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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
Weather forecast for Fred
erickSburg and Vicinity.
Probably ShOaOerS Tuesday
2oitb southeast 2oiRdS.

The question Of dividing the school
fluid is very intricate one and may
he treated from several viewpoints.
The paramount object in educating
the negro is to make him a good citi-
zen-One OF benefit to the State-and
not his own personal emOlument.
Viewed in this light would it not be
suicidalto adopt apolicy which would
lessen the opportunities to eXtermi-
nate ignorance which is such a men
ace to the Commonwealth? lgno-
rance is often the parent Ofcrime; and
in educating the negro the State is
pursuing a policy of SelfprotectiOn
If ignorance and crime go hand in
hand as the two great dangers to free
government then it would appear to
be the part of wisdom to keep the
avenues to knowledge open to all
classes and conditions of men.
But as to the division of the school
fund of the State it is very doubtful
whether the Convention has a legal
or moral right to adopt such pro-
vision if it desired to do so. In the
adoption of the present State Consti-
tuition and placing Virginia again in
the family of States there were certain
solemn agreements entered into by
our authorities with the Government
of the United States which are still Of
binding force. and which it is doubtful
if We can set aside without the con-
currence OF the other party. One of
these is in reference TO the public free
schools, and is as follows: "That the
Constitution of Virginia shall never
be so amended or changed as to de
prive any citizen or class of citizens
of the United States OF the school
rights and privileges secured by the
Constitution of said State Now.
what are these rights and privileges
under the present Constitution which
cannot be changed SO as to deprive
anycitizen Orclass of citizens of their
benefits? They are found in article 8
and section = of the Constitution.
which provides that the General
Assembly shall apply the annual in
terest on the literary fund, the CAPT
tqtion tax provided by this Consti-
tuition for public free schoolpurpOses,
and an annual tax on Improperly OF
the State OF not less than one mill nor
more than five mills on the dollar, for
the equal benefit of all the people of
the State. the number of children be
tween the ages of five and twenty-one
years, in each public free school dis
trict, being the basis ofsuch division"
We do not insist that the manner
OF raising the school fund may not be
changed and the money for their
support provided for in some other
way, but we do insist that the Con-
itutionprovides that theiund, when
raised, shall be for the equal benefit
OF al the people of the State, and that
we have solemnly promised that the
Constitution shall never be changed
so as to deprive any citizen or class
OF citizens OF the rights and privileges |
of the schools.
1t will thus be observed that the |
school fund belongs equally to the |
people OF the State, andno onecitizen |
or class of citizens can be deprived OF |
his or their portion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
POLITICAL

4 MontaeJc club was organized at
Rqonose, Friday night.
1.ere are four candidates for oyersoer
N the poor for TappahannOck district,
Essex county.
Swanson, Montague and Echols have
strength ia Louisa as their nencs are
northumberland News
Delegates to the State convection will
be elected in Madison county on the 22nd
inst; Fai fax on the 10th inst, and
Prince Wi''iam on the 18th inst. All
have adopted the majority rule.
Senator John l.. JEFF les returned this
" ok from Accomac CourthOuse, where
be- found the situation most favorable,
tho people on tue Easte,n Shore appar-
ENTITY taling it for granted that NJ
JET les viii be tnene q At,Ol ney-General J..
-Culreper Exponent
The sp -ch OF A,,orney-General Mon
tague in AIanchcsl in which he attacked
the political cour. of Senator Ma IN.
has been an interesting topic politically.
Various comments are made upon the
speech. AsaGule, the Montague people
think he has done the right thing, but
there are some who say that having
star Il this sort Of campaign, MCntae he
in 81 defense will be forced to take the
stump.
II is the theory Of political economy
aud ne lesson Of experience thu only
The iltelligent and honest citizens should
be- allowed 10 vote, because they have
the qdaE,es ~ citizens of which every
Orderly. PEI mauent, equitable. just and
prosperous Com nOnwealth mast bee
posed Osher tlasss would cause ex-
t.a,a, anre. create disturbance and r.
suit in ana 'chy-NewpOrt News Herald.
The Democrats of Northumberland in
district meetings nominated officers for
the several districts as follows:
IIcathsyillo-l. II. Fallin supervisor;
W. B. Crouthel, constable; T.. ". Eichel-
berae-. Jas =. Bee ne and Frank Sc ties,
lust .crs. J. II. Gsli,N. Ovcrscer Of poor.
Lottsbur; -. j. II. Booker, super
VISOR; l.. w. Headley, constable; Sam
Ninstead \. C. Weaver and \. Il. Gar
ner, justices.
Fa;,helds- Moro Black well, super visor;
John Jones. constable; DR. W. i. Sydnor
aud Noah Williams, jus ices; 5. b. Down
ing, oyerseer of poor.
NJ. Swanson's itiends car,ied their
plan for elcc,ipg dcle2a y To the Caller
nato' 81 convention before the Demo
cratic City Committee Of R''nmond, + i
day ri h, Th'~ body was IL for three
ba o,s: in ,he for h the SWa' .on men
adop, i The mi io,ny plan favored by
tfer canuidat,. Tue p ma i To he
held june 6. Mona mes ".c'ds cla'm
that he will ha"c tho or .''s Of the
delegates. i'o.iing ran n'.l, add there
was an immense crowd, nnd VI fights
resulted. Capt. John \. C. 'is strIck
Joseph b. Vel h. aud Mess~~ lehman
q tark i Committeeman job, Soh, who,
they cl,a led, failed to wore ~ he had
obligated himself to do.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
Peabody Scholarships.

