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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Mother Always Keeos II Handy

My mother suffered a long time from
distressing pains and general i'll health
due primarily ytoindigestion, to says l.. W
Spalding. Verona. Mo. Two years ago
! got her to try Kodol. She grew better
at once and now, at the age of seventy.
six, eats anything she wants, remarkina
that she fears no bad effects as she has
heribottle of kodolhandy." Don't waste
time doctoring symptoms. Go after the
cause. IL your stomach is sound your
health will be good. Kodol rests the stom
ach and strengthens the body by digest
ing your food 1t is natures own tonic
d. Q. bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
During last May an infant child of on

During last May an infant child OF our
neighbor was suffering from cholera in
fantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes of recovery. took bottle oil
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy to the house, telling them
lfelt sure it would do good il used ac-
cording to directions. In two days time
the child had fully recovered, The child
is now vigorous and healthy. l have
recommended this remedy frequently and
have never have known it to fail.-Mrs
Curtis Baker, Bookwalter. Ohio. Sold
by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Horse Killed By An Angry Bull.

Mr.. Paul Garrett lost valuable mare
on Friday evening 1t was one OF pair
driven by his father. Capt William Z.
Garrett, who had gone to spend the even
ing with Mr.. Townsend Belt. a few miles
west of Leesburg. lie hitched the horses
in front OF the house on the public road
as usual. fe7y soona a bull, belonging to
Mr.. Belt, came along. made rush for
the team and gored one Of tL- sin,
the side, almost d. b.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
The Best Remedy for Stomach and Bowel
Trouble.

81 have been in the drug business for
twenty years and have sold most all OF
the proprietary medicines of any note.
Among the entire list have never found
anything to equal Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles" says O..
W. Wakefield, of Columbus, Ga. This
remedy cured two severe cases OF cholera
morbus in my family and | have
recommended and sold hundreds of bot
ties of il to my customers to their entire
satisfaction. ltaffords a quick aud sure
cure in a pleasant form" For sale by
NJ. NJ. Lewis, Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Big Increase Of Wages.

The largest voluntary increase ever
known in the wages of 100, 900 men has
been decided upon by the Steel Corpora
ton. They will receive an advance of 10
per cent, which viii increase the annual
payroll of the Steel Corporation by
81 600. 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

Emperor Williams American built
schooner yacht Meteor, with the Emper-
or on board, finished seven minutes and
twenty-five seconds ahead of the Cycely
in the schooner race held at Kiel on Fri
day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Tramp Had Over 81 900 on His Person.

A claimant for $1,137 found on the
tramp who was killed in the wreck near
Roanoke, Va, has appeared in the person
J. f. Meadows, of Keystone. W. Va, who
states that the money was stolen from
him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Virginia, and the Corporation Commits

virginia, ana the corporation Commits
sion will issue charters accordingly.
The Corporation Commission is to be
composed OF three persons appointed by
the Governor, one of whom shall have
the same qualifications prescribed for
judges of the highest court They are to
hold office for six years. but those first
appointed hold for different periods, so
that their successors will be appointed
at intervals. The minimum salary is to
be 81 900.
With respect to public corporations,
such as railroads and telegraph COM
panies, it's functions are varied and COM
prehensive. The general design is that
this tribunal shall make sure that the
powers conferred on these corporations
are properly used and not perverted to
the injury of the people.
Every corporation hereafter chartered
by or doing business in the State will be
required to register once year with the
commission and pay small annual fee
of about 50.
All public officers are prohibited, under
penalty of forfeiture of Office, to accept or
use any free pass or telegraph or tele-
phone frank
An employers liability act is made
part OF the article, relieving the harsh
ness of the. fellow servant doctrine" as
applied to railroad employees.
The right is secured to railroad compa-
nies to construct any line, whether it
parallels an existing line or not, and to
intersect or connect with any other rail
road.
Every corporation is required to report
to the commission all issue OF stocks or
bonds, with a statement of the basis OF
financial plan of the issue.
TAXATION AND FINANCE.
The old restriction upon the General
Assembly which requires that taxation
shall be equal and uniform is removed.
1t is not intended that equality in the
true meaning of the word shall be sacri-
feed, but that the way shall be left free
for imposing taxes upon principal of
equality measured by the ability Of the
taxpayer. As a check, however, upon the
will of the General Assembly, it is provi-
ded that taxation shall be uniform upon
the same class of subjects within the ter
ritorial limits of the authority levying
the same. Classification is permitted, but
uniformity must be observed in the class.
Franchise taxes are authorized, and it
is provided that when the franchise and
all the other property of a corporation
are taxed the shares of stock, which are
nothing but certificates of ownership,
shall not be taxed.
1t was found impossible to devise a
plan ofcorrecring ngimmediately inequality
in the assessment of property, but, look
ing to the application OF remedy in the
future, the General Assembly is author
lied to segregate subjects of taxation for
State and local taxation
A system of railroad and canal taxa
ton to continue period of 10 years is
provided in detail and is expected to at
once increase the revenue from that
source over 100000. Another large
increase will be affected by curtailing the
property now exempt from taxation.
A prominent feature of the article
is the reduction of the existing State
tax rate from 40 to 80 cents on
800, but the rate after the first day of
January, 1907, is to be within Iegisla-
tive control
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

