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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
River and Harbor Jobbsry.

The Baltimore American thinks like THE
FREE LANCE that the defeat of the river
and harbor appropriation bill will serve
as a warning to future Congresses, as the
bill was unquestiOnably killed by abuse.
The treatment of it during the closing
hours of Congress shows eonclusively
that such gigantic jobs have no hope OF
success. The American points out that
the bill is in many of its features admir-
able ard commendable, but that the legit-
innate items were Outnumbered and
over-tOpped as to amount by the illegiti-
mate ones. "These latter" it goes on,
were included in the bill not because the
rivers and harbOrs needed Improvement
but because members ofCOngress leagued
themselves together for the purpose Of
requiring the government to maintain
their political fences An instance OF this
ilIegitimacy was expatiated upon by
Senator Carter while engaged in the task
of talking the bin to death. One item ap-
propriated 81, 900, 900 for the improve
ment of a heretofore unbeard-of river,
and good portion of the sum was to be
expended for digging artesian wells to
supply the river with water and to give
a great dam, which was also provided
for, something to do"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
Mr.. Bryan's Opinion.

On the occasion of Hon. W. J. Bryan's
visit to New York aiew days ago he was
asked:
what do you think of the last Con
gress?"
There was once a man who died,
answered MIR. Bryan. "'What was the
complaint? asked man who knew him.
No complaint was the reply. Every
body is satisfied That is the way the
last Congress impresses people. Every
body is glad it is dead
What is your opinion Of the billion
dollar Steel Trust ~
1T is an illustration of what we de-
nOunced in the last campaign. The ten
dency will be to increase the magnitude
of these combinations as long as they
are permitted
On the occasion of Mr.. Bryan's last
visit to New York, toward the close of
the campaign, Madison Square was so
densely packed that hundreds of police
men were needed to make a lane for the
carriage in which he rode to the Garden.
Not one of the Tammany leaders called
upOn him it is said on his recent visit and
his presence in the hotel attracted only a
few of the men who have been faithful to
him since the campaign Of 1896.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
THURSDAY.......MARCH II, 1901
Weather fo1 ecGSt for Fred
eTickSbWrg and Vicinity.
Fair and aoGrmer, SOutherIy
DiRdS.
ONE-MAN POWER.

Speaking of the failure of the bill
which had for it's object the erection
of a monument to Gen. Daniel Nor
gan at Winchester Representative
Hay is quoted as saying
II went to Speaker Henderson, think
ing he would give me recognition. but he
positively refused to do so. He seemed
to BE- very sore over the fact that the
bills which he had permitted TO come up
We're SO badly defeated. He told me that
unless there was a change in the feeling
of the members toward such bills he
would never permit another monument
bill To come up before the House while
he was Speaker.
1t has taken but n few years for the
character of the American people to
change from that of rigid censorship
to one of apathy and Indifference in
national policies. A few years back
and no political party would have
dared enunciate or attempt to put
into practice policies which had for
a century been regarded as unrepub-
ican. Parties were subjected to rigid
scrutiny, and attempts to transcend
what was believed to be the authority
vested in them by the people were
met with stern rebuk9. Today events
will transpire that may or may not
shake the foundations of republican
institutions and the reader glances
over the headlines in the newspaper
and passes on, looking, possibly, for
something OF more personal interest.
Statesmen plead almost with fearful
eyes against what has been termed
"pernicious legislation, but it seems
to have no effect upon the reader.
Perhaps there has been too much
demagogism along this line and the
public is hardened to 1.-THE cry of
"wolf" has been heard so often.
Thequotation from Mr.. Hay brings
forcibly to view an abuse of public
Office. A few years ago such a speech
from the presiding officer of a Repub-
lican Congress would have been con-
sidered autOcratic to such a degree
that itwOuld have very likely resulted
inimpeachmentprOceedings. Speaker
Reed inaugurated this spirit, and it
seems to be growing worse. Today
it is plain that the people of Con-
gressional district may be utterly de-
void OF representation, yet bepaying
$4,000 per annum for a man to pose
as a nOnentity. 1t is entirely within
the power of one man-the Speaker
to everlastingly kill any measure, no
matter how meritoriOus it may be.
No bill can be called to a vote if he
says not. He recognizes whom he
chooses, and Representative might
stand with uplifted hand through
whole session of Congress and his
turn never come for addressing the
chair if it's autOcrat does not wish to
recognize him. A Representative who
does not stand in his good graces is
no more than a bump on a log, as
far as usefulness is concerned. In
fine, there is to all intents and pur-
poses but one man who does the
legislating in the lower House OF
Congress for the entire nation, and
that is the Speaker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
Teachers for the Summer Normal at
Manassas.