Virginia is entitled to eighteen scholar
ships in the Peabody Normal College at
Nashville, eight of which fall yarant this
year. Thee scholarship are very aa2sir-
able and are worth 500 a year and a
railroad ticket to and from Nashville.
The college year opens in October and
closes in May, and the students receive
$3.50 each month dur ~ the session. \
list of questions for the competitive ex-
aminatiOns has been sent out'by the De
partmcnt of Agriculture The examine
tions will be held on July Island 10, 1901 &,
at the Summer Normals at stanton,
Manassas, Marion, and at such other
places as the number of local applicants
may justify the Board of Education III
selecting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
GENERAL NEWS.

Census returns show the population OF
London to be 4, 536,O34.
]. Pierpont Morgan has given $40, 900
to a hospital at Aix-les- Bains, France.
The sale of n seat was recorded on the
New York Stock Exchange Thursday for
$4,000.
twenty-five thousand coal miners are
being organized to march from the Penn
sylyania mines to Harrisburg and
camp there until certain labor bills held
up are acted upon by the Legislature.
A man who was'being initiated into the
mysteries of Odd Fellowship at Nyack,
N. Y, on Wednesday night, mistook the
action of one of the initiatOrs for hos,
tie demonstration and drawing pistol
shot at him, without result, however.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
THET.N. BR Int STORE
WANTS YOUR ATTENTION.
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Having finished emOIng Store Building we find msvesm comfortably located and
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Every Department Store extends welcome hand to visitors We expect the coming
big with end planned o ard
0 make embraces all that buy
sco1s
imp and made new
too and include
dWash Glsw
the best New York
ane desirable this There
neof
Ribbons
0 trimmings appreciate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
Jurors for Q. s. Court.

The following are among the grand
and petit jurors for the spring term OF
u. s. Circuit court, in Norfolk on
May 14th. On the grand jury are: J. G..
Tillar, Ashland; j. IL. Gary, West Point;
E. G. White, King William; John II. Tay-
lor. Ashland Charles w. Lewis, Mathews;
B. w. Hefferron. West Point.
On the petit jury are w. l.. Wheeler
and b. W. Spencer, West Point; W. C..
Fitzhugh and Lewis Jones, Urbanna (;
w. H. Brown, King William; ]. r. Win
der. Mathews.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
SOME DEATHS.
Mr.. Arthur Harris, of Richmond county,
die 4 last week.

Mr.. Arthur Harris, of Richmond county,
die 4 last week.
DR.. Harold Snowden, one OF the editors
and prOprietors of the Alexandria Ga
zette, died Saturday from the effects OF n
paraly tic stroke.
Mr. Thomas Taylor, uncle of Judge F.
l.. Taylor, died recently in Voctoria
Texas. Mr. Taylor was formerly '-Om
Gloucester county.
James d. Black well died in Fauquier
county, Friday night, aged y years.
He was one Of the founders OF Bethel
AGA lemy.
DR.. Charles L. Cooke, the venerable
president Of Hollins Institute, died Satur-
day, aged eighty-three years, at the
residence of his son, ex-MayOr Lucian IL.
Cooke. in Roanoke. The funeral was held
yesterday and the burial TOOK place at
Hollins Cemetery. DR.. DOcke was ma
tive of King William county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
Graduates Of the Medical College Of
virginia.