While not identical with any of them.
the plan adopted is similar to the plans
now in operation in Mississippi, South
Carolina and other Southern States.
The plan makes registration a condi.
tion to voting Until January l. 1904.
the registration boards appointed 10y the
convention will register those who have
paid for the year preceding that in which
they apply, a State tax at least of 81.
which means the ownership of $3.50
worth OF property, and also those who
or whose fathers have rendered service
IN the army or navy of the United States
or OF the Confederate States, and also
those who can read and explain. or un-
derstand and can explain when read to
them any section of the Constitution.
Those thus registered are listed on the
permanent roll. After January l 1904
only those will be registered who are
able to write their applications without
assistance. After that date all voters
except veterans of the Civil War are re-
quired to pay the annual capitation tax
OF $50 six months in advance of the
election. Voters on the permanent roll
are entitled to receive aid in preparing
their ballots. but all Others must pre-
pare their ballots unaided. One section
OF the article. opens the Office of notary
public to persons Is years OF age, includ-
ing women.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

Kansas farmers are compelling tramps,
at the point OF rifles, to work in the har
vest fields.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

This signature Is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Bromo- Quini1e Tablets
the remedy that cures . cold I'm one day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
LEGIsLArIvE pErAnrMrNr.

The House will be elected biennially. as
heretofore, but beginning with 1907 the
entire Senate will be elected quadrenni-
ally, the holdover Senator feature being
abolished. The Senate will not be elected
in the same year with the Governor and
other executive officers. Those holding
Federal or State offices are to be ineligi-
BILE TO membership.
The General Assembly is prohibited
from electing it's own members to Office.
The people, however, may elect them to
office
The sessions will begin on the second
Wednesday in January, Christmas re-
cess being thus avoided. and will continue
90 instead of 80 days.
The General Assembly is to safeguard
the financial interests of the State by ap-
pointing an auditing committee, with
vacation powers, charged with the duty
OF examining, with the aid of experts, the
Offices where money is handled and ac-
counts kept involving the State revenue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
TIE MI OF RIGHTS.

In the main the Bill of Rights is pre-
served.eve in the punctuation. .as drafted
by George Mason and declared by the
Constitution Of f7T6. The material
changes look to reduction of court ex-
penses by authorizing the General Assem-
bly, To provide for juries of less than ,,
but not less than ,, for the trial of mis-
demeanors and minor civil cases. and of
not less than in other civil cases. and
to the allowance in condemnation pro-
ceedings of compensation not only for
property actually taken for public use.
but for property damaged
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
NEW CONSTITUTION
Synopsis of virginia's New Fundamental
Law.

