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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
POLITICAL

tom" l.. Johnson, Democrat, was
elected Mayor of Cleveland, O.,by large
majority.
Jefferson Wallace states that he will be
a candidate for the Democratic nOmina-
ton for Congress in the Third (RichmOnd)
district next year.
Sam Jones made his race for the third
term for Mayor of Toledo, o. independent
of all parties, and on his Golden Rule
platform. He was reelected by about
$500 plurality.
Municipal elections were held Tuesday
in Illionis, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Mis-
souri,. Kansas. Colorado and Arkansas
Carter II. Harrison, Dem, was reelected
Mayor of Chicago by 2S,257. 1t is
believed that the Democrats also carried
St Louis.
Chairman J. Taylor EllysOn has called
a meeting of the State Central and Exec
utive Committees for April 25th, at
Murphy's Hotel, Richmond. The object
ofthe meeting is to fix the date, place OF
meeting. and the basis of representation
for the State Convention to be held for
nominating candidates for Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, and AttOrney-Gen-
eral. The Central Committee is composed
of fifty members, five from each Congress
sional District, and the executive body
comprises ten members.
Referring to the new election law in
MARYLAND, Hon. Arthur p German says:
1--WE have no apologies to make for our
course. The new election law simply
proposes that men who have no right to
vote shall not be allowed TO cast them
ballots, and that those who are without
intelligence TO decide for themselves the
kind of tickets they desire to vote shall
also be debarred suffrage. Each voter
must be able to read and no assistance
is to be allow him in the booth unles he
is physically disabled from marking the
ballot. II the new election law shall thus
increase education, no one will be more
pleased than |. But" he added, "we
insist that this education must precede
the right OF suffrage"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
The Coleman Sanders Suit

Monday marked the twelfth day Of the
Coleman Sanders breach Of promise suit
at Lancaster. Mr.. Sanders again testi
fled for short while, when DR.. Is. ii. Is.
Hubbard, of White Stone, occupied the
remainder of the day with his testimony,
which was in substance that afew weeks
previous To the time set for the marriage
Of the defendant to the plaintiff he was
out driving with the former, who was
planning greatly Ofhis III health. The
defendant further stated that he was to
be- married in the very near future. lie
then advised him to have the marriage
postponed until his health improved.
The defendant said that Miss Coleman
had made all her arrangements for the
marriage and that he did not know 80
much about asking that the marriage he
postponed. Miss Coleman did not APP
pear In court Monday. Sunday she and
her mother spent the day at the home OF
Mr.. j. II. Chewing, the sheriff of the
county. Court was not held Tuesday, the
jury asking by rising vote that the Judge
adjourn court until Wednesday, in order
that they might take part in the local
option contest in two OF the districts OF
the county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
!. l"Ol.
Weather for ecGSt for Fred
qricksburg and Vicinity.
Clearing aoeather, s. 20 a0indS,

SINCE the Democratic party seems
bent upon putting into operation a
DISTINGUISHING clause in this State
THE FREE LANCE is glad to see that
numerous candidates for the Con-
vention are taking the view Oft that
we expressed some time ago. There
is no necessity for wholesale dis
reimbursement of the negro. There
should be some saving clause to pre-
serve the vote of those who are prop
erty holders, the most of such class
being good citizens. We have heard
it often said by Democrats that they
have no trouble with the negro who
is a property holder, and who has an
interest in the administration OF
county and State affairs. To besure
there will be no white man deprived
Of his vote-the trainers OF the aCon-
stitution will see to that; whatever
educational clause is adopted will
leave this loop-hole. Then why not
adopt a joint property and educa-
tional clause, under which tax-pay-
ing negroes, though uneducated, will
be permitted to vote? The educa-
tional clause can remain intact only
few years at best. 1t will be but
matter of time when theyOung negro
will have acquired sufficient education
to pass the required standard. Many
of them even now are qualified; and
there is no reason or Judgment in
saying that the older negro-who is
admitted to be by far the better citi-
zen of the two-shOuld be denied
equal.rights. 1t is easier for the
race, or, at any rate. more in line
with its nature. to learn To read and
write than it is to acquire property.
The time will come, we believe, when
property question will be the only
one considered advisable in discuss
ING disfranchiSement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
Orange Panalona.

