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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Richmond is to have q new city
Jail, to be erected on the site Of the
present structure, cost not TO exceed
800. QUO.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed In
Richmond Thursday by p. III Eubank.
OF King William county. His liabilities
are 50 $50 assets nothing.
Gov. Tyler says the connection Of
his name with the presidency Of the
Washington aud Lee University Is
without his knowledge or consent.
Il il said that at the next session Of
the Virginia Legislature an amend
ment 90 the present Jim Grow law
will be introduced making the meas.
ure applicable TO all kinds Of street
railways.
The celebrated Coleman Sanders
acknowledgements suit. which has been
on the docket Of the Ian sster County
Circuit Court for the past two years,
vas postponed Thursday until the
spring term.
ne ObhtN va APfN"A' 49,"
fixed January II as the date upon which
applicants for license to practice law
in the Commonwealth Of Virginia will
be examined. Ii is ssid the number OF
candidates this year will be larger,
possibly. than ever before.
Capt. W. B Dunn and Mr.. James
Latham we're putting down corn mill
In Charlotte county. They started the
mill. when the milestone burst in sew.
eral pieces Capt Dunn was cut com
pletely in two, both legs were broken
and his head crushed Mr.. Latham
Was struck in the face with q piece OF
the sto e and otherwise injured.
Gov Tyler has revived the old idea
OF having the Virginia penitensiary
moved away from Richmond. He has
taken the matter up with the board OF
directors. and may recommend TO she
general assembly that steps be taken
BE thinks the prison should be about
twenty. fiVes mile from the city and
believes il would prove profitable to the
State and rid the capital Of an eyesore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
oHlNA.

U.s.. Oonsul.GenerAl John Goodnow
who has represented this country for
three years at Shanghai. haa arrived
in America on 60 days vacation. he
says the policy Of the United States
toward Ohina is the only fair one and
that America 10 the only country
In which the Chinese have any coat.
dence. The middle class, including
merchants and officials, is particularly
we'll dispossd toward the United States
The people believe that this country
does not waut any part Of China. They
refer with approval to the note Of
Secretary Hay In which he declares for
the open door and also approve the
course Of Admiral Kempf 10 not firing
on the Taku forts. Ii Hung Chang
personally told Mr.. Goodnow that be
rated American missionaries as supe.
rsor to those Of any other country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
poINss IN CONGRESS.

Representative Olmstead (Ps.) intro
duced resolution 90 reduce Southern
representation, but 1t failed to pass.
Congressman Rixey introduced bill
providing for the establishment Of d
parcels post delivery in the United
States.
The Secretary OF War has submitted
10 Congress an additional deficiency
estimate Of SO 900 900 for army sub
sistence. cau'ed chiefly by the heavy
dem ands made by the forces in China
and the Philippines,
An estimate was transmitted 10 Con-
gress by the Secretary Of the Navy.
through Secretary Gage, for $3.50. 900
toward the construction Of fireproof
general storehouse az the Portsmouth
Navy YARD to cost $500. 600.
Congressman Rixey has fled charges
at the Navy Department. against all Of
the officers Of the Navel Academy
charging them with such unwonted
cruelty to Cadet Hobart Green. Of Stat
ford county, Va, ss TO cause his death.
The Senate Committee on Military
Affairs accepted Senator Daniels
amendment to the Army Reorganiza-
tion bill for the retirement OF Gems.
Fitzhugh Lee and james II. Wilson as
brigsdler generals. and also agreed TO
the amendment retiring General Shat
ter as a major.genetal.
Congressman Rlxey. Of Virginia. in
troduced resolution for an investiga-
tion by the House Postoffice Committee
Of the reason why small packages are
carried through the mails for foreign
governments &C lower rate than Is
given American citizens The inquiry
grows ont OF she parcel post conven-
tions which the Government has made
with a number Of foreign countries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
Mr.. BRYAN AND THE SENATE.

