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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
SOME DEMOCRATIC PRAISE.

The message is a message OF Repu6li-
can President, but there is evident IN 1t
studious avoidance OF expressions likely
to arouse political raneOurat this time -
Richmond Dispatch.
1t not only tells MS the President IL con
illusions. but gives Us an idea OF the pro-
cesses by which he reached them. II +
we'll written and contains few phrases
but many definite propositions.-lSlch-
mond News.
1t were easy to discoyerirom President
Roosevelt's message that he Is prac-
ticed writer. 1t is one of the clearest and
boldest and most vigorous state papers
that has been written by any President.
Richmond Times.
Thefeature of Roosevelt 5 message that
has been the occasion of much favorable
comment il its admirable spirit. 1t was
entirely free from any hint of PARTISAN
ship or mere party glOriiication. lem
peramentally, Roosevelt is Democratic
and while not particularly catholic OF
Judgment he is in no sense a narrow
partisan. If he keeps his head he may
find himself a vecy popular President be
fore his term ends Norfolk Nirgnian-
Pilot
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
THE CANAL TREATY.

The ratification by the |. ). Senate
Of the new Hay-Pauncefote treaty
without single objection is remark
able. 1t is probably best that this
was the case. We couldn't get any
better out Ofour English cousins and
this is decided improvement on the
Clayton Bulwer treaty whichitsuper-
cedes. The treaty is a compromise
between the bungling of Mr.. Hay III
his first effort and the Senate'S de-
Inands. The advance press reports
led us to believe that Britain had
acceded to the Senate requirements
and lett the United States free to de-
fend theisthmian canal in times Ofwar
or peace. This was not largely
credited, however, and very Justly,
as now transpires We can police
the canal, but in time of war have no
belligerent privileges that any other
nation is not granted. While ac-
cepting the treaty it is folly to be
lieve that the people Of this nation
would ever consent to abide such re-
strictions in the event that we came
to war with another nation. 4 Lon
don paper strikes the keynote OF the
situation when it says in substance
that America can no more be eX-
pected to maintain neutrality over
the isthmian canal in case OF war
with another than would Great Brl-
tain consent to the use OF Suez
by an enemys vessels. What
would be true of England and the
Suez canal under like circumstances
may be expected ofthe United States
and it's canal This is indeed taking
a light view of treaty fidelity, and
the integrity of neither nation Is
placed at the standard we should
like to see and ha re a right to expect
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

In ANOTHER column we give little
interesting chit-chat about the make
up of the Legislative Committees. We
thought the "baby-act had played
out for good with the last election,
but it seems that some sensitive kid
lings stilllive who are.on the lookout
for the Martin-Swanson bug-a-bOo,
aching for a chance to again" boo
hoo" Very probably because some
who have ridden in on the little 81
moon didn't get on such committees
as they thought their merits deserved
they have set up howl to attract
the sympathy of the people and to let
their constituents knowthat their GUS
todian has been endorsed by the old
arch enemy, the machine. " The ma
chine" is very humblenow, but these
political disturbers will not let it stay
quiet how else could they expect to
find favor with their Dulcineas II they
did not have a "machine " to shiver
a lance against. 1t would probably
be a blessing to the party il such
poIitical Don Quixotes and theil
Rozinantes were laid out by the ole
guard, who, it stillappears, havecon
troll at Richmond. For which the
State should be thankful.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1901
Weather forecast for FTed
erickS5urg and Vicinity:
Rain.

