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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10

one of the prominent gentlemen who
are now spoken of for that honor
will be nominated.
The status Of the Attorney General
ship during the present contest is one
that rarely occurs. There is but one
announced candidate for the nomina-
ton aud il is now most likely too
late for another to enter with any
show Of success. As is well known
this gentleman is the talented State
Senator from Culpeper-Hon. Jno. Ia
Jeffries. Up to date everything is in
his favor, and, we repeat, it is hardly
reasonable to think that any other
could enter now with prospect OF
success. 1t has been quietly sug
gested that Attorney General Monta-
que, shrewd politician that he is, is
playing double, and if he loses the
first honor will endeavor to stampede
the convention for denomination as
Attorney General. We do not believe
it. We think Mr.. Montague above
seeking to appropriate lsurels that
another may have won after srduous
and Legitimate work. Besides, nc
convention Of Virginisns would be q
party to such 8 transaction. Again
if beaten for one position it is hardly
probable that be would have strength
enough to win the other. Northern
Virginia has no other candidate than
Mr.. Jeffries in the field for any posi-
ton before the convention and We
believe that the rest of the State viii
unanimously concede the honor to
the Culpeper statesman.
Ia Withdrawing as gubernatorisI
candidate Mr.. EllysoD may purpose
making q fight to be retained as
Chairman of the State Committee. II
so the rivalry between him aud Sec
rotary of the Commonwealth Lswlest
will bs warm, but "sll the signs Of
the zodiac''-ss stump epeakers de-
light to ssy-point TO the sscendancy
e the brilliant young Secretary''
lucky star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
The Gillisan Case.

Argument 10 the famous Gilligan
case was heard Tuesday before the So
preme Cont Of Appeals. Messrs. Ooul'
ter and Wise represented the prisoner
and Attorney General Montague the
Commonwealth. A. O. Gilligan. who
killed J. Beverly Turner, his former
swealheart's father. Is serving IL years
10 the penitentiary as the result Of his
recent sensational trial One. OF the
points involved in the appeal case Is
the allegation Of Gilligan that the YER
dict was not brought in by the jury
according TO the provisions Of che
statute, il beiCg alleged that the YER
dict was not announced in open court
nor in the presence OF the prisoner.
A decision will probsbly be handed
down on the 18th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
poINss IN CONGRESS.

Secretary Root has asked the House
for an appropriation Of 81 AIS, $40 for
enlarglDg the West Point Academy.
Representative Otey has introduced
a bill for the relief Of the State Savings
Bank # Roanoke The United States
governments seized So. 900 worth Of
whiskey, which was the property Of the
bank but all requirements Of the law
had been met In the case.
Senator Vest has introduced the fol-
lowing amendment 10 the army reor.
ganiz ition bill now being considered by
the Senate THE III lers in charge Of che
West Point Military Academy shall make
Bnd enforce such rules and regulations as
will prevent the practice of hazinR (;
and any cadet found guilty of plrtici-
psting in such practice shall be expell-
ed from the Academy, and shall not be
reappOiDted to the corps Of cadets there
In. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10

The difficulties ia dealing with ns-
lures so trescherous and dishonest as
the Chinese appear to be is we'll il
lus'rated in the recent fraud practie-
ed upon the French authorities in
that land by native officials. 10 pay
ing an indemnity for destruction Of
French property the Chinese planned
of on the French E5 notes which had
been raised to fifteen pound notes
and so notes that had been raised
to one-hundred pound notes. Truly
in ways that are dark the heather
Chinee is 8 ready traveller. Minister
Copger seems to have sized them up
better than the officials here st home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Will opu,sed Judge Dew.

Hon. W p. Dupuy, member OF the
House OF Delegates from Roanoke. has
announced himself q candidate Tor Sec.
ond Auditor, According 90 number Of
strong lawyers. II Is highly improb'
able that the sStra session VIII be
called upon 90 elect Second Auditor
for the reason that II Is held that Gov
ernor Tyler's appointment IS Tor tne
unexFired term OF the late josiah ny
land Jr rather shan FIR tho interim
between Mr.. Ryland s death and the
meeting # the extra session However
this may be. che friends OF Judge De~
seem confident that he will be- chosen
20 succeed himself
A local Lancaster Democrat named
Robinson has also announced his cindi'
dacy. but it is said that Judge Dew
will poll the solid vote Of thu First
Congressional Distrlot-Riohmomd Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Senator Daniel On the Army Bill.