The list of graduates comprises fifty
one names, of which forty-fve are medi'
cal, four dental, and two pharmacal. Be
low is a partial list Of the graduates in
medicine. W. N. Chinn, Warsaw, Va; w.
l.. Cooke, Marganna, Va; II. A. Harris,
Spotsylania Courthouse, Va; j. w. Jor-
dan. Ashland, Va; W. A. Thornhill, Eau
auier Springs, Va; II. W. Patton,
HARDWOOD, Va. Among hospital ap-
pointment were DR.. w. l.. Cooke, to the
old dominion Hospital, Richmond. To
the Retreat for the Sick, Richmond, DIR.
]. Wood Jordan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
III. Weather Fifty Years ago

On the night of May 5, 1851 snow fell
in thislatitude to the depth offiyeinches.
In Loudoun county thirty miles from this
city, the snow was six inches deep and
farmers witnessed the unusual sight OF
the young corn blades peepingup through
the snow. By the night of May 9 it had
entirely disappeared.-Alex. Gazette OF
Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
rn.n.uYaarn 81 vie catarrh. Gina.

o. Brown, journalist, of Duluth, Mimi,
writes: 81 have been n sufferer from
throat and nasal catarrh for over twenty
years, during which time my head has
been stopped up and my condition truly
miserable. Within fifteen minutes alter
using DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder /
obtained relief. Three bottles have al
most, if not entirely, cured me."-26.
For sale by Johnston & Pearson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

We buy direct from the factory in large
quantities. Trunks, Dress Suit Cases,
Hand Satchels, and Telescopes. Out OF
town people should not miss seeing our
New Store, aud New Stock when they
visit Fredericksburg, but IL you cannot
come send us your orders. We will take
back any thing that does not come up to
your expectations. Remember we keep
hundreds Of articles that we haven tspace
to mention such az Ready-AIade Skirts,
Shirt Waists, Neckwear, Hosiery Gloves,
Belts, Ladies Vests, Toilet Articles,
Fancy and Small Notions, etc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

STRIKES have struck the South. Does
this mean that the Mckinley prosperity
is spreading ?-Farmville Herald.
Why. of course. Isn't our cOntem-
porary aware that the President is
spreading himself in the South just
now?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

IT BEGINS to look as though the
generals and ENJOYS in China Will
have to be percolated through the
arbitration sitter to minimize their
indemnity ideas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

Hon. j. l.. Jeffries Of Culpeper, candi-
date for Attorney General OF Virginia.
attended Accomack Court. He seems to
have made number OF friends on the
Shore. He has in fact always stood by
Tidewater in the matter of Oyster Legis-
lation. Eastern Shore Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

THE Atlanta Constitution recently
contained an editorial on What Our
Drinks Cost" The question could
only be handled from a standpoint OF
personal experience.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

HUMAN nature is weak at best, and
the natural inference is that the wood
dealer would like to chop off this
beautiful weather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

WITH Democracy and the Admin
istration" as the caption of article
it is not to be wondered that the
esteemed Spirit OF the Valley got its
Latin a little mixed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

SOME of the sapients are dealing in
negro futures. 1t is to be hoped that
the colOred man will draw the divi-
dends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

If RICrMoND city doesn't get dis
sected this week it win be something
of reflection upon the surgical fra
ternity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

ITHAs been suggested that tomb
stones get sOworn because ghosts do
not recognize their own Inscriptions
and try to efface them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

PRESIDENT MCKNLEY's Southern
iunket seems to be quite a drawing
card.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

THE strike of the longshOremen at
New port News ended infailure. They
should have used the solar plexus
blow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

A FELLOW who doesn't blow his
own horn sometimes should be made
leader OF Sousa's band alta royal
salary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

IT Is evident that the Powers in
China are not disposed to settle up
with the proceeds of a rummage sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

JUST at the present time ambushes
are the most highly-prized vegetation
in South Africa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

PROF. CROOK, the unkissed man, is
reported quite sick. He should be
Hobson-ized at once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

