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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
Doing: Of and Sayings in and About the
Great Virginia Body

The Committee on Judiciary has decid-
ed To retain the present system OF county
Commonwealth Attorneys.
The convention met Saturday, passed
resolutions deploring the death OF the
President and sympathizing with Mrs
Mckinley and adjourned out OF respect
for the dead President
The Suffrage committee has practically
agreed upon a report and great pressure
is being brought 10 bear to assemble a
conference of the Democratic members OF
the convention to which it may be
submitted
4 vote taken in thei Committee On
Education resulted in the adoption of a
resolution by 10 > that there be a uni
form series of textbooks selected by the
State Board of Education for all the pub
lie free schools of the State
Hon. John GOOde. president OF the con-
vention. appeared before the Committee
on Corporations in advocacy of his anti
trust article to the Constitution. This
works a forfeiture of charter to all cor
DOTHllOIr tOlNNi VI lfNAlN|NiAiE NlA'its
Mr. GoOde made apowerful speech in ad-
vocacy of his proposition.
DR.. Joseph W. Southall, Superintendent
of Public instruction, in response to a re-
quest from the convention, submitted a
report showing the cost of tire white and
colored schools, as follows: White
schools, 81 1888, $50 Is; cOlored schools,
$40. 549. 80: a grand total of - 3d.
23O.71. This does not include the pay
OF superintendent and support of De-
partment of Public Instruction.
The convention resumed the.considera-
ton of the jury trial section Of the report
on the Bill of Rights Section ; was
adopted This permits waiver Of jury
trial by prisoner who pleads guilty ola
misdemeanor. or in a misdemeanOr case
where there is no such plea of guilty the
court NAV in its discretion hear and de-
termine the case without jury. The
same section authorizes the Legislature
to permit justices of the peace to try all
except felony cases without a jury. This
section further provides that the Legisla-
ture may permit the trial of all except
felony or capital cases by jury OF less
than ! : persons.
The most notable feature of the con
ventiOn was the answer Ex-Governor
Cameron made to the bitter attack upon
his political record by Colonel Summers.
Rising to aquestion of personal privilege,
Mr.. Cameron sharply replied to his as
sailant. ellis opinions, said Mr.. C., "and
utterances as to my attitude on public
questions in the past or in the present are
matter of the utmost Indifference to
me. | am content to know that what
ever measure of respect, great or
small, the people of Virginia accord
to me cannot be affected by any com
ment or criticism from that source"
The Ex-Governor Indignantly denied
Summers charge that he had any con-
nection with the displacing by the Read
j1ster House of Delegates in 1879 OF one
legged Doorkeeper Arthur Sullivan by
negro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
GENERAL NEWS.

Anarchists are being arrested in diiier
ent parts Of the country.
4 mob at Chicago started 10 lynch En-
ma Goldman. but was induced to aban
don the idea.
1t is announced that the great steel
strike has been settled, the strikers reced
ing from some of their demands
Czolgosz was taken in policeman r
garb thoroughia moblthat sought his life
to the penitentiary to prevent his being
lynched.
Clarence M.Jones, proprietor Of the Press-
Post. at Columbus, o., was rescneSI from
a mob of several thousand people Satur
day by the police for publishing offensive
matter about the dead president.
Rear-Admiral Francis NJ. Ramsay has
been appointed to fill the vacancy ON the
Schley Court of Inquiry,ereated by the re
tirement of Admiral Henry l.. HowisoB
The full court met yesterday and proceed
ed with it's business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

Like most, if not all great enter
priSes, the fredericksburg Battle
fields Memorial Park has lost
by death many firm and sub
stantial friends since its in
auguration Among them we re-
member Congressman Brosius, OF
Pennsylvania; Col. Shaw, of New
York; Gen. Walthall, of Mississippi /;
Gen. Buttertield, OF New York Gen.
Beaver. of Pennsylvania Col. James
d. Brady. Major Hine and General
Maury. OF Virginia, and Gen. Bragg,
of Wisconsin, and now the man of all
who had promised to see it pushed
President McKinIey-has answered
the last roll-call 1t is hoped that
President Roosevelt will evincc the
same interest in this laudable enter
prise as was shown by his lamented
predecessor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER II. 1901.
Weather forecast for Fred
erickSb2lr9 and Vicinity.
TUeSdGy fair.
REST ONE; ARISE THE OTHER.