During the consideration Of the army
bill in the Senate senator Daniel, q
Virginia, took occasion 60 say :
1t is the most proscriptiye bill
against the volunteer that has ever been
brought before the Senate Every one
OF our wars has been fought by the
volunteer. and he has shown bis worth.
Why should the Senate give the regular
army monopoly If she commissonisI
We want the military element in the
army. but we also want the better
eleinent-tho martial, expanding, intel
ligout element Of free people This
bill will be beautiful welcome for the
Senate TO hand the returning volunteers
from the Philippines II proscribes the
men VINO nave been doing the fighting
sm against The bill. The general com
handing tho army Is not West Pointer,
Adjutant General OOEbin never rubbe d
mis- head against the wallso II Vest Point.
The bill Is an insult 90 oil Americans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
CHINA.

The Chinese court has instructed It's
ENJOYS not TO sign the joint note Of the
powers.
Advioes from Minister OoDger state
that the Empress Dowager is exertiDe
her influence against the acceptance OF
the demands Of the powers.
In battle between the Chinese and
the German troops northeast Of Pekin
200 Chinese we're killed and 300 wounded
Three German soldiers were killed.
The United States is seeking to insist
upon the signing Of the treaty by the
Chinese ENJOYS on the ground that
they presented credentials clothing them
with complete authority TO act, with
out the necessity Of first submitting
their acts to the Imperial Court for
approval.
The British Ambassador, Lord
Paunoefote. has communicated 30 Sec.
rotary Hay a dispatch recently received
by him from the Marquis Of Lans-
downe. British foreign Minister, com.
mending the gallant conduct Of Ameri-
cans who distinguished themselves last
summer during the attacks on the lega.
tions in Pekin.
Great Britain has not yet replied to
the circular Of the United States Gov
ernment inviting the powers to confer
in Washington. She lie willing TO agree
to the proposal If the other powers will
also agree, but the impression prevails
in London that the other European
powers are not likely TO accept Mr..
Hays suggestion.
Sir Ernest Mason Satow British min.
lister to China. has proposed 90 the
other foreign ENJOYS the draft Of com
mercial treaty with China based upon
the following conditions:
Freedom for all coasting vessels.
Freedom for ell vessels on inland
waters.
Permission to import foreign salt
Adoption Of regulations encouraging
Chinese investments in foreign con.
Germs.
Steps extending Ohina's exports and
imports.
Protection Of trade marks.
Protection Of treaty ports.
The draft has not been accepted by
the powers. and discussion regarding
1t has been postponed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. Bailey Diggs, Of Mathews county,
died recently, aged SO years.
Mr.. Thomas r. Willett, of Aocoms &c
county, died recently, aged 81 years.
Mr.. John s. Baker, Of Acoomao ooun-
ty, died a few days ago. aged SO years.
Paymaster Thompson. of the Navy. IL
dead. He was native Of Richmond Va
Isaao Heath, Jr. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
/. J. Heath, of IrVington, died last
week.
Mrs. Mamie Killmon died last week
at her home in Northampton county.
aged % years.
Martin Lohr, highly respected citi-
zen If Madison county, died Monday
aged n years.
Mr.. II. W. Sadler. Of Fluvanna coun-
ty, father of Mr.. W. H. Sadler. Of the
Religious Herald, died, in that county
Tuesday.
William CASTOR Lewis, one Of the
four surviving ex-Oonfederate briga.
der generals In North Carolina, died
Tuesday, aged sc years.
Miss Blanche r. Betty. daughter Of
Rev. L. b. Betty, and niece of Judge
Edmond Waddill. died in the Virginia
Hospital, In Richmond, Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
POLITICAL.

W. S. Jennings. cousin Of Hon. W..
] Bryan, was inaugurated Governor
Of Florida Tuesday.
Hon. ". J. Bryan was the guest Of
honor at the Jackson Day banquet Ii
Chicago. Tuesday night. and made q
speech.
Lieut.. Gov. Edward Echols, Of
Stanton, one Of the four candidates
for the nomination for Governor, is in
Richmond city couferring with friends.
NJ d. Wright, of Newport News
has notified Gov. Tyler that he is a
candidate for the unexpired term In
Congress of the late DR.. Il A. Wise.
Mr.. Wright does not state his politics
in his letter and it is not known on
what platform he aspires to the honor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
penitentiary Profits.

