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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
The Fight For Retrenchment
Norfolk Landmark

After referring TO the adoption OF the
resolution To investigate the disposition
Of the Governors contingent fund. for
twenty years back. the able special cor
respondent OF the Washington Post nj
Richmond, who has plenty OF hunloT
along with his discernment says:
" But this il not by any means all the
heritage of trouble bestowed upon the
convention by the vigorous work OF the
economist apostle from Danyille, Mr.
Withers. and his retrenchment committee
Some of the delegates resent the whip
hand he has over them and their commit
tees by being able 10 pass mp burning
ember 10 one Of the committees almost
daily and leave 20 the said committee
all responsibility before the people Tor
final action. 4 very substantial AMI
competent delegate from Northern Nir-
ginia, who SHES at quotation marks III
this connection, asserted this morning
that Mr.. Withers was going To get the
convention in terrible snarl
Yes. Mr.. Withers will undoubtedly get
the convention into "A terrible snarl II
the secret opponents OF retrenchment
like this gentleman, who "shies Mt quota
ton marks, should by any means sue
coed in defeating the peoples demand for
economy. The reports passed mp To the
other committees by the Committee on
Reduction Of Expenses are not hot EN-
bers" unless the committees which re
ceiye them should happen to be coldly
dispOsed towards the movement Tor re-
trenchment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Was it Hot for the Editor, or Was he
"Hot7"

Every now aud then some friend of the
bapless newspaper man will greet him
with a genial smile and the remark
what, the matter with you people ?
That was a horrible bull you had in the
paper today The newspaper man
hunts up the offending item and discovers,
generally, that in the manipulation OF
the type, what he intended to say has
been twisted into precisely the opposite.
He informs his friend to this effect. The
friend looks iusultingly dubious and
makes polite remarks that, like the un-
fortunate paragraph, say one thing and
are intended TO mean another.
A curious typographical error, ii it can
be called such, occurred in an editorial IN
the Telegram Saturday. The editor at
tempted to call attention to our hotel
facilities in connection with the enter
tainment of the overflow from the Nor
folk convention. which meets in the mid
die of August. The editor wrote to the
effect that this overflow would find it
convenient to come to Newport News,
Old Point and other nearby localities,
where hotel accommodations abound,
etc. When the proof came up, there was
an error in the line containing the words
nearby localities, where hotel accom-
The error was marked and the proof sent
to the composing room. In correcting
the line, the last syllable Of the word
"hotel" failed to cast, and the line ap-
peared in the paper thus, nearby loca IL
ties, where hot accom- "-"hot accom-
modations being about the last thing on
earth a community wishes to furnish its
guests in the middle of August.-Newport
News Telegram.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Republican Convention in Loudoun.

The Loudoun county Republicans held
their mass convention at Purcellyille July
9th.
The following uninstructed delegates
were elected to attend the State conven-
ton at Roanoke. Aug 81 J. r. Walker,
S. NJ. Ely, n. c. Nichols, J. G.. Hough, II.
W. Eamich, ". +. Butts, A. DeZerega
and Geo. w. Hoge Alternates: T. +.
Gaver, &. W. Taylor, Geo II. Russ, Peter
W. Fry, L. H. Potterfield, J. W. H. Grim,
w. II. SilcOtt and G. W. HOge.
Jno. J. Grim was nominated as Repub-
lican candidate for representative to the
Legislature.
1t was decided to unite with Fauquier
in holding a joint convention to nomi-
nate hoater to represent the two coun-
ties and State Senator in the Virginia
Legislature. Accordingly the following
named delegates and alternates were
elected to attend said convention: Geo.
W. Taylor, John S. Ely, S. b. Davis, j.
T. Divine. n. G. Nichols, j. G. Hough, l..
II. Potterfeld, c. A. Butts, Geo. Hoge,
Edward NJ. Brown, +. r. Hibbs, W. ii.
SilcOtt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

In AN article on premature burials
in the American Inventor is reprinted
the letter of an undertaken to the
effect that thousands OF persons have
been killed in the process of embalm-
ing. On the proposition of the editor
of Dumb Animals, to provide build
ings where bodies OF all supposedly
dead persons can be retained until
decomposition, the writer suggests
that all large cities should have NOR
tuary buildings, and that there is a
chance in this for somebody to make
his name famous as a benefactor to
humanity. This affords a splen-
aid opportunity for Richmond and
Norfolk toengagein laudable rivalry.
Which will be the first to adopt the
suggestion?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
GENERAL NEwB.

