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The news & observer., 1902-01-07

thrown from within or from without. but
II all parties Joined together to erect an
empire upon American soil, they would
build upon the sand and the edifice could
not endure. 1t is a law divine in it's
origin, irresistible in its force and eter-
nal in its duration, that wrong doing ulti-
mately destroys the wrong-doer and no
nation or combination of nations is strong
enough TO evade OF resist retributive JUS
tice.
But suppose--what no one should as
sumo and what no one can prove--that
steadfast adherence to Democratic prin-
ciples would result in repeated defeat, is
there any reason why we should aban-
don those principles and adopt others,
or have none at all? Those who prefer
prison fare, or a servile subjects lot to
the dangers of the battlefield, may con-
denim the Beers for continuing what some
describe as hopeless struggle for in
dependence, but those who can measure
the mighty influence of great deeds know
that the sturdy Dutchmen of South Afri-
ca have already conferred upon The world
benefit that cannot be mea sured by
money. Their valor has brought great
er security to all the republics of the
earth the bodies of their dead have
built bulwark behind which the friends
OF liberty will fight for centuries. The
fact that England has been compelled to
employ more than 100000 soldiers to
subjugate less than $4,000 men in arms
the fact that England has expended
more than 81 900 per Boer-the per capita
wealth oi the United States-and has
neither been able to purchase them nor
kill them-thees facts are immeasurably
valuable to people everywhere who want
free government for themselves and are
content that others should enjoy it also.
so the Democratic party whether in
power or out of power, is serving man
kind when it stands steadfastly for con-
stitutional government and insists that
that government shall be administered
according to Jeffersonian maxim, equal
rights to all and special privileges to
none.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
PEOF. CRAVEN ELECTED.
rendered the PrincipalshIp of New Graded
School at Press Mill

Especial to the News and Observer
Prices Mill N. c.. Jan. 6.-The trustees
of the Wesley Chapel graded schools
have offered the principalship to Prof.
Bruce Craven at salary of $40 month.
1t will be remembered that this is the
only rural graded school in North Caro-
lima. The people of the community have
been untjrng in their efforts to have a
first class school and realize that first
class man at the head of it means
great deal
Prof. Craven is now principal of the
high school at Jefferson in our neighbor-
ing county of Chesterfield, S. c., and 1t
is not known whether or not he will ac-
cept the position rendered him. He has
been very successful in his present stu
alton and the citizens> of Jefferson are
loath to part with him, as his efficient
and progressive work has already done
much good in that town. He is son OF
Mrs. Mamie A. Craven, of Trinity.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
MR.. DUKE MUCH IMPROVED.
Durham Superior Court Convenes Death Of
Mr. 3. ]. Emerson.
fspecial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N. c., Jan. 6.-The January
term of Durham Superior Court, for the
trial of criminal cases, convened this
morning. Judge Walter H. Neal, OF
Laurinburg, is presiding. The hearing
of cases will be confined to small Of
fences.
The condition of Mr.. Washington Duke,
who fell and broke his arm on Christ
mas, is much improved. The broken
member is knitting together nicely and
the condition of the patient is all that
could be desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Markham, of this
county, were called to Buie's Creek, Sun
day, by reason of the illness of their
son, Eustace, who is in school there.
A telephone message received in Dur
ham today conveys information of the
death of Mr.. r. j. Emerson, which occura
red this morning at his home on the
Raleigh road. about five miles from Cha
pei Hill, of pneumonia. Deceased was
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
NO MORE PARTY PASSES.
The Southern Restricts Such Passes to Rail.
way Officers and Their Families
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Jan. 6.-The Southern
railway has taken the following action
IN the matter of hauling private cars:
The car and party passes, annual or
trip, issued by this company. Will be re-
stricted to railway officers active in the
management of railway property, and
parties accompanying them, or the i'm
mediate families of said officers. For
the transportation of private cars other
wise occupied, a minimum of eighteen
fares, with one first class fare for each
additional occupant, will be required
1t is understood that similar regula-
tions have been adopted commonly by the
lires south of the Ohio and Potomac riv-
ers and east OF the Mississippi river.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
To Sue Railroad for Horses.
(By the Associated Press. }