Mr.. BRYAN AND THE SENATE.
AS a rule 8 man, in any Of the vo-
cations Of life, who has exper'
fenced the bitterness Of defeat,
is dropped even by his most
enthusiastic admirers. Not so, how
ever, with Hon. W. J. Bryan. AL.
though twice defeated for the Presi'
dency, he has not lost very much of
his great popularity and remarkable
magnetism, and while he may never
reach the Presidential chair, and
there be those who are seheming to
dethrone him from the leadership of
his party, there are still thousands
who would rejoice to see him in the
United States Senate. Whether Mr..
Bryan is logged and dogmatie in re-
gard to his political views or not, it
cannot be denied that in some re.
spects he is very remarkable man.It
is safe to say that Mr.Brysn's impreg-
nable life and purity of character are
potent factors il thus binding him to
the admiration of his people.
Solar, and even before it Was known
positively that the Democrats had lost
the Legislature Of his State, Mr..
Bryan has emphatically protested
against becoming q candidate for
Senatorial honors, ssOribing as his
reason that he does not wish to place
himself in the way Of others who de.
serve the position. In this course
bis magnsnimity shines forth in bril-
liant display, and it can but command
the admiration of all. Mr.. Bryan
would, no doubt, prove a useful Sena.
tor. His wide information, brilliant
orstory and erudite argumentative
ability would make him a power in
that august body. He would at once
be the recognized leader of the mi.
nority in Congress, and his talents
would have full scope for unfolding.
Because the party is in need of a
strong leader in the halls Of national
legislation. The Free Lance would
like to see the Senatorial toga fitted
upon the shoulders of the Nebraskan.
But we fail to see how Mr.. Bryan
could be elected just at the present
time to the Senate, were it his most
cherished ambition. The Nebraska
Legislature is Republican By small
majority, and it is not probable, even
should the Legislature come to q
deadlock, that the Republican mem
bers would allow their snimosities to
rise SO high as to cast their vote for
Democrat. So at present there is no
indication that Mr.. Bryan's admirers
and adherents will soon realize the
apparently cherished hope Of seeing
the Nebraskan wearing the Senatorial
mantle. i.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

THE popular imagination seems to
have been stirred all over the world
by the passage into 8 new cycle OF
time. Twentieth century celebra-
tions were held in numerous places.
1t is to be hoped that the new cen =,
fury has great thicgs, both msteriai
and spiritual, in stcse for all the ma
tions of the earth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
Notes Prom Ruther Glen.
Correspondence of The Free Lance }

Correspondence of The Free Lance
Rather Glen, Va Dec. 20, 1900
Christmas was quiet in this locality
Oaite number Of our people went &c
St. Paul's church on last Thursday &c
the Christmas entertainment given to
the Sunday School. and were much
pleased with the program.
Miss Lizzie Moncure, who has been
teaching in Loudoun county. is at her
home, near this place, for the holi
DAVIS. She returns on next Tuesday to
her school
Mr.. Granville Burruss. OF Laurel, Va,
is in our community for few days
and we notice thAt he isvery attentive
10 one of Ruther Glen's fair daughters.
Miss Katherine o. Kicks leaves on
next Tuesday for GuilfoTd College. N.
o, where che goes 20 become q pupil
at the college.
Misses WinfTey and Williams, who
have been teaching In this community,
are In Richmond, spending the holt
days.
Rev. Mr.. Oraddook has been called 10
the pastorate Of Carmel church, near
this place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
Mob whips Man In RappahannOck.

IL is reported that ''mob law is pre-
vailing in Broad Hollow, Rappahan-
neck county. near the Madison county
line. and there no law Is supposed to
exist except the law Of might " The
"Klu Klux" visited a man named Jenk.
ins and gave him what they supposed
jest punishment for his sins Ooe
night during the holidays, IL is charged,
Jenkins. accompanied by woman,
visited q brandy distillery to obtain
brandy. when party Of men caught
him and administered TO him sound
beating. A later report says that the
punishment was severe, and that Jenk-
ms lost one Of bis eyes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
For Protection Of Africans.