The poor people in this country con
sumo more meat than do the people Of
any other part of the world
During the two weeks, or little over.
OF the great steel strike labor lost about
million dollars. The manufacturers
suffered little, as they took the opportI-
nifty to make repairs, and the product ON
hand advanced considerably in price in
consequence Of the strike.
The price OF Irish potatoes is rising
rapidly. Boston offers 50 per barrel Tor
the tubers
Col John $ Mosby has recovered hs
health and will go to Nebraska to I'LL the
land office position to which he was ap-
pointed recently.
The Germans are embracing the Nor
mon religion A congregation Of ~ mem
bers was recently organized in Stettin,
Germany. The Berlin Mormon congre-
cation now numbers over 400 members.
Francis NJ Lyman, one Of the Mormon
apostles, recently preached TO them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
New Party Organized.

The Progressive Democratic Party
was organized by eight silver men whC
responded to the call for State cOnven
ton at Columbus, Ohio. The following
ticket was nominated For Governor, DIR
Rudolph Reemling; Lieutenant-GOyernor
Henry c. Cordery; Attorney-General, 5
L. Clark.
The features of the platform were TIN
following: The laudation of Bryan anC
the reanirmation of the Kansas City plat
form. The destruction of all trusts is de
manded. Such Democrats as approve
gold STANDARD and who supported Nc
Kinley for President are invited hence
forth to affiliate with the Republican
partY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Last Thursday night, John W. Weav-
cr's barn, at Brightwood, Madison coun-
ty. was struck by lightning and burned.
The remains of DR. Frederick Downing
arrived Wednesday from New Mexico and
were inferred at his home in Richmond
county.
Mr. Jacob stair. Jr. OF York, Pa, who
married Miss Emma Macon, Of Orange
county, has just inherited a fortune by
tie death Of his father
Riverside, the home of Mr. David
Baldwin, and one oi the most desirable
places ON Ware river, in Gloucester coun-
~, has been sold to resident of Nor
folk
The Interstate Telephone Company
operating in Albemarlc and Orange coun-
ties, has sold out to the Albemarle Tele-
phone Company, the transfer became Ell
fcctiyc August list
The Ice plant Of the Warrenton Electric
Company has commenced operations.
The plant has daily capacity OF five
tons. The electric light plant will be
added in about 90 or 90 days.
Rev. Richard g. Robinson has accepted
the call TO the passionate Of Manokin
Presbyterian church at Princess Anne,
Md. For the past three years he has
been in charge of Margaret Academy, at
OnancOck, AccOmac county.
4 colored man and eight mules on the
farm of r. b. Chailin. near Richmond,
were killed by lightning Wednesday. The
man. with several other farm labOrers,
had sought the shelter of a shade tree to
eat his noon meal, when lightning struck
the tree
Eddie Richardson, > years Of age, who
was confined in the Prince William coun-
~ jail, charged with poisoning hogs be-
longing to K. b. Sprinkle. was bailed in
the sum Of $500 for his appearance at
the August term Of the County court.
Postmaster Carter left here last Friday
for Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore,
To havean operation performed. Mrs.
Mary IIansbrough met with an accident
last Thursday 10y making misstep and
falling, injuring herself seriously. She If
doing very well.-Orangc Nirginian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