The following review of the work OF
the convention from the pen of Hon X.
Walton Moore gives briefly and accurate
ly in the Baltimore Sun the main features
oi the most important document. which
il claimed by it's promoters to be the best
Constitution Virginia ever had. 1t has
I
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
coRpoRATqoNs

This articleisentirely new Provisions
are made for granting charters under
general and not by special laws. The
General Assembly viii say what sort Of
corporate privileges may be ohtainea >
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
JUDICIARY DEPARTMENT

The number of the judges of the Su-
preme Court of Appeals is unchanged,
but they are to be elected not all at once,
as now, but at intervals, and the mimi
mum salary is placed at 81 900.
For The present the city courts are re-
tained. They may be abolished in cities
OF under 10. 600 inhabitants by a popu-
lar vote, and for the future the courts OF
all cities will be largely within the Leg.
islative control.
The county courts are abolished.
The State is divided into "a circuits
and for each circuit Judge is to be elect.
ed with a minimum salary of $4,000
The number of terms to be held in each
locality is left to the wisdom OF the Gen
eral Assembly. The circuit courts are to
have the most extensive civil and crimi
nal jurisdiction.
The General Assembly is to provide for
the election or appointment of justices o.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

the peace. Ii is to have authority to es-
tablish n court or courts of land regis
tration
The Conservative, 1902-03-13
Che Conservative.

and unlimited coinage of silver have
done little else than to increase the
misunderstanding. Money is an out
growth of trade and commerce. If
there were no trade and commerce
there would be no use for money.
We are told that money is a stand
ard and measure of values That is
not true; for standard or measure
must be fixed and permanent, and ex-
cept statutory coin, money has no fixed
and permanent value and is ever fuc
tuating. Where the law says sixty
pounds of wheat and thirty two pounds
Of oats shall constitute bushel, it fixes
standard for a bushel regardless of
the number of cubic inches it con-
tains. The substance must be there
to make the weight, or it is not a
bushel But it does not fix any value
of the grain. So, when the law says
the unit for coinage shall be the dol
lar, and that silver and gold, alloyed
ten per cent. shall constitute the
bullion for making dollars, and that
371I grains of silver bullion, and %. s
grains of gold bullion, in the form of
a mint coin, shall constitute dollar,
the law fixes a standard, and value
both. and both are permanent until
the law changes them. But these
have only a statutory value, and
their money value depends on the
consent of the seller in trade and
commerce, whether he will receive
them at the statutory value as money
or not. No, money has but one func-
tion and can perform but one Office,
and that is to represent the value Of
other things in the exchange of COM
modities, in trade and commerce {;
and in conducting business affairs
among men and nations. It has
nothing to do with the value of the
things, except to represent their val
ue, and whether the value be high
or low, value and price are not the
same only when they coincide. What
ever will perform this function with
the consent of sellers and buyers
serves the purpose of money. +.
The creation of money, and issuing
of what is allowed to pass as money,
the handling and application of what
is recognized as money, is called
finance. This is usually done through
associations of men called bankers-in
institutions recognized by law as
banks-generally private corpora
tions. Bank notes representing money
are issued by national banks, but they
are not money unless convertible into
statutory coin at the will of the hold
er The bank issuing them must be
required by law to redeem them in
coin or it's equivalent, on demand, to
| ol-o %
The Conservative, 1902-03-13

government and by banks authorized
by government, when redeemable in
coin, on demand, represent and are
used as money. Banks receive the
money of individuals and of each
other, on deposit, and lend the same
on interest. Experience demonstrates
that bank can usually loan two
thirds Of it's deposits, or circulation,
if it issues notes, and keep in reserve
redemption fund of one-third, and
be safe. The deposits of each day
replace the loans. leaving such a
margin only that the bank can re-
deem if called on.
But of late years what is called the
credit system has grown up, under
which ninety five to ninety EIGHT per
cent Of the business of the country is
done without handling money. Checks
and drafts Oh deposits in the banks are
used, and through clearing house-a
bankers bank-these are sent each
day through the clearing house from
all the banks Tin cities and large
money centers) to the banks drawn
on, and are charged by that bank to
the drawers account, or are paid.
This, with notes payable in bank, on
which money is advanced-all known
as commercial paper-passes from
hand to hand as money, and thou
sand dollar check may do the business
of two thousand dollars in one day,
without one dollar in money being
used. So with foreign drafts, bills
Of exchange, letters of credit, postal
orders, telegraph orders, bills of lad
ing, storage, etc, etc.
In 1878, there was in the United
States-in the treasury and out-a
little over $500, 600, 900 of money, all
told, Of which only $s5, 900, 600 was
coin. Today, am not advised of the
quantity, but will be safe in saying
there is about 81, 500, OOO.OO in the
treasury and out, of which probably
81, , 400, 000, 900 is in coin. This in
cludes treasury notes, certificates Of
gold and silver deposits in the treas
ury, greenbacks, national bank notes,
and other government promises to pay
money, and coin, mostly deposited in
banks; all redeemable on demand
in coin-ultimately-by banks or by
government, and representing money.
Large banks in cities have begun
to combine, with deposits running
high into the millions. More re-
Gently a corporation has begun to
form chains of combination among
the country banks, extending from
ocean to ocean-sooner or later to be
controlled by one central bank. Con-
gress has plans before it for law
authorizing banks to issue notes and
| 4. T.,
The Conservative, 1902-03-13
A PROSPECTIVE MONEY TRUST.
Written for The Conservative