New Orleans, Jan. 6.-J w. Fuller has
formally notified the Texas and Pacific
that he will take legal measures to re-
cover $53,50O for the losses of The horses
George Arnold. valued at $4,000, Free
State. valued at $4,000, and for injuries to
the mares Queen Esher, $780, and KATY
Ayre, $500. The two horses first named
were killed and the others injued In a
collision on the read at Keithville. La.
George Arnold was stake horse in the
West last year and won the Christmas
handicap here this season, lowering the
mile track record to I:39.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
COURT KILLS CARRIERS HOPE.
The Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus
Denied
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, Jan. 6.-The United States
Supreme Court today refused to interfere
III the case of Capt. Oberlin NJ Carter.
The decision was referred in the pro-
ceedings instituted by Capt Carter for
the purpose of securing writ of habeas
corpus that would release him from pris-
on at Leavenworth, Kansas. The case
originated in the United States Circuit
Court for the district of Kansas, by
which the petition for a writ was denied.
Today's opinion was delivered by Chief
Justice Fuller and affirmed the opinion
of the Circuit Court.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
STRUCK sNAG AND SANK.
Steamer W. W. Kelly Goes to the Bottom. No
Casualties Reported
By the Associated Press.

Eufaula, Ala, Jan. 6.-The steamer NJ.
w. Kelly, of the Independent Line. laden
with a fair cargo and number Of pas
sengers on board struck snag two
miles above this city this afternoon and
sank Immediately. There were no cas-
ualties so far as reported. 1t is believed
a portion of tn cargo can be saved
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
Another Sohley Resolution.
(By the Associated Press. J

tBy the Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 6.-Another Schley
resolution was introduced in the House
today by Representative Schirm, of
Maryland. 1t provides an appropriation
of $4,000 for bronze tablets commemorate
ing six great naval victories, beginning
with those of. John Paul Jones in 1897
and closing with the battle of Santiago
Bay Commodore Winfield Scott Schley
Commanding in 1S9S
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
In the Lower House

Washington, Jan. 6.-The House trans
acted no business today. Immediately
after it met Mr.. Loudenslager, of New
Jersey, announced the death of Senator
Sewell, which had occurred during the
holiday recess and after the adoption OF
their customary resolutions. the House.
as a further mark of respect. adjourned
until tomorrow.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
A Very Live and Useful Citizen.

To the Editor:!n the North Carolina
neurology for 1901. copies from the viii
mington Messenger occurs +Col. John NJ
Galloway, Confederate" am still
living and occasionally dancing, In the
absence of Mrs. G. sometimes talk soft
talk to pretty young ladies'
1t IS not altogether fair to publish me
as dead and hope you will make proper
corrections.
Your friend,
J. M GALLOWAY.
Madison &C, Jan. i, 1902.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
B0TE HOUSES ADJOURN.
Thus is Respect Shown to Senator
Sewell's Memory.
sCHLEY's COUNSEL ON FLOOR OF HOUSE.
He Makes Himself Acquainted With the Many
Bills Proposed in the Schley Case.
Admiral SchIey Has an Inter
view With Roosevelt.
(By the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 6.-The Senate today
weeks. but no business was transacted
on account of the recent death of Sena-
tor William ]. Sewell, of New Jersey, the
Senate adjourning out of respect to his
memory.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
Col. Coke Not a Candidate.

Col. Frank Coke authorizes The Tri-
bune 20 announce that he will not be a
candidate before the Democratic conven-
tion for the nomination for Congress
this year. This writes Rutherford
correspondent TO the Charlotte Observer
will practically narrow the contest
down to Gallert. of Rutherfordton, and
Campbell, of Asheville, with the chances
in favor OF Gallert"
The news & observer., 1902-01-07
sohlsy ca appointment.

