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The colored American., 1902-10-11
We WOuldLike to Know

When does In6 local
council resume it's sessions?
Why not a few Negro teachers in the
Philippines and Porto Rico?
If the Negro press isn't grinding out
some hot stuff" these days?
Is there another Grover Cleveland
hidden in the tariff reform wOOd-pile?
Why cannot the insurance folks
down at Richmond kiss and make up?
When will Judges Terrell and Hew-
lett get their turn on the police court
bench?
What did Tillman say to Editor w.
D. Johnson in that interview last
spring?
How can the miasma of ''ily-whit-
ism" be blown out of the Southern
States!
Isn't it about time for the recur-
renee of Col. James A. Ross and his
diamonds?
Is Charles E. Hall still engaged in
sitting up with the Hopkins Senatorial
candidacy?
Why so many Negroes have burn
ing desire to do business with the pO-
ice court?
Is there any truth in the rumor that
Messrs. Fortune and Peterson have
agreed to disagree?
If the colOred voters of Illinois are
not disposed to give Senator Mason
show for his white alley?"
Why not a training school for bar
bers-One of the most artistic callings
known to modern science?
viii Prof. Lawson repeat his pro-
Catholic speech that created so much
comment year or so ago?
When will Negro be named for
judgship in the Philippines or else
where in our insular possessions?
If the stock of Horace Boies hasn't
taken several points upward since the
self-lmmOlatiOn of Speaker Hender-
son?
Why Senator Pritchard cannot find
time to answer a very polite letter
written to him by The COlOred Amer
lean.
viii Edmond Deas be permitted to
win his fight for the recognition of
real Republicanism in South Caro-
lima?
Why some of our editors will do
big talking" on curb-stOnes but are
afraid to say it out loud in their col
umns?
If there does not seem to be a ris-
ing tide in favor of giving one Charles
warren Fairbanks trial in the White
House?
Wonder if Speaker Henderson will
yet prove to the satisfaction of all that
ne knew enough to come in when it
rains?
II the Administration will not dis
cover by and by that it is laundering
In withdrawing the Negro troops from
the Philippines?
why you presume upon your init
macy with the doctor, lawyer, dentist
or editor to delay the settlement of
that money you owe?
is there one Negro newspaper in the
country sufficiently supported by Negro
money to live twenty-four hours, were
caucasian aid withdrawn?
II the blame for the Birmingham
panic will be charged to Booker T.
washington by the Boston Guardian
ana It's District of Columbia echo?
Is there to be an extensive Catholic
pIopaganda among the Negroes in the
Soutn, led by Archbishop Ireland and
MS newly-ordained colored priest?
VIII the Catholic Church and the
po"erIuI influence of the Vatican be
tne next theory advanced as a solu-
Ion IN, OF the race problem in American
WY presumably sensible young men
wi, "Ih Try to ape wealthy whites by mt.
up crisp So for swell" enter
ldlument of ODa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Wheat 80 to 90; corn, 60 to
6s: meal, S1.35 to $1.40 per 100
mounds: oats. 30 to 30; fowls Dive, 6
to I /; turkeys dive, Z to s, (dressed) II
to "a ducks dive 8 to 7;dressed chickens,
o to / per pound; lard, 10 to 11;eggs,
- to %; butter, 10 to 20; hams, II
to 16: Irish potatoes, - to 81 early
rose for seed. $110 to 81 30: beef, to
3s; veal, Az; pork, 81 to 81; hides (green),
: to 6; hides dry, Z to 8; baled hay,
so to $13 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, Is to II; washed,
% tc "a.
Leaf Sumac-6O to IS cents per hun
bred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday az
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Feb. 76h; May. 7%
corn, Feb. SOY; May, 62k; oats, May 43A
New oik-S puthern wheat, IS 10 81
corn 6S TO 80.
Bslsimore-Southern wheat. 80 to Sc
Southern corn 81 to 6S
Richmond-Wheat.S 81 to 80, corn 90
/ to II; oats. - to 30
Observation-Disclosures, n to 81; com, "a
to So.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Death Of Mr. f. Greenwood. in Essex County