The County Pension Board held a
meeting Monday. Chairman VIC. Scott,
C. Lynn Graves, Chambers SiIsOn and
DIR. Ernest Voolfolk were present.
Thefollowing business was transacted
Dropped from the ROLL b. X. Herring,
r. C. Macon, Richard Lancaster and w.
Harvey Lee.
The following pensions were allowed :
Sarah l.. Campbell, $25; Thos. j. Taylor,
$15; John +. Jones, S15.
Restored to the old roll;J. r. Battaile,
$50; g. II. Manley, $15.
DR.. Voolfolk offered thefollowing reso-
luton, which was unanimously adopted :
Inasmuch as we have reason to believe
that many persons who are on the old
pension list are dead orfor other reasons
are not entitled TO pensions, we hereby
notify all parties who are still living and
drawing pensions to come forward and
show they are entitled to pensions, or
their names will be stricken from the
rolls.
The Board adjourned to meet again on
Saturday, April h.-0range Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
The Baltimore Sun SAYS:

People are asking the question, What
should he done for Funston and what
should be done with Aguinaldo? Fun
ston ought to bepromoted and presented
with a gold metal, and Aguinaldo granted
a pension by the United States Govern
ment and presented with residence in
Washington for his inestimable services
to Admiral Dewey in delivering Manila
into the hands of the American forces.
Joking aside-wouldn't it be wise
policy to treatAguinaldo handsomely
and by it show to the misguided in
surgents that they are not to be
killed, but treated as lords, ifthey will
quietly surrender and get the Admin
istration out of hole?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
Both condndent.

Attorney General Montague is back
from a visit to Norfolk and to Princess
Anne County. He expresses himself as
pleased with the news he heard concern
ing his candidacy forgOvernOr. Mr. Mon
tague thinks he is going to be an easy
winner. He proposes to keep on hustling
for delegates. Representative Swanson has
also returned to Richmond from Rocky
Mount, where he attended the county
court OF Franklin. He is in excellent
spirits, and thinks he will easily win the
gubernatorial nomination, Senator Mar
tin has also come back to the city and is
doing all within his power to help Mr..
Swanson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
GENERAL NEWS

Baltimore is to have "A new 81 DOC, 600
hotel.
The commissary frauds are being Wig
OrOusly investigated at Manila.
The South IL rapidly becoming the IN
vorite field Of investment for northern
and eastern capital
A billion dollar oil company il being
planned in Texas Ii will be rival of
the Standard Oil Co.
The Cuban Constitutional Convention,
by one vote, rejected a motion To send
a commission TO Washington.
James q. BLAME, ir., the son of the late
Secretary of State and presidential can
didate, has become ladies tailor in
New York.
Col. Gansales, the insurgent governor
of Manila, with ten officers and forty
five men, has surrendered toCol. Beacon
at MalabOn.
At a mass-m meeting at Buffalo resolu-
tons Were adopted protesting against
the opening of the Pan-American FxpOsi-
tion on Sunday.
Att conference held by Governor Odell
and other New York officials at Albany
II was decided to recommend the expen-
diture of $26, 000, 900 for State canal.
Dispatches from Cape Town and Brus-
sels report that Gems. BOtha and DE Wet
are joining gathering of $4,000 Beers
for operations against Gen. French in the
Transvaal.
The relations between the United States
and Venezuela appear to be far from
friendly, and it IL possible that diplomatic
relations between Hhe two countries may
he broken of.
The United States Steel Corporation Mt
Trenton, n. j., Monday fled with the
Secretary OF State articles amending its
charter and increasing its capital stock
from $4,000 to 81 ,100,00O,000 The
States fee for the filing of the papers was
100000.
Representatives OF the BOer Govern
ment have asked an injunction tOprevent
the sailing of the steamer AnglO-Aus-
tralian from New Orleans with n cargo
OF mules for the British Army. The Brit
ish captured a laager of go Beers near
Rosenberg.
In the Baltimore Conference Methodist
Episcopal Church at HagerstOwn, Nd,
Tuesday, Bishop Cranston presiding, the
conference voted by ballot on the new
Constitution and it was defeated by the
following vote For Constitution, G7.
Against Constitution, 100.
The capture of Aguinaldo has caused
great interest in Spain. Some of the
newspapers are delighted with his cap
ture, and describe him as black traitor
to Spain. Others consider him traitor
to his own race, and declare he was
bought with American dollars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

