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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
CAROLINE.
Enjoyable Entertainment Caroline Boy
Goes 70 West Point personals Kto.

Bowling Green, Va, Mar 20, 1901
| Correspondence of The FREE LANCE.
The ladies of the Parsonage Society OF
| the Methodist church entertained the
pupils of the Seminary and Academy
| Tuesday night in the Assembly Hall of the
| Seminary. Games Of all kinds were in
dulged in and delightful refreshments
were served. All present had thorough
~ pleasant time.
Mrs Palmer Campbell, Of Hernarlsyille,
n. j., was the guest of the family of Mrs.
| Frances Glassell for several days this
week.
Miss Addie Irby has returned home.
after "A visit of six weeks To relatives in
Blackstone
Mr. G. Ridgley Collins left Monday for
Tyler, Texas, where he will in the future
reside
Mr. Ashby Peatross, who took the ex-
animation for admission to the t. s.
Military Academy, which was held in
your city several months ago, and was
then chosen alternate with Mr.. Ralph
Rich, of AccOmac, IA principal, has re-
| ceived notice Ofhis appointment to the
Academy. His many friends will he glad
to hear of his Success
Mr. 4. b. Chandler, Jr., who il one Of
the instructors in Miss Ellett's school in
Richmond, spent Sunday with his pa
rents here.
Little Jack Wilkins. who has been criti-
cally i'll at the Southern Academy, IL
slowly improving.
Miss Cordie Lee Winston returned home
Tuesday from delightful visit to Bed
| ford City and l.ynchburg.
Misses Annie and May Broaddns are
spending this week with relatives in
King and Queen county.
Mrs. G. +. Tufts, of Norfolk county,
who has been at the bedside OF her
! nephew, Master Jack wilkins, for several
weeks, has returned To her home.
Rev T.. III. Rowe, of the Seminary, left
with party Of twenty for his annual
trip TO Washington. Their headquarters
will he at the Howard House.
MIR. Percy sutton who is now living in
Richmond, spent Sunday at his home
here.
Rev. Richard Bagby filed the pulpit Of
the Christian church Sunday morning
and night, delivering two fine sermons to
large congregations.
Mr. Bowers, Of the News, force, has
been quite sick for the past few days with
measles.
Mr.. John Garnett, of King and Queen
county, was the guest this week of DR..
W. l.. BrOaddus and family.
There has been quite rush Of business
at the Lawn" lately. There has been
quite large number of drummers since
| last court.
Mr. Webb Raines has returned home
from the University OF Nirginia. He will
not return on account of sickness
Miss Mary Voolfolk left Monday for
Ashland. where she will be the guest Of
relatives for some time
DIR. Williams, Of Florida, spent several
| days this week with his sister Mrs. Il.
| T. Glassel
Mr.. John French. Of Wilmington, n.
e., was the guest of MIR. and Mrs. Bar
low and family this week.
Mrs. r. Burke, of Nottoway county,
il at Auburn" the home Of her brother,
Judge f. G. Moncure.
Rev Andrew Broaddus, ofSparta, was
in town Wednesday.
NYZ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

THERE has been some slight public
agitation of the subject of separat-
ing the school funds by the Constitu-
tlonal Convention, but many OF the
leading papers of the State discour-
ace the movement. We believe the
Richmond Dispatch and some Others
feel satisfied that the appropriations
for schools will not be disturbed, and
that the funds will continue to be
apportioned without regard to the
taxes relatively paid by the two races.
Our contemporaries may be right in
deeming it unwise to disturb the
public school status, but we think
they underestimate the sentiment
along this line. In mingling with the
sovereigns" at the various county
courts one must be impressed with
the almost unanimous sentiment in
behalf of a pro rata division OF the
funds. This sentiment does not seem
to be given much voice for some rea-
son--possibly playing good politics
but if we are not mistaken a ma
iority of the delegates viii be sent to
the Convention impressed, if not in
structed, by their constituents that
the school funds must be adjusted on
racial lines.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
CONSTITUTIONAL CON IGNITION.

