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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
POLITICAL.

Hon " J Byrau in an interview Mt
Kansas City. Mo. said he saw no need
Tor the propos Third-party movement
Observation-Disclosures held u large mass con
yention i'm Staunton Monday and nOmi-
mated Rev. j CS Myers foTlthe state Sen.
ate and John T. Cleveland aud j. T. Bell
for the House of Delegates.
The Democratic primaries were held ~
Greene county Saturday. end delegat -
WEI select N for convention to be held
in Stapp-lsvile to nominal "A candidate
for the ,gislature. for which there aie
two aspi-apts-llon. y b. Early and
Hon. Il W. Graves. Creme end Madison
send % member jointly. aud Madison has
"a lrei ~ instruct cor Mr. Early. wbic"
iusmrs his nomination.
The Fauquier Democratic County Com
mittce met Saturday and voted 10 hold
district meetings ON the > st for electing
delegates 10 the county convention 10 be
neld at WarrcutOn ON the 18th, and To
the Joint convention to be- held at Middle
burg ON October 9TH At the former con
ven, ON "a candidate TO represent Eau
uuier ~ the next legislature will be nom
mated aud at the Middlesburg convcn-
tion % state senator and n Hoater can
Iidate from loudoun and Fauquier
counties will be nominated.
The Democratic Executive Committee
met at Mana .sas Monday and decided 20
hold mass meeting ON the first Monday
"a October TO nominate candidate for
the legislature. Hon g. q. Gallaher
Is tie only candidate. aud from present
rdicatiOns Will not haveany opposition.
Hon. ! +. T. ThOIatOn. county chair
man. asked the committ., for their Opin-
! ion ~ reference 10 submitting the Consti-
tution to the people. \ vote was taken,
and the entire committee, with the eN-
,eption of two members were in favor OF
proclaimiug It.
GOV. Tyler is quoted rs saying. The
Virginia Democrats have not yet repudi
ated Bryanism. The people are keeping
"a lingly quiet % To the principles
adyocat i'm the last campaign. a
| they believe that the present prosperity
of 0u- State should not be disturbed
BRYAN has. indeed been the idol of the
| Democracy of Virginia What our
attitude toward him will be later !
cannot say. Politics will take lively
turn on ia the fall as there is an election
Tor Govenor What my own plans are
| would rather not say.
The Republican platform adopted at
Roanoke opposes change in the suffrage
law. Every intelligent republican must
know that a change in the suffrage law
is the only chance which the republicans
nave in the future. Change the suffrage
law so that the negro will be out OF
politics and half the democrats will re-
qnire platforms 10 be made to suit THEN
Individual preferences before they will
stand on them The fear OF negro su-
prema-y" will give away 10 reason and
ii the democrat. will not be able To forti-
iy themselves behind sound principles aud
common sense they will have to go the
way OF an flesh. This the white repub-
Leans assemble at Roanoke know, and
the plank in their platform opposed to a
change I'm suffrage is as insincere a the
song uf q siren -WarrentOn Nirginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
snmA Tidawater Echoas.

