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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

party in the Statel and let the people
have a say in choosing their officers.
Whether the movement was organ
lied i'm insincerity or not has moth
inc to do with the Convention obl.-
cations. Nor vet whether the move
ment meets with our approval or
that of observation-disclosures or not. The
people have spoken and the people
have chosen these delegates 90 do
their bidding. In addition, the ma-
ioritv sentiment OF the Convention
is supposed 10 be in sympathy with
the movers OF this principle. And
we now ask-as We have before
with the Nirginiau-P Pilot. why should
not the principle he made to Mt all
offices. both high and low? That 5
what we have been Quizzing the Com
vention with when We find 1t picking
ont am isolated office here (the Secre-
tarv ui this Commonwealth. for eN-
anplel and an office there. leaving
the vast majority ofthe offices IN the
same old rut. 1t is too ridiculous
for anything To say that the people
are CRYING their ewes out to have
say in the election Of a United states
Senator and a Secretary OF the Com
monwealth. and that unless they do
have such SAY they will NOT he salts
fed that the promises made them
have been fulfilled. What does the
mass of the people care about the
office of United States Senator I'M
less some pseudo-StateSman, with
heavinc bosom. descants before them |
upon the Suhvertiug OF their rights?
Or what DO they know about the
office OF Secretary Of the Common
wealth? Poll the populace and YOU
will fnd that county Judges. school
,uperiuteudeutS aud trustees, oyster |
and neutrality-suspicious. and such |
offices weigh more with them, because |
they are nearer home to them than |
to any of the high positions which |
lrp set for a TARGET
Present leaders oiour Statepolitic>
seem 10 be dominated by "a spirit |
which saws. What boots it. if We FAN
only ret the election of senators 10y |
he people?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
No Mayer. But Wise ADVISE.

The following from the editorial col
umns of the Petersburg Index-Appeal I'M
dOubtely represents a widespread and
deep-rooted sentiment:
We have no wish TO nag or in any way
annoy or embarrass members Of the Con
stitutional Convention in the perform
ance of the delicate and difficult duties
which devolve upon them, but, for the sake
OF the State and the success of their own
work, they should be warned that few
more such provisions in the proposed new
Constitution IA that Of quadrennial ses-
siOns Of the Legislature will cause the
voters even OF the new electorate TO
most summary smash that instrument
whenever it is submitted to them, or
in case it is proclaimed by the conven-
ton, to smash the authors oft whenever
they shall come before the people. 1t
seems to us that the convention ia rush
ing headlong and recklessly to failure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
Foreign Policy as Explained by Score
tary Hay

The brefest expression OF our rule OF
conduct il. perhaps. the Monroe Doctrine
and the Golden Rule. | think may say
that our sister Republics 60 the south Of
liz are perfectly convinced of the SINGER
itv OF our attitude We no more want
their territory than we cOvet the Noun
tans OF the Moon. We have striyen. on
the lines laid down by Washington. to
cultivate friendly relations with all
powers, but not To take part in the for
nation ofgroups or combinations among
them. We have kept always in view the
fact that we are pre-eminently peace.
loving people; that our normal activities
are in the direction Of trade and com
merce. We believe that a fair field and
no favor is all we require. We consider
our interests in the Pacific ocean az great
now ~ those of any other power and
destined to indefinite development. Next
in order will come n Pacific cable and an
Isthmian canal. The President, like his
now immortal predecessor, is as inca
pable of bullying a strong power n" he Is
OF wronging weak one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
IaE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