A message b IS been sent to Senator
Frye, Presidents Of the U. 8. Senate, as
follows:
"Undersigued petition Senate TO
rake ratification Of African treaty
with Lodge resolution. keynote Of new
century.
The treaty in question designed 20
protect African sayBges from the liquor
and fre.prms Of she white men. has al.
ready be6a ratified BY 10 nations. An
effort wae made 90 have its ratification
tbs fleat act Of the Senate In the Twen.
tlath oonfnf9
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
rhrsatsn EntIre cudahy Family

Another letter. printed with a lead
pencil, has been received by +. A
Oudahy, of Omaha. Neb., demanding
the withdrawal of the reward for the
kidnsppers OF his son and Of the city g
offer as we'll, under the penalty. not only
of trouble for the children. bat the de-
struction f the entire Oudahy family.
The epistle closed with an injunc.
ton to "heed this warning.
Ia spite Of the two fortunes which
have been offered for the arrest and
conviction Of the Ondahy kidnsppers,
their secret Is still we'll kept.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

THERE are indications that the New
York asphalt company which is
operating in Venezuela will get this
government into q wrsngle with that
South American State. Already con-
siderable diplomatic negotiations are
pending between the two governments
because Of the rival claims of these
individual New Workers and the Ven
ezuelsn government over the asphalt
beds, and a United States gunboat
has been dispatched to the scene of
trouble. The little Southern bantam
is game to the backbone, as was
demonstrated in the grave contro.
versy few years ago with England,
and 1t is not likely that she will
forego her claims without stiff re.
monstrance. And we can see wherein
she is right if, as we assume, Yankee
grabbers are operating with sudacity
because they feel that they have .
strong government at their backs.
In nearly ell cases of the kind trouble
has been precipitated by North Amer
lean prospeetors claiming privileges
and grants which have never been
conceded. II has been miserable
policy Of our government to support
such claims and to enter into heavy
expense to enforce them, all Of which
is borne by the resident Taxpayers,
for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of men or
corporations who, nine times out of
ten, contribute not a penny in the
way Of taxes 10 rs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
5. 1901.

Weather forecast for Fred
ertckSburg and Vicinity.
Colder SATURDAY IN Vest
portion fresh Northeast
loiR6S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

South Carolina melted over sl76'0l2
In eleven months from her Dispen-
sary. The fiispensary started business
ia 1894 with $50. 900 appropriated By
the State. This has been rtfunded, an
equal amount invested in real estate,
and stock Of $3.50. 700 paid for 10
carried constantly The disponsary
elaine to be She largest whisky bot'ling
establishment 10 the world
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

IT MAY be that Ignstius Donnelly's
fondness for Bacon fastened his de
mise. However that may be the
golden fame of Shakespeare remains
in sta u quo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

Bristol needs a Kelley Institute for
young ladies. Bristol News.
Is this one of the results Of the re-
cent holidsysf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

Newport News is probably the only
CITY in the world with three chiefs Il
police. Daily Press.
Newport News is, verify, progress
sive city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

We HAVE heard & great deal of talk
about dishonest elections in Virginia
and throughout the South during late
years. and while we are not prepared
10 say the insinuations are groundlsss
We do not believe that our State is
any worse Of thar many others in
this rsscect. There Is mo doubt .
ssss ozpsnse lying between the pres
IL <ord3>;on IT o1r mods Of E<An.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

THAT Pennsylvania Quay seems to
be strong enough to hold the ship OF
State, though the political storm
RACES 6ercely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

THE Chinese situation is one very
important piece of work which the
Nineteenth century has pushed of on
the Twentieth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

WITH Aguinaldo as foreman and q
full pneumatic tube equipment, Mr.
Bryan would have an inflated news
paper.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

WITH the approach of spring Ed
win Msrkham-the Man With q
Hoe''-comes to the front again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

TEDDY ROOSEVELT has been granted
a conditional divorce from the official
payroll.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

THE logged teuacity Of the Beers
is blocking John Bulls digestive sp'
psratus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

1T Is hoped that the good resolu-
tons launched this week may ma
terislize into luxuriaut fruition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

The dawn of the Twentieth GEN.
tury did not witness the goal Of paci'
hcation in the Philippines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

Mr.. BRYAN, at least, rose from the
slough Of defeat with trenehant pen
in bis hand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

To MAKE your dates correct you
will have to exercise your think
box" for few days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

Now for the next chapter Of Sena-
torial desdlocks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

Mr. Quay is now playing the po-
lItical subsidy act before the Pennsyl'
vauia Legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

UNLIKE March 4th, January Is
was swearing.off day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

AND now those Michiganders will
be treated to season of Bliss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

TRANSIENT RATES:
For any sized ad. l insertion SOC. per inch.
Reading Notices loo. per nonpareil line first
insertion, 90. per line for each subsequent
one.
Obituaries or Religious Notices of enter
tainments. ETC., charged for az one-half rates.
Letters recommending or advertising can
didates for Office must be paid for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

This is one of the Largest Retail De-
partments in the South and includes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05
Subscription $3.50 Per Year In Advance.