The Department Of Public instruction
has announced the faculty for the Sum
mer Normal School to be held at Ma
nassas, beginning July LIST. The list is
"a follows:
Prof. Thomas J. Stubs, PHI, d., Viii
liam and Mary College, conductor and
instructor in history and practice oil
teaching.
James p. Britt, principal OF Bousch-
Street School, Norfolk, arithmetic and
reading.
Miss Virginia Reynolds. State Female
Normal school, geography and nature
study. -
- Miss Edna V. Moiiett, b. A.. Cornell
University, history and English litcra-
ture.
Miss Elizabeth V. Faris, Richmond
High School, physiology and primary
methods
b. W. Arnold, Ph. d., State Female
Normal School, English grammar and
civil government.
Miss f. Anna Harrison b A.. RuIfner
Public School, algebra.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
The Curio Craze.

The Bible is very explicit on the subject
of proverty rights, and makes no allow
ances for the influence of the air on the
nimble-fngered, either in China or else
where. Judging from the silver spoons,
plate and other "curios" which it said
found their way to Boston and other
Northern cities after the close ofo Civil
War, the warriors from that section APP
pear to have been peculiarly susceptible
to atmospheric influences. There must
have been something rank in the air of
the South, for in many instances, it has
been alleged, the invaders regarded family
Bibles as legitimate spoils. China is not
the only country that has suffered from
a "curio craze. baltic. Sun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

'Some idea OF the tremendous pressure
which is being exerted by Office seekers
upon President Mckinley may be gained
from the simple statement that one Sena-
tor appeared at the War Department a
few days ago with a typewriter list of
$50 of his constituents, for whom he de-
manded places in the new regular army
establishment" says Washington cor
respondent OF The Chicago Tribune.
sflf that rate were to be continued by
each of the members of Congress the
President would have to appoint new Of
fleers 10 a number far in excess Of the to-
tai maximum strength Of the army"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
Teacher for a Hall Century.

George A. Baker, eighty-three years Of
age, who resided in Washington, died Of
old age at Garfield Hospital. in that city.
The deceased was public school teacher
in all branches of the curriculum for hall
century in Maryland, Virginia and the
District of Columbia, and was well known
in educationalcircles in Baltimore, Wash
ington and this city. Hewas a native OF
Virginia During the war he was n
Lieutenant attached to the commissary
department of the Confederate army
Alex. Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
POLITICAL

Congressman Swanson is in Richmond
this week getting his organization in
shape. He has conferred with number
of friends and, it is said, they laid plans
for q very active and vigorous campaign.
The bill to amend the Maryland elec-
ton laws SO as to prevent illiterates from
voting passed the House and is now in
the hands of the Senate, and if the plans
of the Democrats do not miscarry it will
become law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
BONE DEATHS.
Mr.. David Berry died in Madison county

Mr.. David Berry died in Madison county
Sunday
William X. Keane, a wealthy and
prominent farmer, of Madison county,
died Monday night aged 80 years.
Miss Halle f. Ware died at the Virgin
in Hospital in Richmond Tuesday. Inter
ment will be made in Lousia county.
DR.. John Randolph Page died at the
University OF Virginia, Monday; aged 40
wears. He was the eldest son of Mann
Page and Anne Jones, OF Greenland,
Gloucester county, Va.
March 10Th Mrs. Sallie Maxwell Brock
enbrough, daughter of the late Thomas
W. Brockenbrough and widow Ofthe late
CAPTAIN William A. peterborough, OF
Richmond county. passed away. The in
terment from Emmanuel church, in
Richmond county, to-day.
The remains Of DR.. j. c. PaultOn, OF
Warrenton, who died in Richmond Tues
day, were taken to Warrenton Wednes-
day for interment. He had been under
going treatment at Kellam's cancer in
stitute. He had recently celebrated his
SEVENTEEN birthday, at which were pres
ent all his children.
William c. Preston, one OF the leading
members of the Richmond Bar, and con-
nected with many enterprises in Rich
mond, died Sunday night of pneumonia.
He was i'll only few days. He married
a daughter Of Major f. I. ID. Myers,
president of the r., +. 4 z. X. X. road,
who survives him with four children.
The remains were taken on special
train to Lexington, for interment.S Mr..
Preston was secretary and treasurer
Of the W. r. Trigg Ship-bnilding Com
pany.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
The Clergy like it Here are a I

