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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
A slsare-Hsmmsr Blow.

Newspaper readers recall that, some
weeks back. a small committee of a
particular trades union in Richmond
city passed resolutions favoring Mr.
Montague and condemning Mr.. Swanson.
Zeal got the better of truth and iudg-
ment, and pretty soon the mistake was
discovered and the boomers have since
tried to hush the matter up. The thing
was done, though, and the action could
not be recalled.
Because of the effort to misrepresent
Richmond's labor people the following
letter from President Samuel Gompers,
of the American Federation oil Labor,
to President John Krausse, of the Rich
mOnd Trades and Labor Council, re-
garding the attitude OF Congressman
Claude A. Swanson towards measures
affecting the labor people has been pub
lished 1t reads:
''Dear Sir and Brother-Your favor OF
the 26th instant at hand and contents
noted. You ask what is the tecOrd OF
Congressman Claude A. Swanson in re-
gard to the different labor bills which
were before Congress.
ut is only fair to him to say, and also
20 our movement, that he favored and
supported every bill in the interests OF
labor which came before the House OF
Representatives, and aided considerably
during the committee stages Of the bills .
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

In MINGLING with the crowd OF poll
ticians that thronged Richmond last
week he must have been stupid indeed
who did not discern that the political
weather vane was pointing in a dill
ferent directionfrom what the general
run of newspaper reports have here
tofore indicated. That Mr.. Swanson
is a sure winner seemed as apparent
as any political representation
could we'll he. The Montague forces
became very respondent, and when
the State Committee madeits decision
on time and place first blood flowed
freely for the Swansonpeople Avery
noticeable feature of the gathering
was the number of young men and
men who have heretofore held aloof
from politics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
POLITICAL.

The candidates for the Democratic
nomination for governor, now that the
date for the State convention has been
fixed. are using every endeavOr to have
cities or counties they know are favor
able to them elect delegates as early as
possible.
Under the plan of representation in the
State convention, the ten Congressional
districts will be entitled to delegates as
follows; First, 1875; Second, 1856; Third,
12S; Fourth, 1OS; Fifth. 1919, Sixth,
100; Seventh. 1873; Eighth. 161; Ninth,
$50; Tenth, 143.
A Democratic primary was held at Ma
nassas Saturday to nominate candidate
for Supervisor for that magisterial dis
trict W. NJ. Wheeler, l.. A. Larkin, Jr.,
and Frank Davis were the candidates.
Each had a large number of supporters,
but MIR. Wheeler won.
Hon. John f. Massey left manuscript
autobiography, in which he treated the
political history of Virginia for the past
80 years. This paper My. Massey had
about completed and approached an old
friend of his to edit for him. 1t was Mr.
Massey intention to unpublished this
paper very soon had he lived.
A mass-meeting Of the Democratic
party was held at Orange Courthouse
last week for the purpose of electing dele
gates to the 18th district Senatorial con-
yention TO be held at Culpeper on the
10Th of June.-The meeting endorsed
Col. Geo. s. Shackeliord for Senator and
requested him to appoint his delegates.
The David b. Hill boom for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Presidency in
1904 appears to be prosecuted with con-
siderable vigor. 1t has already been an
nounced that the ex-senator will make
a tour OF the Southern States this fall,
and it now develops that plans are being
made for carrying his campaign for the
nomination into the Western States next
year.
We have q copy of the paper OF Bryan,
strong and able, but its purpose as an
educator will be much strengthened il il
advocates David Bennett Hill as our next
nominee.
In fact, we must adopt different plan,
With every different kind of man;
And if one plan fails throw it aside
And a.difierent one at once is tried
For we don't believe in cast-iron rules.
Nor in using on all the same tools
And If teaching fails, the blame ought
To rest on the teacher not on the taught.
SO In the next fight let us advance,
On the sound doctrine Of The Free Lance.
p;ohunond county Corr Viroinia (ifizan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
pre,idsnt'u Trip to the Pacific.