THE suggestion OF the buchanan
Banner that the Constitutional Con
vention provide for one responsible
head in charge of the roads and
bridges OF each county is not bad
one. The Banner urges The office
OF Superintendent OF Roads might
we'll be united with that Of County
Surveyor. He should be practical
engineer In a county the size oi
Botetourt the efficient management
and direction of road improvement
and repairs, by one who understands
the business. would be worth a great
deal more than enough to secure the
services of a good man for his entire
time What is thus true of BOte-
tourt might reasonably be said OF
any and all the other counties OF the
State. Nothing that the Constitu-
tional Convention could do would
tend more to restore the confidence
of the people than vigorous and
radical action on the subject OF
roads. The incoming Democratic
administration is committed TO this
policy. Not somuch because OF politi-
cal promises should the Convention
act but because it is question OF
deepest moment TO the people whom
it represents. We DO not appre-
bend that the Convention will adj
iourn without taking some steps IN
this direction. Let it move by all
means in the light before it and we
doubt not thatits plan will be "a wise
one. We have a hobby, and OF
course think it the best gated of the
bunch. but if the Convention has bet
ter steeds we certainly wish they
would trot them out The FREE
LANCE believes that 10y working the
convicts on the roads the trouble
will come nearer being solved. And
not only the road question but also
the penitentiary question. We favor
reform in the management OF our
States prison. but do not think that
the heavy appropriation asked
should be granted until it is proved
conclusively that thecOnvictS cannot
be worked 10 advantage on the
roads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
VIRGINIA NEWS

Pension issued at Washington Sarah
l.. kellam Ot AccOmac county, -.
Rev. J. ". Hall has accepted n call To
the Christian church at Gordonsvlle.
Mr.. +. l. GOss. OfOrange county. killed
two porkers which weighed 81 and Ia
pounds, respectively.
MIR. j. l.. Bland of West Point. is can
didate for the position OF precedent oil tie
State Board of Fisheries.
II is reported that Capt John Murray
former citizen of Orange county. has
been killed at Pittsburg.
Mr. Richard Stuart, OF King George
county. has been appointed proctor OF
the Episcopal Theological Seminary near
AleNau, ria.
The barn. outbuildings and contents he-
longing To Jacob Nrts, of LOudoun
county, were DESTROYED by an accidental
fire Friday
II is reported the Norfolk \ Western X.
r. will buy out the POcahOntas tOal y
Coke Co. over $2O,OuO 600 will be in
volyed in the deal.
The Charles " Tatum farm near Oak
Park, was knocked down at public auc-
ton To Daniel Jackson, Tor S'.lol -
Madison Free Press
\ petition will he presented to the Post
office Department from the people "l
Loudoun county. to establish the rural
free delivery system in that county
Mr.. William Page Meade has been ap
pointed hy Congressman James Hay
from the Seventh congressional district
to the ;. Military Academy at West
Point.
Robert Redman, charged with shoot
ing George Moss, at Mountain Gap co.
November "a, was acquitted at lees
burg last week on the ground OF -cu'
defense.
Mr. r Il. Bledsoe. OF Locust Grove, has
completed his telephone line. which eN-
tends from his home 10 the Wilderness
Ii will be- great convenience to the pro
plei in that section.
The Superintendent OF Public lustruc
ton has received letter from OlteI
Houston. negro school teacher of Wise
county. in which he claims that be- was
elected from his school because he voted
for Congressman Rhea, Democrat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
MARRIAGES

Rev Charles l.. Bane. former pastor OF
Trinity church. Orange, was married
in Richmond recently to Mrs. May
Talbot.
The engagement has been announced
OF Miss Kate Everhart, OF Leesburg, 10
Harry Wenner. The wedding Will take
place Dec 10.
Miss'Dollie Trader and George X. Nc
Creddy were married last week by the
Rev. Walter Rhodes, pastor OF the Bap-
fist church of Greenbackville.
Miss Alice Bell Moncure, daughter OF
Mr.. Powhatan Moncure, of Stafford, VIII
be married TO Judge Howson Hooe Wal
lace, of Texas, on Tuesday, Dec. 18th
The ceremony will take place at "Oaken
dale" the home of the brides parents
No cards
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

IL HIS address Friday night in
Richmond Judge b. r. Wexford made
a strong appealfor submission To- the
people OF the new Constitution. He
took positive stand against quad
rrnnial elections. which he thought
would tend to inaugurate political
oligarchy. He declared that 1t was
either this or an adrOit flank attack
ON the people who had won therecent
battle i'm the State for clean politics,
and an insidious method to over
throw the victory won 10y Governor
Montague in having United States
Senators elected by the people. The
address was a magnificent one. II we
are to Judge by the encomumS OF
press and people. In his position,
however, last quoted above-as to
the purpose of these quadrennlalelec-
tionS Judge Wexford is in error.
The advocates OF Quadrcumal elcc-
ti0nS for the most part are original
friends of Mr. Montague, andiarlrom
their being opposed to what the
Judge believes of such advocates II Is
charged against them that their zeal
to defeat Senators Daniel and Martin,
by one supreme effort at controlling
Legislature which shall have the
election OF both their successors, Is
said 10y some 10 be the cause for the
quadrennial elections and sessions
movement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
GENERAL NEWS