The annual report Of the board Of
directors OF the penitentiary has just
been printed. This shows the net gal q
for the year ended September 30, 1900,
to be $50. 1880 The farm debt brings
this down to 81, 1889 70 Depression In
the shoe trade caused q loss to the
State Of 50. 240.in hire for convicts
There were 1876 conditional pardons
granted during the year. The youngest
convict received during the year was
years old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
The Elections.

We have heard great deal Of talk
about dishonest elections In Virginia
and throughout the South during late
years. and while we are not prepared
20 say the insinuations are groundless
we do not believe that our State is any
worse of than many others in this re
spect fredericksburg Free Lance.
Virginia is less oorruptly governed
than New York State, or Illinois. or
Michigan, or Pennsylvania Corrupt
practices there undoubtedly are, but they
are not. in the main. Of g venal nature,
aud they have been and are being
greatly exaggerated for purposes that are
already pretty plain. and that will be
palmer before the year is out. Norfolk
Virginian-P Pilot.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
For oyer Fifty Years

Mrs.. Windows Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays ell pains, cures wind colo, and
Il the best remedy for Dizrrhoea. II
WilI relieve the poor little sufferer I'm
mediataly. Sold by Druggists In every
part Of she world. twenty-five cents
: bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's Sooshing Syrup. and take
no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Gen. Allan's Assistant.

A rumor which found credence In
some quarters. was circulated in the
Federal building yesterday. TO the
effect that Assistant District Attorney
DeJarnette's resignation would shortly
be rendered. This has been rumored
before. II is understood that Mr. NAL
colin A. Coles. chief deputy In the
United States Marshal's office. stands q
good chance Of being endorsed as Mr..
DeJarnette's successor. In the event Of
the latter's retirement. Mr.. Coles.
however, has not applied for the place.
Richmond Dispatch, Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
The Asrhalt Row

ave ought" says the New YORK
Journal, ITO keep an eye on this Vene
zuelan business. The Asphalt Trust
processes 70 fear that It's alleged rights
In a pitch lake in Ven, zuela may be
infriuged by another American com.
PAW. and We are sending warships down
there to see that notning Il the kind
happens Now. we are not concerned
for the m ment with the merits Il the
controversy between the rival asphalt
companies. Les u be assumed, II you
will, tbet the equities are all in favor
Of the Trust And still the question
arises: What basiness has sn Amer
lean wsrship t. be mixing in real es.
tate transaction Ia q foreign country .
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Death Of Oldest Ex-senator.

Former U. 8 Senator Jas. W. Bradbury,
who died in Augusta, Ne Sunday al
the age Of ninety-eight years and
eleven months, was the oldest living
ex-senator Of the United States He
was born In Maine. June 10, 1902 Mr.
Bradbury was Democrat.
he took his seat IN March, 1847. In
the Senate at that time we're Webster,
CLAY. Calhoun, Benton, Oass, Hayne,
Douglas. Seward, Chase, and others Of
distinction. Mr.. w. l.. Bradbury OF
Orange county, is q relative Of the de.
ceased ex-senator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
County Fairs.

Every county in the State Of Ohio
mas an agricultural society, and every
such society holds county fair annu-
ally The Free Lance.
This is a pointer for the people Of
Potetourt, aud especially the farmers.
and will show the value OF county fairs
as viewed by the people In other States.
The people OF Botetours have admirably
sustained their County Fair and we
hope they will continue TO do so and
make their succeeding exhibitions more
profitable and entertaining than ever -
Fincastle Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10

Mr.. jane Anthony, Of Richmond
county. was thrown from road cart
his horse taking fright and running
away. Mr.. Anthony's head was hor-
ribly mangled by being caught ia the
wheel Of the cart, from the effect If
which he died in q few hours The
deceased leaves q widow and six small
children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10

Mr.. Henry Childress. Of Oulpeper
county, and Miss Mamie Brame, Of
Orange county. were licensed to marry
in Washington.
A few days ago In Chicago, Miss
Eadeline Muller Of Warrenton Va. was
married 20 Mr.. Charles Leslie Hopkins,
Of Spokane. Washington.
At Emmanuel NJ. E Church, Wheal-
ton, Lancaster County. Tuesday. Miss
Alma Ooulbourn, became the bride Of
Mr.. Franklin + Landlord, prominent
business man OF that place.
Miss Belle @ Beverly, Of Richmond,
gave up Public School, No. 8. Of Ohesa-
peAke School District, Mathews ooun-
ty, at the opening Of the Christmas
holidays. TO be married. The school lie
closed, but another teacher will be ap-
pointed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Prof. Rsahm Again Indicted.