Delegate Wy-or. ui pu'a-ai presented
To- the convention new suffrage plan
mnde up from all of the plans heretofore
prr-cntel The essential feature. are
grandfather CLAUSE tbr payment oi az
least go cents boa taxes by the voter on
property Assessed in h'. name or that OBJ
his wife trcal or per-ona) prohlhlts me-
groe- from holding office aud provides
for the counting of ballots in public. "a
pou tax of Sl5U Co b- p1Id BID days
prior 90 the election.
There was another lively debate in the
Constitutional Convention Wednesday
ON the question ol cleruug County
Superintendeuts of Public Schools The
barbour amendment was adopted. This
divides the counties into school districts
and provides for the election 10y the
state Board of0 experimentation each.
ThcconyeutiOn also adopted the commit
tee Is report constituting the heads ot the
state educational institutions the state
Board of Education. President Ooode
laid before the convention the following
acknowledgement oi che resolutions OF
sympathv adopted ON the death OF
President Mckinley. Mrs Mckinley
acknowledges with grateful appreciation
the tender expressions OF sympathy eN-
tended % her in her sorrow
The convention in the Committee of
the Whole. adopted the section OF the
report of the Committee ON Education
giving the state Board the control over
the selection of school books. In the
cities the Central Board is given super
vision over the selection of these books
The Judiciary committee submitted its
report. This provides for ahollshing the
county courts and substituting a single
system. compo.rd Oi twenty four circuit
courts These Judges are 20 bee paid -
500 n year aud 10 be elected tor eight
wears There il to be an least SIX terms
OF these courts for each county year
The clerk oi the circuit courts i made
the probate Judge There Is no change
made in the courts OF cities. except those
Of less than 10000 inhabitants may
elect To have corporation Judge or not.
a. they sac tit The Committee on Bill
OF Rights agreed 10 report iayorably the
Bnrbour-Qu DIARIES Liquor ordinance, with
an amendment emitting from it, opera
tons the cities oi the state. rs agreed
upon bv the committee. the proposed
ordinance will apply 10 the counties and
all cities having population under D
600. Mr. Barbour. one OF the patrons oi
the measure and member oi the com
mittee. favored this report. The vote on
it was 8 To >.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
VIRGINIA METHopIsTs
The Appointments. ETC

The ll9th session of the Virginia Con.
ference OF the NJ T. Church south. adj
iourned at Newport News Wednesday
night, after a duration oi exactly one
week.
At the night session the memorial ask
ing that Barbec X Smith, publishers ol
the General Conference. be- censurcd and
the money received from the "warclaim
be returned To the Government was ap
proved without discussion and without
one dissenting vote.
Conference collections for benevolent
purposes were reported amounting 10
$50. GOSH. an increase OF S3.93l. 70
over last year Among statistics reported
i'm response IN minute questions are the
following: Members 81 Col, a net in
crease OF .63l Infants baptized OBJ !;
adults baptized > 5i3; Epworth Leagues.
1863. members. S.6f6, Sunday schools,
80: scholars. 64.035; officers and teach
err. S.4ll. houses OF worship ijN, value.
S2OIl. $50: debt, SllO,OS3 insurance,
S77l.gNO
The appointments Tor the districts
named are az follows.
RICHMOND DISTRICT.
!. Powell Garland. Presiding Elder.
East King and Queen--A \. Jones.
General superintendent OF orphanagc,
j. ". Bledsoe financial secretary of or
phanage, j + Mastin; principal south
ern Seminary, f. II Rowe.
President Randolph Macon college. g.
" Starr: professor Randolph-Macon oil
lcgc. W T. Edwards.
RArPAHNNNOCN DISTRICT
i II. Amiss Presiding Elder
White Stone-C r. James
Lancaster-R T. Bentley.
Nhealton-E l.. Garner
Heathsyille-T j Mray.
Bethany-J " ) Robins.
Richmond Circuit. y T. Page.
Westmoreland-W. j Williams
Montross-R l. Lunpkip.
King George l. Pribhle
Spotsylvania-J. W Hickman.
Caroline-H II smith
Rnwling Green-R . Payne
King William-C Ii Williams
King aud Queen-F g. Davis.
E~seX-L l. Banks.
Mildlesex-R. Ferguson.
Nathews-C -. Crawlcy and j. L.
Ir.
West Mathews-W. l. Ware
Gloucester-D. & e. Butts.
Gloucester Point l. Holiday.
Hanover VI Anderson.
Gwynns lsland-lieorge y Forester.
CHARLOTTESVILLE DISTRICT
! ID Hank. Presiding Elder
Louisa X. b. Blankenship j. q.
Rhodes, supernumerary
Gordonsville-l ! HIT.
Oranges H. Johnson ". II Camper,
Greene-E f. Hall
Madison-r ; lerch
Woodville-T. W Ogden
Culpeper Circuit-L. Ii. Early.
Rappahannock-R T Clark.
Editor Baltimore and Richmond Chris
tan AdvOcate-J J. Lafferty
NORFOLK A>p EASTERN SHORE DISTINCT
Vim. f. Judkins. Presiding Elder
Capevillc-W. 2 Wright
Cape Charles-R + Barrett
Franklin-G H. Ray.
Belle Haven. f. Potts.
keller-W 6 Bates
Wachapreague-J. \. Whine.
Pungoteague-W ". Sawyer.
Onancock-F NJ Edwards
Onley and Andrew Chapel - l. l..
arson.
Drummondtown and Lanesyille-R. y
Hartness.
Atlantic-W J. Twilly.
Bloxom-T. g. Pullan.
Pocomoke-J. d. Hosier.
Wicomico-.I. t. White.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
SOME DEATHS.