The "Presidential special" bound for
the Pacific, started yesterday from Wash
ingtOn at 1890 a. m. All The members
of the party were at the Pennsylvania
station shorty after 10 o'clock.
Each member of the Presidents party
has been furnished n prepared itinerary
OF the trip in the form Of booklet, with
handsomely embossed cover, contain-
ing in addition to n map showing the
route TO be taken by the party, the
names OF the members of the party the
day and hour of arrival and departure
at each point, the population and ele-
walton above sea level Of the cities at
which stops will be made, and many
other interesting points including the
names OF the railroads over which the
train will travel, the distance between
points, etc.
Besides the Presidential party are
newspaper men, telegraph operators,
railroad officials and a photographer
Short stops were made at Alexandria,
Charlottesville, Lynchburg aud Roanoke
In Virginia, and the President shook
hands with people at the stations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

-
George Kimbe, alias "FriscO Slim" j.
ii. Morris and James Dillon, the three
suspects held at the Richmond jail at the
request OF Inspector Bulla, OF the Post
office Department were given aprelimi-
nary hearing in Richmond Friday. The
Inspector stated the warrants charging
Kimble and Morris with being implicat-
ed in the Orange Courthouse post-ofIice
robbery would be withdrawn, as it has
been learned that the two men were in de-
tention at Trenton when the Orange
robbery was committee.
The bronze statue representing "yir-
ginia mourning Der dead" the work Of
Sir. Moses JaEpb Ezekiel, has reached
Lexington and will he placed on the
parade grounds of the Virginia Military
Institute at anteQAy date. This exquis-
tie expression in HOnze Of the sorrow Of
great Commonwealth at the untimely
fall of her sons in her defense, will mem
orialize the dead aud livingof the historic
cadet battalion OF the Institute who
took part in the battle of Newmarket on
May -, 1864.
Near Manassas, May 18th, at 1870
two steeple chases for heavy and light
weight hunters will be run over course
about ~ miles. One dollar entrance
fee opened 90 all horses owned in Prince
William county. Post entries \ hand
some first and second prize for each race.
No admission fee.
The State Summer Normal meets at
Marion, July LIST To 10Th. Teachers at
tending can have their certificates renew
ed without examination. Peabody
course will I've taught; Peabody axami-
nations reviewed and examinations held.
Judge Y. r. b. Wright, Of the Circuit
Court, will hold special term of his
court in King William county, beginning
today. The regular term Of the court
could not be held, owing To the connec-
ton of Judge Wright in the Coleman
Sanders case.
A kiln dry of Eddihs & Co., at Stan
ardsville, Greene county, caught fire last
week, destroying about five thousand
feet Of lumber.
Miss Helen Gould has given $1O.OOO
for the erection Of \. NJ. G. A., building
at Fort Monroe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
Monday, tsl !AA Day d Nay, 10!

THAT being county court-day) cOmmenc-
ing at l o'clock p m, the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit:
/. That very valuable farm known az
"The Island, lying Immediately on the
Rappahannock river which is supposed
to contain about 800 acres of high land,
with All acres of marsh land thereto at
taehed, which is very valuable for graz
ing purposes, also as range for hogs.
There is a dwelling house and Out-build-
ings. also n very fine orchard, upon the
premises. This is one OF the most valuable
and productive farms in Tidewater Vir-
ginia.
2. That very valuable farm known rs
"Layton's," lying Immediately on the
Rappahannock river, which is supposed
to contain about 400 acres, with 2lO
acres of marsh land thereto attached,
which il valuable for stOck-raising pur-
poses. The farm also has dwelling
house aud out-buildings upon it, and IL
especially valuable from the fact that
Layton's wharf Is located upon it, which
il one of the largest shipping points on
the RappahannOck river. Layton's ferry
also belongs to this property. This one
of the most desirable homes In this sec
ton.
3. That very valuable farm known as
"Kendalls," also lying Immediately on
the Rappahannock river, and is supposed
to contain about 1872 acres OF land. 1t
also has upon itadwelling-house and out
buildings. and is very desirable and
valuable property.
All of the above described farms lie in
the upper end of Essex county, one OF the
most prosperous farming communities OF
TIdewater Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

If we bite off our own nose we will
have to suffer from the wound.
Messrs. Martin, Hay and Swanson
have been and are laboring zealously
for Fredericksburg. Who will have
the presumption to ask them to con-
tinue their laborious task if Freder-
icksburg and Spotsylvania slap them
in the face in the fight that is now on?
What is true of this immediate sec
tion is also true of the rest OF the
First and Eighth Districts in their
several ambitions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
Charge, AraInut Superintendent.