IN THIS age of craze for office there
is danger of the country's being gov
erned too much. The pruning-kniie
is. of course, Objectionable to the
chronic Offices seeker, whose soul is so
dwarfed and warped as to live only
within itself, caring for no one else or
the welfare of its country. The prac-
teal movement on the part OF the
Constitutional Convention. however,
to reduce expenses by the abolition of
useless offices and the consolidation
of Others will receive the hearty COM
mendation and appreciation of all
good citizens all over the State, pro-
vided il is done with discretion.
There seems to be a class OF people
who imagine they cannot exist ii
turned out of the public crib, that
governmental pap essential to their
very being; and for many OF such the
hard-worked taxpayer has just
contempt Offices are not rather
should not be charitable institu-
tions. If a man is incapable of max
inc a livelihood he should he sent to
the poor-house, and in that way be
allowed tofeast upon thepeople. We
trust, however, that the reformers
will not become too enthusiastic and
go intoeXtremes. Anyreduction con-
sistent with good government will
satisfy the best element of the people
and relieve the lawmakers OF cenSure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
suecial seashore Excursion.

On June both, July 9TH and 18th, Au-
gust lst. 10Th and Doth and September
18th special excursion tickets will be
sold to Atlantic City, Anglesea, Avalon,
Cape May. Holly Beach Ocean City, Sea
Isle City, Wildwood, y. J., and Rehoboth,
Del, at round trip rate OF $500 from
fredericksburg.
Tickets good on all regular trains leaving
fredericksburg and Washington ondates
mentioned, and limited for return seven
teen 40 days including date OF sale
Tickets to Atlantic City will be good
via Delaware River Bridge Route with
out additional charge. TO other points
good only via Market Street Ferry,
transfer through Philadelphia to be
arranged by the passenger.
G.. G.. Cox.
Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

THE Convention seems anxious to
arrive at some plan by which the
popular demand for fewer elections
may be grattied. One of the plans
suggested, however, will scarcely meet
with approval, in fact it is today
hardly one of the live issues before
the Convention. This is to increase
the term for State delegate and sena-
tor TO four and eight years respec-
lively. 1t does seem, though, that
with biennial sessions OF the legisla-
ture it is rather hardship to havea
delegate 90 through an election for
only one sitting. WecouldfavOrfOu
years for a delegate. but to do this
there would arise a natural inclina-
ton. il not necessity, to increase the
term of the senator. What does the
Dispatch (which lately discussed the
matter) think OF a tenure of six years
for the latter and four years for the
House? This is getting pretty near
the periods now suggested, but not
quite as bad. The only additional
reason for lengthening the terms
which we have given would be in the
interest of fewer elections. If this
could not be achieved we think the
terms had better remain as they are.
AS for quadrennial sessions OF the
legislature well, there is not merit
enough in the proposition to dis
cuss it,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

The committee on executive depart
ments held meeting this morning and
listened tc, Judge Dew, the second audi
tor, about the advisability of retaining
or abolishing that Office. Judge Dew adj
vocated retaining the Office, and giving
it more important functions. His state
ment was commended as very clear and
logical Delegate Fairfax advocated a
requirement that the auditor and all his
clerks should furnish bonds with surety
companies for the proper performance OF
their duties, and that this requirement
should be placed in the Constitution.
Judge Hancock thought such bonds
should be required, but that the specific
language about surety companies should
not be inserted in the Constitution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
THE REPUBLICANS.
Reasons Said to Have Caused Change Of
Place For Convention.

The reason the Republican State con.
vention is not to be held at CharlOttes-
vile, but at Roanoke, has just come to
light. The negroes, it is stated, had ar
ranged to hold a convention at Char
lottesville on the day of the meeting OF
the other body to denounce the white
Republicans for monOpolizing all the Of
fees in Virginia. Not only that, but an
other gathering Of negroes was proposed
to be held at Charlottesville on the day
of the Republican convention to arrange
for raising funds to defeat the adoption
of the suffrage article of the new Con-
stitution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
SOME DEATHS.