The following are extracts from lew
OF orr Tidewater exchanges and which
give an linking of how hard they die
Norfolk Nirgi1ian-Pilot.)
DR.. George W LeCato was defeated in
hi, race for the Lieutenant-Governorship
chiefly because Tidewater Virginia failed
20 recognize the vast impOrta1 c' TO it OF
naming him at this time Ii, ;, slaugh-
tered in the house OF his friends, and the
Nirginian-PilOt does not mind saying,
without any sort Of bitterness however,
that il was both shabby aud shortsight
/. Tidewater Virginia. which will have
to elect the ticket, if it gets elected, was
refused a place on the ticket solely be
cause its representatives in the cOnven-
ton. for personal reasons or otherwise,
saw fit to throw the nomination to an
other section. These reasons are, OF
course, now common knowledge.
Cape Charles Light
Mr. r. L. Ailworth, OF Northampton,
will be "A candidate to succeed Hon. J. T.
Lawless as Secretary OF the Common
wealth.
Nay, Nay. Pauline" You are from
the Eastern Shore and the Eastern Shore
has no claim for recognition.
Mr.. Ailworth would, no doubt, make
a very good officer. but don't, don't Rob
er {. get your hopes up very high to sim
ply have them blasted by the cold noun
tain breezes like those of DR.. LeCato.
The only thing the Eastern Shore, aud
the First district is good for is to roll
up Democratic majorities for the benefit
OF the kid-gloye millionaires from the
| other side
Now. If Mr. AilwOrth could only get
Mr. Willard to give him some of his Bar
rel' he might stand some chance, but the
| gauntlet has been thrown down 'none
but the rich need apply
Farmer and Fisherman)
The ticket made at Norfolk last week
must be acceptable and the Democrats OF
] the State, however dissatisfied with any
part OF it, will doubtless be loyal and
help il TO win another great victory next
| fall Everything is not so prOpitious as
| in the past few years owing to the effect
OF the Constitutional Convention now in
session and to keep Virginia in line will
not be the easiest fight we ever had
We were not pleased with the second
| place on the ticket. but it was impossi
bic to do else when money was the over.
pOwering feature aud won MIR. Willard's
nomination at all other hazards. ThatVir-
GINA political conscience toward JUS
tice is yet so flexible and purchasable on
questions of such moment is TO be sadly
deprecated. DR.. LeCatO, in view OF his
little effort, made a good fight merely
upon his personal merits, but it did not
| pan out with substantial currency. The
| First district has an occasion TO feel some
political Indignation at the failure TO
recognize our claims, especially since we
know that the State will call upon us to
help them to a victory in the fall cam
paign and cannot win without us, and
since it has been our lot to come away
from the Stateconvention empty handed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
VIRGINIA NEWS

Thomas Williams. OF Mathews county,
has been granted L 5. pension OF -.
The Cape Charles Agricultural Fair
opens October ! and continues four days.
In the State shooting tournament Mr..
Franklin Stcarns. Of Richmond won the
championship
The name oi the post office at Shnrp's
Wharf. Richmond county. has been
changed to Sharps.
Second Auditor Dew has appointed
Mr. Norris. oi charlottesville. to n clerk
ship in his office 10 succeed Mr.. Frank
Hill, resigned.
Court Of Appeals X in session in Staun-
ton The cnsc of II A. Davis W. the
Commonwealth from the Circuit Court OF
Fauquicr county, was submitted on
briefs
Messrs W C. West, OF Accomac conn
ty. and f. + Nottingham, Of Northamp-
ton county. have horses entered in the
trotting races at Timonium, (Md) Fair
this week
Licensed in Washington To marry :
Thomas II Douglas and Blanche Murphy,
both of Richmond County; Harry
Maddox, of Page and Mary II. Colbert, Of
Fauquier County
The Baptist Home Mission Board OF
Atlanta, Ga. has elected Rev T. G.. Me.
COnnell, corresponding secretary To fill
the vacancy caused 10y the death of DR..
+. II kcrfoot DR. Mcdonnell has been
pastor of the First Baptist Church. Of
Lynchburg, Va, since 1891
The W r. Trigg Snipbuilding Company
OF Richmond. has been advised that it
has received the contract for building
the Government twinsuctiOn drcdge.
The vessel il 10 bc used for the South
west pass in the Gulfof Mexico The Trigg
Company will build only the hull and
propclIing machinery.
The Winchester Boot and Shoe Fac
tory has closed down permanently.
Some years ago the plant employed
several hundred hands and had n large
southern trade. Competition with new
methods and fine machinery caused a
dwindlng in business and the owner
decided To 60 out OF business.
The new boat now building for the
Wcems Company will probably do service
ON the Potomac river, and steamer
Potomac. or one of the others, viii like
" be transferred to the Rappaho 1nock
'rhecustom o, the line is to name its steam
ers after the counties along its routes,
and very appropriate method it Is.
Three counties iddlesex. Caroline and
King GeOrge-haye no steamers named
after them, 50 it is supposed the new
boat will fall heir to one of these nam X
virginia Citizen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
ODDS AGAINST SCHLEY