INV the iated press.)
Washington, o.-Rear Admiral
Schley called q Nhite House today,
by appointme spent nearly an
hour in confe the President.
The Admiral discuss the con-
versation. SAY was OF a per-
scnal charact esident also de-
clned to intiI rs % tne con-
ference.
The news & observer., 1902-01-07

ney to Southern State to investigate
the records of a judicial official, who
is accused and admits conduct which is
unofficially classed as suspicious?
There is a pretty fight going on among
North Carolina Republicans, a pretty
fight for John c.. Dancy's shoes as col
lector of customs. The leading candi-
dates are D. l.. Gore, of Wilmington,
and A II. Slocumb. Of Fayetteville. Mr..
Gore is hat is called Mckinley Demo-
crat and Mr.. Slocumb is lifelong Re-
publican. The odds are in favor of Slo-
cumb. There are many others candi-
dates, among them B. f. Keith, T. E.
Bailey, r. Nj. Groom and S. NJ. Kinng.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
WESTu0RELaBD.
Court Day Funeral Of Capt. sanford-rhe
Dog Law-Quartorly Meeting
lcorresnondence Of THr FREE LANcF.l

Correspondence OF The FREE LANCE
Montross. Va, Jan 30. 1902.
Monday was one of the worst days OF
the winter. and a very small crowd was
present at the January term OF the Oouh'
~ court. Lawyers in attendance were
W W. Walker, JOS. Chinn, W. 1. Mayo,
l. II. Smith. Hon. r. j. Washington, MIR.
Writ and &. Conway Baker. There was
no business of interest before the court,
and the people lett for their homes ut an
early hour.
Cant Robert Sanford. whose death was
reported, was buried Tuesday evening.
The funeral took place at p. m, "A very
large GRO wd assembled at the residence OF
the deceased to pay the last tribute OF
RESPECT To one who occupied warm
nlare in the hearts Of all who knew him.
The services were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Lumpkin.
Westmoreland has a dog law, and
while the county has boosted of the
revenue raised from this source and to
rid the county of worthless ours, still
much complaint il heard of half starved
worthless dogs, prowling about night
I'm many cases as many as three dogs
are seen at one place on which no tax is
paid. Those who pay the tax express
dissatisfaction, not on account of the
tax, hut because Others 20 free, whose
dogs live on the eggs and chickens Of the
tax-paying element.
Rev. Mr.. Amiss held the first quarterly
meeting for MOntross Circuit Wednesday,
the 10Th, at Andrew Chapel. 4 full at
tendance OF the members was present
aud the finances Of the Circuit were shown
20 be in good condition.
Dir. Amiss preached at n. IN. and
again at night, excellent sermons to good
congregations.
The specimens who hunt wild turkeys
have been unusually successful this sea
son. About 30 Of these birds have been
killed in one neighbOrhOOd since \mas.
Mr.. VIM Clark, some days since. killed
two at one shot
MIR. John Mcneil, engaged in the mer-
camille business at Deep Point, who was
dangerously i'll, is rapidly improving.
F.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
King george Notes and Personals.
correspondence of THE FREE LANCE

Correspondence OF HE FREE LANCET
Edge Hill, Va, Jan. %, 1902.
Mr.. w. W. Swan, formerly OF Caroline,
has located near Shiloh, in this county,
and will raise tobacco on large scale.
Mr.. Swan is an expert in the art OF rails
ing tobacco.
Mr.. James Z. Rogers is out again after
a severe attack of lumbuyo.
Mr.. Thomas l.. Payne, OF Washington,
was in our village few days ago.
Mr.. George f. McKenny is critically i'll
at his home near here. with pneumonia.
Mr.. McKenny is perhaps the Oldest white
citizen OF King George.
The continued bad weather and the
scarcity oflabor is somewhat discourag
ing to our farmer friends.
Miss Irene Coakley will be at home to
her friends on Wednesday, Feb, 9TH, from
Z to 10.
The Rose Bud Society" of Union
Methodist church, will give social at
the home of Mrs. Julia F. Jones, at Pine
Hill, Feb. 18th. Refreshments will be
sold at moderate prices.
The Glee Club OF King George, with
Mr.. Irwin Coakley as master ofceremonies,
will give an entertainment in the near
future.
Miss Nina Marshall gave a delightful
social Friday night last. large crowd
was present and most enjoyable time
spent
Mr. John Thomas, OF the Johns Hop
kins University, is spending a few days
with his father, Rev. j. II. Thomas, neal
here. o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The convention adopted an amend
ment to the report of the Committee on
Cities which requires every city in the
State to sell to the highest bidder public
franchises. This amendment prohibits "A
city from disposing of any franchise to a
street railway. gas, water or any other
corporation without advertising for BIDS
for the same. The convention refused to
adopt amendments for the election by
the people either of the commissioner or
of the members of the State BE- SJs X -
The commJttt{essest6 n finance submitted its
r.sebort. One OF the most significant lea
lures of this is that it provides a iran
chise tax of one per centum per year on
on all railroads and canal corporations.
This plan was recommended by the rall'
roads themselves. 1t will bring in about
$25O,000 per aDnum, and Is to be appiied
To all roads, including those which are
exempt from general taxation. The re-
port also provides that the General AS,
sembly shall tax all coal and mineral
lands at their fair value. The oyster
lands of the State are TO be sold or rented.
The convention resumed consideration
OF the reports of the cOmTlitee,on agrl'
culture. The section electing the Com
missioner by the board was adopted
also an amendment requiring the general
Office OF the Department OF Agriculture
to be at Richmond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01

