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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Virginia and Slavery.
Charleston News and Courier. }

Charleston News and Courier)
The William and Mary College Quar-
tsrly states some interesting facts which
are not generally known. 1t says: "Vir-
ginia passed, in 1878, the first IIegisla-
tive Act OF any country to prohibit the
slave trade. In 1882 an Act was passed
authorizing emancipation by will, and
by virtue OF that Act more slaves were
freed 10 Virginia than had existed in Mas
sachusetts and New York. The African
Colonization Society, championed by
John Marshall. Henry Clay and other
leading Southern men, and the Act OF
Congress in 1917, drawn by Charles
Fenton Mercer, OF fredericksburg, de-
nouncing the slave trade as piracy, were
all steps in this policy OF peace. Benz.
Lundy travelled much in the Southern
States preaching peaceful auti-slayery
and forming peaceful anti-slayery socit-
ties. In 1926 there were IA anti-slav-
cry societies in the United States, Of
which 1O6 were Southerns The Manu-
facturers' Record pertinently remarks
that about the time when Virginia so
nearly committed itself on the policy OF
emancipation William L. Garrison was
fleeing from a Boston mob" and adds:
'The movement in the South came to
an end Ia the face OF another movement
originating elsewhere, which, in its ex-
treme manifestations, proposed to dis
regard Constitutional guarantees, and
which was not inireqentIy directed as
much against the Southern employer as
in behalf OF the Southern employee"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

The follow ing Il a list Of attractive publ
eatious issued by he Passengrr Department
Southern x all way ,,..,r.
fnr and Fi-himg Ia the south" LAID 81 the
skv Cha leston and Eer Exposition
1.-The Beautiful Sapphire Country, nus
,ratsd Folder-suba, Nassau and Porto
RIGA" Copies may be had upon anpll alton
70 ticket agents. Z. ". rs AbOhh'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
ouRaENy TOPICS.

A barrel factory has been started at
Greenbackville, Accomac county.
The old Sulphur Springs property. IN
Ashland, Hanover county, has been
sold to a gentleman from Baltimore. de
will move there and build handsome
home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16

Edward A. Kelly, Of Norfolk, claimh 20
have invented an electric car that will
whisk the mails from place to plsce al
the rate OF 400 miles an hour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Liquor Dealers
18th
X.!iIz@a 80 aT'

This has been our banner year and ~.
have done more businessman ever before. v
have the confidence OF the people, and apr ~
goods, honest value and full measure are he
cause Of t." Our stock IL the largest, pur.st
and best selected In the State, and we ear
satisfy the wants OF everybody.
Our Canada Rye at $500 IA the hDtst
medical whiskey on the market. Farmers
Delight, Tenderloin Rye. Kentucky Club Rye.
King Of Kentucky Rye, White Rye and Col
onel Rye. all as $500 per gallon, have ro
$i.75, Choice Rye, $1.50, and Golden Stey.
/. 20 per gal. Apple Brandiee, $500 ard
SO 90. Peach. Blackberry, California, Frens
and Ginger Brandies, Kidney Gin, New Enc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
THE HIGHWAY IF TRADE AND
T. AVEL.

The Southern Railway begs TO call atten-
tiOn u its rrequaled faciht - for rea' hie <
all points IN Florida, the South and south
west AZ il Justly termed the Tepresentati q sc
railway Of the South. the highway OF Tade
aud travel Its important thr' ugh cOnnes
lions through ear arrangements, compete
diniax-car service. quick and cOuvenieht
schedules, comments q 10 the travelling puD-
lie.
In addition TO many local trains operated
BY this progressive company, tie following
through limited trains are run daily he
Warrington ami Southwestern Limited,
- he New York and Florida Express. ne
aud Atlanta xpTess, The WashingtOn-
RIchmond aud Floridq Limited" - be ash
iuxton and hattanOOga Limited.
Inc S,,uthern's Palm Limited, formerly
Known a. the Ne~ York ard Florida l. m Z
ei. will be insugurated early in January
1909, AID will rUn solid Oet~ eei, Ntw L''rA
and It August be, Florida. All OF these
trains cary dining ca ;; thus providing n
great convenience aud time-saver 70 the pub-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
LAND oFTaC SKY"