Prof. 10. Beahm was again indicted
Monday, for tho betrayal Of Ethel
Akers. one Of bis scholars. and his trial
set for the second day Of the February
term Of the County court, Of Prince
William. He has been out on q 3i2.
600 bail, bat the oourt refused 10 release
him at all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10

THE Alexandria Gazette has COM
pleted the first century of its exis-
tence, yet it is hale and robust. AS
the years 60 by it increases in
strength and vigor. The Gazette is an
excellent paper and we congratulate
it upon its success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Tidswater Telephones.

The Underwater Telephone Company
completed It's line to TappAhauDock
Tuesday. The work had 50 be sus-
pended for the holidays and the old
line temporarily used Mr.. L. q. Dat.
lett. the superintendent has displayed
great energy in the enterprise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
A 5000 Ransom Demanded

N H. Frazer has received letter,
dated Memphis, from men claiming
thsy have kidnapped Frazsr's 18.year.
old son, Bass, In Atlanta, and demanded
So 900 ransom. Frazer was q student
in the archaeological School at Atlantis,
and has been missing several days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
American Consul Forces Suppression

American Consul Forces Suppression
Of seditious Newspapers.
The American Consul OF Canton has
required the Viceroy of Kwaug Tuug
to suppress several seditious native
newspapers. which are being oiroulat-
ed throughout Canton. advising the ne-
tives 10 rise against foreigners. Some
objection was made when the Consul
first protested he pointed 10 the
coast defence vessel Monterey. lying 10
the harbor, as evidence that his wishes
must be respected The Viceroy then
gave orders TO suppress the papers. and
arrest any one found selling them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10

ACCoMAC county is now in the
honeymoon" state. About twenty
FIVE marriages took place in that
county during Christmas week
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Saturday, January p, 1901,
AT ~ O'CLOCK, NJ,
that valuable and desirable mill and
mill property known az
THE BRIDGEW WATER MILLS

estimated to contain some fifteen acre
OF land, more or less, about one.hali
mile northWesterly from fredericksburg
Va. together with all mills, elevators
office. stables, shops, millers' houses
and oil other buildings or tenements
annexed or used as appuTtenant 20 said
! mills, and all water rights and rights Of
water power developed on the said
property aud appurtenant thereto. in.
GLIDING the right 10 4015 cubic feet Of
water per second 10 be furnished at said
Mills by the Fredericksburg Water
Power 90. also all canals fumes, wave
apparatus aud fixtures Of all K nds used
In or about the same. and ell other
rights appurtenant to said mills
together with abont three acres Of land,
more or less, near to or adjoining the
Amaret Farm, also all franchises, priv.
leges and brands also the
BRICK WAREHOUSE
and outbuildings situated on the south
west corner Of Charles and Amelia
streets in Fredericksburg, Va, with
the lot on which they stand. fronting
5S12 feet on Charles and 1872 feet on
Amelia streets
Also all the personal property, water
power, water rights, machinery and
fixtures which formerly belonged to the
Bridgewater Milling % all Of which
property. rights and privileges are full.
ly described in q mortgage dated JaDu.
airy 20. 1896, from the said Bridgewater
Mills TO the KuickerbOcker Trust 90.
and duly recorded In the Clerks office
Of the Corporation court Of Frodericks.
burg. Va, in deed book g. q. pp
36-5l.
TERMS OF SALE:
As per decree cash sufficient TO pay
the coats Of this suit and the expenses
Of executing this trust and for a sum
sufficient 20 pay the principal and in 3.
terest OF debts reported by Commissioner
Berry (s6. COL ID with interest on priuci
pal sum. 81. 555. - from Nov. Il. 1901
aud az TO any surplus upon such terms
as TO cash or credit as the BridgeWater
Mills may indicate, and in the absence
OF any indication on the part Of said
Bridgewater Mills, the whole purchase
money shall be CASH"
Bond required Of said Commissioners
in the penalty Of $40, 1000 conditional
according to law
The entire property will be sold as
whole.
ST. GEO r. FITZHUGH.
ALVIN L EMBREY,
VIM. ID. GARTER.
Special Commissioners.
Dec. %, 1900.
In the Clerks office OF the Corporation
court OF the Oity Of Fredericksburg.
Knickerbooker Trust % Plaintiff,
against Bridgewater Mills. ct ell, de-
PENDANTS
: l. James P Oorbin. CLERK Of the said
court, do certify that the bond required
OF the Special Commissioners by the
decree rendered In said cause on the
18Th day Of December 1900. has been
duly given.
Given under my hand az CLERK Of the
said court, this 10th day Of December,
1890. JAMES p. OORBIN, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Other States Than These IA the South
Abridge the Suffrage.

