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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
OUR DUTY TOWARD CUBA

And now there is trouble brewing
between the Secretary Of arand the
Secretary of Agriculture because the
former Tin accordance with the desires
OF President ROOSEVELT asked Con
greSs TO make a reduction OF one
third in duties on Cuban sugar and
other products.
Secretary Wilson, of the Agricul-
tural Department, has apparently
taken under his protection che sugar
interests OF this country, and is
greatly opposed to granting reel
procity to Cuba, even though her
people may be suffering.
The United States, acting under
the guise OF friendship, closed the
markets of Spain to Cuban products,
and now, through her accredited
agents is unwilling to permit Cuban
sugar to be brought to the markets
OF this country. unless heavy duties
are paid.
Such friendship, when displayed in
individuals, is branded as hypocrisy.
Common decency demands that we
should give the Cubans fair chance
to earn an honest living, now that
we have assumed guardianship over
them. 1t seems TO be another case OF
the Spider and the Fly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
THE baseballists may now keep in
practice by catching colds.
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Ways and Means Committee OF the
House by unanimous vote ordered IA
yorable report on the War Revenue tax
reduction bill.
The President OF the United States viii
receive a salary of 100000 q year il q
bill introduced by Delegate Wilcox, OF
Hawaii, becomes law. The Vice Presl-
dent $25, 900. cabinet officers, $l0. 900;
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court, 500
600; associate justices, $17 900; and
members of Congress, $4,000.
Senator Elkins introduced bill giving
the Interstate Commerce Commission
authority under certain conditions to
fix railroad rates, legalizing pooling, and
abolishing imprisonment as a method OF
furnishing oiienses against the law.
Representative A. A Blakeney, OF Mary
land, has introduced bill limiting the
price of sleepingcar tickets on interstate
railway lines. The rates fixed are : for
an upper and % cents extra Tor lower
for 800 miles, with an increasefor longer
distances.
By the narrow margin off to 8 the Ways
and Means Committee rejected the Bah
cock amen9ment to the War Revenue Re
duction bill to reduce the tariff on articles
made by the Steel Trust.
The Senate passed the bill increasing
the salaries Of United States judges 20
per cent.
Representative Otey introduced in the
House resolution providing that the
itinerary OF Prince Henry OF Prussia shall
extend through Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina Georgia and Tennessee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The entire time of the Constitutional
Convention Tuesday was consumed in
hearing speech from Chairman Brax-
ton. of the Committee on Corporations in
which he explained the WORK OF his COM
mittee and gave reasons for the report
made by it.
Mr.. Braxton gayea resume OF the labors
ofthe Corporation Committee and explain
ed how eight of the eleven members had
come to agree on the recommendations
made. He said the committee at the be
ginning of its investigation found that
Virginia was one of very few States IN
the Union whose Constitution had no
article relating to corporations.
He argued that unless the increased rate
of taxation, which the railroads had
agreed TO pay were coupled with power
to regulate and control freight charges
every dollar of it would be collected out
of the public by increased freight charges,
and quoted railroad president as hav-
ing recently said to a member OF the con
vention: you old fogies down in Vir-
ginia don't know the first principle oil
getting around us"
The convention spent it's entire session
Monday discussing the Barbour Quarles
resolution, subject that has awakened
profound interest throughout the coun-
try districts OF the State.
Mr.. Barbour advocated the report oil
the committee
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
SOME DEATHS.

Mrs. Thomas Fisher died Sunday in
Leesburg, aged 81 years.
Mrs. Susan 4. Watts died at her home
in Orange county, last week.
DR.. Richmond s. Vest, a well-knOwn
citizen of Hanover county, died Monday
aged u years.
James George, aged - years, OF llr
hanna, Middlesex county. died Tuesday
at IrvingtOn, Lancaster county.
Mrs. DR.. Johnson, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. r O. TOwles, formerly of l.ancas
ter county, died in Baltimore last week
Mrs. Ann Lydia Walton died Sunday
morning at the home OF her son, MIR. W
h. Walton. editor the Hanover Herald
in Ashland.
The remains Of Mrs. W C. Anderson
who died Saturday Mt Newport News
were taken To Providence, King and QUEER
county, for interment.
Thomas Nelson Page eldest son OF thu
late Captain Richard Mann Page, o
Gloucester county, died in Augusta, Ga.
last week, aged II years.
Miss Nellie Northern, who taught
school at Merry Point, Lancaster coun
tv. died Saturday at the home OF Mr.
John Sharp Chowning Miss Northern
went to bed in her usual good health
but was completely paralyzed during tn
night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
THE MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting. at Which Reports Wue
Made and oficers Elected.