Consul Eddy at Constantinoplcrcports
Miss Stone well
The Boninr murder trial is ueurinp it,
close. The accused will not testify ia
the case
Marconi. the inventor. hopes soon To-
he able to sgunl 800 miles hy wireless
talegraphy.
Booker + Washington was refused ac-
commodation al three leading hostelries
in Springfield Muss.
John VI. Currier Of Valparaiso. Ind.
and Mrs. Laura NJ Morse. OF Chicago.
who were divorced 40 years ago were
remarked in Valparaiso.
The verdict of the Schlcy court Of in
Quiry is expected To hc made public ia Il
week The members of the court are
taking unusual precautions tu prevent
premature publication ol their verdict
They are writing il themselves. and Will
have it typewriter handed to Secretary
Long and made public on the same day.
Con6rmatory dispatches are published
in London that Major Van Tets. of
Quecn Wilhelmina's bodyguard, was
wounded in defending her from her hus
band. and that the Queen, with her own
hand. stanched the wound and made her
husband beg the Majors pardon. Van
Tets il is said died OF his wound. Prince
Henry and Queen Nihclmina have been
rcconcilrd
Agunaldo has instructed his attorney
in Manila not 10 take any action which
will lead 10 hi- relcnse from prison lie
believes that So long AZ Others are in pris
ON hc should suffer with them and not
have his freedom From all accounts
Nguinallo does not have very hard
line in Manila. He il allowed certain
amount oi liberty aud hr Is confined
within limits which only technically have
the significance OF a prison.
President Mckinleys ASSASSIN wac
chcercd publicly in Chicago Thursday
night while policemen were standing az
the doors. where meeting was held. \
challenge from the platform that anarch-
lists dared not condone the crime at But
ialo was met with a vigorous You're a
liar Abraham l-aak. the recognized
leader of Reds in Chicago. declared
openly he could condone the ASSASSIN =
act he said that ~ To personal merit.
he took second place To tzolgosz.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
POLITICAL.

4 resolution for uniting workingmen
for political action was presented to the
American Federation of Labor in session
at Scranton, Pa,
Mr.. Charles Del Hine, OF Fairfax coun-
ty. has filed application at the Treasury
department to be appointed collector OF
internal revenue at Alexandria. This is
the position held by MIR. Park Agnew.
If Senator McLaurin, OF South Caro-
lima. is 10 get on any OF the Senate COM
mittees it must be as Republican. No
tice has been served on the Republican
leaders. Wellington will probably join
the Democrats. An exchange Of men.
This Congress--the result OF the cleo
tions in 1900" says the New York
World. - marks the formal end OF the
Populists as a national party factor.
The six Populist and free-silver Senator's
and the eight Representatives have gone
into caucus as Democrats or Republicans.
And the second of the two great on
slaughts upon the nations currency and
the nations credit since the Civil War has
passed into history"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
For over Pity Years.