The death Of MIR. Erasmus Greenwood,
in Essex county, Monday, was
undoubtedly suicide, as he WAS found
bv his wife hanging from tree in front
OF his room dead. No reason can he as
signed for the rash deed. Mr. Green
wood was a prosperous farmer, about
seventy years old, and had lived quiet
unobtrusive and upright life. His plans
were laid with the greatest minuteness
About 4 o'clock in the morning he dress
ed himself with care. went ont as his
wife thought, to attend to the feeding OF
his cattle Not returning in reasonable
time his wife started to look Tor him
and found him hanged \ ladder had
heen placed against the tree bis feet were
tied tightly together, he had fall OF
some ten feet, which caused instant
death
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
communicated
The Convention and the Treasurers.
Croxton. Va, Feb. II. 1907

Croxton. Va, Feb. II. 1902.
To The FREE LANCE:
want TO thank you very much i0r
your comments in last issue on the atti-
tude OF the Constitutional convention
towards the rreasuTers. | have always
found YOU a bold. earnest champion OF
the peOple's rights. have been twice
annointed Treasnrer-Once i'll 1870, and
held the office by the gift OF the people
until 1887: was appointed again in lo94,
and hold the Office yet by the trust ana
kindness OF the good people OF my county.
belong to that class OF Nirginians, who
are fast passing away. who stood ior
the right and honor of the State when 1t
required grit and nerve and self-sacrliice
tn stand 1t matters little TO rs indi-
viduallv. now. what term they give an
officer. But, pray, on what meat have
our young sOlOns fed, what wine have
they drank or on whose money have they
crown so great that they can snap their
fingers in the face OF the people and say
they ASK no favors OF any one? by
whose favor did you get where you are
But then some people are easily pulled
nm knew a man once. who was ap-
nointed road overseer, and never signed
his name to any paper afterwards with
out adding r. O." to it. Please recol-
lect that there is nothing supreme in this
Land of the free and home Of the brave
but the people, and govern yourselves
accordingly. 4 WORD TO THE WISE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Tobacco Sales.

At Shelburne's Warehousein Richmond
81. 72O pounds of suncured tobacco were
sold Wednesday The average price
S1I17-a record breaking figure The
whole sale amounted to 52,921 pounds,
and the highest price was $50.
Logan Floyd. of Hanover county, re-
ceiyed big price for his tobacco Ills
Weld amounted to about 4,115 rounds,
and he got nearly $40 per acre Tor his
tobacco At Shelburne's Warehouse he
sold ,, 40 pounds, the average price be-
ing $14.37 The remainder OF his crop
2.375 pounds-was sold at Shelburne
some time ago at an average OF Slb.4O.
The average on theentire crop was 81 q
81 per hundred pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
The Funerals OF Mr. Mock And Miss Geiger
VINO Were Drowned at 0nancOck.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Hiss Nav Geiger and Mr. Herbert Mock,
who were drowned while skating on
Onancock creek. were held at Onancock
Wednesday The funeral OF Mr.. Mock
took place from the Presbyterian Church
alto 4. NJ. all the ministers OF the town
taking part. The funeral of Miss Geiger
took place from Holy Trinity Episcopal
church at > =. VI Rev j. H. Iienlerlite.
OF the Presbyterian church, and Rev.
Scott Meredith the new rector OF the
church. officiating Both funerals were
LARGELY attended and the sympathy OF
the people was universally extended 10
the families Of theyoung people who lost
their lives together and are buried not
far aport in Mount Holly Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
4 Joint Stock Company.

The members of the family OF the late
Horny panEchl have obtained a charter
for a corporation to conduct the hote
business. the growing Of grapes, and
their manufacture into wine MIR. Henry
Danneh ir president and general mana
ger. Mr.. Valentine Dannehl Is vlce'presl
dent and superintendent OF vineyard.
Mr.. August Dannehl Is secretary and
hotel manager. The management OF the
hotel is the same as formerly, and the
bnsiuess will 90 on without change Il
is proposed to largely increase the grow
ing oi grapes and manufacture oi wine
We wish this enterprise much success
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
An Amusing COMEDY.