The death of President Mckinley is
To be- regarded rs a national calam-
ity, and his name will be enrolled in
history amongthe truly great Ameri-
cans. As in the death of Lincoln the
South has more to mourn than has
the North. AbOveall other consider
alton the politically-feeble South
needs friendship at the throne, and
this has been her fortune during the
past four years. Sinceits history be-
gan no President of the Republican
party has displayed such earnest de
sire to cOnciliate and unite all sec
tiOns of our country, and the success
full effects OF his policy are apparent
to ALL While pursuing course Of
so much benefit to the country il has
at the same time strengthened the
Republican party and made iuroads
upon Democratic ranks. Here lies
reason. born of cold discussion. why
the demise of the railing hand NAV re-
dound To party good in the South.
but no how else could the tragedy be-
accounted other than national
calamity. \ President may arise
who will not pursue this course. and.
in consequence. benefit the Demo
cratic party in the nation, but such
views are to be admitted as born of
selfishneSS. partisan greed and I'M
patriotic inspiration. Better thai
party should suffer and the natiCU
go whole
Great speculation is being masie as
to Mr. Roosevelt probable c0ursein
the administration of public affairs.
His nature-much in i 70 be adj
mired-bears such striking contrast
to that OF his predecessor that there
are large grounds for speculation.
Firm, raSolute. aggressive, and fired
with the energy of developed bat not
senile manhood, his individuality
would give promise OF strenuous if
not erratic administration; but the
best students OF his personality as
sure us that his policies throughout
the remainder OF this term will be
laid down upon the broad plane of
his predecessor, and that the very
elements of his nature which some
seem TO fear will only tend to
strengthen these policies There is
every reason to hope. Judging by the
financial pulse, that the regime OF
President Roosevelt VIII equal in
national results that 81 the departed
President.
Burying our sorrow with his body
this week, and turning to the future.
we may echo, with fearful hearts as
suaged by gladstone promise, the
two-fOld cry-"The President is
dead long live the President
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
Gold. Gold.

Why go to Alaska to hunt gold when
Spotsylvanio, Orange, Louisa and some
other counties of Virginia are genuine
Klondikes2 The only trouble is to find
the true mineral viens. can do thstfor
you, giving exact width and course OF
each gold vein, which does away with
costly prospecting as you sink on true
veins at once. | guarantee my work.
For further information address,
JAMES ID. WEST.
Port Deposit, Md.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

Is TIE country TO see, at this sad
time, anothercontroyersy to disgrace
us in the eyes of other nations? The
secret service and the soldiery are
dealing in ordinations and recrlmi-
nations as to who is blamable and
who deserving credit in the attack
upon President Mckinley. 1t would
seem that the Miles-Eagan and the
Sampson-Schley skeletons were al
ready enough OF a national exhibit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
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 collie, and is the hest remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle BE sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
Tournament in Grange.

At a grand tournament at the residence
OF Mr.. Thomas Winslow Jr., near Poplar
Run, Friday. the successful contestants
were MIR. Lee Winslow, first, who took
the nine rings; Mr. LynwOOd Higgins,
second; Mr.. Thomas WinslOw. Jr, third,
and Mr.. Selden Winslow, fourth. There
were twenty riders, who participated in
the affair
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
New Advertisements.

Read the insurance ad Of Mr. 5. Willis
Howard, which appears in our columns.
lie represents companies that have no
superior.
Mr. f.. W. Stearns il closing out his
stock OF goods preparatory to removal
to the Market Corner His stock IL
large and varied, and he il selling it at
very low prices Read his al. and go
and get what You want.
The fredericksburg Milling Company
* always in the market for wheat and
corn at the highest market price. The
mill is located on Sophia street, near the
railroad. Their nd. appears in our
columns today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