Representative shaituck, Of Ohio
has introduced. In hu amended form,
his resolution proposing o Congregation
al inquiry on alleged abridgment Of
the right Of suffrage The resolution
declares that Massachusetts,, Maine,
Connecticut, Delaware. California,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Caroline,
South Carolina, Wyoming, Oregon,
aud other States deny the right 30 vote
to certain male oitizsns of full age, and
that "euch denial in certain OF the
said States extends 20 more than one
half Of those who prior to the last aP-
portionment Of presentation, we're
entitled 10 vote in such States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Change Their Faith

The Rev. Robert W Webb, formerly
Of the Virginia Methodist Conference.
and she Rev. K .pssMorris, Batist. both
have ohangea--s s5s Fassort7 and joined
the Christia& art and ekilI canQlk.
calI 5'll d9 t9tzeIl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
TRANSIENT RATES:

For any sized ad. insertion SOC. per inch.
Reading Notices loo. per nonparetl line hrst
insertion. &C. per line for each subsequent
one.
Obituaries or Religious Notices OF enter
talnments. etc., charged for at one-half rates.
Letters recommending or advertising can
didates for Office must be paid for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Valuable Bridgewater Hills,
Including Its City Property, Mill
Property and all Buildings
thereon and Appurtenances
thereto for Sale.
thereto for Sale.

In Pursuance Of decree in the chan
Gerry cause Of KnickerbOcker Trust o..
vs. Bridgewater Mills and Merchants
and Mechanics Building and Loan A
sCoiation. made by the Corporation
court Of fredericksburg, Va, on De.
cember 10. 1900. the undersigned special
commissioners Will az therein directed,
proceed to sell at public auction In front
OF the auction rooms Of James Roach,
auotioneer. in Fredericksburg, Va. on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
TO OUR FRIENDS
TO OUR CUSTOMES
AVID our TRADE nv GENERAL.

Another year gore another twelve month have
added to history every anniversary marks pro
gres cumulative; il inc proportion what
we deserve our goods really worthy and truly represent
prices lowest ard methods satisfactory Our growth
is evidence high appreciation. We
stauy facilities for serving Past mis-
takes for the future warnings by them profit and
improve During the month Janusy will retail at whoet ale
prices This great saving With best wishes to all
ard happy and prosperous New Year Respectfully
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10
Subscription $3.50 Per Year in Advance
ADVERTISING RATES A:

1000 inches OF display advertisement Tor
500, used at advertisers option, in any slzeo
spaoe-matter or space changed as Otten AS
desired
- 49,, o. sDoo,sl Dos,t,on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-01-10

The Chinese court has instructed It's
ENJOYS not TO sign the joint note Of the
powers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-26

WANrED-To borrow, $4,000, on gilt
edge timber land, on long time. Inquire
! at the HERALD office.
Hubert 1. Karshner, principal of the
Puyallup schools, is spending Chr s!mas
holidays with relatives in this city.
| S. X. Bowes, chief ranger OF the For
esters of America, will visit Robin Hood
court Of Elma, next Saturday night.
PUTNAM FADELEsS DYES are the
brightest. fastest and easiest to use. Sold
by Evans Drug Co.. Zoe. per package.
Miss Rila Riker entertained party Of
friends at cards last Thursday evening,
in honor of Miss Ida Smith, of Seattle.
Work will be commenced at the Nc
Whitney shipyard next week OH a
large scow for the West Il slade Mill Co.
II. Stewart, who is taking course in
Portland business college, came over
to spend Xmas with Aberdeen friends.
Miss Nellie Lowry will entertain at
cards this evening and tomorrow even
ing, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Elliott
Mrs. A. c. Lister, who had been i'll at
the Aberdeen general hospital, was able
to return to her home in South Aberdeen
sunday.
Master Harry Hood entertained a
party OF his young friends, on the occa-
sion of his twelfth birthday, Friday
evening.