A.heville aud Hot Springs. y. c.. "Th'
Queen of Resorts" Ofer TO the pleasure,
seeker the charms Of mild and deiigh Ciu
bs-ur, and 10 the invalid ,balmy breezes red
oi-nt OF renewed health aud strength.
Excursion tickets on sale daily via south
eru Railway at srs ats reduced 'aies,
Double daily limited ira seTvi e. consist,
inc ~ elega Z dRy coaches, Pulmans aud
dining cars. "
Cali ol. any agent or representative OF the
Southern Railway FOR eomPl't te winter
Homes" folder. --..,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Colds

How will your cold be
tonight? Worse, probably.
It's first a cold, then a cough,
then bronchitis. Colds al
ways tend downward. Stop
them quickly ..ith Ayers
Cherry Pcct,raI.
X. ss....le. Iemn Co. lsvsII. nss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
Vol II No I41
~ q q CHESAPEAKE
~ AND
~s OHIO RAILWAY

TIE MOST POPULAR RoUTS BETWEEN
RlcHMOND, NORFOLK. PORTsMOUTH. NEwf0RI
NEWS OLD POINT, LYNTHBURG. and
hours quicker 10 CiNCINNAri,
LOUISVILLE. 81. LOUIS,
CHICAGO. IT. PAUL,
ALL POINTS N
MICHIGAN,
soLsRADo POINTS. tue PACIFB' COAST the EST,
NOkrWE-r, SOUTHWEST and
TRANs-PACIFiC PORTS.
Perfect equipment. heavy steel rail. bal.
lasted roadway Ne-tIbuied electric lighted
rains. carrying Pullman sleeping and dining
fA-s.
For rates. tickets, schedule and Other IN
io-maflon aDply at ANY ticket Office of the
D ~. and cOnn-ctlng lines, or address no
q POtts, A. u. r. A, {. n .. ky., Richmond.
Va.
g = DOYLE. Nv FULLER.
Gen. Man. Gen. Pass AgI
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
NS&zW NorfaIk@Westsrs
N. Schedule in Effect
Nov. "a. 1901
LEAVE MONO. BYRD
STREET STATION

100 l. m., NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives
Tortolk II 20 A. IN. Stops only st Peters
burg, Waveriy aud SurOik.
Dos a. IN, TIE CHICAGO EXPRESS, for Lynch
burg, Roanoke. Columbus and chicago.
Buffet ParlOr car Petersburg 10 Roanoke.
Pullman Sleeper Roanoke TO Columbus;
slso. for Bristol Knoxville and Chattanoo-
ga Pullman Sleeper Roanoke 80 hno1-
vile.
OOp N OCEAN SD ORE LiNITEV. Arrives
Norfolk 5. 20 o. u. Stops only at Feters-
burg, Waverly and suffolk.
ga .. N for suffolk. Norfolk and inter
Iasliste stations. Arrives at Norfolk at
l0.4S y. u. ,.
afO o. m., for Lynehburg and Roanoke
Connects at Lynchburx With the @shlnk-
son and Chattanooga Limited fuhMsh
fle~psrs LynchSurg to Memphis and New
OrIaans Cafe, ParlOr and Observation
asFs RadfOrd to Alfalfa, Ala. Pail man
sleeper between Richmond and Lynchburg
and berths ready for occupancy at $50 p
N. also, Pullman sleeper Petersburg snd
TySIns arrive Richmond from Lynehburx
and the West daily at T.35 a. N. and $50 p.
"a from Norfolk and the East at II. 10. D. m
tlAs s. ms and $50 y. M.
once s8S Main street.
JOHN T.. WAGNER,
CITY Passenge ami Ticket Agent
q. IA. BOSLET, District Passenger Agent
W BEVILL, Genera, Passenger Agent
GensRal Once: Roanoke. Va. My<o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
JUST IS EASY

to cook nice things as rolling of a log,
especially when YOU Ouy one OF those fine
Cook Stoves from r L. STONE. Have
vou seen the Dewey Cook Stovey Why, ii
is grand. Have you seen the Fit Lee
and Good Luckg Just take look at them
Also take look at the Steel Ranges and
our Albright Stoves ! can show you the
finest that are made I witt not name any
prices here, but will guarantee to be
cheaper than anyone am BON stove
man and practical in all its branches.
haven't got the business TO learn, especially
when have been working gatitfor 2Syears
NV prices will knock the persimmons of
the trees Many a dollar will be saved If
youcallat L. STO s the oldest
stove house in the city, 2o3 Commerce
street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
r E A D TIL s
Something Worth Knowing.

lni Shirts and Drawer at 2oc
3Oc
ladies' alwool white and
red ~
81 20 yard at 79 piece Ceam
SOC These will be closed
a sacrifice OF them at less
than cost OF cheap All Jackets
whole stock must
fail TO loo after interest
soc and w yourself the goods and prices
E. T. B A K E r,
MARKET CORNER FREDERICKSBURG VA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-16
sourEERN LITERATURE.