Mrs. Winslow'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 cole, and is 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 q bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslpw's Soothing
Svrup." and take no other kink
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will he pleased TO
Icnru that there IL at least one dreaded
disease that science nas been able To cure IN
all it's stages, and that IL Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure X the only positive cure known
To- the medical fraternity. Catarih being 20
constitutional disease requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation Of the
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The prOpretOr-
have so much faith in its curative powers,
that they offer one Hundred Dollars for any
ease that IL fails to cure send for list oi
testimonials.
Address. J.CHENEN 4 Co. Toledo. ..
Sold by druggists. Toe
EtllTs Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The friction over the attempt 10 dom
mate the appointment oi the standing
committees Oi the state Senate against
Governor-clcct Montague. has assumed
an acute stage
4 strong faction iavors retaining the
saystem of County Courts and IL may hr
able To prevent the proposed scheme for
Circuit Courts from going before thecon-
vention proper
The vote which defeated the election ri
Supreme Court Judges 10y the people
stood 10 10 - The delegates from This
section voted ~ follows. For election by
people-Nle--rs Barbour. Bristow Fetch
er. K. Walton Moore . Flahrrty. Ncs
colt Against election 10y people
Messrs Cobb. Crismond. runaway. Fair
fax. Garnctt iunt"n. &. h. Jones. Ken
dali. Walker
The convention adopted resolution
providing for appointment OF q commit
tee Of five 10 confer with cOmmlttr from
the Legislature. tonching the carly adj
journment oi the latter body and its re-
assembling after the convention has TN
ished it's work. IL il understood that
the LEGISLATURE willtabea recess in about
q days aud that the recess viii extend
to about March in order that the conyen-
tion may have time within which 10
complete it, work.
The suffrage plan proposed 10y Dele
gate Thos j Moncure OF King George
and Stafford" said DR. Richard Ne
Ilwainc. Of Prince Edward county. is by
far the best yet presented to the Conven-
ton. Ii is perfectly plain and absolutely
fair. and no question conld possibly arise
az To it's constitutionalitv IL il a little
remarkable that "A farmer should come
here and present suffrage plan that
meets every requirement. when the lead
ers-skilcd politicians and statesmen
have wrestled with the problem for the
past five months aud have not been abb
To arrive at q solution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

THE Constitutional Convention
very wisely, we think, decided not to
make courthouse politicians out OF
the Supreme Court Judges. But what
they are doing to the advocates OF
electing officers by the people is no
fun To the latter. Wonder what the
Convention would do about |. :.
Senatorial primary il it We're permit
ted whack at it?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Richmond papsru Consolidate

The Richmond News makes the inter
esting announcement that it and the
Richmond Dispatch have agreed TO unite
their business and mechanical depart
ments and to occupy jointly the Hane-
winckel building to be known as the
Dispatch building. The editorial de-
partmeHts to be separate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

II you would have an appetite like
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They correct disordersoi the stom-
ach and regulate the liver and bowels.
Price d cents Samples IRE at VI. N.
IAwis's drug stere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
j. w. THONH AS,
SHOER ANn HALTER.
SOME DEATHS.
7 n {
w Q r X N G
N a NJ

Mrs. Petite Williams. died in Fairfax
comfy recently, aged ~ years.
Mr.. Charles j Creelman died Saturday
at Norfolk, aged seyenty-four years. lie
was n cummilsio officer aboard the
Confedt rate ironclad Merrimac when she
fought the Monitor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

GAS and electricity huctuated very
much on Saturday night. The bust
ness Of the city demands better serv-
ice. and we are hoping to see the
troubles soon remedied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

So THE Governor of Nebraska re-
fuses 10 drink with the Governor OF
Minnesota on the great Northwestern
Railroad entente.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

TIE Norfolk contingent OF yellow
badges got "A move on Richmond
and the latter is beginning 70 hustle
for that tercentenary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

Mr.. BRYAN's message Is now IN
order through the medium OF The
CommOner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
Official Vote for Governor.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL fails
to cure. +. W. Groves signature is on
each box25
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
THE LEGISLATURE.

Delegates Robert T. Lee. Ir.. and y l..
Early. .lr.. ARE desk-mates The one is
the grandson oi Gen Lce and the other
the nephew OF Gen. Early.
Delegate Thos. II Edwards, Of King
William. i kept away from the House on
accourt Of the death Of his Youngest
child. which occurred last week at West
Point
A Democratic caucus will be held in the
hall Of the House of Delegates tonight
for the purpose of nominating Judge O
the County courts of Elizabeth City and
Warwick counties.
Hon. D. q Eggleston, who was chosen
Secretary Of the Commonwealth, an
nounced that Librarian W W. scott. oi
Orange. and Chief Clerk J. & Hankire
would he retained under his incumhency
Senator j. Boyd Sears, OF Mathews
made his maiden speech before the Demo
cratic caucus in placing the name OF Mr.
K. L. Ailworth in nomination Tor Secre
tary of the Commonwealth, Senator
Sears reputation a. an orator OF iurc'
and eloquence had preceded him to thu
Capital City. and his effort fully sustaine,
his reputation. His speech was mucl
enjoyed by his colleagues. and was full o
beautiful flights OF Oratory
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
NILS INTRnprCEn.

