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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
VIRGINIA NEWS

James X. Davis. of Middlesex county,
has been granted L. ;. pension OF $40.
Locust Dale football team Monday de-
ieated Browns University School team
81 taO.
The Council Of Richmond passed the
ordinance granting the Bell Telephone
Company a franchise in that city over the
veto of the mayor.
4 prize of $3.50. offered by the Century
Magazine for the best essay written by n
graduate OF any American College or
University, has been won by a Virginia
student at the John-Ilopkins University,
James I. Routh. Jr.
Commissioner of Agriculture George
W. Koiner has returned from Hot
Springs, Ark, where he made a speech
last week, and exhibited specimens OF
Virginia fruit. "All the commissioners
agreed" said Mr.. KOiner. that the Viz
ginia apples were the best displayed.
The Fourth Congressional District will
give the Democratic ticket its old time
majority.-Index-Appeal
Inasmuch as this Is part OF the Black
Belt" and on fair count gives from five
thousand to six thousand majority. this
must mean that the old Democratic ma
chine. which Mr. Montague has so often
and so bitterly denounced, is going to
turn in as usual and count as many votes
for the Democrats as the manipulators
think necessary.-Spirit of the Valley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Dcinss Of ana Sayings in ana Aeout tie
Great Virginia Body.

Not single section has yet been
adopted 10y the convention proper
Senator Daniel is improving, but may
not be able 10 return To his duties Tor
some time.
The repol, was adopted which pro
hihits the State from making any sec
earian appropriations
The report of committee 10 require petit
ton from a majority of the voters before
LIQUOR license shall be granted in any To-
cality will be bitterly fought ~ conVen-
ton
The Suffrage committee has been called
to meet today for the purpose of consid'
ering the question of reapportion'ng the
State for members OF the General Assem-
bly,.
The convention rescinded the resolution
adopted a few days ago providing for
night sessions. and hereafter two meet
ings will be held during the day-one ~
the morning, and one in the evening.
Section %. relating 10 the exerrise OF
religious freedom. was before the Com
mittee Of the Whole twice, and was dis
posed Of At the suggestion OF DR. Duna-
way the language was changed 10 con
form 10 that Of the act Of l1SJ, and this
was adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
Senator Martin and the Campaign,

One of the first visitors who assembled
the " nite House sta; : Monday morning
aud greeted President Roosevelt was
Senator +. 5. Man in. of Virginia. He IL
back from a trip to Europe With the
senator was Representative Hay. of Nir-
giuia. who spoke 10 Mr.. Roosevelt about
his int crest in a law that would increase
the efficiency of the militia. Mr.. Hay Is
member of the House Committee on
Military Affairs. The Nirgiuians re
NAMED at the White House for some
tine chatting with the President.
Il have been away about two months.
and the developments IN politics during
that time are blank 10 me, Senator
Man tin said am going back now 10
take up whatever work the Democratic
party requires of me. My services are at
their disposal always, IN this campaign,
as much as ever.
Congressman and Ms Swanson re
turned from Europe with Senator Man tin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
sehisv Court.

Judge-Advocate Lemly concluded the
presentation Of testimony for the gov
eminent. Capt. Francis 4. Cook, who
commanded Admiral Schley's flagship.
the Brooklyn, during the Santiago cam
paign, was on the witness stand the
greater part of the day. He was called as
d Navy Department witness, but his ties
timony was favorable to Admiral Schley.
He accepted entire responsibility for the
Brooklyn's loopin the battle of Santiago.
The other witnesses for the government
were Iieut.-Com. W. f. Fullam and Lieut..
Jos. Reale Mr.. Rayner presented the
Cuban pilot Edward NuneE as the first
witness for Admiral Schley. Theevidence
was in Schley's favor.
The bottom having almost fallen out
of the prosecution Counsel Rayner an
nounces that he viii not place as many
witnesses for Schley on the stand as be
first contemplated. The case viii, in con-
sequence, close earlier than heretofore
anticipated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
GENERAL NEWS