DR.. u. V. Sheriff., until two weeks ago
first assistant superintendent Of the
Southwestern State Hospital at Marion,
has formally prepared charges against
DIR. r. ]. Preston, the superintendent.
These include neglect by which insane
persons were permitted to remain in vnri-
ous jails for weeks while there was ample
room in the asylum. and by which the
bodies Of dead patients were left to I've
gnawed and dishgured by rats.
DR.. Preston denies the charges and says
he is ready for an investigation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
mo n n EVANS AND \. wILLETT-

YTNO r.. II. EVANS AND T.. WILLE1I-
You are hereby notified that two lots
~ land. situate IN the town OF Colonial
i,each, Washington district. Westmoreland
county, Virginia. known by plot OF said
town III Colonial Beach, ~ lots and d, blk.
taxes leyies interest and costs To the COM
monwealth 81 Virginia, and application Tor
the purchase thereof has been filed In tins
Office. and II appearing from the records OF
this Office that yOu are Interested In said
land. you are further notified tO appear IN
f0ur months from date III this nOtice and do
what may be necessary tn protect your IN
feresta.
Given under my hand this 23rd- day OF
April, 1901.
T. WARREN HUT,
CLERK Of westmOrcland County Court, Va
GRO. Mason. Attorney.
A Copy-Teste:
j. WARREN HuTr, Clerk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
s.ou tbat Had Cola IN 10 Minutes

or it will develop into chronic catarrh.
DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder stops
cold in the head in ten minutes, and
relieves most acute and deep seated
catarrh after one application. Cures
quickly and permanently. 81 have used
Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with best
results. IL il great remedy, and |
never cease recommending it, JONI +.
DELL. Paulding, O.-23. For sale by
Johnston 4 Pearson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Mr.. CARNEGIE's new 81, 100000
home in Fifth avenue, New York, is
to be built from the proceeds OF an
option forfeit. But that does not
necessarily signify that its founda-
tions will prove failure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
AccoxAo POLITICS.
wsscott WINS ana Kendall the Nominees.


Especial To The FREE LANcE.)
Accomac, Va, April 20, 1901, 800 p. m.
The Democratic convention here today
nominated John NJ Willis floater dele
gate for Elizabeth City and Accomac
counties to the Constitutional Con-
vention, and Colonel 5. Kendall as
iionter for the counties of Northampton
and Accomac. and also ratified the cleo
ton Of n. b Wescott, who won over
Judge ]. W. &. Blackstone by n majority
Of fifteen hundred, in a primary on Satur-
day last, M n candidate for hecOunty Of
Accomac.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
mo n. T. SUIT

Yon are hereby notified that lot OF
land. situate In the town Of Colonial Beach,
Washington district. Westmoreland county,
Virginla. known and described In plot and
.nrvey II said town of Colonial Reach, No lot
q. Biz Oh, was sold on Feb. "a, 1899. Tor
,Ieliquent taxes. leyics. interest and costs TO
the Commonwealth Of Virginia, ana appli-
rntion for purchase thereof. has been tled In
this Office Aud it appearing from the records
" this Office, that you are Interested In said
four months from date Of this notice and do
what II necessary to protect your interests.
Given under my hand this 2'rd. day Ut
April. 1901.
j. WARREN HUT,
Clerk of Wesfmoreiand County Court va.
Gro. MASON, Attorney.
A Copy-'reste:
l. WARREN Hurt Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
CHINA.

A serious famine exists in China. Help
has been appealed for.
The Chinese regulars who recently re-
treated from Pechili Province are again
threatening the allies.
TIL IIsi, Dowager Empress Of China,
has appointed board to relieve her OF
part of her public functions.
Col. Marchand French officer ut Pc
kin, formed plan to seize the DOwager
Empress, but the diplomats objected.
The Indications at pekin are that the
American view in regard to reducing the
amount Of the Chinese indemnity will pre-
vail.
4 band OF Boxers, estimated alta thou
sand, il operating twenty miles south OF
Pao Ting Flu. IL has raided three villages
within week and threatens to massacre
the Christians in that vicinity. Another
strong band IL committing Expectations
and has stated its intention Of attacking
Man Sing, where there is detachment Of
twenty soldiers Competent observers
believe that the worst class of Chinese are
only awaiting the withdrawal OF the for
eign troops to resume the campaign OF
determination against native Christians.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
TINES CHANGES.
lEXchnnPe.l