\ bill to pay John 4. Curtis, George d.
Keezell and Pembroke Petit 5000 each
for their services as members of the state
board of fisheries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

THE following beautifulwordS0re a
most appropriate opening song for
the Legislature
Lead. kindly light,
Amid the encircling gloom.
Lead thou me on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

OYSTERS are not so dumb tins
season that they do not tell OF
tragedies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10

REPRESENTATIVE CRUMPACKER. OF
Indiana. is again agitating the ques-
tion OF reducing representation from
certain sections OF the South. In
keeping with his name-crum-packer
he seems disposed to be a little
picavunish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-12-10
FREDERICKSBURG. VA
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Letters recommending or advertising can
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28

THE Sun has purchased a box at
the Kentucky for Tuesday night.
January 7, when Miss Gertrude Cogh-
Ian appears as "tecky Shar" IN
dramatization OF Thaekeray's Vanity
Fair" which will be presented to tive
most popular young lady in Psducah,
same to be decided by coupon vote.
The lady receiving the greatest num-
Der Of woes will be presented with
he box for the performance. The
motive that promps THE SUN to
make this unusual offer is that the
famous Thackersy is the author Of
VANITY Fair" aud every one should
be familiar with mis- works.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28
SCENE FROM WAY DOWN EAST"

to the Kentucky OH Tuesday night, is
another "Qld Homestead" and like
that famous play is blended with Sc.
ries of New Englsnt types with rus
tic surroundings, quaint characters
and heart interest that cannot fail to
be appreciated. With q story as clear
Is day, with characters as picturesque
as the stage can show them, Mrs.
Parker has put forward in her play
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28

A social club in Pennsylvania. named
Deutsoh Amerikanischer volksfest
Verein applied for a charter of incor-
poration. but was refused on the
ground that the name was in a foreign
language. On appeal to the Supreme
Court, however, the charter was grant
ed. the court holding that there is no
requirement under the statute that the
title Of the corporation shall be Eng
uah
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28

is happy combination Of the domes-
tic with the dramatic in the dramatic
ing of a play that is treated in an orig
inal manner preserving the interest
until the final curtain. 1t is to be Civ
en- with complete scenery. a special
company, and mechanical effects that
will be shown for the first time on any
stage and a production as famous as
any given in New York, Chicago and
Philadelphia.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28
%s~@wo@-~SNOS-Swo~rcaa'e
y ~ IN THE THEATRICAL WORLD ~ 81


Way Down East" the great New
York success which this city is to have
for the first time next Tuesday night
is rural play the locale being New
England with abundance of those
unique types of character which are
supposed to exist thereabouts and no.
where else in this broad land. These
homely characteristics are made to APP
peal strongly to everyone. and there
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28
HOLIDAY RATES.

On Dec. Esd, gath, 25th, sOth. 3lst,
1901; and Jan. LIST, 1909, the Nash.
willie, Chattanooga and St. Louis rail
way will sell round trip tickets to all
points south of the Ohio and Potomn,
rivers and east Of the Mississippi rivel
at one and one. third fare for the rcano
trip, tickets good for return passag,
until Jan. 3rd. 1902.
Il. S. Burnham, Agent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28

An exceptionally clever company,
headed by Paul Gilmore, sensational
situations, elaborate mechanical effects
and scenery and--a strong comedy in
terest are said to be the distinguishing
features of Joseph Arthur's pastoral
melodrama, Lost River" which
comes to the Kentucky on New Years
day, matinee and night.
Way Down East" which comes
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-28

twentieth century. That such Is the
fact. however, is sttested by the i'm
mense audiences which flock to see
the play in all parts of the country.
Local theater-goers will have an OPP
portunity to judge the vitality of
this immortal book when Miss Cogh-
Ian and her excellent company appear