The Clergy like 1t Here are few
names of Clergymen of different creeds
who are firm believers in DR.. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder to live mp to the
preaching in all it claims Bishop Sweat
man, Rev. Dr. Langtry (Episcopalian);
Rev..Dr. Withrow and Rev. Dr.Chambers
(Methodst(; and DR.. Newman, afl OF
Toronto, Canada. Copies of their per
sonal letters for the asking For sale
by Johnston K Pearson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
MARRIAGES

Licensed to marry in Washington :
Emanuel Lyles and Ida Seymour, both OF
Fairfax County.
Miss Cora Virginia Brown and Mr..
Charles Edward Thompson will he mar
ried In Leesburg Wednesday, April Srd,
1901.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
Gov Tyler In o Collision.

Gov. Tyler, wife, three daughters and
son, arrived at Mathews c. H. on the
steamer Mobjack Tuesday, and are the
guests of Judge g. T. Garrett. The dis
tinguished party had quite a shake-up
off Old Point, where the Mobiack collided
with large schooner, which endeayOred
to cross her bow. A part of the star
board bow and hurricane deck of the
Mobjaek were stove in. The schooner
lost her jib-boom and bow-sprit. The
gubernatorial party went there to await
the State oyster steamer Accomac,
which was to take them to the Farmers
Institute at Tappahannock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

THERE is evidently no assimila-
ton" between Mark Hanna and the
Richmond city candidatesfor the Con-
stitutional Convention--no money is
to be used by the latter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

WITH the Liberty Mills constantly
on the grind the people OF Orange
county should entertain no appre-
hension OF the Constitutional Conven-
tion's work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

TWELVE Irish members Of the House
of Commons were suspended, but re-
fused to leave and a free fight re-
suited. The British seem to be keep
ing in line with the U. s. Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
THE Washington Post saws:

MIR. Quay's enemies raise a piercing
howl every time that gentleman makes
a swipe with the blue pencil.
But Mr.. Quay remains serene. He
has demonstrated his ability to out
distance the yells OF bowling mob.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

Tom CARTER talked the river and
harbor bill to death, and so did MIR.
Bryan the Democratic party. Which
one is entitled to the championship?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

THE British lion has rOared-and
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty lisa dead
cock in the pit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

WITH Pettigrew out of the Senate
and Lentz out of the House the next
Congress may become little monot-
OnOus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

RAIN mixed with red dust andre
sembling blood has been falling in
Sicily. Watch the papers for a re-
port of the next negro exodus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

WOULDN'Tit befunny il Mrs. Nation
should run up against Brandy Sta
ton, in Culpeper county,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

MISS PoRTIA KNIGHT will return to
the footlights-as men have no adj
miration for dark nights.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

WITH a corporate capitalization OF
a hundred million dollars the South
is becoming a little Northernish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

JOAN ID. RocEEFELLER has given
$4,000 TO Vass College. 1t is
not to be exp& CHESnver in
SNansdown D
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

ONE OF our ex-Presidents is shoot
ing ducks and another is being shot
bv the doctors.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
Mrs Nation Again.

Mrs. Carrie Nation visited the Topeka
Club, a fashionable mems organization
at Topeka and created some cOnsterna-
ton among the members before she was
summarily elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

THE verdict seems to he that Mr..
Bryan very appropriately dubbed his
paper by calling it The Commoner!
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
CHINA.