C. W. wlssTBURY,
ID. r. A., Richmond, va
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
PROBLEMS ON CANAL
Mai. Willard Finds There Are
Several to Be Worked
Out During Work.
PROGRESS ON HENNEPIN WATERWAY
Annual Report Shows Much Has
Been Done Past
Year.

Maj. Wizards annual report relat-
Mississippi canaf made to the chief
engineer of the army shows that ex-
cellent progress is being made on the
project, the ultimate object of which
is to construct a canal from Lake
Michigan to the Mississippi river. In
his report just made public he says:
The work began upon the Rock river
end of the canal in 1892, by the con-
struction of a canal around the lower
rapids of Rock river, four and one
half miles long. with three locks,
three swing bridges, three lockhouse-
es, seven sIuiceways and one arch cul-
vert, which canal was opened to nav
igation April Il, 1895. and has been
since that date in successful opera
ton. The Moline bridge across Rock
river has been built.
"At the date of this report the
earthwork of Is miles of the eastern
section has been completed. Some re-
enforcement of high embankments
and lining canal where required with
water tight material remain to be
25, 20, 81 and 2s is practically COM
plete. For distance of 900 feet on
mile 20 sheet pile revetment is driven
to preserve the banks.
No earthwork has been done on
miles 21, % and %. but the prelim-
mary work of preparing plans and
specifications and acquiring addition
al right of way upon which to deposit
waste material has been done. Stone
bank revetment from mile 1 to mile
II and on miles 20 and 2s is practical
ly completed and well advanced on
miles IS and 27.
Ten highway bridges have been
completed. Abutments have been
completed and contracts for super
structure for eight more have been
let. Concrete masonry for 81 locks
and 10 arch culverts is complete and
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
GIVING OUT.
The struggle DIscourages Many a Citizen
of Rock Island.

OF ROCK IslanO.
Around all day with an aching
back. Can't rest at night. Enough
to make anyone give out" Doan's
Kidney Pills will give renewed life.
They will cure the bachache; cure ev-
cry kidney i'll. Here is Rock Island
proof that this is so:
Frank Ballinger, of 3031 Seventh
avenue, conductor on the red line of
the street railway, says: From fall
until spring it was a steady aching
across my back. Being weak there,
getting on and off the car so often
and the iarring and jolting further
aggravated the trouble. There was
too frequent action of the kidney Sc
cretions, which was very annoying
through the day. l saw Doan's Kid
ney Pills advertised in the daily pa
per, and | obtained box at Marshall
& Fishers drug store. l found them
Just as represented. They relieved
the pain in my back and regulated
the kidney difficulties. had several
colds since, but they did not affect
my back as formerly
For sale by all dealers. Foster-Mil-
burn company, Buffalo, \. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
NEWS OF RIVER.

The sailboat Pearl, the Ruth and
the Winona were down today, and
the Isaac Staples, George and Wi
mona went north. The Helen Blair
was up from Burlington.
The stage of water was 400 at 6
a. m. and $500 at noon. The temper
ature at noon was rs.
The steamer c. w. Cowles will here
Thursday evening, as well as Sun
days. Last evening the Cowles took
out an excursion at Dubuque and the
Lone Star went to the island.
The Hennepin and barge took "A
merry party of young people from
the Sunday school of the Memorial
Christian church on the annual picnic
to Offermann's island today.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
Is cast iron pipe culverts have been
Feeder Excavation Completed.