Ii has been practically decided by the
Republican leaders of Richmond to put
up ticket for the Constitutional Con.
vention in that city.
The Norfolk Dispatch thinks that the
Constitutional Convention would be in
complete without Mr.. Joseph Bryan, OF
Richmond, and Senator Daniel AZ dele
gates.
The gold issue IL TO figure in the Con
stitutiOnal Convention fight in Rich
mond to theextent that those who did not
vote for Bryan must pledge themselves
to support the Democratic national
ticket next time or they will not he per
mitted to enter the primary IA can
didates
The Hanover county Democratic Com
mittee met at the Courthouse Wednesday
and fixed April Sth as the date for pre-
scinct primaries to name delegates to a
Convention to be held at the Courthouse
on April 18th to nominate candidate
for the Constitutional Convention from
Hanover, and n hOater delegate from
Hanover and King William. Mr.. Hill
Carter will I've named for the iormerplace,
while for the latter it is said that Mr..
Herbert Lewis, of King William, is n
favOrite.
There is a considerable difference of
opinion among lawyers as to whether
Judge Wexford 3 view ~ To the eligibility
of Judges of the Supreme and Circuit
Courts TO the Constitutional Convention
is correct one. great many OF them
hold that the places are not incompati-
BILE, for the reason that the position Of
member of the Constitutional COnven-
ton Is not an office within the meaning,
either of the statutes or the Constitution
of the State. 1t seems certain that those
Judges who are elected will hold their
seats in the Convention.
Commenting on THE FREE LANcE's
opiuion that Senator Daniel would look
to the suffrage clause, the. Dispatch says:
1--WE know that Senator Daniel has been
studying this subject, but his duties in
Washington, followed by the extreme i'll
ness of one Ofhis sons, must have left him
little leisure for this purpose. If he would
take the lead, probably he could come
nearer than any other man to recon
cling the conflicting views held by
press and people on this sub
ject. Most of the Democrats of Vir-
ginia know what they wish, but they do
not know how to get at it. There's
where they need guidance and leader
ship"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

81 expect to- see Mr.. Swanson capture
the delegation from my county in the
gubernatoriaIc convention, " said the Hon.
n. B. Early, Jr., of Greene county, To n
reporter for the Richmond News. "The
question OF who will represent us in the
Constitutional Conventionisnot attract
ing very great amount of attention"
continued Mr.. Early. Mr.. Early is u
candidate for the State Senate to succeed
Judge George W. Morris, of Charlottes-
vile.-Rich News.
There is good deal Of talk among the
Republicans of bringing out some man
like Jacob Yost or Judge l.. l.. Lewis for
governor. They argue that the fight be
tween Montague and Swanson will he 80
hot as to leave scars in the Democratic
party.
Senator Martin is doing some political
hustling for his friend, Mr. Swanson,
and he does not care who knOwsit. Both
gentlemen are now in Richmond, and
Mr.. Swanson has opened headquarters at
Murphy's Hotel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
CHINA

The United States will join hands with
Germany and other foreign powers II
handing to China n goodly bill for settle
ment. The amount to be asked by thi'
country il estimated at $4,000, 900
Secretary Hay would not definitely con
firm the amout, but said that it would
he much more than S15,00O,0O0, al
though il might not reach So, OOO, 900
Up to the present time, Gernany'sclaim'
fordamages aggregate only $50, 600, 900
90 that the United States is not 80 faI
behind.
Gen. Wogack, Russian commander al
Tientsin, has made formal demand on
Gen. Campbell. the British commander,
that the British withdraw from the dis
puted land and that Gen. Campbell apol-
ogize. IL il said the matter has been
settled and the troops have been with
drawn. In Berlin it is said tat
Germany will he neutral in case OF
conflict between RUSSIA and britain.
The u. S.GOvernment is willing To useits
good offices to arrange any controversy
but il not disposed to interfere unless
asked. The Beers threaten to aid Rus
STA i'm cfPse of n conflict.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

BIDDING for notoriety and aunique
position in journalism the Paris edi-
ton of the New York Herald has
started fund to rescue homeless
dogs and cats from thepound in that
city. The Herald opened the list
with 5000, and it has since goneinto
thousands. Several Americans have
sent contributions. 1t il said that
the Baronne d'Herpent was many
years ago inspired to establish n
home for outcast animalsIin Paris,
and her asylum has been kept up by
generous donations from American
ladies. When millions'of human be-
ings are in daily want forR the neces-
saries of life these enthusiasts should
receive little credit from their COM
peers. They would get less adver-
Using, it is true f humanity claimed
their charity, but the reward here
after would be greater for their hav-
inc made some of life's rugged
ways.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
, Board Of Fisheries.