We think We can see the halter
slowly drawing around the future
glory of Admiral Schley. His repu-
tation and character are hardly at
stake, for the American people will
not waver in their loyalty to him no
matter what a packed court OF III
quiry may do to him, but his future
prospects are certainly in jeopardy.
The navy crowd clique, very
properly termed-has determined
to have his blood 49, metaphor
eally speaking. Admiral Howison
has in half-hearted way repudiated
the interviews said to have been had
with him, admitting, however, that
he had discussed the controversy and
delivered his opinion i'll favor OF
Sampson as deserving the credit for
the Santiago victory. He reiterates
this i'm his letter wherein he says
ct is no news to the Navy TO say that
where all do their duties, the first honOrs
for success 90 to the officer in chief com
mand. Censure for failure also belongs
to him.
II seems to US that this assertion
puts him out OF the pale Of qualifca-
ton. Yet the Department has told him
to hold on and not resign. Should
Admiral Schley challenge his eligibil-
ity it is not likely that Dewey and
Benham will reject a brother officer
after his disavowal OF the charges
AS there is said to be lots of human
nature in humanity it is but natural
to presume that Howison will be dead
against Schley, and his "fair show
is gone. We see, too, that Admiral
Simpsons lawyers are very thick
with the Navy Department, having
access to and aid i'll matters that
would be denied Schley's counsel
And one OF Simpsons lawyers is
nephew-in-law to one OF the board O
inquiry.
An in all, things look very dark ioi
the victor OF Santiago and, as we SAID
sometime ago, if he comes out OF II
without damage it win be because the
press and people OF the country have
shown so much zeal in his behalf. We
do notseehow Mr. Mckinley admin
;stration can permit biased verdict
IL the face Of such a sentiment. But
we november Miles and Eagan = anc
Eaean was an honorable man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
Richmond Washington R R.

A dispatch from Baltimore says. The
statement was made here that the Allan
tic-Coast Line Company has retired 81
zoe. 900 of its per cent. certificates of
Indebtedness. Money for this purpose
was supplied from the company's treas
ury and from the sale of the majority OF
the stock of the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company.
which was purchased by new company
formed to take over the railroad lines
from Washington, d. C., to Richmond,
Va. In this company the Alantic-Coast
Line will have fifth interest The Penn
sylvania railroad, the Seaboard Airline
railroad, the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
way and the Southern railway will also
each have fifth interest.
The Washington Richmond line iscom-
posed of the Washington Southern rail
road. which the Pennsylvania has sold
to the new company, and the Richmond,
fredericksburg and Potomac.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
GENERAL NEWS

\ war college il to be established in
Washington.
Steady gains by the Steel Trust against
the strikers are reported.
Nearly - per cent. OF persons OF schoo
age in North Carolina are negroes.
The National Waterman, previously the
Silver Night Waterman, has been sold to
W. J. Bryan, OF Lincoln, Neb., for -.
This paper was founded in Alexandria,
Va. by Senator Stewart and conducted
by him ~ en- organ Of free silver.
An international yachting bet Of : 90
600 by an English syndicate, against
$3.50. 900 put up by group Of patriotic
Pittsburgcrs. was finally arranged Tues
day. The entire sum Of 100000 was
deposited in the hands OF the stakeholder.
Mr. Kingsley turning over S15O,OOO IN
British bank notes and Mr.. Muslin Civ
ing "A certified check for $3.50, 900. What
il said to be the greatest bet in history
was thus successfully cons minated.
Seventy.six vacancies exist in the
Medical Department of the army, for
which there are comparatively few
candidates. Young doctors on entering
have the rank and pay Of first lieu
tenant, and generally promotion is more
rapid than in the line Of the service
Medical boards are now sii Sing in
Washington and at Sa1 Francisco and
will continue in sc ssiOn 8s long "a candi-
dates appear for examination. Young
doctors wishing appointments should
apply mt once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER >, IDOL
Weather forecast for FTed-
erickSJurg and Vicinity
Fair 7XUTS6dy.
SOME BENEFICIAL CHANGES.