ADVERTISING RATES
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

loo inches of display advertisement for
500 used at advertisers option, In any sized
space-matter or space changed IS often as
desired.
W-25 per cent. added for special position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-05

Tri- Semi uoot,l,,
orAOE' Weekly Weekly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05
HUNDRED OOLLARS A OEY
saved 20 the Tax Payers 10 the city of
Wichita

The collections of the police DEPART
ment for tire month oe November. As
reported 70 the city council were S3.oiS.-5
and this in the face ot lie fact that there
was a graac decrease in the number Of
arrests for violation OF The city ordi-
nances-
sine the doing away 81 ;lse netropol-
itau police system the police department
pays 40 bills. but turns the money all
over 90 the city ard then the people en-
nloyed by the police department are paid
ay The city. For the month. the pay y
the department including The police
niatron. amounted q 1-aSS Fer feeding
prisoners. ga meals. S7i.75; ard for eN-
perses of patrol wagon ard morse and
buggy kept for the use % The DEPART
ment Sll-s5- This leaves 10 the city-, after
paving tie entire expenses 81 The police
department for TIRE month O. NoveE-
Der The ret SUN OF s. ss7.25
For the e3sh- months Of the present
administration The entire collections have
been t-4.6I-- TIE collections for TIE eight
months snow an increase ever the coi-
lectiors Of llst year of about SOS for
each month Al Ills rate the department
VIII collect over 50 eeg fer the yeSr end
iug with March
3, IS aQt claimed y',at tla police de-
rartneut wuutc cost suy less s. these
collections were not uate. but il wiu E,e
seen shat tile collections save e. tae tax
payers = 3tgle more Jhaa SIel a 5ay Isr
every dal ia The year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05
ON CHARGE OF INSANITY
Joseph Hooker Locked Up in County
Jail

Joseph Hooker was brought over from
his home in Riverside yesterday and
locked up in the county Jail and he will
probably be tried for insanity in the pro
bate court.
He is an old soldier and one Of the old
est settlers in the city. For some time
his mind has been failing, but mis- de-
voted wife thought she could take care
OF him at home. Yesterday he became
violent and il it had not been for the as
sistance Of neighbors she would prob
ably have been killed.
Mrs. Hooker was knocked down twice
by the insane man and when some or
the neighbors rescued her, she was al
most unconscious and her face covered
with blood from the wounds inflicted.
Joe Hooker used TO hold the position OF
city scavenger. He had some teams and
he hired men to DO the work for him
When he finally lost his position he be-
came suiIen and talked about it. to pretty
much whoever he could get to listen to
his story. lie has been ever since been
getting more and more ratified in his
mind.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05
WON CAPITAL PRIZE
F. S. Brooks VIII Receive
$4,000.
TOTAL VOTE OF OHIO
He G uassed Within Three of
Correct Number.

F. S. Brooks yesterday received the
following telegram:
IF. S. Brooks:
I'VE congratulate you on being the
nearest to total vote Of Ohio as deter
mined by the awarding committee
KANSAS CITY DAT MEAL AND GER
EAL COMPANY"
By that telegram Mr.. Brooks was noti-
fed that he had won the capital prize
in the Kansas City Convention hall guess
ing contest. That prize is worth s., 600.
Mr. Brooks won that prize by guessing
S40,1A as the total number Of votes cast
in the last election in the state Of Ohio.
The total number of votes cast was s40,147.
Mr.. Brooks thus guessed within three of
the correct number.
The telegram was taken to his home at
1o21 North Emporia and his wife opened
it. She knew that he had won some
thing, but how much or what for she
did not know. He came from his work
at noon and she gave him the telegram.
He then told her what il was all about
and how much it amounted to.
a reporter for the Eagle called at the
residence last night and talked with Mr.
ana MIS- BROOKS ABOUT their good Tor
tune. Mr.. Brooks said:
II was little surprised. and then I
wasn't. I had read in the Kansas City
papers of the total number Of votes cast
and knew that 1 was within three Of that
number OF course, there might have
been someone nearer than T. I guess 1
have spent about forty dollars or that
thing. Whenever I go into any thing
like that 1 go In for all it is worth. and
so I made a number of guesses. I made
my guesses all the way from 7000 900 10
l 900, 900 and over. One day I thought
was too far off. so 1 sent for some more
tickets and began guessing again.
started in with s35, COG and made twenty
guesses up to $4,000. and the winning
number was in that list.
My wife did not know that 1 was
guessing, and neither did anyone else.
One day my wife received a card with
som OF the guesses on it, but did not
think much about it."
VIXEN asked what he intended TO do
with the money, he replied that he would
invest 1t in some way, probably in real
estate. He stated that he was not going
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05
GOOD NEWS Foe WICHITA
Report That Cash Henderson VIII
Become Wholesale Dry Goods
Merchant

