QUICKEST RouTE To
THE WEST.
The most direct and popular route To oid
Point and Norfolk.
TRAINS LEAVE BOSWELL, VA.
January l. 1901.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-02

exhibited Gen. Funston and the other
americans as their prisoners.
The insurgent Presidenteo OF Casiguran
believed the story. Two Of the Lacunn
letters, previously concocted, were for
warded to Aguinaldo at Palanan, Prov
ince Of Isabella Gen. Funston and the
Others were kept imprisoned for three
days, surreptitiously giving orders at
nipht
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-10-16
fine Dress Goods.

Now it is not bit of dwelton the merits OF
our dress goods department. tits fact that goes without
saving that The Jenkinson Dry Goods Store carries the ar
est and most exclusive stock Of upodate Fine Dress Goods
and Silks Of any house in this town and what is better Sill
we are going to sell them during this sale at prices thai will
positively do our customers: good
Pure AIl-WoOl Plaid and Striped sec Flannels
will be sold at l5c the yard while they last.
l5c Dress Goods Will be sold al 2-1-2c; 20c Dress
Goods Will be sold zoe the yard all 25c Dress Goods will
be sold at 15c the yard and like reductions will be made N
our entire line of Dress Goods
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-10-16
, 600
Worth Of Shoes that mus
be turned into Cash

and the way we propose do It to sell them at prices hat
800 pair Of The famous H. G. Goldman sl5o Shoes for
Ladies that will be sold at 81 25 per pair =.
200 pair of Ladies Heavy Pebble Grain Work Shoes
regular 81 25 value, will be sold at 81 per pair
125 pair Of Mems heavy Oil Grain SloO Shoes IN ooh
lace and congress- will be sold at Sl23 per pair We otter
the same shoe in second quality at CSC per pair
200 pair Of Mems Saln Calf Shoes in lace and congress-
regular $l.50 shoes, will be sold at Sl.25.
Our entire line Of 81 rs and 81 H. G.. Goldman Shoes,
about 5o pair in ALL will be closed out at $3.50 pro-
pose to discard this line Of Sl75 and 50 shoes.
Aoout 500 pair of H c. Godmans Children and Misses
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-10-16
Staple Dr Goods.

50O0yards Of the best Standard Calicoes, Fast Col
ors sold everywhere at lac per yard we slash them
during. this sale at SC the yard. azzs z%s@a :.
1000 yards Of yard-Wide Sea Island Homespun we'll
worth SO the yard but slash them to-4c the yard
1000 yards 3-4-yard wide Sea Island Homespun, well
worth &c. but we slash them only &c the yard while they
last you wish this choice value quick we know
theyswiu not last long at this price. $3.50.
yards of the best Grane7ile Drills worth 8l-5os
butthey must go during this salea5 6l4ethe yard, 1885,
600 yards very nice Print Cacoes for dresses, com
forts and quilts regular at sc she yard but we slash
them 10 s4ethe yard: =
must 90 during this sale at &c the yard.
5000 yards of the best l0c Outings that must be sold
during thissale=a at 8S1-5c the yard,
000 yards good Bed Ticking, regular price -5c but
they mustsgo during this sale for &c the yard.
i5c Feather Tick for l2 l2c; zoe Feather Tick for only
15c during this sale zs.,2<eS
Great values to offer in Bleached and Unbeached Shirt
ING in ga and 10-4 goods
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-10-16

Shoes will be sold at sensational prices during this sale
Many ladies wear low quarered shoes all the winter
with nice pair of wool over CATERS To such will say
we have nice line of Low CHARTERED Shoes hand with
full line Of Over Caters which viii sell at sensational
prices.
In short we wish to say all those who have shoes to
buy they had better see what have offer before they
place their order fer shoes for it positive fact that we
have the largest stock of Shoes in which must con-
in4oo r -
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-10-16

five dozen Cotton Danask Towels red border 0xl7
inches big value 35c per pair but we slash them to 25c per
pair during this sale - - a:& .oa
inches which will make hummer at 25c pair
full line of all kinds of Hac and Daask Towels az rom
20c to 81 per pair. 4@;z;a~, x
It will Just do you good the line lace and4Eofod-
cried Handkerchiefs showing at rs and 29c each
lot Plain Hernstched Endkerr1ieIS; n tottO1 alS
Iarge lot Of the famous Buttermil Soap l0c the or
three cakes for 25c @@"E '0~- >"' ..
One gross of Sweet Maiden Soap a SC cake Of SIX caes for
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-10-16