The true methods Of using convict labor
is to employ 1t on the public roads. As
we are, the penitentiary and the roads
are reproaches and disgraces, dangers
and detriments. One can easily be made
to amend the, other. A comprehensive,
systematic plan permanent road build
ing on rock il followed few years with
the labor Of several hundred conyicts
would give us aroad system which would
endure forever, add millions To the value
OF farming lands and save the people
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars every
Richmond News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
CHINA.

Japan has given China written assur-
ances that she will share the consequences
Of refusing the Manchurian treaty.
A company Of Germans defeated | 900
Chinese seven miles north Of Tientsin,
killing | and wOundng 30. 1t il re-
ported that dozen foreigners were co
operating with the Chinese. The Ger
mans captnred 30 carts and q gun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
THREE ESTABLISHED FACTS,

There are three business facts
which may be regarded az es-
tablished-that there il no worthy
article at reasonable price which
cannot be sold by the right kind
ofadvertising; that the newspaper
which has large circulation Is
the best medium of publicity, and
that an advertisement which IL
specific and which quotes prices II
the most observation-disclosures.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
Aguinaldo.

Aguinaldo has taken the oath Of al
Iegiance to the United States. The taking
of the oath is generally regarded as Civ
ing Aguinaldo a status Of loyalty to the
United States different from those still In
arms. In the present case Gen. Mac
Arthur apparently held that reliance can
be placed upon the promise. 1t is be-
lieved that ne will avail himself of the
good offices of Aguinaldo in loyalizing
the remnant OF the Filipino forces. The
surrender of rifles by Filipinos since the
capture of Aguinaldo has averaged over
100 day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

In TUESDAYS municipal elections
Bryan's home town went Republican
and Teddy Roosevelt's went over
whelmingly Democratic. 1t looks
as though Mr.. B. and the Weep.
were paired.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

If THE penitentiary convicts were
properly utilized on the public high
ways the cells of the State prison
might not be so full of prisoners and
the roads so full of mud-puddles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. Charles NJ. White, aged 80 years,
one of Louisa's most respected citizens,
il dead
MFR. Bickerton W. Sanders. of Louisa
county, died suddenly Jew days ago, in
his 73rl year
George W. Boyer one Of the jurors who
tried and convicted John Brown, died at
his home in Jefferson county, West Nir-
ginia.
Gen. John X. Jones died Tuesday at his
home in Harrisonsburg, Va. At the
battle Of Antietam he was in command
of one Of the divisions Of Stonewall
Jackson's corps.
William G.. Richardson. the veteran
railroad man died in Richmond Sunday
night. aged ~ years lie, had n large
share in building the G. 4 o., and has
been associated with the system from
early manhood. Some years ago he was
retired by the company for long and
faithful service. He is survived by his
widow and six children-three sons and
three daughters. Mr.. Richardson was
formerly of Louisa county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

THE people of Essex county have a
Chance to Centre Cross the Montague
Battery.-Free Lance.
True, but what action will the Cup
right" delegation take. This is not OF
Minor" Observation-Disclosures Dem
ocrat.
They might play Pedro for choice
OF Gubernatorial delegates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

The Danville Register says: "Mc-
Kinlev. Hanna and Depew are the
owners of theatres. Well, they have
been noted actors long enough to
acquire a fOot-hold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

UNCLE SAM is prosecuting those
enumerators who padded the census
returns for political purposes, and
Justly so; but how about thoseparti-
sans in the South who suppressed
returns. Are theynot equally guilty?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

WHAT is honesty? asks the Cape
Charles Light. A modern definition
might be: 1t is sagacity to commit
every species of rascality without
being trapped.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
HITTING THE NOSE TO SPITE THE FACE.