A few years ago Grover Cleveland was
denounced az second Benedict Arnold
because he wanted to return n few cap
tured Confederate flags. In few days
from now n United States gunboat
will be firing salutes for the Confederate
reunion at Memphis, and so far there
hasn't been a whimper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

THE Administration is hardly tobe
held responsiblefor the recent expan-
sion of the rivers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

THE young gent who has invested
in spring clothing is making monkey
faces at the Weather Bureau.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

THERE is a similarity between the
forger of a raised note and a razed
house-both have fallen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

THE Loudoun Telephone is twenty
three years old. May it grow hoary
and prosper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
lNK-SPoTS FROM EXCHANGES
Richmond Dispatch.)

Richmond Dispatch.)
Teddy Roosevelt has ridden the goat
for the third degree in Masonry. OF
course, it was n rough ride in his ease,
however it may be ordinarily
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
To ALERT R. HINES AND ALB, ALBERT RI,

rTNO ALBERT r. HINES AND ALBERT -.
HINES-YOu are hereby notified that q
lot of land. situate In the town Of Col9nla,
Reach. Washington district. WestmOreiand
county, virginia, known by plot OF sald
town 81 Colonial Beach, as lot 10, Blk. 90,
was sold Feb. ~, 1893, for delinquent taxes,
levies interest and costs to the Common
wealth az Virginia, and application for the
purchase thereof has been filed In this oiace
and IL appearing from the records OF this
office that you are Interested In SAID nnd,
months from date OF this notice, nnd do
what may be- necessary To- proteea your
interests.
!. WARREN HUT,
Given under my hadd this % day 81 april,
1901.
Gro. MASON, Attorney.
copy-Tcste:
J. WARREN HTrTF. clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

GEN. CLAY has thoroughly demon
strated that Kentuckians don't take
water
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Now that pillow trust has been
formed burrows may rise so high.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
sol II,.

IL il only question Of time when every
business concern will use newspaper
space every day.-Philadelphia Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

THE Beers have at least taught
John Bull the value of money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

PRIzEFIGHTERs generally have wives
with either black or blue eyes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

GEN. FUNSTON might be able to
bring ex-Gov. Taylor out OF Indiana.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

WHEN painters 60 on strike they
generally paint things blue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
HARRY l.. BAYLOR,
j. II. G. BEVERLEY,
Special Commissioners

The bond required of the special com
missoners by the above DEGREES has been
duly given. Teste-
II. SoUTHwORTH, Clerk, etc.
In pursuance of the directions OF the
said decree of March 18th, 1901, above
referred to, as special commissioners
therby appointed, / win sell at the
same place and time, and upon
the same terms, that very valuable farm
known as Edenetta,' which lies near
Ioretto, and which is supposed to con-
tain about 1870 acres. This farm has
upon it a magnificent residence, q good
stable, etc. and IL most desirable az n
home. j. II. C. BEVERLEY,
Special Commissioners.
The bond required Of the special com
missioner by the above decree has been
duly given. Teste-
II. SoUTHwoRTH, Clerk, etc.
4-20-6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

THE Pan-American Exposition be-
gins TO fry next Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
TwEEDLF-DuM AND TwEEDLE-DEE.
(Riehmond NpWs

The one thing in which Messrs. Swan
son and Montague seem to be agreed IL
that the other il the machine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
TUNE PLAYED OUT.
Norfolk Landmark

With the collapse OF the Silver Knight
Waterman, the crime Of '73 serves final
notice that it has ceased to be n paying
tune for an organ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

The strikes of weavers do not kill
the silk worm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
TERMS.

One third cash, and the balance in one
and two years, the purchaser or pur-
chasers executing bonds waving the
benefit OF the homestead exemption, bear
ing interest from the day Of sale; title re-
tanned by court till the purchase money is
paid in full
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Steady employment viii be given sszu
MACHINE MEN ION air drills) mt $h35,
and to 100 LAB0RERS at 81 10, uader-
ground, at the ARMINIUS COPPER.
MINES, near Mineral, Va.
ma30-0msl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
TNo FRANCIS ASD MARIA nInEr

gTIO FRANCIS AND MARIA RInEr--
You are hereby notified that lot OF
land, situate In the town Of colonial Beaeh,
washington district. westmoreland county
virginIa, known by plot Of said town
Of colonial Reaeh, rs, lot Is, Blk
%. was sold Feb %, 1899, for
,lellquent taxes, levies, Interest ana costs 70
cation for the purchase thereof, has been
filed In this Office. And Il appearing from the
records that you are Interested In said land,
you are further notified 10 appear In iour
months from date Of this notice and do what
may be necessary Ca protect your interests
aiyen under my hand this 23rd. day 81
april, 1901.
3. WARREN HUT.
clerk Of westmoreIand county court, Va.
GRO. MASON. Attorney.
cOpy-restc:
J. WARREN HuTr, clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