Mrs Walter Mapp died at her home al
Accomac Courthouse Wednesday.
Mrs. Iuliette A. Parramore died in
Northampton county Tuesday aged g.
years.
Mrs Nancy Gordon, 81 Orange county
died Monday. aged 50 years. A husband
and six children survive her.
Miss Annie Meeks, of Orange county.
died Tuesday. The burial services were
conducted by Rev j. W. +. Mcneil. aud
the interment took place in Maplewood
cemetery, Thursday afternoon.
Mr. 5. D. Mothershead, - years Old.
nm inmate of the Confederate Soldiers
Home ut Pikesyille, Md. died there Tues
day night Mr.. Mothershead was ma
tive of Richmond county. He is survived
by one brother, who IL living in West
moreland county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Railroads and the State

II the States affairs were conducted as
well as the affairs Of the railroads are
conducted there would be n more eff
Gent service at reduced cost and no
ground for complaint. 1t would be well
for the State to follow the Injunction OF
Scripture and cast the beam out of its
own eye before it talks about casting the
mote out of the eye of the railroad cor
porations The State had better learn
how to run it's own business before it
attempts TO run the business OF the rail
roads.-Richmon Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

W. b. GOuldman has n freak in the
shape Of four-legged chicken. Two legs
are natural and can be used as other
chicks use them, while the other two legs
are back of those and are not used. The
two extra legs are grown together
q portion Of the way from the
body and only havefour toes on the two
legs. The chicken is well grown and gets
around lively and weighs about apound.
West Point Plain Dealer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

4 NlRGlNAN WHO Is NOW REslD-
ing in New York subscribes to
Tn FREE Lance and accom-
panies his subscription with these
words: IL want to see what's
the matter with Hannah and the
Convention" The kREE LANCEis
making special efforts to keep the
Convention doings before its read
ers.
BY the same mail another Nir
gilman, now prominent in bust
ness and politics in West Virginia,
writes, "THE LANCE is a source OF
much pleasure To me-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
virginia's Oyster Revenue

The oyster season, which opens next
month. promises to be great one. 1t
has been found by the surveyors that the
States oyster revenue will be largely in
creased as result of the survey. They
have already increased the States leasa-
BILE territory by about 1000 acres, due
to present lessees having staked out
more than their grants called for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Bank Declares About 1000 Per Cent
Dividend.

The directors OF the First National, j.,
p. Morgans bank, in New York, which
recently increased its capital from $780,
600 to $10,000,000, have declared an
extra dividend OF between $4,000, 900
and So, 100000. The dividend affects all
the old stockholders and is equivalent to
600 per cent. on all old capital stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
10th to Give up Court Days.

1t seems that the country people will
yield the point about the abolition ofth
County Judge, but do not want to do
without rtday." They wish for some
attraction that will bring the people to-
gether once a month and give them an
opportunity TO do business, talk politics,
interchange gossip, &c, and they ought
to have it.-Dispatch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

INSPIRED by the success ofthe Hon
orable Carter Glass another South
west editor seeks legislative hOnOrs.
Editor Wood, OF the Roanoke Times,
announces his candidacy for the
House of Delegates. Must be some
thing in mountain air that stiffens
the upper lip of the brethren.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

In THE province OF Smolensk, Rus
STA, there is held every three months
a lottery in husbands and wives, who
are chosen by the chance drawing OF
"a lottery ticket. This will be refresh.
ing news for those in the slough" OF
matrimonial "despondl"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

THE Sultan OF Morocco has just
paid $4,000 for two cameras with
which tophotograph his wives. Most
women would prefer more domestic
tranquility and less external osten-
tatiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

The indications are that the Hon
orableJ. l.. McLaurin, of South Caro-
lima, will cut a prominent figure in
the Democratic caucus of the next |.
:. Senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

GEN. CHAFFEE will insist on uni
formity of dress among the American
soldiers in Luzon. Perhaps the Gen
eral is forcibly struck with the idea OF
call coons looking alike.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

The British authorities propose
giving Lord Roberts "$5OO,OOO in
consideration of his eminent services
in South Africa" Quite a burlesque
on military genius.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

THE Chinese indemnity will be paid
to bankers in Shanghai. The Shang-
hal rooster will now proceed to flop
his wings and crow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