The State board of fisheries held a
busy session in Richmond Wednesday
night and adjourned to meet in Newport
News April II. The most interesting
feature OF the meeting was the hearing
of charges brought by the Virginia 0ys-
termen's Association against Inspector
Z. C. Madison, of Warwick county, that
he had allowed seed oysters to be shipped
out of the State for a consideration in
violation of the act passed at the recent
extra session. Mr.. Madison explained
that all the cases referred to were handled
by his assistant, Mr.. Drewry, and the
matter went over until the next meeting,
when Mr. Drewry viii be summoned to
be present.
The Board decided to sell the Chesa-
peake, the flagship of the Virginia Oyster
Navy, and devote the proceeds to the
purchase OF one or two new boats, for
which supplementary sum will be
needed. The Chesapeake win bringprob-
ably $1,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
The Coleman Sanders Breach Of
Promise Case.

A Jury in the breach of promise suit OF
Miss Gertrude Coleman, of Caroline coun-
ty, against Mr.. r. NJ. Sanders, OF Lam
caster county, was selected Wednesday
afternoon. Treasurer Smith, OF the
plaintiffs county, testified as to Miss
Coleman's high standing, he having
known her from her youth.
Miss Coleman, the plaintiff, occupied the
witness stand in her own behalf
The love letters placed in evidence and
written by the defendant to the plaintiff
usuallyeommenced in such endearing
terms as my darling Gertie" or MY
dear little sweetheart and were signed
by the writer as "Your devoted lover,
Rumulus." An exceedingly handsome
diamond ring and a gold watch, a gift
of Mr.. Sanders to the plaintiff, were also
I'm evidence. Miss Coleman, who ap-
peared in court heavily veiled, made a
capital witness. She reiatei in a most
pathetic manner her love affair with Mr.
Sanders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
SOME DEATHS.

Mrs Fannie Bussels, maiden lady,
ofStafford county, died Wednesday night,
aged GO years.
Mrs. Ada Rosson, wife OF City Sergeant
w. l.. Rosson, died at Culpeper Thursday
aged 40 years. She leaves a husband
and four little children, the youngest but
a week old.
Mrs. Henry Lowe was stricken with
apOplexy while attending the funeral OF
her father, Mr.. Joseph l.. Virts, Monday
morning. and died that afternoon at her
home in LoudOun county.
Mrs. Kate Harrington, who came from
Fauquier county, to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Fairfax, her niece, died today. This
makes the fourth death in this family
within month.-Alex Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
SATURDAY.. MARCH %, 1901.
POLYGAMY RECEIVES A B

POLYGAMY RECElNESA BLACkElE.
Gov. Wells, of Utah, deserves credit
for vetoing the polygamy bill ofthat
State. His course, in the face of the
local sentiment against him, shows
him to be man of nerve and STAN
ina. But while this is true we fail
to see how he could have conscien-
tiously acted otherwise, for Utah was
admitted as a State into the Union
with the positive understanding that
polygamy was to be abolished. In
fact, its Constitution, it was under
stood, should prohibit such practice.
While Utah was a territory the
Edmunds law was enacted to put
an end to polygamy, but when the
territory became a State it was
agreed that plural marriages should
he prohibited by the State Constitu-
ton. At that time it was feared by
some that with the removal of Con-
gressional restrictions trouble would
ensue along this line.
The Utah Legislature recently
passed bill which was at least some
protection for the polygamists, but
Gov. Wells promptly vetoed it, and
in so doing he used wise discretion.
Under existingcOnditions Christian
people everywhere will rejoice over
Gov. Wells veto; for it should be
borne in mind that the Constitution
of the United States does not vest
the Federal Congress with authority
to regulate marriages and divorces
in the different States, and Utah be
ing full-hedged State the Govern
or's veto is the only prohibitory
power known to the law in such
cases. The Governors vetoisa blow
in the right direction and must re-
suit at least in checking the disgrace
full practice of polygamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

some fellow has invented n new
headlight which will enable trainmen
to see around curves. The next thing
we know we will be looking through
glasses which will permit us to see
what the fellow is doing around the
corner or view the trist over the gar
den wall of your lucky rival.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

We DO not know that thereis going
to be any opposition to Postmaster
Griffin's reappointment. If there is
it can hardly amount to much. At
any rate we do not see that the De
partment can improve on him, and
we think this is the opinion OF the
patrons of Fredericksburg's post
Office. Mr.. President can stick a pin
there, and il he needs more poign-
ant cliaeler you can command The
FRrn LANCE, friend Griffin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
Confederate Pensions.