\ pei Lsal OF the report OF the Com
mittee on Legislative Department,
Hon. r. Walton Moore chairman.
puts The FREE Lance opinions very
much in line with such other papers
as have commented ON the subject.
As whole it Is a splendid recon-
mendation. and gives great hope that
the other tardy committees mayalso
do we'll inwhich event the people will
be sorry for their grumbling over the
slowness fittings downat Richmond.
We feel justified in having urged pa
tience ON this point
The most potent subject that the
report deals with is relieving the Leg
islature To "a large extent from the
enactment of private and local bills.
4 glance at any Acts OF Assembly
during the past fifteen OF twenty
years will discover that large part
of the volume is consumed by these
local and private bills. Aside from
the time and expense TO the Stateior
such legislation, great wrong Is often
times done through this class OF leg
islation. \ bill that affects am mdi-
vidual or locality should be referred
to the courts of the section imme-
diately interested. The Circuit OF
County courts should long ago have
had jurisdiction in such legislation.
Another item Of importance is for
bidding oftice-holders becomingmem-
bers of the Legislature while still
holding on to their Office Members
of the Legislature are disqualified
from accepting an appomtive office
Members of the House are 10 bt
chosen for term of four instead ot
two years. lust as Senators are now
chosen. and alternating. 1t may be
recalled that The FREE LANCE adyO-
Gated this change some weeks ago
In this connection We think, however
the committee has made a mistake
in putting the sessions OF the Legis-
laturefour years apart Most States
of the Union have annual sessions OF
the Legislature and We do not know
of any, though there may be some
which have quadreunial sessions
Virginians. while complaining Of roc
much legislation, will hardly be con
tent to have the legislative sessions
80 far apart. True, it will reduce the
cost. but the right TO hold extra ses
sions may make up in the end fol
what has been thus saved. With
duadrennial sessions we feel safe III
predicting that one or more extra
sessions will be held between the reg
ular ones.
In the many recommendations this
is the only one that catches Ournotice
as being inadvisable. Thecommittee
has done well, and We would be glad
to see its work adopted without ma
terial change.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
Col. Hugs Opens the Campaign

Col. J. Hampton Hoge, the Republican
nominee for Governor, opened his cam
paign Monday at Rocky Mount, Frank
lin county, most auspiciously. lie
spoke to large audience, composed in
great measure oiwhite people, and made
fine impression.
The speech OF Col HOge indicated that
he is in for a vigorous, aggressive cam
paign He arraigned the Democrats for
their election methods and extravaganza,
and ably argued that the Republican
platform was the one OF strength and
promise to the people of the State. He
did not hesitate to explain why he left
the Democratic party, and paid bis re-
spects TO the Democratic ticket and the
Constitutional Convention. Many OF
those who heard Col. Hoge were Demo
Gratis, but the day was a good one Tor
the Republicans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

Col. SUMMERS has probably sue
ceeded in accomplishing for them
what the Democrats OF the STATE
have been backing and filling over
decision TO proclaim the new Con
stitution. Hehas made many friend,
for this sentiment. After all is it not
what the leading white Republicans
want. too? 1t is no secret that they
want the negro eliminated from poll
tics. 1t looks like a deep, shrewd
game that Col. Summers has played
if so, he played it well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
For over Pity Years.

Mrs. Wnslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t sOothes the
child softens the gums, allays all pains
cures wind collie, and il the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world
Twenty-Five cents n bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup." and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
Mr.. Blair's Name Will Not Appear on
State Republican Ticket.

Mr.. Robert w. Blair's name will not
appear on the Republican State ticket as
the candidate for Lieutenant-GOvernor.
IL will be taken off at his request, and
the Republican Executive Committee at
it's meeting Thursday night will put upa
new candidate.
Mr. Blair has written a letter to State
Chairman Park Agnew withdrawing.
He is under the age required by the
Constitution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
rI,lr ryOrGH rOR pIScI SSION.

TINE ENOUGH FOR DISCl SSlON.
Itmav be before these lines areread
by the public that the constitutional
Convention Yill have voted ON the
question of submission TO The people
of the new organic law, but we nave
% strong hope that the views OF the
conservative element in that body
which believes we should first have
the law before deciding what To do
with it will prevail. How do themcm-
bcrs know what the egg will hatch
out? Much less, then, do the people
know what the Convention will bring
forth. The chances are great that
many Of those who have FASTENED
to make up their minds and declare
themselves on the question will be- OF
another opinion when they become
acquainted with the new Constitu-
ton. Reason. if not policy, would
say, first yet the law framed and
then decide how 10 dispose of ii. II
it is ana eminently fit one and prom
ises good to the future of Nirgiuia,
undoubtedly it should take the place
of the present Constitution: and II
there is then much doubt ms 20 it's
being accepted 10y the whole people
good sense would say submit il to an
abridged electorate; if danger stares
it in the face from this source, then
lct the Convention have the hardi-
hood To proclaim IT, Ii II is "a com
mou-place document. and little or no
improvement upon the old one, our
money has been i'l-Spent aud it mat
ters little whether the electorate ac-
ccpt~ or rejects IT, First see what it
is 10 be, and there is time enough to
decide what must be done with IL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