TX. President Grover C'yeland was
elected trustee Of Princeton University.
President Roosevelt has decided that
the period oi mourning for President Me
kinlcy does not expire until October 10.
The New York state Court Of Appeals
granted new trial 10 Roland b. Mol-
muck. convicted of the murder OF Mrs
Catherine ~ Adams
John Most. the New York anarchist.
was sentenced To years Imprisonment
for publishing an alleged -editiousarticlc
after President Mckinley was shot
The Protestant Episcopal House Of
Deputies IN committee of the whole. at
san Francisco. rejected the Huntington
amendment. which permitted the rcmar-
riage of an innocent party To "a divorce.
Gen. Fitrhugh Ire. of Virginia, called at
the White HOUSE 10 pay his repects. lie
il an old friend of President Roosevelt
The latter. at the opening OF the Spanish
War. applied for a position on General
lee : stat
Santos Dumont has made a successful
trip with his air-ship lie remained in
the air above the stecples of Paris Tor
nearly two hours. travelling against an
adverse wind nj the speed of b miles an
hour He descended IN the exact spot he
desired
Lawson. the Boston millionaire who
was denied the privilege of entering his
Yacht in the cop races, has bought the
high.iumping horse Shamrock 10 PIT
against the New York Yacht Clubs jump
ers. He hopes Ia get his revenge IN this
way.
stock county. Ind. has an epidemic OF
diphtheria " q means of prevention.
the health authorities have ordered death
TO every cat in the injected districts.
Cats have been found 10 be suffering
with the disease in its wors, type. The
epidemic is attributed To this source.
IN examination in case of Nicely and
Rathhone. accused OF Incorporating
Havana postoilice funds finds William II.
Reeves. the auditor who passed on their
accounts, equally guilty with the prison
ers. Shortages in the accounts OF the
accused men have been found TO amount
TO SlSj. 600.
C1olgosz. the Presidents assassin.
is being closely watched to pre-
vent his committing suicide. Since
Czolgoszs confinement in Auburn
prison several thousand letters have
been received for him at the prison. as
we'll as a large number of express pack
age containing flowers and fruit
Neither flowers nor fruit have
ever reached the condemned man. The
flowers and fruit. il is learned. have been
sent by Christian societies, as also
a number of letters consoling Czolgosz
in his last moments. IL is stated that il
would be a matter OF surprise il the names
of the senders of fruit and flowers were
made public An effort has been made
To prevent the murderer from gaining
ans notoricty while awaiting death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
Enough Of . Fight.

We confidently look for the biggest Re
publican vote that has been cast in Nir
ginia since the pslmiest days OF the party
under General Mohone's leadership. The
Democratic party must cast q still larger
vote If il would avoid defeat, and tn,
only way TO accomplish this result is &c
arouse the Democratic voters of tn,
State.-Petersburg Index-Appeal.
Whether our contemporary be correct
or not in the political prognosis, we Ger
tainly have enough of fight on ouI
hands 80 warn us against overcome
dence.
Better that we should be superactivt
than that we should be caught a-nap
ping. No Democrat-whether he wer,
an original Montague or Swanson man
should be allowed To remain ut home OF
election day under the belief that his yot,
will not be needed.-Richmond Dispatch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
4 NATIONAL MOVEMENT

The Baltimore American says that
national movement has been start
ed from Washington by the lnaugu-
ration Committee, having for its OBJ
iect change of the date of the inau-
guration from March ( 10 the last of
April. This is not a new movement.
hut we believe il is the first time il has
been undertaken in a way 10 enlist
dirnctly the peoples influence. But,
says our contemporary, the Congress
men are opposed to it, being, to some
extent. perplexed by the temporary
change in the term of the Presidency,
for If the date is changed the incom-
ing President must either lose two
months from his term or cut that
much from his successors term.
This reason cannot obtain under
present conditions. There could not
be n more suitable time than during
President Roosevelt's incumbency.
We know that this objection was
urged during the life of President
Mckinley, and it had its weight, but
the stern hand of fate has removed
such objections. President Roosevelt
cannot serve a full term during this
incumbency unless the date of inau-
guration should be changed out of all
reason. The demand for a change
from the Fourth of March comes be-
cause ofthe usually Indictment weather
ut that season and the untold injury
done to the health of the masses.
We should much prefer seeing the
date fixed for the last of May or the
first of June, and now is the time for
the change to be made
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
rssht II Ont IN the cpen.

Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson is reported as
favoring a caucus OF the Democratic mem
bers of the Constitutional Convention to
discuss the suffrage measure in private
and determine on a course of action.
We very much hope that no caucus
will be held on any question before the
Convention. Let everything be fought
out in the open on its merits, regardless
of political exigencies or considerations.
In this way the Democratic party will be
most helped. But even il il were not
helped, il is unbecoming that par ty ques-
tons should come under consideration in
framing a constitution. This work
should be above all parties.
News
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
TRANSIENT RATES
rHrRSpAY..~oCToBER Il. 1901
HANNA AND ROOSEVELT

Whatever else may be said of Sena-
tor Hanna heiS neutrality-suspicious.
SuapperSoiaraS Experimentation
elections an Concerned.at least. And
it cannot be gainSaid that he Is a
potential factor IN such elections IN
swaying the nationalVote to suit his
purposes. This being true IL is "A
matter Of serious and far-reachlng
Importance to the Republican party
that the Senatorand the Admir'Stra-
ton should boon friendly terms and
il IS not at an amazing that when
Mr.. Roosevelt was indicted into the
presidential chair much anxiety and
grave apprehension should have
arisen in the Republican ranks lest
senator Hanna aud President RooSe-
Welt might bc at loggerheadS. thus
threatening the national Success OF
the Republican party m the ntur.
There is NOW cause, however, for a
relaxation Of such anxiety and fear,
Tor the Indications are that the Seua-
tor and President Roosevelt will bt
close friends. and that the Admins
tratiOn will continue to receive the
support of Mr.. Hanna. This will nc
doubt cause a sigh Of relief among
the RepuhlicauS-the anxious ones
especially.
1t iSmoDcthan probable that there
was a time when Senator Hanna
underaStimated Mr. Roosevelt abili-
ties and it may be true that in urg
ing Mr. Roosevelt toacceQt the nomi
nation for the vice-PnaSideucy Sena-
tor Hanna was influenced more by
his desire for the success III his party
than he was for Mr.. ROoSevelt'S OWL
personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT But cir
cumStanccS have altered opinions
and Senator Hanna l. among III,
first to acknowledge that the serious
Responsibilities now devolving upOr
President RooScvelt's shoulders hav,
wrought a great transformation il
him. displaying conservatism. giving
him equipoiSe and developing anC
rounding out his true self.
senator Hanna SAYS President
Roosevelt merits not only the conf
dence of the Republicans of this coun
try. hut he deserves the confidence O.
the nation. and l believe he has both.
This is virtually an admission that
the Administration continues to hold
the Senator scontidence. and. reason
ably. his support. He may not IN
one oithe President 5 closest advisers
but il Is safe TO say that no serious
disruption will exist between him and
the Administration. and that he will
continue. rs in the past. to lend his
powerful influence To the success OF
his party. especially during national
elections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

THr Schley court of injury has
wrecked the populations of some who
were after Schlcy's scalp. For one,
Fighting Bob" Evans, who may
hereafter be appropriately dubbed
"Spoutiug Bob The inquisition
bids fair To furnish a number OF
hOOmcrangS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
Ezcursica aats 70 sussls. n. 7.

Commencing at once and continuing
until October both, 1901, the Richmond,
fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad
Company viii sell notwithstanding
excursion tickets TO Buffalo at round
trip rate OF $3.50 from fredericksburg,
limited TO sixteen Q6) days including
date of sale. Tickets good only on da L
of sale and for continuous passage in
each direction.
c. c. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

A NEW method of heating ears has
been adopted in Christiana and Stock
holm. The apparatus consists OF
long, perforated boxes, one under
each length of seats. The boxes are
filed with red-hot briquets of COM
pressed coal, prepared so that no
smoke or smell result from their con-
sumption. But for heating cars in
short orderno apparatus has yet been
devised that equals a desperate at
each door Of a car with six-shooters
IN their hands and Are in their eyes
demanding the passengersto "shuck
out and eiork over
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
Teddy After Them.