Every woman knows what the X. 4
q. Corset IL. IL il the Corset Of comfort
with the essence of style. 1t is the only
Corset that will not, cannot, and does
otstretch. IfyOu buy an r. & &. Corset
that does stretch, or pr0yeunsatisfactory
in any way, bring it back to us and we
will give you new one,
We have in stock the famous 397, mod
erately straight front, which is popular
with most women who do not demand
an extreme straight front. Those who
do will find it in the new straight front
shown in our illustration.
We sell 397 for $l.00
Our Corset stock is large and well
selected. Az no one make of Corsets will
please every lady we keep in stock some OF
the best known makes, such rs the Royal
Worcester. DIR. Warmers Celebrated Cor
sets, the Kabo and other styles. BE sure
to see our line before making your selec-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

IT REQUIRES more than moisture
and sunlight to develop a newspaper
plant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

The Randolph-Macon College stu
dents seem to be deficient in the art OF
catching those Richmond "Spiders."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

THE Vanderbilts and Goulds seem
to be hitched on to the tail end of the
octopus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

The Commoner will now proceed to
editorially energize itself on McKin-
lev in .'Dixie land"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

The Richmond Sunday Observance
League has at least cOrnered the Sun
day side-door "nippers."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

SECRETARY HAY may discover that
new treaty tricks won't sail smoothly
over coming Congressional waters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

There is no deTa 'tment 50 at
tractive at this SEASON Of the
year as our Millinery Depart
ment when women are so anx-
ious about becoming Stylish
Headgear. We have the best
line Of Stylish Millinery in this
section of Virginia to select
from, and have facilities for fur
nishing the best styles at rea-
sonabe prices. Out Of town peo-
pie run no risk in ordering of US,
as we take back any goods that do
not come up to expectations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
ANO1HER HIG FIRE.

Armour 4 Company beef house, one OF
the largest buildings Mt the stock yards
in Chicago, cau.ht on fire Friday and
was damaged SlOO,00O On the fourth
floor were 900 head Of live catt.e, which
were rescued with great difficulty. One
hundred men were at work on the third
and fouf tn floors, when n large ammonia
pipe burst, and the sitting OdOr which
arose drove the men from their posts to
the open ar. Many were haltblinded
and ESCAPED with difficulty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

AN UMBRELLA trust would not be
able to include the rain in the combine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07
MILLIONS OF PROPERTY DESTROYED
Severe Lives Lost in Flames.

Ten million dollars worth Of prop
erty was destroyed aud 10000 persons
were made homeless asthe result OF fire
which broke out in Ja"ksonS lle, Fla,
Friday. SIX persons persisted in the
flames. Savannah and Bi Inswick cent
aid. but the flames were defiant. One
hundred and forty ai,ht blocks were
burnod Money, food and stores are
pouring into the city for the sufferers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

1T is a mistake-SenatOr Daniel
does not aspire to the Presidency.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-05-07

The Powers seem to have leavened
the Chinese indemnity budget.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-10
District Court.

In the District Court yesterday
moraing the following business was
transacted.
In the case Of >1dersoB vs. Cohn
notice was filed Of a motion to retax
the costs. The motion will be heard
on Saturday, Feb. q.
Estate OF Marietta Helm was ordered
distributed.
Judgment was entered in tho Walsh
Roberts election contest case for the
defendant who will win by twelve. a
gain of two.
Judgment was entered Ia favor OF
the defendant in the Doane- Stone cleo
ton contest case. Defendant wins by
eleven votes, loss of three.
The Court counted those ballots
where cross was after the name OF the
presidential candidates. 4 test of this
point viii not probably reach the Su-
preme Court as in these two cases such
ballots were not in num Der sufficient to
change the result.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-10
The Recital

The recital given last evening at Odd
Fellows Hall drew out quite a crowd,
the extremely cold weather probably
keeping many away. The recital was
given by Miss Isabel Heidenreich, q little
Miss about twelve years Of age.
She not only performs on the piano in
manner that excites admiration but
recites pieces that show unusual talent
Little Miss Heidenraich has talent far
above the average and those who were
fortunate enough to attend spent a very
enjoyable evening. The people hope to
hear from the young lady on other
occasions
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-10
Church Notices