In recent fight $50 Chinese were
killed.
The Ministers at Pekin demand the
punishment Of 80 additional Chinese.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

IT SEEMS prudent that a fellow
should have his carcass insured before
he applies to join the Order OF Bull
falOes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14

Ill HUNG CHANG is again critically
i'll at Pekin. Perhaps he has the
death grip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
WANTED!

GOOD MILK COWS. If you have a
good dairy COW for sale write us, giving
description. value. etc. as we expect to
send buyer into your section soon
THORNTON BROS,
1907 b St, n. f.
Washington, ID. c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-14
READ THIS.

Go to Genther's for cheap handmade
Harness, Saddles, Whips, etc. His goods
are reliable and his prices low. All goods
warranted. Repairing done promptly
and low prices guaranteed.
sepS ly-w uhNIlihh D
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19
Maguire-Prather Wedding.

Last Tuesday evening, at the resi-.
deuce of the brides parents, in the
presence of relatives and few invited
friends, Miss Maud Mcguire and e. H.
Prather were united in wedlock, Rev.
w. q. Blakely performing the cere-
mony. Miss Belle Magulre was brides
maid aud little Elsie Sweeney flower
girl. The wedding march was played
by Mrs. Charles Bowers. After the
wedding ceremony the guests partook
of an excellent wedding supper. The
house and tables we're hand somely
decorated with California flowers for
the occasion. After again receiving
the congratulations of those present
the young couple were driven to King
man, where they took the night train
for Albuquerque. They will hereafter
reside in San Bernardino, California.
Mrs. Prather resided from early girl
hood in the vicinity of Kingman aud
among our people she is held in the
highest esteem, and from all these
friends their best wishes go with her
for future prosperity and happiness.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19
A Typi al South African tore.

o. r. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays
River, Cape Colony, conducts a store
typical of South Africa, at which can
be purchased anything from the pro-
verbal "needle to an anchor" This
store is situated in valley nine miles
from the nearest railway station and
about twenty-five miles from the near.
est town. Mr.. Larson says: ~ am fa-
vored with the custom of farmers
within a radius of thirty miles, to many
of whom have supplied Cham berlain's
remedies. All testify TO their value in
a household where doctors advice is
almost out of the question. Within
Que mile of my store the population
is perhaps sixty. OF these, within the
past twelve months, no less than four
teen have been absolutely cured by
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. This
must surely be record" For sale by
II. II. Watkins.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

Last Saturday Coroner Smith, &C
companied by DR.. j. w. Flynn, deputy
sheriff Ten pleman, Martin Hamilton,
supervisor Neal and Peter White, went
out to the place where it was reported
that the body of a man had been found.
They were shown the grave and pro-
ceeded to dig the body up, but found
that it had been buried so long there
was nothing left but the skeleton. As
was stated in our last issue the name
of the dead man was Bruno StotZner,
a native of Germany. How he came
to his death the jury was unable to
determine, although the indications
that he had been buried in the place
found in hurried manner was self
evident. The remains were again bur
led by the party.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19
Woods-Potts Nuptials.

Tomorrow at high noon, at the resi-.
dence of the brides parents in King
man, Miss Lallah Potts aud Ed. Woods
will be united in marriage Miss Potts
is the daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. J. c.
Potts of Kingman, and Mr.. Woods is a
popular young railroad man of Needles.
The wedding will be a home affair,
only the intimate friends and relatives
Of the contracting parties are to be
present. The many friends of the
young people wish them all the good
things of earth in their married life.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19
The kingman Mining & Exploration
Company.

The sale last week by the Kingman
Mining 4 Exploration company of the
Railroad aud other mining claims in
the Gold Road country, for a large
sum, TO George II. Hooper, was one of
the best sales ever made in the county.
Mr.. Hooper obtained fine property
and will go to work on it at once. The
mines are close in to the Gold Road
aud carries big values in gold. The
Kiugman Mining & Exploration com.
pany is also negotiating another big
sale that will put the company in po.
sition to handle any of the big prop
critics of the county or elsewhere.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

This week the shareholders of The
Kingman Mining q Exploration com
pany met in the office of the company
on Front street aud elected the follow
ing board of directors: II. w. aud IL.
f. Kemper, g. w. Beecher, |. NJ George
and A. II. Smith. After the adjourn.
ment of the stockholders the board
elected II. f. Kemper president, A. II.
Smith president, l. NJ. George
secretary, and II. w. Kemper general
manager.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

George N. Conard, the well known
stockman of Mud Springs, was ia
Kingman Thursday and Friday of this
week. Mr.. Conard has been breaking
young team mules for market and
brought with him team of very fine
animals. Those desiring mules for
drayage or other heavy work can find
them at his ranch. He also has a
nun Der of good roadsters.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19
American Mines Annual.