THE Tarheels got 500 out of Bar
lev Kahn which will in due time tie
appropriated to barley corn-a very
prolific kind of cane, after all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

IT WOULD be quite a good Joke
should the bakers corner the bread
trust by keeping from it the secret of
rising.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

ADMIRAL ScHLEY's friends claim
that he holds royal flush in the
court of inquiry game, but will not
show his hand until the jack pot has
been raised.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

THE aftermath of the battle Of san
tiago seems to hold the key to the
secret of success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

The Convention committees seem
to have a full supply OF unfinished
business on hand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

The Convention has produced quite
a coincidence in having Willis and
CrismOnd rs members.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

ANDREW CARNEGIE suffers from in
digestion. That is one of his posses
sions which nobody covets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

Mrs. NATION has realized her fond
est hope in seeing Kansas dry State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
STATE or ONO. CITY or TOLEDO ~
Lucas COUNTY,

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Ii
senior partner of the firm Of +. J. CHENEY *
Co., doing business in the city OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm win pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF Ca
TARRH that cannot he cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Two Points Considered

We gather that the Virginia Constitu-
tional Convention does littleexeept study
the thermometer and adjourn at once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December. A. ID. 1886.
5ZC( A. W. GLEASON,
SILL Notary Public.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

IN the Clerks office Of the Corporation court
i of the city OF Fredericksburg, Va, ON the
10Th day ~ July, 1901.
Dabney l.. Gravatt. administrator
Of Margaret T.. Grayatt. deceased.
doing business under the name Of
George Grnvatt Plaintiff.
Against
Walter g. Defendant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

Halls Catarrh Cure II taken Internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials
~ FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halle Family Pills are The best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
MARRIAGES

Lucian r. Beavers and Annie May Dob
son, both of Fairfax county, Va, were
licensed in Washington to marry.
Mr.. Robert f Busick, of Madison, and
Miss Bertha p. Collins.o of Orange county,
were married Tuesday by Rev. A. J. Har-
low.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
IN AasIMpsIr

The object Of this suit is 20 enforce the pay
ment Of 81 l. due on open account by the de-
PENDANT to the plaintiff. with interest from
May 3lst. 1901. TIL paid. and TO subject for
that purpose > lots of land in Fredericks-
burg, Na.-NOs. ~. 33. % and b block -.
ON FAN Hin avenue, and No. :, block 23, ON
Green strcet-with their buildings and all ap-
pertaining. And an affidavit having been
made and filed that the defendant. Walter u.
Tyler. II not a resident 81 the state Of Niringia,
> days after due publication hereof, and
do what may he necessary TO protect his in
terest In this suit. And Il Il further ordered
that a copy hereof be published once n week
for four weeks I'm the fredericksburg FREE
LAME, and that a copy be posted ut the
front door Of the cOurt-hOuse Of this court on
the first day Of the next term Of this court.
\ cOpy-Teste:
JAMES p CORBTN. Clerk.
b. 2. WILLIS, p. q. ju3O WV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
Virginia pituitary Institute
LEXINGTON, VA.

elrd year. state milit9ry. scientific and
technical school. Thorough C urses Ia n
eral and applied chemistry. electricity and
engineeriDg. Confers degree OF graduate in
aesdemis courte;ais degrees of Bachelor OF
Scien Q in technical courses. All exp nsps
An luding clothing and incldenials. provided
az rate OF $3.50 per annum, as an average for
four years, exclusive OF outfit For lnfor-
nation address GEN. SCOTT sHIPP, Supt.
julS 2tW4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03
CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION.
Doings Of and Sayings in and About the
Great Virginia Body.

Compulsory road work is n relic of bar
barsm, and should never he returned to
in Virginia Judged by tsresults in pro
ducing good roads for the last hundred
years, it is IA century OF failure.-l.ynch-
burg News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-08-03

The suffrage committee agreed to drop
for the present the understanding -
clause, and considered n 5000 property
provision. with exemption on account of
military service. The pOll-tax require
ment was passed for the present, hut
there is very decided opposition to it.