Mr. Patrick Fitzhu ugh died recently in
Gloucester county, aged % years.
Dr. A. W. Downing, Of Northampton
county, died Thursday, aged S6 years.
Capt. J. W. Marshall, formerly OF Ac-
comac county. died last week in West
Point, Va. where he had resided for sew
eral years, aged - years. He leaves a
widow and seven children.
Colon ell John W. Jones, who went to
the Philippines in command OF the First
Idaho Volunteers, died Thursday, aged
81. He was a native of Virginia, and
servel in the Confederate army, rising to
The rank OF colonel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
POLITICAL.

The late municipal election in New
York cost 100000, or S1OS for each
vote.
Some of the Republican Senator's who
have been turned down" by the Presi-
dent say Roosevelt will be TO the Repub-
lican party what Cleveland was to the
Democratic"
Edgar Allan, Jr., the president of the
system of Republican clubs proposed by
party men who are not ofiice-holders,
has received applications from seven
men in different parts OF the State who
propose to organize branches OF the as
societion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
For over PITY Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mrs Winslows Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
Breckenridge Must Retire.

The Kentucky Court of Appeals revers-
ed the Judgment of Franklin Circuit
Court. in giving the Office of Attorney
General 20 Judge Robert j. Breckenridge.
and holds Clifton j. Pratt. OF Hopkins
county. the Republican nominee, Is the
legal officer
Breckenridge was on the Democratic
ticket headed by William Goebel Tor
Governor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

TIM Republican leaders in Virginia
haven't Vet gotten over their dazed
condition. They are still rubbing
their eyes and trying to see what
struck them the first week in NOvem-
Der. While some of them are willing
10 accept aS explanation the fact
that the lily whites bore pretty
hard on the negro in keeping him out
OF the nominating convention Others
think the Negroes Indifference due to
"a widely different cause. 1t seems
that some negro leaders deny that
it mattered much TO their race IN he-
inc snubbed by the whites, as they
had grown used To this, knowing it
to be more OF a political move 70
gain white recruits than it was OF
genuine antipathy 70 the colored
Republicans. The light negro vote Is
ascribed by them to the fact that the
negro knew that in this election he
was 70 be- counted out, and conse-
quently he did not care to help swell
the Democratic vote. To prove that
ne was not disgruutled it is cited that
A. rule. with no fewer exceptions
than heretofore, those that voted
stood with the Republican ticket.
The negro declares that it is no use
for him 10 vote under the present
election laws: and acting upon his
belief the negro has practically elimi-
mated himself as a voting factor All
OF which goes to show that the pres
ent law is a very effective suffrage
restriction provision.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
Reliable and Gentle.

"A pills a pill" says the saw. But
there are pills and pills. You want apill
which is certain, thorough and gentle.
Mustn't grippe. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers fill the bill Purely vegetable. Do
not force but assist the bowels to act:
Strengthen and invigorate. Small and
sasy to take. Bowman & King
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

RcHMoND's murder mystery de-
velops "A lack OF adequate police pro-
lection for the city. 1t was most I'M
fortunate that no patrolman was in
a certain populous part OF the city
when. within a short distance OF each
other, a man was murdered and a
woman beaten mercilessly, both
emitting cries, the former named vic
tim being heard four blocks away
while the latter walked sleeping
family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

By YIRGINIAs throwing away her
game to Georgetown she has killed
"A good deal of the interest that was
being aroused in the intercollegiate
game to be played today at
Norfolk between the University Of
Virginia and North Carolina. Hun
dreds Of people who expected TO be
present at the game in Norfolk will
not now 90. They feel that Virginia
stands a good chance of being
drubbed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
Hair Splits

81 have used Ayers Hair
Vigor for thirty years. 1t
is elegant for a hair dressing
and for keeping the hair from
splitting at the ends. >
J. A. GruenenfeIder. Grdntfork.
Illinois.
81. All 6rurTlsts. &c. AVER CO., Lowell. Mass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

The combination offruit iarmanu-
facturers is ended. This does not in
dicate. however, that the economic
housewife will be anymore lavish in
setting out sweetmeats.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