The famous side.spltting comedy
"Railroad Jack. To be at the Opera
House Monday night, comes well recon-
mended and is one of the funniest shows
of the season. Aside from the highly
amusing situations aud the hilarious
antics Of Weary Jack Raggles scenic 81
lects have been added and painstakinc
drilling and severe discipline are appa-
rent in every scene. The scenic equip
ment has been enlarged and the special
Ties are said to he wonderfully clever
The tornado scene in which a circus tent
il blown 10 pieces and during the storm
n lady is thrown into Lions den arc
sensational and realistic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
The Moulders Strike.

The moulders strike a the C.. +. Hun
ter Farmers Friend Plow Works here
remains unchanged The proprietor re
fused TO make any concessions to the
strikers. and the men declare that unless
they are paid II 30 per day, they will
NOT return to work According to the
posted notice on the foundry door, il the
men do not return to work on Monday
morning. at former wages 81 80 per day.
their places will be filled 10y other me-
.I,pi..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
GEORGE FREEMAN, JR
JAMES K EVANS.
SeriousIy Injured in a Coon Hunt.

Mr.. J. :. Snyder. one Of the largest
merchants at Colonial Beach, in company
with several gentlemen. n few days age
went 10 catch coons. They located one
and cut the tree down One OF the limbs
rehounded and struck Mr.. Snyder on the
head and breast DR.. '. O. Caruthers If
attending him. It * thought that Mr.
Snvder's skull il fractured, and little
hope il entertained for his recovery.
His head il very much swollen. and he is
ont of his mind most OF the time. He il
brother-in.law of Mr. l.. Parker, and
married daughter Of Deputy-Sheriif T.
l. Owens of King George county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Entertainment at the Opera House Tor Benefit
Sons Of Veterans Camp.

Miss Eugenia Livingston Tucker. the
renowned dramatic entertainer and i'm
personator, will appear at the Opera
House Tuesday Night, February Is, IN
Answer to Uncle Tom Cabin or Old
times and old time folk in Dixie ably
supported by Miss +. kinsinger. harl
soioist. The entertainment is unique and
ont of the usual line 1t will be under
ouspices of r. ). Chew Camp Sons o
Confederate Veterans Reserved seat
tickets on sale at Lewis drug store or 10y
members of the Camp Admission -. =
aud - cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
For over sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty 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 cole, 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. Wmslow's Soothing
SUNNI and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
{. AYLETT ASHBy ACQUITTED.
The Jur, Was Only Eight Minutes Bringing
In The Verdict.

On the first page will I've found the
testimony in the trial at Newport News.
of e. Aylett Ashby for the shooting OF
Edward 4. Marye The trial came 10 IA
close late Thursday evening. The Jnry
was out only eight minutes, aud verdict
OF acquittal was rendered. There was an
affecting scene a. MIR. Ashby's family and
friends gathered about him. The ae,
omitted man was warmly congratulated
and if WAS hall nhour after the trial he
fore he could leave the courtroom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Unknown Nan Pound Dead Near Whitewater

An umbrella member who left this city
Tuesday. discovered man lying dead
near the railroad track beyond Wide
water Wednesday, with his leg broken
and railroad tie across his head On
one of his fingers were two gold rings.
He went back Co Whitewater and notified
the railroad agent there who commune
Gated the fact To the Richmond office
Orders were given Agent & &. Cox. OF this
city. who sent collin TO W iheWatrr ny
the g.I6 train Thursday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
The l.vceum Entertainment.

Montaville Flowers. in his impersona-
ton of Ben Hur. at the Opera House. m
der the auspices Of the Lyceum Assocla-
ton. was greeted by a very large audi
ence He was introduced by Rev DR.. j.
:. Din. Mr. Flowers was appreciated by
those who enjoy this style OF entertain
ment There will be one more OF the Ly-
ceum series. which will close the season,
Ii will be concert. and will take place
I'm March 3fh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Went nnwn an Emhankment.

freight car on the Narrow Gauge
Railroad loaded with sumac, jumped the
track near Hazel Run, Wednesday even
inc. and went down an embankment.
Another freight ear and the passenger
coach did not leave the track. The pas
sengers were transferred to the front
freight car and brought to this city.
The derailed car and contents were not
materially injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Chicken Thieves.