Pension issued at Washington: Custis
Bell. Of AccOmac county, Sl2.
An excelsior manufacturing plant VIII
soon he in operation at Louisa I. III.
A blizzard has been raging over some
sections ofithe State the past few days
and traffic by railroad and vessels has
been delayed
Mr.. c. Aylett Ashby returned yesterday
frbm Culpeper county, where he was call
Ell Saturday by the illness OF his mother.
Newport News Press
Efforts are being made by some OF the
leading citizens of Louisa TO organize
warehouse company for the purpose Oi
handling loose ':cc,JacJ0. ~ 20
-s-
The annual meeting Of the Virginia
Oyster Planters Association will he held
at Dew. Va, on the second Tuesday in
MAY. instead OF February 9TH
DIR. Robert Frazer. late president OF the
| Farmville,Normal School, has been az
pointed the Virginia representative OF
the Capon Springs Conference OF New
York.
Gov. Montague has written to the Ger
man Ambassador at Washington extend.
| ing cordial invitation 10 Prince Henry
| to pay Richmond visit on his South
ern trip.
4 Jury has been impanelled to try the
snit ofex Chief OF Police HarwOod against
Mayor Moss, of Newport News. Tor al
legged defamation of character, SlO,OOo
| being asked.
| The supervisors Of Louisa county have
| appointed a cOmmitte to cooperate with
| the board in an effort to prevent diseas-
| ed cattle from being brought into the
county from the quarantined districts
south OF James River
A model of the largest pear ever grown
| i'm Virginia has Just been made and sent
to the Department Of Agriculture. The
pear was grown by Mr.. C. l.. CockTell, OF
! Prince William county, and is OF tthe
| Keller variety. The pear from which
the model was made weighed exactly two
pounds.
Papers have been handed to the Court
OF Appeals by the counsel asking an IN
junction restraining Oyster Inspector
Avery, OF Princess Anne county, from as
signing to Mr.. r. A. Mapp 233 acres in
Lynnhaven River, which Mr. Mapp de-
sires as an oyster planting ground, and
which. fishermen claim, is a natural fish
ing ground. the conversion OF which into
an oyster ground will iniure them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01

same railroad, the farmers of Norfolk
county were only required to pay
from twenty to thirty cents for the
same class of freight shipped to the
same market. This certainly is dis
elimination and it strikes us that the
only way to reach the root ofsuch an
evil is to place the fixing ofallfreight
rates on an equitable basis OF SO
much per hundred pounds per mile,
and let this 80 much be fixed by u
Government Commission.
These rates are now controlled by
railway managers, acting from null
hilarious considerations, and inhu-
enced by many motives. overland
ed Justice to all interests may not be
attained under this system, but I'M
der the system OF basing all rates on
the mile and weight ofarticle shipped,
every man will receive equal rights
and privileges at the hands OF these
corporations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
The Storm.