Twenty dozen Gents SOC heavy Feeced Lined Shirts ana
Drawers to match, will be sold at 4Oc each . ---. :,
twenty dozen Gents 100 scnven ElastcSeam Drawers will
be sold at 75c per pair - -:
sale from Sc to SOC par In this lot Of suspendes will be val
ues YOU never saw in Suspenders before
The most exclusive line of Sk soc NeckWear you ever Sd"
will be sold during this sale at 25c each
All kinds of Gents Hosiery Neckwea Collars and cns< vi"
be sold at BARGAIN SALE PRICES. 80.
each Gents Hentched Coored Border Handkeciets at lOc
EACH or three for 25c 49, o.
Harvins Hosiery in all Colors lOc per pair or hFee 0 ~
No better goods on sale anywhere for the money
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-10-16
Dry Goods Shoes Co1ng Fine Dress Goods Millinery and Notions
in order to- disposeaef our immense stock OF


@Muaew ewmuang Gods sean
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stable T2rv Goods S zsf
The Van Buren press., 1901-10-05
Crawford County's Commissioner
to Meet.

Crawford County's Commissioners
to Meet.
The supplemental county commi Is.
sioners selected by the State Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Commissioners
have been notified by Park Crutcher
that a meeting will BIO held In the cir.
cult court room next Thursday, Oct Z,
10th, for the purpose Of organizing for
active work looking toward the raising
Of funds, etc. for the proper represent.
alton OF the county at the big exposition
In 1908. Some seventy or more Of tho
most progressive men Of the county
have been selected for the county com.
mission, and 1t is hoped that all Of them
will attend the first meeting, together
with such others as may feel an interest
In having Crawford county take Its
proper place at st. Louis.
1t Is none too early to begin the work
now. Other counties have already or.
ganized and Crawford, which has such
a great variety Of resources TO spread
before the people of the North, East and
West, must not let other less favored
counties Of the state Guido II In prepar-
alton for the big show. Don't fail To
attend the meeting on the 10th.
The Van Buren press., 1901-10-05

According to the Fort Smith Times
the Frisco railroad Is buying up and
securing options on large tracts Of land
south Of Hackett City In Sebastian
county which ia supposed to DO under
laid by coal. II says the company hos
already sunk q number Of prospect
holes, but Is keeping the result TO Itself.
Just before the close Of the court Fri.
day night the jury In the case Of Wood.
ard W. the Iron Mountain Railroad
brought In verdict for Woodland to the
amount Of Al cents, Forty cents of this
was to reimburse him for that amount
expended by him for his return fare
from Muldrow 10 Fort Smith, and the
other one cent was given rs damages
for the humiliation and loss Of reputa.
ton sustained by him because OF bis
ejectment from one Of the company
trains. Fort Smith Times.
The Van Buren press., 1901-10-05

I'll was compelled 10 sit down, over
come by weakness. There some OF my
friends found me few minutes after.
ward and brought me to Van Buren.
The fash from the pistol blinded me 30
that do not know whether the man
who fred the shot was white or black. F"
All points along the Iron Mountain
that could be reached were at once noti-
fed by our officers TO be on the lookout
for suspicious characters and Sunday
morning message from Muldrow an
nounced the arrest Of suspect there,
but Sheriff Pitcock after seeing him felt
satisfied he was not the party wanted
and had him released.
A coroner's inquest held by Justice
Ferguson Sunday brought In verdict
In accordance with the ante-mortem
statement Of the officer.
The Van Buren press., 1901-10-05

A telegram was received In this city
Wednesday by Mrs, Mamie Hicks Riley
announcing the serious illness Of her
husband, Mr.. Wiltshire Riley, at San
Francisco. Mrs. Riley and Mr.. Horatio
Riley left on the Cotton Belt train
Thursday morning for San Francisco,
where they were expected TO arrive
yesterday. No definite information OF
Mr.. Riley's ailment or condition has
been received by his relatives and
friends here and they all unite In the
hope that his illness Is Of a temporary
nature, Pine Bluff Press-Eagle.
Later news reports Mr.. Riley some
better and his full recovery assured.
Frank Boatright, who moved 10 Wag.
oner about year ago and raised crop,
or tried to, has returned 10 Van Buren,
and will occupy the home place as soon
the lease expires. He reports everything
dried up In the Indian Territory, and
that his corn crop would not average
Ave bushels TO the acre. Glad 10 see
him and other wanderers returning.
We are looking for 4 merchant or two
who went into the Territory seeking
better business TO return by the time
cold weather sets In. Van Buren, will
give them q welcome back.
County court meets next Monday
when Assessor Coles work will be
passed upon, Assessor Cole has tried
TO perform his duty according to the
strict letter Of the law and has tried 10
equalise assessments more than any as'
sessor In recent years, His assessment
shows an Increase Of q million dollars
or more over last year 8, and the results
ant increased revenue should 10 4 long
way toward clearing the county OF In
debtedness, something that all good cit
isens will DO proud TO see. We feel
satisfied his work will be found equit'
able and Just TO all.