The American Mines Annual, pub.
lshed by George f. Vigouroux, in New
York City. is now in press and will
make its appearance within few days.
The work is one that every mine owner
and mine manager should have. 1t is
complete in every detail and contains
a vast amount of useful and valuable
information. The price of 5s for this
volume is very low.
Phelan always has the finest turkeys
in the market. WHY! BECAUSE HE GETS
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

At the Treadwell mine the main
shaft has been sunk to depth of 80
feet. The shaft is 6 feet in size and
at the bottom the ore fills the shaft
1t is said that the ore from the shaft
gives an average value of over Dos in
gold to the ton. The mine is one of
the big properties of the San Francisco
mining district, the ore outcropping
for several hundred feet in length on
the vein in massive proportions. In
places the outcrop shows the vein to
have a width of fully 30 feet, while in
some places it Is still wider There is
no place on this outcrop that gold
cannot be obtained by horning. The
freedom oil the mineral in the surface
rock makes it valuable as a milling
proposition. The com pany operating
the mines are soon to put in large
plant to reduce the ores and at the
same time will install big holster on
the main leads. O. r. Kuencer has
charge of the mines for the company,
aud believes that they have one of the
best gold mines on the coast.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

w. II. Rogers came in from Eldorado
Canyon this week and is about to go
to San Francisco for the benefit of his
health. He has been under the wealth
er for several months past, but believes
that change of climate and diet will
bring him around all right.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

We understand that a furniture
store will be opened in the Bowers
building, east of the Kingman House,
on Front street, and that everyt hing in
the furniture line will be kept on hand.
Kingman needs a store of this kind and
We believe it will become a paying
proposi.iOn.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19
Searchhgnt Railroad to be Built.

We learn that work on the Search.
light railroad will be commenced on
or about the first Of Novem Der, and
that the line may be extended as far
a. the big salt mines on the Muddy
The owners of the mines of Eldorado
Canyon are expected to take a big
block of the stock, which insures the
probability OF. the road going through
to that place without any time being
lost in making a terminal at Search
light.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

James r. Boner, of the Sandy, aud
Miss Eta Denney, of Walnut Grove,
were married at the residence of Mrs.
NJ. II. Murphy last Monday evening,
Judge J. A. Logan, officiating. Miss
Denny is bright and handsome young
lady while Mr.. Boner is one of the best
known young stockman of the Sandy
country. The young couple have gone
to their home on the Sandy.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

Our diamond NJ" -four is the best
in the land. If you have not tried it,
give it a trial now and you will use no
other Better than the best and gives
everyone perfect satisfaction.
GADDIs g. PERRY COMPANY.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

J. S. Perkins, agent for the Wallapai
Indians at the Hackberry reservation,
was in Kingmau yesterday looking af-
ter Indian affairs. Mr.. Perkins is a
pleasant gentleman and will undoubt-
edly become popular with the people
of this county.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

w. +. Frost brought in several thou.
sand pounds of wool last Thursday
from his Wallapai springs ranch and
shipped it to his wool merchant. Mr..
Frost now has several thousand high
grade goats on his ranch, fifteen miles
east of Kingman.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

E. S. Tobey, of the Great West mine,
was in Kingman few days ago. He
reports the shaft of the mine to have
passed the 200 level and that sinking
was now being continued at the rate of
wo feet per day. The ore in the bot
tom of the mine is looking we'll and
continues free milling in character.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19
Mines of the County

j. p. jacobson has taken a bond on
the Patterson mines in the Gold Basin
country and will soon be at work on
them. The mines show big values in
gold.
Mohave County miner., 1901-10-19

Miss Fannie Calfee, Of the Hack berry
Indian school, was in KiDgman this
week securing pupils for the school.
The little ones will be taken care of at
the school hereafter.