The State will begin early in April to
pay the pensions to Confederate soldiers.
as provided for by the Legislature. The
Legislature has appropriated Sl35,0OO
for this purpose. IL takes about SID
600 to pay the regularly established
pensions. The remaining S2O, 0OG will he
used. as last year, to pay such pensions
as recommended by the various pension
boards OF the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

ATTORNEY T. c. PAYNE got black eye
result of lady butting him.-Amherst
New Era.
This is new version OF it. We
thought the fellows always got
"kicked."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

CHICAGO University seems to have
a pull on Mr.. Rockefeller and Mr..
Schwab seems to have cinch on the
steel trust, while the Carnegie blow
outs are more numerous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

THE indications are that Mark
Hanna met his match when he ran
up against the Nebraska Legislature.
So far he has been unable to even
manage the short-term SenatOrship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23
OPINION COMING OUR NAY


Here is another who thinks as We
do about submission of the new Con-
stitution to people. The Urbanna
Sentinel says:
THE opinion that submitting the new
Constitution, soon TO be adopted by Vir
ginia, to the people for ratification,
means submitting it to those who under
that Constitution Willie allowed to vote,
seems to be getting very general through
out the State, and we confess that it
looks to us very much as though this is
what will he done if it is submitted to
the people at all. At the same time, we
cannot quite see how any man who is
entitled to vote under our present Con-
stitution can be denied that right until
the present Constitution is changed and
If the new Constitution is to be inOper-
alive until ratified by the people then
how are those now entitled to vote to
be deprived of voting for or against the
new Constitution This may be mat
ter so simple to some as not to need ex-
PLANTATION, but our skull is too thick to
take it in. - II is pretty generally
conceded that il Constitution framed
along the proposed lines were submitted
to the present electorate it would be
almost certainly defeated, and this would
be a sad experience, after spending thou
sands and thousands of dollars in the
effort for a new Constitution. And rather
than have the whole work of the COnsti-
tutional Convention thus set at naught,
the Sentinel would prefer not to see it
submitted to the people at all. If, how
ever, the prevailing impression up to a
few months ago was not to the effect
that the whole people ought to pass
upon the new Constitution then we
greatly misinterpreted it.
"Our prediction is that the matter will
end in not submitting the work of the
Convention to anybody, and in this
there will be much disappointment"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

1T is better for him (Aguinaldo)
to be in the bush," General Otis is
quoted as saying, ethan for him to
be in the hands ofthe American army,
posing as a martyr"
A remarks able claim. by this hero 80 grand
bird in the bush Is worth two In the hand
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

THE cold Cochin China " seems to
be a favorite breed with the Fau-
quier county people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

AFTER all the circulation OF The
CommOner is far in arrears OF the
output of the Bryan Presidential
ballOt-bOx.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

IT SEEMS that both Cleveland and
Hill have abandoned the law and
embarked into the patching up bust
ness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

ENGLAND is face TO face with def
cit and the Transvaal diamond
mines NAV not balance the scales.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

THE last French duel had war
like cOloring.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-23

DELAwARE's U. S. Senatorial his
tory has a broken link in it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
TANGLE OF THE PYTHIANs
Supreme Lodge Takes Prompt Action
About the Endowment Rank.