DOES the action of Kentucky, IN re-
fuSing to adopt the t. :. Senatorial
primary plan, indicate that they
have angels who fear to tread? \
general primary system, such as the
Democrats Of Virginia have adopted.
is an innovation whose workings are
vet to he tested. Whether practi-
cahh, or not. and where the funds for
conducting it are To come from are
developments for the future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
Successful Revival-Eew Church Organized
Correspondence Of The FREE LANCE
Enodloafo w So,4 1 ION

Correspondence Of The FREE LANCE
GOodloe's, Va, Sept If, 1901.
There was n protracted meeting held
at the public schoOl-house near Mud Tay-
ern, SpOtsylyania county, beginning on
last Sunday and concluded on Thursday
night The services were conducted by
Rev. j. +. Billingsley, who presented the
Story of the Cross in a plain and forcible
manner, which resulted in the conversion
OF thirteen souls, and many Others are
deeply impressed 1t was "A cause of deep
regret that the services had to he closed
I'nder the preaching Of MIR. Billingsley
"A church has been organized at Travel
ers' Rest, this county. The building il
now up, and he expects To have it ready
for occupation by the late fall The work
il being done under his supervision.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
SOME DEATHS.

Tom West died recently in King and
Queen county.
Mr.. Chas NJ. Hit, of Culpeper county,
died last week, aged so years.
Mrs. George j. Brown, of Lancaster
county, died few days ago at the home
OF her parents, Mr. and Mr. +. l.. TOwles,
at White Stone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
Death Of Miss Cora Lee.

Miss Cora Lee, daughter of Mr. Gwynn
Lee, died at the home of her uncle, Mr..
John f. Cliff, in Stafford, Sunday at 2
p m, OF typhoid fever, aged % years.
Funeral services were held from Bethel
church yesterday evening at 3 o'clock,
and were conducted by Rev. W. w.
Owens Interment was made in the
family burying-ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
Fell Thirty Feet.

Mr. Hayes Callahan, who was sitting
ON the Free Bridge Friday. lost his bal
was takenup by friends who saw him fall
and carried To the residense Of Mrs Way
at this end Of the bridge DR. Sidney J..
Scott examined him and found that he
was not seriously injured. lie il now
improving
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
Says Wellington Will b, Expelled from
Senate.

Ex- Representative DUNCAN, OF Ohio
said THE death of President Mckinley
will b. the end Of anarchy in all govern
ments twill be stamped out yelling
ton will be expelled from the Senate
That body cannot afford tn allow snrh a
man 10 remain n member
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

IL VIEW of CzolgOSz statement that
another will be- found to push the
work me- has begun it is due the coun-
try that President Roosevelt aban-
don his searches disregard of personal
danger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
The DEaD PRESIDENT.
Passed Away Early Saturday Morning
-wss Conscious to Within a Few
Hours Of the End - The Remains
Brought to " -shington State Funeral
Will Be Held There Today.

President Mckinley died Saturday
| morning at 2:lI o'clock, at the residence
| of Mr.. Milburn in Buffalo from the effects
| Of the bullet wounds inflicted by the
| assassin at the Exposition.
The Presidents last words to his wife
| before he lapsed into unconsclousness
| were: 1T il Gods way. His VIII he
done" Mrs Mckinley had retired from
| the room I'm hour before the President
| died.
The President breathed his last after II
| Gpht for life covering seven days. Ills
soul was sustained through the dark
| hours by the sublmpst Christian serenity.
| From the time when he was pierced 10y
| the assassins bullet, up to when he
voiced his resignation To the inevitable
TO his devoted wife, every hour of suffer
ing was characterized by lofty Christian
| iortitude
| With a courage that seemed to rise
with the need of the hours, Mrs. Mckin-
| ley. though wracked almost to the break
| ing point with her sorrow. walked
| hravely 10 the bedside of the President
and gave him farewell embrace and
| kiss before ne lapscd into unconscious
| ness
DR.. Rixey held the Presidents wrist.
The patient had been unconscious for
abont two hours. lIewas hardly breath
ing At exactly PIG O'Clock DR. HNey
laid the Presidents hands by his side and
said simply: THE President is dead. "
Secretary Cortelyou was the first 10
turn from the stricken circle. lie stepped
from the chamber and then down the
stairway 10 the large room where the
members of the Cabinet. Senators, and
distinguished officials were assembled.
Gentlemen. the President has passed
away. he said.
For n moment not n word came IN
reply. Even though the end had been
expected the actual announcement that
William Mckinley was dead iairy
stunned those men who had been his
closest confdants and advisers Then n
groan of anguish went mp from the as
sembled officials. They cried outright
like children. All the pent-up emotions
were let loose The entire country IL
overwhelmed in deep sorrow.
THF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
There was "A private ceremony at the
MllDUTU UOuSt NuNNldit NbHNiHlihE VI
reading the Scripture, prayer by the Rev.
DR.. Locke and the singing Of a hymn
Immediately after this service the re-
mains of the late President were taken To
the Buffalo City Hall. under escort of
military.
The body lied in state at the City Hall.
aifording the citizens OF Buffalo an oppor-
tunity to pay their respects until night
fall. The body remained at the City Hall
under a guard of regular soldiers and
sailors until Monday at 1870 "A. m, when
ii was taken under the same escort 10
the funeral train at the Buffalo Union
Station. The funeral train left Buffalo
at $40 Monday morning, and arrived at
Washington at o'clock Monday night.
The remains were taken to the White
House. 4 state funeral will take place
today at noon from the rotunda OF the
Capitol. The final obsequies will be held
ut Canton Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
BLACK Death" In the Philippines.