" W ""'Il = I'I'I'N LIN III
There are great many kinds OF fools
in the world, but the worst kind Of fool
il that which bites off the nose to spite
the lace. The street ear men Of Newcas-
tie, Pa, seem To belong to this class
They reject Mr.. Carnegie's gift Of $50
600 for n public library, because the
money was obtained through the blood
and sweat Of thousands Of workers In
the minds Of most people Of common
sense, this would be the strongest posi-
ble argument to justify both the giving
and the acceptance Of the gift.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

GEN. FUNsToN's heroism touched
the electric button Of the White House
and hereafter Uncle Sans Treasury
will feel the effect of Aggie's capture
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

WITH Mrs. Nation and Funston as
the Kansas champions it will be Il
difficult task to capture the belt iro"
that Western State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
Foul, Loathuome, pis9usting oatarrh.

Does your head ache? Have you pains
over your eyes2 Is there a constant
dropping in throat? Is the breath often.
sive2 These are certain symptoms OF
Catarrh. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
will cure most stubborn cases in a mar
vellcusly short time. II you've had
catarrh week it's a sure cure. II it's
of fifty years standing it's just as efiec-
tive.-12. For sale by Johnston K Pear
son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

THE Constitutional Convention ana
the Gubernatorial melange place the
Virginia Democracy between n hot
crOss-fire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

THERE are numbers of newspapers
called "Sun" and "Star" but we
know Of none styled the so-and-so
Moon" 1t will be left for tabloid
journalism to reach the Luna stage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

WILL the hog pen be mightier than a
town ordinance 9-Orange Observer.
Perhaps not-but its summer ira
GRANGE will be n little strong.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

The esteemed Washington Post
says:
at appears that we are about to pull
off few official scandals for the edifica-
ton of the Filipinos This will doubt
less impress them highly"
With what? The purity of the U.
S. Government, or the virtue of
Uncle Sans assimilation" theory ?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

THE word prosperity" does not
appear to he in the dictionary used
in The Commoner office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

THE result of the elections in Ohio
Tuesday are somewhat rasping to
Senator Foraker's nerves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

The court has confirmed to Capt. Boyd
Smith the purchase of the valuable prop
erty. near Mineral. Louisa county, be
longing to the Pyrites Mining and Chemi-
cal Company of Virginia. Capt. Smith:
having fully complied with the decree OF
court, the property has been turned over
To him. II il his purpose to do business
on larger scale than before the fire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

THE Oriental imbroglio has at least
brought Western civilization in con-
toct with Chinese assimilation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
INK SPOTS FROM EXCHANGES
SCORES ONE on ROOSEVELT.
lphilnhnlnhin Rncnrh l

" hhhAl'ipnh iFVOIusJ
Az between the Governor Of New York
and his predecessor in office the hOnOrs
thus far seem to be with Odell. His heel
IN ON Boss Platt's neck-an advantage
never enjoyed by the apostle of the siren
uOus life.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

IN SOME places the water is not hit
for internal use until it has been sent
to the laundry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

UNCLE SAM proposes to wrap the
Danish West Indies up in brand new
Williams
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

IrHAs been limited that the grip is
in cahoot with the undertakers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

Brass carries some people where
gold will not take Others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

UNCLE SAM has discovered that
Danish assimilation comes high.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

De WET will now devote his wits to
the retention of the championship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

No""oLD TAR" has ever yet climbed
the North Pole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

PAT CRoyE had better keep well
winged out Of Fuuston's path.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04
STATE or ONO. CITY or TOLEDO a.