Telegraph and telephone lines are pros
trated, railway traffic interrupted and
business practically alta standstill as the
result of the unprecedented sleet storm in
many portions OF Arkansas. The prop
erty damage is heavy.
In little Rock the losses to mercantile
stocks and buildings will aggregate
$500, 900. The sleet fell to depth OF
about six inches and Immediately packed
into a solid mass of ice. The weight
was too much for the roofs OF both bust
ness houses and residences. The damage
willfoot up in the millions. Its the worst
visitation OF the kind in the history OF
Arkansas.
At Dyersburg, Tenn, the opera house
is wrecked and other buildings badly
injured. Heavy damage also is reported
at Union City, Tenn. Manufacturing
plants in various parts of Kentucky are
idle owing to breaks in the wires OF the
electric companies which supply the
power. Vessels are fast in the ice in
many places. The storm is general
throughout the country. In Lexington,
XIV. elevators and plants dependent on
electricity for power are paralyzed. The
property loss is $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
CONGRESSIONAL

The bill for the creation ofa permanent
Census Bureau passed the House OF Rep
resentatiyes.
Congressman Lamb has introduced a
bill in the House to provide for a public
building at Richmond 10 cost 81 ,OOO,O 900
The first work of the House Thursday
was to pass bill appropriating 1000
for removing the snow from the side
walks OF the Capitol.
The Ways and Means COMMITTEE
authorized Chairman Payne 10 prepare
a bill providing for the repeal OF all the
war taxes except that on mixed flour.
Representative Gibson, OF Tennessee,
introduced bill furnishing frauds and
wrongs in the election OF representatives
in Congress. The bill Furnishes as mis-.
demeanor, by fine of $500 or two years
Imprisonment at hard labor, any inter
ference with the regular voting pro-
cedure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
Notes, Personals, Etc.
Correspondence Of Tnr Fnrr LAxcr)

Correspondence of THE FEEE lANcE)
Massaponax, Va, Jan both, 1902,
There will bepreaching mt Massaponox
church Sunday 1880 n m. by the pastor.
Mr.. VIM Green, Of the county, X i'm
proving.
Miss Marion Towles, who has been viz
iting in Lancaster county. has returned
to Spotsylyania
Mrs Marbury. of Washington is visit
ing her par nts, MIR. and Mr.. VIM Green.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. John
Sacra is much improved.
Mrs d. C.. Hopkins, of the county, is
visiting relations in Washington.
Many of our people are enjoying the
snow and the merry ring OF sleigh bells
is heard
Miss Hettie Smith. who has been in
disposed, is improving. j.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
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 collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t viii 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. Winslow's Soothing
syrup. and take no other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-01
SPOTSYLYANIA.
Z ath Of Mrs. shep herd - Capt. W. B.
Warren Has Narrow Escape Other
Notes, Etc
lCorrespondence Of Tnr FRrE LANcEl

Correspondence of The FREE LANCE
Spotsylvania, Va, Jan both 1902.
Mrs. David l. Shepherd, OF the neigh
borhood Of Logan. died Tuesday, and
was buried yesterday evening. She was
about thirty years old, and leaves n
husband aud two lite children.
Capt W. b. Warren was out in the
woods choping this week aud tree was
ielled which lodged against another tree.
While the Captain was trying to dis
lodge the tree it slipped off the stump
striking him on the head. He was
knocked down and very much hurt, but
at this writing il doing well.
Dr. e. r. Massey reported his father,
MIR \. W Massey. of Post Oak, AZ being
worse yesterday, and thinks he is very
sick man.
Tuesday night man was seen Prov
ling around the residence Of Rev j. Z. II
Crismond by Miss kittie Goodwin, who
with Mrs Crismond, were the only
persons present. Miss Goodwin was
reading and acted as though she did not
see any one, but went to the phone and
called up MIR. Crismond. who soon re-
sponded Mr.. Crismond got double
barreled shot gun. and went into the
back yard where he saw the man near
the chicken coop. He fired and the man
ran. Mr. CrismOnd fired the second time.
lie says: The man galloped like
horse" He went in, loaded his gun aud
fired again, but his game was gone. IL
is supposed the fellow was trying to
make a raid on the chicken coop.
Mr.. E. r. Blaydes and his son Manlius.
Of Mt. Pleasant, passed through here on
their way tn fredericksburg yesterday
Mrs Maggie Rawlings. who has been
visiting Mrs. DR.. W. j. Coleman, at
Mineral City, for few weeks will return
here to-day.
Mr.. VIM. Blaydes. OF Washington, il in
the county visiting relations, and also
on business trip He was here yester-
day with Mr. s G.. Iilaydes of Goodies.