Charles Wellbee, a special inspector Of
the civil service, is in Richmond conduct
ing searching examination into the
recent circular OF W. A. Jameson, treas
urer OF the Republican campaign CON-
mittec, which was addressed TO Office
holders calling for a five per cent. as
sessment on the yearly salaries OF al
government employees, who are in any
way affiliated with the Republican party
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

THr salmon catchers ON the North
Pacific coast sometimes catch over
> 900 fish at one haul and are COM
PEELED to throw thousands back Tor
want of seine room. Foolish, that.
Why don't they rent an insane
ASYLUM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

Tnr ladies have abandoned the Kan.
CARGO walk" and now affect what Is
known as the "gracilc glide IL Is the
only new fall style that costs nothing -
Baltimore American.
Therefore it Is assured of the ap-
proval of the bubbles
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
Speaking at Stafford,

Yesterday at Stafford court Moore,
Louthan, Waller and Lowry spoke
under pavilion erected outside
of the courthouse. Rixey, Flood
and Parks spoke in the courthouse
Republican crowd 2 to against Demo
Gratis. Much enthusiasm. Joint terms
declined by Republicans
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

"CmSEl is the name OF a little
paper published 10y the students of
the Wcmau's College in Richmond.
Its editorial staff will probably hcw
to the lme-aud sweep mp the chips
with sweet apologies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

TIPS Hampton Monitor has been
converted INTO daily paper. 1t Is
we'll printed and newsy. We udSt
the venture may prove success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

Down in Northumberland county
last Monday a Democratic Baker
fired Republican Ball and a Joint
discussion panncd out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
40 LONGER A BYsTANDER.

So Col Watterson is going 10 be a can
didate for governor of Kentucky. Good
bye. Henry; and be sure and keep your
gun loaded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
CASE OF swELI-HEAn.

TItItTrUUIL IHUtA-A FT'Vdl-I
The Constitutional Convention is APP
parently top-heavy. 1t seems TO have
lots Of brains and but very little hack
bOnei
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

THE Wasp seems to have Stung
Lemly. and he began to kick IN the
Com of Inquiry. but Dewey lit upon
him f(e Hawk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

George II. jenkins has declined the Re
publican Legislative nomination in Rich
mond and Lancaster counties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

NlswEp from a pug''istic staud-
point the Admiral Is 81 Schley that
Iemlv couldn't get in "a solar pleNuS
blow on him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

THE political parties IN Virginia
may need the services of the Bureau
of Fabrication before the campaign
is ended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

~ Cr,UNCEY nEPEW l. soon to h.
married his memory is likely 10 be-
come "A little treacherouS over that
" first F'SS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
IEK-sPoTs FROM EXCHANGES.


Newport News Press
Good morning. have you made another
map Of the naval battle of Santiago yet ?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Case Of Commonwealth of Virginia vs..
J. r. Tate continued until next term Of
court.
Authenticated copy of will Of Geo r.
Jesse ordered TO be recorded.
viii of Miss Ellen c. Conway proved
and admitted to record.
o. 5. Moncure qualified as notary
public.
J. R. Allen granted license to sell
liquor at Balty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
Public Sale
Or THE
'NevpOSt' Farm

IN pursuance Of deed ~ trust dated Octo-
beer 81. lS~7. from Geo T.. Alsop and Others
% 81 Geo. r. FitEhugh and ". \. Little,Jr..
a- truS tees theundersigBed "a trustee. vi li sell
at public auction in front of the auction
house of James Roach. auctioneer, in Fred
crlcksburg. Va. at l. O'Clock m. on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
nONDAY, Nov 4, 1901

that valuable tract ~ land in Spotsylvania
county. Va. on the Rappahannock river.
about five miles below fredericksburg. on
the River road. known rs "NEWPoS1,' az
which the late Joseph Alsop died seized lying
between the EPSON tract. owned 10y J. W.
Jones and nottingham" owned by Dr. &.
u. Morton. and estimated To contain 3o+
acres. more or less.
TERMS OF SALE will be- Cash sufficient
10 pay the expenses 81 executing the trust
and the bond secured 10y said deed Of trust
for $3.50. with interest thereon from May J.,
1901 and a. to any surplus Of purchase
money, upon credit OF one year from the
day OF sale. with interest thereon from said
date. secured by bond and a deed Of trust on
SR GEORGE r. FITZHUGH.
Octno2 Trustee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
PUBLISHED TRI.WEEKLY.

Covers more than thirty counties IN the
At Srd eth and Sth Congressional pistricts u.
and goes &C. subscribers at nearly 900 post
Oiiices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17
FREDERICKSBURG, va.

,AN INDEPENDENT NEwSrArER)
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-17

Is now on We want room for the new HOLIDAY BOOKS
and 80 have brought together mander OF our boo
stock at cut prices They on the front counter..
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-05-31
ORIENTAL NOTES.