A letter from the Philippines disclOses
the fact that soldiers in our army have
been attacked by the Asiatic Cholera, or
Black Death. The letter states that at
the time of writing the dread disease
was being held in check.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

IF YoU can't pronounce the aSSaS-
sin : name lust use the New England
eNckmation-'G Oll-dOsh and let il
-, ut that.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

The ambitious girl will now lay
aside caramels and chewing umand
proceed to digest the artSand classics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

4 freight wreck occurred on the South
ern railroad at Rapidan just north of
Orange Friday. Little damage was done
eXcept To the cars
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

JAPAN has Just been visited by m
earthquake. Hampton Hogc pre-
diets that Virginia will have hers in
November.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

\ BUFFALO woman wants to swim
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too rapid for the female "Buffaloes. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

TRE Convention viii no doubt find
the tax-dodgers to be the most per-
picking problem in the whole cat
rgOrV.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
POLITICAL.

Hon. A. J. Montague will speak at
Accomac G. H., Monday, court-day.
September Both.
Thomas II. Lion, of Manassas. will
contest for the DemOcra tic nomination for
the House of Delegates against George
c. Galleher The primary will be Sep
TENDER %.
Democratic State Chairman EllysoA
has by letter formally conveyed to Re
publican State Chairman Park Agnew the
declination of the committee To have
joint debates. No reason was given.
Anent the report that C.. c. Baker. the
probable Democratic nominee for the
House for Westmoreland and Northum-
berland, will have no opposition, prom
inent Republican says that his party will
most likely put mp a clean, sober, strong
candidate, whom they expect to see win
out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17
Rawlings Institute
cHlRLorrEsuLLE.M Va.

CHARLOTTESWLLEsN Va.
Healthiul climate, beautiful scenery,
good board and thorough instruction.
20 officers and teachers. For catalogue
and other information address II. w
TRIPLE, President. Next session open
September 18th. iu23 I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-17

For foreign and domestic trade Flows,
Pillow Castings, Fire Dogs, Corn Shell
ers and Planters, Feed Mills and Feed
Cutters, Field and Lawn Rollers, Trucks.
Barrows, etc. Especially equipped de
partmcnt for REPAIR WORK for En-
gines, Boilers, Mill Machinery, etc
Skilled workmen. All work guaran-
teed. Full stock of Mill and Machinery
Supplies, Betting, Packing, etc.
SeDId am
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15

troll. which manages the state penal re-
formatory and charitable institutions,
and the bill to temporarily increase the
membership Of the supreme court from
FIVE 10 seven Judges and comforting on
the governor power to appoint two adj
dltional ones. Both bills had already
passed the house.
The closing hours Of the legislative
session witnessed an exciting scene on
the flo0r 0f the senate in hand to
htnd sncounter between Senator Ruth.
Of Thurstoa county, and Representa- e
Easterday u Pierce county.
~. trouble arose as the result Of
Ruths so, for indefinite pOstp0hement
of Eastert dys bill 10 repeal the pres
en-; i.beI law of the state. The bhi had
alr"atv pa, stJ the house and wh1n t.
eame ul, IN the senate II was in1ehnite-
Iy postponed.
Representative yesterday was on the
floor and when he saw the bill beaten
he walked over to Ruth and called him
a liar and accused him Of promising to
support the bill. Ruth retorted and
yesterday hit him. Great excitement
prevailed and the situation was only
relieved by adjournment OF the senate
until evening. yesterday afterwards
lp0logized.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
ASSISTANCE SUMMONED.