FFfO AIIfE HIII.TOTIN1--
You are hereby notified that n lot Of
land, situate IN the town of colonial neach.
washington district, wcstmorelnnd county.
virginia, known by plot Of said town Of
colonial Bench, "a Tot nine 90. nix. ffty-One
t51). was sold on 27th. day Of February,
1899. for deliquent taxes, levieH interest and
costs ca the commonwealth Of virginin, and
application for the purchase thereof hns been
nled In thlsfofIlce AID Il appearing from the
records In this Office That you are Interested
IN said land, you arr further notified TO mp
pear In four months from date ~ this notice
and do what may be necessary 10 protect
your interests.
aiyen under my hand this 23rd. day Of
april. 1901.
4. wARRrS HIT,
clerk Of westmoreland county coart va.
GRO. MASON Attorney.
copy-resfe.
aps0wiw . wAnEES HUT, clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30
no nwrN.r. nAnRoN--

YTNO OWEN'F. HARRON--
You are hereby notified that y lot cf
land, situnte In the town Of colonial Deaeh.
washington distict, wcstmOreland county,
virginia, known by plot and survey ~ said
town Of colonial ncach,as lot II. Hlk. - was
sold Feh 81, 1899. for deliqucnt taxes, lev les.
interest and costs 90 the commonwealth OF
virginia. and application for the purchase
thereof has been filed IN this Office And II APP
psaring from the records 81 this Office that
you ARE interested ia said land, you are
nom date III this notice and do what may
be necessary to protect your Interests
Given under my hand this 23rd day of
april, 1901.
,. wARREN HrTT.
clerk Of wcstmorelnnd county court, va.
GRO. MASON, Attorney.
co1y--Teste:
!. wARREN nuTT, clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Hon. s. NJ. NewhOuse, member OF the
Legislative Commission to investigate
| the condition of the State penitentiary,
was in Baltimore last week with the
other members of the commission tO.i in
spect the Maryland state penitentiary.
He expresses himself as being much
pleased with the system in vogue In
Maryland. -Culpeper Exponent.
The date of the Democratic State Con-
ventiOn, August 14th, will interfere with
some who desired to attend the Pan
| American Exposition at Buffalo on Vir-
| ginia Day. This date for Virginia at the
| Exposition was selected by Gov. Tyler
/ at the request of the Board OF Managers.
| The State Committee did not remember
| this fact in selecting a date for the con-
vention, and Virginia Day at the EXPOSE
ton may be changed.
1t is a pity that Suffolk gave the north
ern press an opportunity to inveigh
/ against southern civilization" Quite
possibly those negro women deserved all
| they got-and they chose the lash rather
| than Imprisonment in default OF paying
| fines-but 1t would have been better to
have punished them by sending them to
Jail, where they would have been cut off
| from liquor, and would have suffered
quite as much as they did from strips
Richmond Dispatch.
Senator Geo. w. LeCato left here Mon
| day for Baltimore, Nd lie il chairman
OF legislative to examine the
construction ofpenitentiaries with view
to making improvements In the State
| penitentiary at Richmond, Va. No bet
ter selection could have been made for
this work. Senator LeCato Is a man OF
good Judgment and experience, and viii
note well any advantages In the con
| struction OF such institutions-due to the
development and application cl modern
: science In such work. --Accomec News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-30

Representative W. A. Jones will sail
today from New York. for Porto Rico
and Cuba. Mr.. Jones will take his family
and secretary, Mr.. Leslie Garrett, with him
and will be Joined in New York by Hon.
John +. Rixey and wife and Hon. ID. A.
De Almond, OF Missouri. The party ex-
poets to return to this Country on or
about May 20.