THEY are making 80 many combines
these days that the first thing we know
somebody will start church trust
Richmond News
That is an old institution. 1t was
started at Jerusalem many years
ago. The church invariably has to
receive the whole combine on trust.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

Admiral Schley has declined the offer of
the Knoxville Sentinel to collect fund
with which to deiray the expense to
which the Admiral was subjected by the
cou TT OF inquiry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

THE friction of the L. S. Senate
may cause some OF the Presidents
determinations to explode.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

THE elections are over and Con
gress will come TO the bat next.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
p, 1901

Weather forecast for FTed
erickSbHrg and vicinity;
Probably rain or SHor
SATURDAY..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

IT MIGHT assist the British il they
would import liberal supply Of an
titoNin into South Africa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
Wednesday, My. 27, 1901,

th. following parcels of Real Estate Of the
late Charles T. Hunter sale commencing at
II o'clock q. IN. on the premlses
First. The dwelling house and lot recently
occupied A. the residence OF the late Charles
t. Hunter, on Main street. In Fredericksburg,
adjoining the Opera House and running
through TO Sophia street. with stable M
rear. This Is n most desirable brick residence
in excellent condition.
second. The lot on Sophia street adjoining
the rear Of the aforementioned residence
lot. and on which the hsh-house now stands.
Third The valuable stOrc-hOuse and lot on
Main street. in fredericksburg, now occupied
AS "a shoe store BY Brown CrismOnd. run
ming back TO sophia street. with a frame res
hlemce ON the rear OF said lot on Sophia street.
Thi- property II ut the centre OF the best
business block I'm the city.
Fourth The dwellng-house and lot on
west side OF Prince Edward street, In / red
ericksburg next TO the new residence OF Dr.
j. T.. Tompkins. This will make most de-
~irahle home for "A small family, being admi-
rahly located
Fifth Fine building lot on Washington
avenue I'm fredericksburg, at northwest cor
urr Of Washington avenue and Person street.
fronting b feet on the avenue and running
back that width 1O5 feet. This Il the most
choice lot ON the avenue.
sixth. Vacant lots Noe. y and ~ on the
boulevard I'm Fredericksburg-NO - 'front.'
ing 191 feet on the north side OF boulevard
and running back between parallel lines 70
tine residence OF W. :. Embrey on the eastern
or dividing line between lots II anu - 1"
f.et. and on the western or dividing line be
tween lots - and %. 2O5 feet No ~ front
ing lgl feet on Boulevard and running back
with that width between the dividing line
with 80 % and Green street 300 feet with
suid dividing line. and POO feet with Green
street 70 residence Of W. ;. Embrcy.
The foregoing parcels of Real
Estate will be sold on the
premises
TERMS or SALE-One-thlr Of the pur-
chase money in cash aud the remainder upon
"a credit of one and two years, evidenced by
bonds of the purchaser bearing per cent.
int rest, payable semi annually, and secured
hv deed ~ trust On the premises; but the pur-
chaser can pHy all cash II he desires.
81. GEORGE r FlTIHCGH
Special Commissioner.
In the Clerks office OF the Corporation
court of the city Of Fredericksburg, Va.
Hunter and others plaintiffs.
Against
Hunter and others Defendants
Jnmes Z. Corbin, Clerk OF the said court,
do certify that the bond required OF the
special commissioner by the decree rendered
in -aid cause on the 2Sth day OF October
1901. has been duly given.
Given under my hand NJ Clerk OF the said
court this 9Th day Of November 1901
uoTtd JAMES Z. CORBlN. Clerk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
OPPORTUNITY
TO INVEST!
PUBLIC SALE
OF HIGHLY DESIRABLE
REAL ESTATE !!

Dr. pursuance Of decree ~ the Corporation
court 81 Fredericksburg Boz the chHn"ery suit
of Hunter IS. Hunter I'd others. the under
signed viii sell ar public auction I'm Frcder-
ick-hurg on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

In the Clerks Office OF the Corporation
court of the city Of Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-11-23

Col. b. L. Farinholt. of Lancaster
county, announces his candidacy for
Chairman OF the Board Of Fisheries. The
appointment is to be made by Mr. Mon
tague after coming into office as Cover
nor DR.. Frank Fletcher, of AccOmac,
is the present chairman, and will prob
ably he a candidate for re-appointment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-08-29
CANNONSBURG.