The chicken-house of Mrs Clementine
Pates mother of Mr.. b. S. Pates, OF
this city. was entered by thieves Wednes-
day. and % young hens and 3 BOOSTERS
stolen.
Fowles have also been stolen from Mr..
/ " Harris and Mir Russell Van Auken.
These marauders are running big risks.
Shot.guns have been loaded and a watch
GOT for their return
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Mr.. II. Lowery.s Stable Burned.

The stable OF Mr.. J. +. Lowery, near
his residence on lower Main street, was
discovered TO be on fire Thursday, and in
a short time was burned to the ground.
1t is supposed the fire orr ginated from a
spark from the steamer in a wood yard
nearby. Provender and set OF harness
were burned. Luckily the horse and COW
Of Mr.. Lowery were out Of the stable
nj the time. Insurance 500, and loss
ahout 5000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.
II VIII he Held Here Next Thursday.

4 Farmers Institute will he held in the
court house in this city. next Thursday
Feb. both, beginning AT II o'clock "
l2:3O. a recess will be taken for dinner.
and afternoon session will be held from
, To ! O'Clock. The feature Of the occa-
sion will be- an address on The Improve
mcnt of the soil" by Prof W. F. Massey
of the North Carolina Agricultural Col
lege. I'm opportunity will be given the
farmers to discuss this and any other
subject that may be introduced. II i7
hoped that the attendance will he large
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AM
POTOMAC RAILROAD.


5.49 A. NJ daily. Stops ON signal at
OccOguan sundays only.
S.35 A. NJ. daily. No local stops.
1905 \. NJ. sundays only. stops ON signal
AT Brooke. Aqua. Wide Water, Quantico. Neg
lev and Occoquan.
1O.41 \. NJ daily. except sunday Stops
ON signal at Brooke. Aqua. Wide Water.
Quantico. Cherry Hin. Frees one Neglcy and
0ccOuuan.
IA L. NJ daily except sunday. so local
stops.
4'58 p. NJ daily No local stops.
As p. M, daily. NO local stops.
$50 Z. NJ. daily. stops uu signal at
Brooke, Wide Water and Quantico. stops
ou signal at Occoquuu ON sundays only
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
600 A. VI. daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation. Makes adj stops.
6.29 4. NJ. daily Atieutic Coast liue
train. Stops at Milford. Dos well end Ash
land. daily. and Oh signal at other local
stops ON sundays only.
1O.4S A. VI daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops ON signal
1919 p. m. daily, southern Railway train.
1870 T. NJ daily. ocaboaru AR Lire
train. stops at boswell and Ashland ou signal
5.lS =. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast tine
train stops ut boswell anal Ashland.
6.26 L. VI. daily. Makes iotu stops on
signal
S.33 =. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Lime train.
stops at boswell and Ashland ON signal
Accommodation train leaves Nclmoud !
PM. daily except sunday. arrives tredrr.cAT-
&C. cox. Agent.
r. Il. MYERS. President
W H. DUKE. General Manager.
W L. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
MRS. 7. 5. JONES DEAD.
Remains Taken to Her Old Home IN Caroline,
For lnterment

Mrs Ophelia Broaddus Jones, wife ol Mr..
+. ;. Jones. Of Mine Run, died Nednes
day. Feb. 18th. after an illness OF nearly
two months. from pneumonia. She II
survived by ahusbaud and three children
Her remains were taken To Caroline, "a
the home OF her father, Mr.. Geo. W.
Broaddus, and Inferred in the family
hurying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15

in which Miss Eugenia Livingston
Tucker. the celebrated dramatic enter
tainer and impersonator, will appear,
assisted by Miss Josie + Kinsinger, the
great harpist, who was educatedin Berlin
bv Herr VIM Posse, solo harpist for
the Emperor of Germany. Both OF the
ladies are highly commended III the
South where they have given many
entertainments. Tickets on sale at NJ.
NJ. Lewis drug store and by members
of the camp. Priests, rs and $50.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
The Second Frioke Ball.