Feeder Excavation Completed.
Referring to the work on the feeder
Maj. Willard says: AT the beginning
of the year all earthwork was under
contract and 4 4,4O5, $50 cubic yards had
been excavated. During the year
267, ,442 cubic yards had been excavat-
ed. This completes all the earthwork
on the feeder except the removal of
some cross banks and grading of
some bridge approaches. The work
ON construction of masonry for high
way bridges over the feeder, which
had been interrupted by injunction
proceedings, was not resumed. TThe
matter stands in practically the same
condition as at the beginning of the
year.
During the winter plans were pre-
pared for head works of the feeder,
which included~a guard lock of the
same dimensions as the other locks
of the canal. two effect sluiceways
and draw bridge over the lock itself
and needle dam below the lock; on
the western section earthwork for a
portion of miles 30, 80. 81 and 80 and
miles 5S and 50 was placed under CON
tract.
specifications were prepared for
executing part of miles 81 and 81, but
all bids were rejected as being too
high. Contracts for execution of
earthwOrk in miles 33, 35, 50, 81. 3S,
80, Al, 43, A. 46 and A were completed
and final estimates submitted. Plans
were prepared for 11O-foot span
highway bridges to be used on the
western section. Abutments for six
bridges were completed.
''Specificati tions were prepared for
placing the superstructure of 21 high
way bridges under contract and the
contract awarded to the Chicago
Bridge and Iron works.
Other details of the work are given.
No recommendations for additional
appropriations are made, as there is
on hand a balance of $1,SS0,663.
Work Planned.
Plans for the construction of this
waterway contemplate canal 75
miles long. at least so feet wide at
the water surface, feet deep. with
locks no feet long, 35 feet wide. ad-
mitting barges carrying 500 tons of
freight. The entire line of the canal
and feeder has been definitely locat-
ed. The question of crossing the
line of the Rock Island railroad near
Colona and raising the railway en-
bankment and the bridge over the
Green river has been settled and "A
contract was also made with the rail-
way company to do all of the work
on favorable terms. Nothing has been
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
cbronic Rheumatism Cured.

DIR. II. B. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months af-
ter spraining my ankle was severely
afflicted with rheumatism. / finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for rheu-
matism, and in 4 days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. 1 take great
pleasure in recommending the Mystic
Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 20 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
ROCK ISLAND REoALIA CO.
Institution whose Popularity is Rapidly
Spreading.

Institution Whose Popularity is Rapidly
Spreading.
There is no firm whose name is
more favorably known throughout
this section than that of the Rock
Island Regalia company, manufac-
turers of all kinds of uniforms, robes,
badges, banners, swords, sword belts,
belts and caps. a speciality is made
of banner designs for labor unions,
and the labor organizations will
make no mistake in giving this de-
serving company their most hearty
support and cooperation. This COM
pany has maintained a most favor
able attitude toward labor and the
union forces are never slow in rec
ognizing their friends and will aid
in every way possible to make this
company still greater success.
Their product is certainly one de-
serving of most liberal patronage by
the unions and citizens of our cities
and the entire country. At this par
ticular time when we have opportun-
ity to place their names before thous-
ands of working men, we take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to place
the name of the Rock Island Regalia
company where it well deserves to
be placed-foremost among our lead
ing concerns who are always to be
counted upon as friends of conserva-
tive organized labor. AS Labor day
is drawing near we advise all unions
considering the purchase of banners
and badges to take the matter up at
once as we know the Rock Island
Regalia company has already sold
several banners for Labor day.-Tri-
City Unionist.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08