Supreme Lodge Takes Prompt Action
About the Endowment Rank.
Chicago, July 1.-THE supreme
lodge Of the knights of Pythias. now
in session in Chicago investigating the
affairs of the endowment rank Of the
order, late last night accepted the res
ignation of John HI. Hinsey, ex-presi.
dent of the endowment rank, as q
member of the board of control. Fol.
lowing this the supreme lodge adopted
a. resolution which instructed the su.
preme chancellor and board of con.
troll to prosecute civilly and criminally
all persons liable for offenses commit.
ted against the endowment rank. This
resolution passed by unanimous vote
as did another which instructed the
chancellor commander and board OF
control to proceed with view toward
expulsion against members of the order
in their respective lodges who might
be found guilty of violating their OBJ.
legations in the handling of funds
After adjournment of the night ses.
sion ii was said that If criminal pro.
ceedngs are instituted-which now
seems to be almost certain-a number
of men who were formerly connected
with the endowment rank, and whom
the supreme lodge members considered
responsible for the present financial
condition will be involved. Hinsey's
explanations were entirely unsatisfac.
tory.
Chicago, July 12.-The knights OF
Pythias supreme lodge yesterday
agreed to increase the rate of assess
ments in the endowment rank to size
that viii pay off the deficit in the re-
serve fund. and adopted resolution
declaring that the whole order was be.
hind every certificate issued by the en-
dowment rank, and will see that they
are fully protected and honored.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
RODE THROUGH THE RAPIDS
Man With the Barrel Triamphs Over tn,
Niagara whirlpool.


Niagara whirlpool.
Niagara Falls, N. Y, July 15.-About
5000 persons saw Carlisle u. Graham
make his fifth successful voyage
through the whirlpool rapids in bar
rel yesterday afternoon. The barrel is
Of locust wood. oval shaped, except
that it has fiat head; it is about five
feet long, nineteen inches in diameter
at the foot and twenty-six inches al
last it weighs 165 pounds. The start
was made from the old Maid of the
Mist landing, below the falls. The
barrel was caught In an eddy and
circled about little above the Can't
lever bridge for quarter of an hour.
The stronger current in the middle Of
the stream finally jerked it out of the
eddy into the foaming waters of the
rapids. Passing under the second
bridge the barrel had narrow escape
from being dashed to pieces against
the stone abutments of the bridge.
The passage through the rapids was
swift. 1t took the barrel five minutes
to reach the eddy from the starting
point, and twenty minutes to get out
of it, but it took only three and one
half minutes to pass through the rapids
and the whirlpool, distance of about
a mile. At no time during the pass
age through the rapids was the barrel
lost sight of. 1t was taken from the
water after it had circled about in the
whirlpool for few minutes. Graham
was slightly bruised about the elbows
and knees, but he was otherwise un-
burf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

the children were restrained of their
liberty by their mother ON the pre-
tense that she has right to their
custody, and that he, the father, has
been Illegally deprived of their
charge. A detective was sent to the
Hotel Savoy to serve the writ.
Mr.. Hanna accompanied the detec-
tives to the Hotel Savoy. When he
arrived there he was told that Mrs.
Hanna had sailed with her children on
the steamer MenOminee, which cleared
the bar, bound for London, at 1880 in
the morning. The manager Of the Ho-
tel Savoy said Mrs. Hanna left the
hotel between z and o'clock a. m.
Cleveland, o., July 15.-Judge Dis
settle has appointed Senator M. A.
Hanna guardian of the three children
of his son, Dan r. Hanna, by the lat
ters' divorced wife. The action was
taken as the result of an injunction
issued the other day prohibiting Mrs.
Hanna from removing the children
from the jurisdiction of the Cleveland
courts. She, however, learned of the
issuance of the injunction and with
the children left the city for New
York before the papers were served
lIDOn her
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
TOOK A FALL OF FIFTY FEET
Remarkable Escape Of a Passenger Train
Ten Men Meet Their Death.


Conneaut, o., July 12.-Just after
10 o'clock yesterday three cars went
through the Nickel Plate bridge at
Springfield, Pa. A fill was being
made at the bridge and about twenty
five workmen were about the struc-
ture. The accident occurred just after
passenger train No. 3 had pulled
through. The local, after the passing
Of the passenger train, passed three
cars heavily laden out on the bridge to
unload stone for the masons working
beneath on the stone foundations. The
work of unloading had hardly begun
when the whole structure bearing the
three laden cars filled with laborers
fell into the valley.
The list of dead includes Con-
ductor Phil A. Moore, Con-
neaut; J. Seaboss, workman, Cleve-
land; George Swartz, workman
Springfield: Homer Beckwith, fore
man, Conneaut; Randall Vest, Spring
field, and five Italians. The three cars
and their human freight fell fifty-five
feet, and the cars were reduced tc
slivers, while the wreck of the bridge
was complete. Why the bridge should
have stood up under neavy passen
ger train and then collapsed under the
three stone cars is the puzzle among
railway men.