In business circles yesterday 1t was
talked that Mr.. Cash Henderson would
soon become a large stockholder in a new
wholesale dry goods establishment in
this city. The name OF Henderson and
its synonymous significance with energy
fair-de aling. commercial integrity ana
progressive. up-to-date ideas is known
al over the southwest in fact. none Is
better known. All through this part OF
Kansas IN the territory tributary TO
Wichita and To the fultherst points Of
Oklahoma, AR. Henderson is known 10
the people and his connection with
house woulG insure it from the start an
impetus virtually invaluable as Il would
in that addition give earnest Of endur-
ing success. II the report is true. al
Wichita viii lee glad 20 learn that Mr.
Hendcrson's energies and his capacity
for winning industry Is TO Doe saved tn
this city. that in the upbuuding Of ore
Of its institutions. hc may conI,lae 10
help upbuild " ichita.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05
MADE A CONFESSION
Han in Jail Here Implicated in Cow
lev County Murder.


Yesterday a prisoner in the Sedgwick
county jail made written confession Of
his completely in the murder Of c. L.
WiiteDerger, a prominent farmer OF Cow
ley county The man IS known as Slim"
He was brought 10 the Jail two weeks
ago from Independence, and the local Of
ficers did not know what charge was
pat against him. They only knew that
he was wanted in Cowley county.
In the mans confession he states that
Clyde Moore and Shorty Mcfarland and
himself were in the plot to rob the far
mer. Mcfarland was accused Of origi-
mating the plot TO rob the man. They
did not intend 10 murder him. on April
is. of this year Mr.. Wilteberger was
going from Winfield to his home about
half pas tone when he wac attacked in
a stone quarry. He had been hauling
wheat and was returning for another
load when the man came upon him He
made such an cutlery that the men had to
shoot him to prevent capture. He states
that Clyde Moore fired the fatal shot
Moore adm Mcfarland have been ar
rested and the former is being tried for
the murder at present ar Winfield
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05
! BABY PENNlNGTON'S ESCAPE
Found and Swallowed Tablets OF Cor
rOsive SubIimate.

Little Tommy Pennington a blue-eyed
baby, the son of DR.. ana Mrs. Penning-
ton Of College Eil. yesterday went on an
exploring expedition, and always busy
of hands and feet. found an old medi-
cine chest and swallowed some tablets
Of corrosive sumlimate. Or Kirkwood
was at once called by telephone while
mustard in the meantime was admin
istered. This, with the work of the ply
sicians overcame the poison and last
evening Tommy was playing about as
lively as ever and dearer than ever TO his
fond parents, who are thankful beyond
measEre that he vas saved.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05
Hoods Pills

Are prepared from Ma
lures mild laxatives, and
while gentle are reliable
and efficient. They
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-05

The Workmans lodge had just ad-
journed when a reporter for the Eagle
informed the members of the occurrence.
Nearly all of them knew him and spoke
wei Of ham.
Death occurred at i o'clock. after an
Inconsistencies of nearly three hours
He did not seem 10 suffer any pain after
the shot had penetrated his brain He
didn't even move his arI0s or limbs.
Walter Heacock was ssmetirnes called
Dutch and was we'll known among the
younger people of Wichita Two Of his
brothers, Charlie and Ed, graduated in
the printing trade at the Eagle Office,
and his sister was the wife of J. D. Hall,
for several years foreman Of the Eagle
composing rooms.