CHICAGO. March IA special to
the Times-Herald from Cloverport. KY.
says:
Late last night gaspip- In the kltch-
en- Of II. A. Oelge burst, setting his
house on FIRE. The flames spread to two
warehouses owned by the American To-
bacco CO.. across from Oelge's house.
on thc principal business street. The
buildings were each 200 feet long and
hold lOOO,OOO,OOO pounds Of tobacco.
An hour later only one wall was
standing. As the flames continued to
lpreal assistance was summoned from
Evansville. henderson Owensboro and
Louisville. Cloverp6rt has a population
OF 5000 people The damage cannot be
estimated at this hour.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
ATTEMPT AT BLACKMAIL.
Threatening Letters Sent to Son of
Senator w. A. Clark.

ANACONDA, Mont, March 14.-A
special to the Standard from Butte
says:
The police officials made public today
the details of an attempt to blackmail
Charles w, Clark, son of Senator w. A.
Clark, out of $4,000.
Clark few days ago received a let
ter directing him to send the money
in small bills to "Wyoz," Butte post
office. The blackmailer added signiti-
cantly that he was a dead shot.
The letter was turned over to the
postoffice authorities and police, The
general delivery window was watched
for several days and finally small boy
called for a package addressed to
"Wyoz," He was arrested and ques-
toned. He said a masked man had
given him 20 cents to call for the pack
age. He proved his innocence.
The blackmailer is still at large.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
BANK CASHIER SHOT.
Bold but Fruitless Attempt at a Day
light Robbery.

HARRISBURG. Pa, March 14.--Chas.
w. Ryan, cashier OF the Harrisburg Ma
tional Bank. was shot to death by Hen
~ Rowe and Weston Keeper OF Ly-
kens. al noon today In an attempt at
daring bank robbery. The robbers
were captured by a party Of citizens
soon after the crime and were brought
TO the HaErisburg Jail together with F.
d. Straley, Of Lykens, who is suspected
Of being an accomplice.
Cashier Ryan, under menace Of their
revolvers collected $4,000 cash and plac-
ed 1t In satchel the robbers had
brought with them. Rowe, with the
cash STUFFED satchel. backed out toward
the door and Keeper also made toward
the entrance OF the bank
Cashier Ryan leaped forward in an
attempt to knock up the revolver Of
the man with the money. In the scuf-
fle four shots were fired and Ryan
fell to the iloor shot through the groin
by a bullet from the pistol Of Rowe,
Faustanbaugh grabbed Rowe and af-
ter short scufile threw him to the
floor. Keeper ran out Of the door,
The noise of the shots attracted j.
f. Letter aud he ran out with his shot
gun and pursued Keeper FOR one block
and shot him in the back Of the head,
when the robbers surrendered. The
wounded cashier died tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-15
UTAH LEGISLATURE.
Governor VetOes Evans Bill Fearing
Its Passage Would BE Cause Of
Constitutional Amendment
Against Polygamy

SALT LAKE, March H-Goyernor
Wells has vetoed the Evans bill, relat-
ing to the making Of complaints and
commencing Of prosecutions in criminal
cases. In the veto message sent to the
senate tonight the governor says:
In my opinion nothing can be clearer
than tina; this bill. If passed, would be
welcomed and employed as the most
effective weapon against the very class
es whose condition 1t is intended to
ameliorate.
Furthermore have every reason to
believe its enactment would BE- the sig
nal for general demand upon the ma
tional congress for a constitutional
amendment directed solely against GER
tain social conditions here, demand
which under the circumstances would
assuredly be compiled with"