Seventy and more years ago, there
was an institution in this country
known as the United States Bank. AS
near as remember, it's capital stock
was $50, 600, 600. of which the govern
ment owned about $1,000, 900, and the
remainder was largely in the hands
of foreign investors, whose resident
agents looked after it for them.
When Andrew Jackson was president,
congress passed bill rechartering
the bank. Jackson vetoed the bill,
and OH returning it unsigned, told
congress substantially this: "When
this congress was elected, the subject
of rechartering the bank was not
before the people and was not present
ed to them. The existing charter has
four years to run yet, and the bank has
two years in which to close up it's
business, equal to six years. There
will be at least two elections, and
plenty of time to put it before the
people. Go hcme and lay the matter
before the voters for their considera-
tion, and give them chance to look
into it and decide. If they send you
or another congress back here in
structed to recharter the bank, will
sign the bill for that purpose. "
Jackson was a candidate for re-elec-
tion to a second term as president.
Nicholas Biddle, the president Of the
bank, at once organized all the forces
and powers the bank could control to
defeat Jackson. Jackson Immediately
removed from the bank all the gov
ernment deposits, and began what
afterwards grew into the sub-treasury
system.
The people decided against rechar-
tering the bank and Jackson was
triumphantly elected. But the bank
made most bitter and unscrupulous
fight upon him in many ways the
most abusive and malignant ever
known. The parties then called
themselves Republican Wings" and
Republican Democrats. - The sub
treasury system continued IN force
until Salmon P. Chase's plan of Ma
tional banks, based on government
bonds, came into operation.
The attempt of the United States
bank to control the results of presi.
Dental election was an interference
the people would not brook. The
idea of government being concerned
in the banking business was not
favorably regarded. tending, as it did,
to make hot-bed of corruption of the
congress, and to a Capitalization of
money power for corrupt use in con-
trolling elections. This was the first
time the people had come face to face
with moneyed oligarchy, and were
forced to consider the danger to lib
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA
A CURE FOR ALL.
Not a Patent Cure-all Nor a Modern
Miracle. but Simply Rational
Cure for Dyspepsia

In these days OF humbuggeryl and de-
#cer,,ion, the manufacturers of patent
medicines. asa rule. seem to think their
medicines will not sell unless they claim
that it willscure every disease under the
SIN. And they. never think of leaving
out dyspepsia and stomach troubles
They are sure to claim thatstheir nos
.tr,1m is absolutely certain to cure every
dvspeptic and he need look no further
IN the face of these absurd claims it
is refreshing to note tina the proprietors
of St.laft's Dyspepsia Tablets have care
fully refrained from making any undue
claims or false representations regarding
the merits of this most excellent rene
DIV for dyspepsia and stomach troubles
They make but one claim for it. and
that is that for Indigestion and various
stomach troubles Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets is a radical cure. They go no
farther than this and any man or wo-
man suffering from indigestion. chronic
Z or nervous dyspepsia. who will give the
remedy q trial will find that nothing is
stained for it. that the facts Will not
fully sustain
IT ia modern discovery. composed of
harmless vegetable ingredients accept
able TO the weakest or most delicate
stomach ITS great success in curing
stomach, troubles is due to the fact
that the medical properties are such
that it will dises whatever wholesome
food is taken into the stomach. no mat
ter whether the stomach is in good
working order or not. It rests the over
worked organ and replenishes the body.
the blood. the nerves. creating a healthy
appetite gives refreshing sleep and the
blessings which always accompany a
good digestion and proper assimilation
of food.
Ir using STARTS Dyspepsia Tablets
no dieting is required Simply eat plcn-
w Of wholesome food and take these
Tablets at each meal. thus assisting and
resting the stomach. which RAPIDLY re-
gains its proper digestive power. when
the Tablets will be no longer required.
Nervous Dyspepsia is simply a condi-
ton in which some portion or portions
OF the nervous system are not properly
nourished Good digestion invigorates
the nervous system and every organ in
the Lody.
stuart.s Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by.
all druggists at 50 cents per package.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
AD- CIsIVE VICTORY
Venezuela Claims RevoIutionists Have
3 en- Defeated.
~. 4 SSfcil ted PrcSs