The second Fricke masked ball OF the
season took place Wednesday night at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Fricke. on Main street. There were
about 30 maskers present. The ball
commenced at 8 o'clock and continued to
wee sma' hours of Thursday morning.
Refreshments. liquid and solid, Were
served in prOfusiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15

Connections AT Fredericksburg with a., I.
Il z. X. L., and Meem~ Steamboat Co. At
Orange with Southern and Chesapeake y
Ohio L. H.
The only line to the Charlottesville and
Wilderness Battlchelds.
Eastern Standard Time Daily except sun
day. ". II. RICHARDS. 'cn. Manager.
Train No. > leaves Orange t.r +ta Monday
in each month at 3 q. A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
New Years
Greeting.

We take this opportunity toacknowl-
edge and especially thank our patrons
and the public generally for their lib
eral patronage during 1904. We hope
still to merit your patronage in the
future as in the past, promising to
give YOU the very
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Mrs Gnrdon,s Personal Estate.

The inventory of the personal estate OF
Mrs. Anna Eliza Gordon, OF baltimore
mother of the late Hon. Basil Gordon
filed in the Orphans court OF that city,
amounts to 1895, 1885. In this amount
there is 81 200 in fredericksburg bonds
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
New Advertisements.

See ad. elsewhere of Mr.. Joseph Baker
who has a horse and jack for sale.
See ad. elsewhere of Harry +, Leeds
Columbia and Barre streets. Baltimore,
Md. apple blossom cream for chapped
hands, aid the skin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
The Weather Ice.

The river is still blocked with ice fully
five inches thick as far as forty miles
down. The ice broke up partially near
Tappahannock a few days ago and
Weliiords Wharf was badly injured
Yesterday morning at ten O'Clock the
thermometer registered s above zero.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
READ THIS.

Go to Genthers 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.
SIDES ly-w dhN HEB
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
ro ouRE A COLD IN oNE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo QuiDine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il tails
TO cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
each box 25c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-15
Dissolution.

The firm oi Freeman a Evans was this
day dissolved 10y mutual consent, Mr.
George Freeman. Jr, buying the interest
of Mr.. James Il Evans and assuming all
liabilities Of the old firm. All parties hav
ing claims against the old firm will please
present them TO George Freeman. Jr., foI
PAYMENT. and all parties indebted TO the
firm will call and settle promptly with
George Freeman. Jr
GEORGE FREEMAN, JR
JAMES X EVANS.
Delicate health compelling me to retire
temporarily from business. have sold
NV interest in the firm OF Freeman X
Evans to Mr.. George Freeman. .lr.. who
will conduct it. In retiring extend
my thanks 10 our former patrons and
ask that they will continue the same
with MIR. Freeman | shall remain in the
city some thirty days to assist in settling
up the business oi the firm.
JAMES r. EVANS.
As successor to the firm OF Freeman \
Evans wish 10 return thanks 10 my
friends and the public generally for then
kind support in the past. and shall at al
times use every effort to deserve contln
nance of same.
GEORGE FREEMAN. JH
fredericksburg, Va. Feb. l3, 1902
Arizona republican., 1902-03-10
FUNERAL OF H. c. ROGERS
The Entire South Side Paid Respect
 to His Memory

The funeral of Henry C. Rogers took place at Mesa yesterday afternoon. Among those from Phoenix who were present were Sheriff Stout and J. F. Walker. It seemed as if all the south side had turned out. The great taber- nacle in which the services were held was inadequate to contain the crowd So great was the respect in which the dead was held in the community which he had done so much to create, and in which he had lived for more than a generation.
 The principal address was delivered by Brigham Young who had known Mir. Rogers for many years and had worked with him in the church both in this territory and in Utah. He re- viewed his useful and blameless life. his services to the church and to the community and his model citizenship. There were preliminary addresses by Messrs. Pomeroy and Dana and the services were closed with an address by President flakes in which he paid feeling tribute to his old neighbor and co-worker for so many years.