A run on the Eighteenth Bank OF Ma
gasaki has resulted in suspension OF
loan advances.
An explosion occurred. in a fusee fac
tory at Shibata-cho, Kitano, Japan IN
which four worKmen were seriously
burned.
The lower-lying portions of Tokyo have
been flooded by the heavy rains.
The main line of the Sanyo railway
running between Kobe and Shimonoseki
is open for traffic and the trains have
lowered the record of the Government
line by two or three hours,
human foot in dessicated condition
and supposed TO be the foot of foreign
woman was discovered near the oriental
Hotel, Yokohama.
The Empress Dowager of China is re-
ported as being extremely nervous OF late
and all threatening news and secret tel
egrams are being kept from her by the
Grand Council.
Complaints are being made from North
ern China of depredations committed py
Indian troops.
An arsenal at Picking. tenanted by Ger
man soldiery, was the scene OF an explo-
sion in which several soldiers and one
officer are reported killed,
The Anglican Mission in North CHINA
viii make no claims whatever against
the Chinese Government for loss of ife
or property.
Mrs. Bellingham, Mrs, Droste and Miss
Bourlgnon were presented with the Or
der OF the Royal Red Cross (England)
before parade OF the British garrison
at Tien-Tsin,
The Japanese press discredits the at
tempts OF Homer Lea, "A Californian stu"
dent who has spent some time In CHINA
and who ls endeayoring 10 help the true
interests OF that empire by his influence
with the progreHslNes 81 the southern
portion OF tle Celestial kingdom.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-05-31
THE LEGISLATURE.
(From Wednesdays daily.)
May rs. 1901.

Some little time ago rumor went the
rounds of the House lobby that the
members would not attempt to do any
serious business until after the return
of Representative Beckley from his
visit to President Mckinley. 1t is now
evident that the rumor was correct
The Home Rulers undoubtedly are eX-
pecting great results from the handing
in Of the various papers and documents
entrusted to the charge of their COM
mitteeman.
Yesterday the Home Ruler party
came out tiat-footed and announced
and carried through an adjournment
for three days, at which period Mr..
Emmeluth announced that Mr.. Beck
ley would have returned.
The Republican members have for
some time past showed their discomfort
at the half-hearted way in which the
Home Rulers were doing the commit
tee work. Members of Emmeluth's
committee have complained that that
gentleman was not only recreant in
calling meetings, but oftener than not,
did not himself appear in his capacity
of chairman. Mr.. Emmeluth's time, ~
said one Representative yesterday,
has been taken up so much in writing
letters to the papers, that he has had
none for committee work, and it looks
as If he did not want any"
The session has achieved practically
nothing; indeed the Republican mem
bers have lately taken to making only
a perfunCtory visit to the House OF a
day, and then going about their long
delayed business; so monotonous
have the sessions been of late. With
the Nome Rule members it is different;
they have little or no business to at
tend to. and while they sit as legisla-
tors they achieve Importance in the
eyes of their constituents and them
selves, besides having the pleasant
knowledge that their Grass ignorance
and la2iness is n constant thorn in the
flesh of their fellow members of the OPP
posite party and the taxpayers gener-
ally.
Monsarrat, in a sarcastic resolution,
forced the hand of the majority yester-
day morning, probably only by a few
minutes, however, as the letters pro-
duced showed that the Home Rulers
intended adjournment anyhoy, and in
tended to state their reasons plainly,
Monsarrats resolution read as follows;
"Whereas. this extra session of the
First Legislature OF the Territory of
Hawaii has been In session for sixteen
days, ANA nothing has been accomplish
/ cd. and,
whereas for some reason, the mem
beers OF this honorable body. DO not seem
/ inclined to pass the Appropriation bill
M the present time; and,
/ whereas, the $4,000 appropriated for
| the expenses ~ the extra session l. about
exhausted. ana In order 20 save eN-
pcnss, be- u
Resolved That this lIoufr, the Sen
ate concurring adjourn until the 9th day
uf June, 1901
The resolution raised a storm ~ dis
QUESTION, Maktkau asking 10 adjourn IN
40 the l.th, nH bis brain needed relief
from ths overwhelming sAerlions snthA
od ~ his conscientious eourpr Of AlWata
wanting "a know. you know"
Askssau occupies a peculiar position