Presbyterian Church--Services At II
=. m. and p. m.
Sunday School a, 10 a. m.
II q. N. Subject: Scripture Fulfilled"
Junior Endeavor 3: p. IN.
Senior Endeavor 6: p. IN.
Up. m. Subject: HELL"
All are welcome.
Rev. J. w. Torrance.
Pastor.
St. Peters Episcopal Church. Sec
caResima Sunday.
10 q. m. Sunday School.
IL a. IN. Morning prayer and sarnoon
6:l6 p. m. Young Peoples Society.
p. m.-Childreu's service.
Evening:-"The third offs series Of ad-
dresses on Twelve Great Men," Sub
sect; Julius Caesar
All interested are cordially invited to
attend.
ROBERT L. MAcBARLANR,
Rector.
Observation-Disclosures at IL .. 10. aud
p. N.
Class meeting 1880 a. m.
Sunday School at 2 80 p. m
Epwerth League 6l5 p. IN.
DR.. Van Deventer will preach morning
and evening.
Sacrament Of the Lords Supper aftel
morning service.
All are cordially invited.
EDW ARD E. DoDoE,
PAST r.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-10
Back at the Stand.

Chauoc-y Latta, travelling salesman
the old stand with ful, aud co.. plete
line of sampies. Orders taken for
ready made aud custom suits. carpets,
linoleun. mating and window shades.
etc. Mr.. Latta's record for correct
measurements is unprecedented.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-10
Information Wanted.

The heirs of Archie Turner, form
erly Of BeIleville, Nevada, will hear
to their advantage by cor
responding with J. D. Roberts. Carson
City, New. There is about 81, 500 due
from the government in Washington.
J. D. Robe rts.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-10
ny EEcVlhT1oNS.
Charity va Iace's 'aiiGea:a in
Il 5ada's E:scs! Matters.

I'D. .tppt.A - nancy " i'l"'s. |
.vhu Gi"f the oaher day. had more in
Tue q. ua Nevada legislation han any |
other u.an in the circ ri my ac4uan-
lance He was most potent in the |
matter Of directing regulation Of as
~essjug and gathering taxes. Nany |
Zines nave argli,.d with him regard
lag tbs suhjrat. and sol2ttim~s have
Thought that almost was he per-
suade,! to b5 Christian in the matter
Of taxation. but his conversion Was
only ten. porary. and ases"on as he got
before u legislative com mittee he would
return To his Old theories
A theory 'esta bIi.hed in his belief was
that the counties were Of more impor
lance than The State, and to this be-
lief he brought all the persuasive in
| iuence OF his vigorous mind. It would
have been presumptuous for ue to
measure swords with Black Wallace in
such contest. and so l never made an
The resu!t of tax regulations pre-
pared and promoted by Mr.. Waliace
made the State poorer than it ought to
have been. and gave the balance OF
power into the hands Of the counties
when it Ca me to raising State revenues.
This condition of affairs is cleary
pointed out BY the initial report OF the
Nevada Board of Taxation COmmis-
sioners, q copy of which is before me.
The principal cause for complaint is
that the county authorities insist on a
high local rate Of taxation and a low
valuation. The result is that when
the State taxes are to he gathered,
only q small amount OF property il
found on the lists to he assessed. Thus
while the counties get all the revenue
needed, the State is starved.
There ought to be some practical
plan to remedy this defect in the tar
lave of Nevada, and I believe there Is,
but the Constitution of Nevada viii
have to be changed before any effec
tive reform can be realized. have il
preparation . series Of articles On thi.
subject which the editor of the AP
, PEAL has kindly promised to publish
r and ask my Nevada friends to Civ,
them patient consideration.
While was Q me mher of the N,
vads Legislature and while holding tn
; Office of Deputy Secretary OF State i
; was my duty to weigh these matter
and have since devoted considerable
. study to the questions involved. NJ.
conclusions have been reached afte
i, deliberation and careful research. Il
my mind 1 have reached q solution @
the problem OF taxation, taking til
70 lesson from the actual workings G
J. progressive communities. 1t will b
4 offered not as an untried theory, there
fore. At any rate those who know %
will feel satisfied that my suggestion
y spring from a sincere conviction that
b have reached knowledge what
8 right and just between the citizen an
II the State and the county.
Newspapers throughout the State ~
It invited to publish and criticise auy G
3 all OF my writings and l shall be gla
S. to reply to the best OF my ability
1t given an opportunity to do so.
WELLS DRuRY
% San Francisco, February, Sth.