CARACAS. VENEZUELA, Nov e.
The government reports having gained a
decisive victory over the revosuttonists
last week. Government troops dislodged
the rebels from their last stronghold at
Pipe near San Niateo. and six miles
from La Victoria. The revolutionary
leaders Mendoza Matos, Roanao. Crespo,
Terres and others. accord ns to govern
lnent reports, have been scattered and
the dishanded rebel army passed throl gh
Villa de Cura last Sunday night. The
rebel general R.oa is reported to have
been killed.. The government represen a
tives declare the revolution in Venezuela
ended BY this complete victory, and that
peace in Venezuela has been secured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
MRS.
SUE
BOYD
NASHVILLE,
TENNESSEE

1874 N. Summer Street,
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April II, 1902
r. AM a living example ofDhe eff
cacy Of Wine of Cardui. and l
owe the magnificent health en-
Joy today to thistrue woman S rem
edy". From the time ] was forty
years Of age until the change of
life came seemed gradually to be
growing weaker. had severe pains
at the periodical times with cramps
and binding headaches and sought
the advice Of SIX different doctors,
but none of these could help me. !
was simply q physical wreck and pre-
pared for an early grave The misery
and hopelessness which | suffered
none know but those who have had
the same experience.
AS time wore on my nervousness
increased. I had hot and cold flashes
and was very easily irritated, and
when troubled or annoyed would
almost fly into mysteries At this
time friend from st. Louis visited
me and told her my troubles and
how hard | had tried to get we'll
Ibid youever try Wine of Carduis"
she asked. When | told her that |
had not she smiled and said. In
one month from today ] will have
YOU SO much changed you will not
know yourself And strangeas this
seemed to me it proved the truth. |
took the medicine regularly and each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05

Baltimore; Aaron Hyrnan. Philadelphia.
Chal4es Bensinser, atlanta; John 4
Harris. Charleston. West Virginia. Wit
liam Hooper New York: ] f. Lockett
and wife. Virginia: ". F. Powers, Troy.
New York.
Jefferson: r. II Boaz. f. W stan
braush. j. Il. Bernard, New York Malt-
rice c. Pilson Ohio: Gacc~c e. altitFas !
William " Kelly. Chicago
Ford,s: Wilson S. Landlord hss.tticsIs
He Coles. West Virginia,
Lexington. George Henderson Norm
Carolina. j. H Allen. W. II. hnaubin,s
New York; c. \. Stain. Tennessefl - =.
Mcleod.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-05
PROMINENT RAILROAD MEN
VISIT THE HOT SPRINGS
fspaciaI Dispatch to The Times

HOT SPRINGS. N.A., November 4.-NIr.
w. B@l.eeds. president of the Rock Is
land Railroad. has been spending some
time here. He is a perfect picture Of
health. He underwent an operation for
appendicitis in May, BUT has entirely re-
covered from the effects Of il. Mr.
Leeds willonly be here for q few days.
Mr.. j. II. Moore. of Chicago. another
person largely interested in the Rock
Island route, will be here on Thursday.
ana remain about ten days. He has re-
Gently purchased the Chaplin cottage here.