Wesley Wheeler and daughter were
in town Sunday.
Mr.. Rice of Grand Rapids was in
town Monday talking railroad. He
says the prospects are very favorable.
Sam Reed and wife of Grand Rapids
are home, he caring for an injured
finger accidently caught in the ma
chinery while at work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Wheeler de-
parted for Grand Rapids last week,
where they will visit their daughter,
Mrs. Beebee, then continue their
Journey to White Cloud to visit their
son, Edna Wheeler.
G. G. Anderson of Washington, ID.
c., arrived here Tuesday. In looking
over his property that had been dis
troyed by the flood, he was very well
satisfied with the work which had
! been done under the supervision OF
| Thomas Jones, "the miller" While
here Mr.. Anderson was the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Bookey, Mr.. w
Hartwell and family, also calling OF
his many friends and acquaintance
He departed for Grand Rapids Thurs
day, where he will remain for a few
days, then visit Buffalo, and his oil
home in Borodino, N. Y, from ther'
he will join his cousins, Judge Holme
and wife "the celebrated authoress,
Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Jennings, sis
tiers of Mrs. Holmes, at their summe
residence in Cottage City, Mass
where he will spend two weeks. BY tn
time be resumes his duties in WASH
ington U. S. Pension Agent, he hope
to be greatly improved in health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-08-29
oTIsco.

Charles Hoppough is home on va
cation from Olivet.
McDuffy * Co. are putting down
cement well for Il. Bradish.
G. Hubbard has sprained his knee SO
that it is about as bad as 1t was be-
fore.
Mrs. w. II. Hanks has gone TO Sagi-
nav on. an extended visit with rela-
tives.
Henry Buttolph is making changes
and repairs on his dairy barns ana
erecting another Silo.
G. Hubbard is cleaning the school
house and getting it ready for school
which commences next week Sept. o.
Rev. Priest breaches his tarwell
sermon next Sunday evening before
going to conference, full house If
desired.
Large catches of fish are reported
here, Glen Silcox caught pickere
and several bass that were fine t'
look at.
M. S. Boss has contracted with the
Grand Rapids & Bedding Transit Co
for right of way. 1t is said they have
the right of way up to Cooks Corners
and expect to start on the work o
construction within two weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-08-29
ALTON-MOsELEY.

Dell Condor has new carriage.
VIM. Condor Is having his house
painted.
L. j. Mason is raising his dry house
for dance hall.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G. Myers,
Thursday, a son.
Thomas Cannon is working at his
mill the past week.
The street through Moseley is being
graded for gravel.
Bert Norton was up near Greenville
on business Monday.
Weather warm, crops are doing
well, bean harvesting is being rushed
as fast as they ripen.
Miss Rena Jackson of Grand Rapids
is visiting Miss Agnes Driscol.
Miss Lydia Dickens of Smyrna visit
ed Miss Jessie Condor Saturday.
Ralph Ford was in Grand Rapids
three days last week on business.
VIM. and Dell Condor and wives,
visited friends in Lowell Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Mason and wife of Oak
field visited at Perry Purdy's Sunday.
DR.. McAvoy of Parnell is very sick
with inhammatory rheumatism, can't
bear to be moved.
John Writtenbrock has his cellar
done and moving the u. II. Covert
house onto the wall.
julius Osborn and Clyde Lewis and
wives attended the McNaughton-Mc-
MILAN reunion last week.
| Bryon Condor Miss Jessie Condor
and Mrs Maud Ford went on the eX-
cursion to Grand Rapids Sunday.
Johnny Mangold returned home to
Grand Rapids Monday, after siA
weeks stay with his aunt, Kate Trum
bull.
Chester Ford, Godfrey Berry, A
Weeks, Elmer Richmond and MAJ
Denny went to Lansing on the excur
sion Friday.
Last Thursday Miss Ella Mason AM
her sister Mrs. Eva Belden of Gaan'
Rapids came to visit their aunt, Mrs
Kate Purdy week.
Mrs. Youngs who was with Mrs
Holmes nearly eight months in Cal
fornia visited her the past ten day
also friends in Bedding going to Gran
Rapids Thursday.
The purchase af the Smith Godfre
farm by VIM. Condor has been the r.
suit of material improvements, til
: house has been raised higher with
cellar under it, an addition built OF
rooms richly furnished, the welt dee
ened, grounds leveled and road-sit
bushes cleaned out which adds to II
@ fixing up greatly.