STATE or ONO. CITY or TOLEDO 80
Lucas COUNTY. J''
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he II
senior partner Of the firm of +. j. CHENEY n
Co, doing business I'm the city OF Toledo,
County and state aforesaid, ana tnat :, sa al,,
firm viii pay the sum Ot ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF CA.
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE. .....
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day OiDecember, A. ID. 1856
(O A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure In taken Internally ana
aets directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials
FL. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o..
Sold by Druggists, Zoe
Halls Family Pills are che best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

MARCH has blown out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-04-04

Tom" l.. Johnson. Democrat, was
elected Mayor of Cleveland, O.,by large
majority.
The age-herald., 1901-11-22
HUGHES-VAUGHAN CASES ID BE HEARD President Roosevelt Now. Has Matter Under Advisement WILL WAIT ON CONGRESS Civil Service Commissioner FouIke Is Interested In the Matter, Hav-
 ing Had Much Correspond
 ence on the Subject.
BY wATTERsoN sTEALEY.

Washington, November 21.-(Special.)- Announcement was made at the civil service commission today that the cases of Postmaster Hughes of Birmingham and District Attorney Vaughan of the Northern Alabama district have been placed before President Roosevelt for his consideration when Congress convenes, at which time he will be ready to take up the question.
 It IS learned that while the President has been informed by the civil service commission as to the charges recently set forth in the Age-Herald, he has not yet given the matter detailed examination and has therefore not reached a conclus- ion as to his future course in the matter
 It is understood that Civil Service Com missioner Foluke, recently appointed, is Interested in the Birmingham case and when member of the National Civil Service Reform League had in his of- f1eial capacity considerable correspon- dence with both the civil service com mission and the Department of Justice on the subject
The age-herald., 1901-11-22
GOOD ROADS SHOWN
 IN STEREOPTICONS

M. O. Eldridge, assistant director of the government bureau of public road inquir- ies deliverd an interesting lecture to a good sized audience at Seals Hall last night on the public roads of Europe and America. MT. Eldridge illustrated his lecture by stereopticon views taken during his trip abroad.
 Probably the most interesting part of his lecture was his description of the roads of ancient Rome. The photographs showed these roads to be in excellent condition though built over 20OO years ago. In explanation MT. Eldridge said:
 Those roads cost between s40,000 and S100,000 per mile and there are twenty nine of them leading into the ancient city. They were built by first laying large flag stones and covering them with layer of crushed stone. On top of the crushed stone was laid a Mosaic looking formation of stone which very much re- sembles the modern streets paved with Belgian block.
 ''On the other side of these roads, D continued MT. Eldridge, great palaces and mansions were built and they are now nothing but mass of fallen ruins while the roads are intact except the ruts cut by the heavy chariots hundreds of years ago."
 Speaking of the cost MT. Eldridge said cost was secondary consideration in those
The age-herald., 1901-11-22
AGUINALDO MAY
 ADDRESS CONGRESS
SENDS A REQUEST TO GENERAL CHAFFEE ASKING PERMISSION TO PRESENT THE DESIRES OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE.

Manila, November 21-Aguinaldo has written General Chaffee, the military Governor of the Philippines, asking the latter's permission to go before Congress and express the desire of the Filipino peo- pie. Aguinaldo further requests to be accompanied by eight friends whom he designates. four of whom are prisoners at Guam while the others are prominent in Manila
 Sixto Lopez, who has been in Europe and in the United States in the interest of the insurgents and who is now at Hong Kong, has written to Governor Taft asking to be exempted from taking the oath of allegiance to the United States upon his arrival at Manila, asserting this action might injure his labors in behalf of peace.
 A fund is being raised by the Federal party in Manila for the purpose of att tempting to prevent the execution of the Filipino General Isidoro Torris, who sur rendered to the American authorities in the early part of this year and who was later tried on charges of having violated the rules of warfare and sentenced to death. Several Congressmen will be ask ed to exert their influence in favor of General Torris.