done about crossing the line of the
burlington railway.
II invite continues Mai. Willard.
attention to the report of Mai. Mar
shall urging the need of revetments
to make this a practical canal for
steam towage. Even if only animal
traction should be used the banks
must be revetted to preserve the nav
igation of the canal. This has been
demonstrated in a practical way dur
| ing the last year. Several stretches
of the canal have been filed to q
depth of two to three feet by rain
and seep water, and the wave wash
due to wind has been destructive,
cutting into the banks and causing
them to slide.
This must be greatly increased
when the canal is filled to the full
width of so feet and the water sur
face raised to the normal level and
so less protected against wind. The
time to revet the bank is before the
| canal is opened for traffic, not only
for economy but because it cannot be
done afterwards without interrupting
the service of the canal"
Problems to BE Met.
Certain problems remain to be
| solved" says Maj. Willard, ''including
the form of the dam to be construct
ed at the head of the feeder, required
by decree of the court to be movable;
the controlling works at Rock Falls,
the closing of flushing culverts, the
lining of the aqueducts, the spills
from them into adjacent streams or
drainage systems, the means of shut
ting off the flow in certain level, as
at the feeder aqueduct at Green
river, and the material for the lock
gates, whether metal, composite or
timber. All these questions have
been studied carefully during the last
year and tentative solutions made
which, il is believed, will be most
suitable for each case.
Il am of the opinion that the over
head bridge dam designed by Assist
ant Engineer Wheeler will be the saf-
est form, as well as the most econom-
ical for the movable dam at the head
of the feeder; cylindrical gates, com
monty called taunton gates, for
sluices and flushing culverts, and the
Marshall hydraulic gate for stop
SdteS dl the IetueT dqueuuCi anu dt
others if found necessary.
"As to lock gates, there is no doubt
all metal construction is to be pre-
ferred, but the cost seems to be pro-
hibitive. The objections to timber
gates are comparatively short life,
the difficulty of getting first-class ma
terial. and finally the construction
and erection of so great a number
As pairs of inter gates and II hy-
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
FULTON COUNTY
WOODMEN TO VISIT CITY

The Woodmen of Fulton county will
run an excursion over the Burlington
road to this city next Thursday, Aug.
II. The excursion will come in two
sections, the first train leaving AS
toria at 9:3O and the second leaving
IPavia at 1920 a. m. The day will be
spent viewing the sights of the three
cities.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect a cold. 1t is worse
than unpleasant. 1t is dangerous. BY
using One Minute Cough Cure you can
cure it at once. Allays Inflammation,
clears the head, soothes and strength
ems the mucous membrane. Cures
coughs, Group, throat and lung trou-
bles. Absolutely safe. Acts immedi-
ateIy. Children like it. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08

Cut this out and take it to any
drug store and get a free sample of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They
cleanse and invigorate the stomach,
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Regular size. 25 cents per
box.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
IberaI OFFER.

The undersigned will give free
sample of Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets-to anyone wanting
reliable remedy for disorders of
the stomach, biliousness or constipa-
ton. This is new remedy and a
good one. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08

mAaCeEB SoAOs
George W. McCaskrin, Attorney.
Sta. State f.,oIa Of Illinois Gn9s, IS
In the Circuit Court. In Chsncery-
Richard s. Snvis, Sr.
r Silvis. Henrietta White, Louise Bshcock
sud Margaret Porter. admlnlstratrlA oI bHS
estate of Milton J. Silvis, deceased
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue OF
decree OF said Court entered IN the ABOVE en-
titled cause On the Seventeenth osy OF
lime A D. 1902, shall, on Saturday the
Second day OF August A. D, lSV2, at tne
hour OF two O'Clock in the afternoon, at Lne
EAST door of ths Court House IN tne City
Of Rock Island in said County OF ROCK Isl
and 70 satisfy said dec ee, sell at public ven
d,1e' 70 the highest bidder for cash In hand
that certain parcel of land situate IN the
County of Rock Island, and state OF Illinois,
known and described as follows to-wit:
THE w est One and Three-four MS (W III a.
of the East part of Lot No thirteen tl3) II
AIKEN Subdivision iu the East Half (1.l OF
the Southwest Quarrer Cd of Section No.
TWO l2l ia Township No Seventeen C5l
North Range No 20 ~ West of the Fourth
Principal Meridian in the County of Rock Is
land and State OF Illinois, for cash.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th
day of June, A D., 1907
Master in Chancery. Rock Island County, Ill.
GEORGE W. MCHASKRIN.
Complainants Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08
CLEANING FREE.
Administrator,s NotIce.

AdmiuistrRtor's Notice.
Estate of Bagdelin Klein, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed I'd
min strRtrix I the estate of Megd elm Klein
late of the countv Z Rock IslsI d. state of L.
uuois. deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear be fore the county court of Rock
Island county at the county court rvom. in the
city of Rock Island, at The August tern on
the first Monday in August next, at which
tine all persons hayirg claims against said
estate are notified ard quested to attend
for the purpose OF having the same adjusted
All pessons Indebted 70 said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment to the
Underlined
Dated this iIth day OF June A. D 1909
LENA X, Elm.
AdmiLiStratFix
Rock Island Argus., 1902-08-08

draulic gates. 1t is probable the so
luton will be found in metal framing
and wood sheathing."