"Our little daugher had an almOst
fato' attack of whooping cough and bron-
chit's." writes Mrs. W. X. Hayiland, OF
Armonk. y. Y. but, when all other
remedies fail /, we saved her life with DIR.
Kings New Discovery. Our niece, who
had Consumption in an advanced stage
also used this wonderful medicine and
today she is perfectly we'll" Desperate
throat and lung diseases yield to DR.
Kings New Discovery as To no other
medicine on earth lnfallible for Coughs
and Colds. soc. and $1.00 bottles guar
anteed by NJ. NJ. Lewis. Trial bottle free
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

A. one Eastern State after another.
through its census continues To Indicate
an excess OF women over men, il becomes
painfully apparent, if We are To remain
true to "a system Of government in which
the majority rules that the time has
come for the men 10 take a back seat aud
watch theiemale procession n it moves
10 the front. New York is the latest to
prove that this is woman's age-the
figures showing female majority Of 81 =
500 in the five city boroughs and 1891
in the State. out OF totalpopulation OF
I .26N. Sgi.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
chun will Commit Suicide.

The Kaiser iusstence on the humiliat-
ing conditions Of the apology of the
Chinese mission for the murder Of Baron
Won Kettler has demOralized Prince Chun
aud his suite. They assert that if they
are compelled to perform the expiatory
ceremonies demanded by the Emperor,
they will commit suicide afterwards.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
Friday ana Saturday Seashore Excur-
sions

ON Friday and Saturdays of each week
continuing until further notice, special
excursion tickets will be- sold TO Atlantic
City, Cape May Sea Isle City and Ocean
City. " j., at round trip rate OF $3.50
from fredericksburg, Va. Tickets good
going ON all regular trains Friday and
Saturday, limited To run until and
including the Tuesday following date Of
sale. Tickets to Atlantic City are good
via. Delaware River Bridge Route, to
other points good only via Market
Street wharf. transfer through Philade-
phia to be arranged 10y passenger.
e.. e.. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

New ORLEANS insurance experts
warn the people that the city may be
burned down any time if the present
careless methods Of handling oil are
tolerated. Itmay be the mosquito
craze has created a little too much
enthusiasm in the Crescent City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

REFERRING 10 the progrcssiyeneSS
ofcities heesteemed Richmond Times
saws. Natural location isn't in IL
with enterprise. TheTimes docsnot
mean to underrate natural advm-
tages. hut to emphasize the TACT
that push and enterprise are neces-
sary to the development OF "A city
whether it has Observation-Disclosures
or not. and that "a city possessing
men of push and enterprise will de-
velop faster without naturaladvan-
tages than VIII city oi such
advantages, whose people are slug
gish. and Anticipated IN their
ideas And i'm this sense we fully
concur with our contemporary. Ma
ture may bless a localitymuch. butit
lies with the citizens OF such com
muuity to take advantage of Ma
lures work aud push ittofuIlutility,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

The LABOR WORLD published at
Pittsburg. Pa, the official organ o'
the labor organizations. editorially
denouuces President Shafier for call
ing the strike This course ON the
part OF the paper is very Significant
it clearlvindicates that Mr. Sbaifer
the president OF the labor organizo-
tious, does not receive the acqnles
eenca OF the great multitude OF work
iugmen affected by the strike in the
course he has SO persistentlypurSued
in calling the strike and keeping it in
continuance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

THE Washington Post says " Mr..
Halstead is said TO be preparing n
lecture which will not put people to
sleep" Improves success he should
secure patent at once
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

Hon. DAVID b. HILL has decided to
make peeches in Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Virginia this year. He may dis
cover an up Hill triplet before he
arrives at the terminus ofhis remarks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

The Virginia Democrats see fire III
the eyes Of the enemy-the Republic
cans-and they cannot deny that it's
a bit possible that the election may
result in Jacks falling down and
breaking his crown, and Joe's come
trmbiiug after
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

That wasratherac curious announce
ment published in The FREE LANCE
Of Tuesday. W: "The school board
of Chancellor district. Spotsylvania
county, will meet at Sunlight at 3
p. VI. We are curious to know lust
what time Old Sol rises in spot
sylvanja.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05

Rev. F. W. Troy, of Mathews county,
was Sunday called to the passionate OF
Marshe'l Street Christian Church, Rich
mond, and is expected to accept. Mr..
Troy is about fifty years old, an English
man by birth, and was formerly pastor
of large church in Brooklyn.