The annual meeting OF the Mary Wash
ington Hospital Association took place
Tuesday in the May office There was
a large and enthusiastic attendance.
The reports of the committees, etc,
were followed by the reading OF the an
nual report, which showed the number
of patients in the hospital during the
year. 60 number OF operations. 81
deaths, 3; charity patients, l6.
The financial report was as follows
Seymour White Memorial Fund, $50 ~
to the credit Of the Building Fund, 81 .2S5;
balance on hand Feb. |, 1901, sos. 40;
contributions, $l3S. -; yearly subscrip-
tons by business neu OF the city, Slll.1I;
dues OF lady members, S52, miscellaneous
receipts $50 30; receipts from patients.
$500. 81; total receipts, 81 361 80; total
expenditures, 81, 2JG12; balance, SOD q
g.. Fiity-twO active members were re-
ported, and sixty supporting members OF
the business men of the town.
The body voted to go into revision OF
charter. necessary TO incorporate "A train
ing school for nurses. and some other
necessary changes. The alterations as
prepared by Hon A. r. Embry, OF the
Advisory Board, were passed without
discussion.
The election of officers was next in or.
der. Mrs. W. $ White was called To the
chair and the following officers re elected:
Mrs V. NJ Fleming, president; Mrs W. II.
Richards. vice president; Mrs j. ). Dill,
secretary: Mrs Chas T. Tackett. CORE
spending secretary; Miss Nettie Fitzhugh,
treasurer.
The plans for the enlargement OF the
hospital were reported ready for the
Building Committee, MIR. NJ f. Dimmock.
architect, Richmond, having generously
donated same
After the election. there being no further
business Of Importance. the body resolved
itself into a committee of the whole to
discuss ways and means Tor the approach
ing handkerchief sale. to he held Feb H..
The following ladies are the heads OF the
various departments: Mrs. Walter {.
Stearns. supper; MIS- u : Russell, ice
cream; Miss Mary BraNt"n, cake table;
Mrs. DR. j. + Tompkius, candy table;
Mrs. Isaac llirsh. handkerchief booth.
All contributions To be reported to the
heads OF the various departmcnts. Fancy
articles OF all descriptions TO he sold at
the handkerchief booth donations Of
handkerchiefs and aprons especially de-
sired
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06

from Cuba i'm an honest and honor
able way, and that he has called upon
some of the Directing leaders in Con
gress to assist in the movement 20
give Cuba IA fair chance to earn an
honest living.
A 80 per cent. reduction in duties,
as now charged on the importations
from Cuba. would but put her on a
level with other countries that are
now enjoying a portion of American
trade
Every member of Congress should
be put ON record in this matter, so
that in the future the sheep may be
easily separated from the Corpora
ton Goats" whose sole business in
the National Legislature is, appar-
entity, to further the cause of Trusts
and destroy the hopes OF honest men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
fpotsylvania Court Proceedings.

Qualification of S. c. Blaydes az notary
public.
Regular grand jury impanelled and in
dictments found against Henry Beazley
Jr and Milton Pryor for felony in eacf
case.
Lee ]. Graves substituted as trustee IN
the place aud stead OF A. b. Rawlings
deceased, in deed OF trust from W. s
Davenport and wife for benefit OF Mrs. n
B. Coleman.
Chas. Wallace & Bro VS. W S. Daven
port, judgment for plaintiff. F. W. Cole
man, p. q.
T. A. Harris, administrator OF W. l.
Day, deceased. VS.. VIM. S. Davenport
judgment for plaintiff. f. W. Coleman,
p. q.
Cases OF Commonwealth vs.. Henry
Beazley, Jr., and Milton Pryor continued
till March term next. Lee j. Graves for
Commonwealth, and +. W. Coleman and
A. T. Embrey for defense.
boswell We. Purks, removed warrant,
agreed. etc. Lee j. Graves for plaintiff
and +. w. Coleman for defendant.
Estate of Eula Lewis committed to
hands of sheriff for administration.
Sales OF delinquent landsconfirmed and
ordered certified.
Authenticated copy of last will OF Ann
l. C. Passana ordered recorded. f. w.
Coleman, p. q.
Authenticated copy OF last viii OF Robt.
Baldwin ordered recorded. +. W. Cole
man, p. q.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
SENATOR HANNA'S TWINS.

Senator Hanna isreported to have
said that Capital and Labor are
twins, and that what is good for one
is good for the other.
Ii this be true, there should be ex-
treme fraternal affection between
them. Indeed some twins resemble
each other so much that it is difficult
to distinguish one from the other.
They dress alike, form the same
habits and share a common purse.
Unhappily, however, some twins
though closely related, seem to have
but little love or respect for each
other.
So it is with Capital and Labor.
There are instances on record where
the closest fellowship exists between
employer and employee, while on the
other hand there are instances where
the one seems to have but little love
or respect for the other.
The cause for these differences lies
in the fact that men in their vain Ell
forts to secure wealth Ofttimes for
get to recognize the FatherhOod OF
God and the Brotherhood of Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
VIRGINIA NEWS
Pension issued at Washington: Robert
POulsOn. Accomac county, $40.

Pension issued at Washington: Robert
Poulson. Accomac county, $40.
Mr. Jno r. smith. of Greene county.
was paralyzed recently. lie is y years
old
The Seaboard Air Line Railway will
purchase 800 ventilated box cars, ten
coaches. ten freight aud ten passenger
, locomotives at cost of nearly 81 ,OOO,-
900.
The L. s. training ship Lancaster
dragging her anchor during the terrific
windstorm Monday night, tore up the
Bell Telephone cable across Hampton
Roads, Observation-Disclosures cOmmu-
, nication with the rest OF the world.
The carriage shop of h. NJ. Clements,
/ in Saluda. caught afre from a defective
: hue Monday and. with contents, was
consumed The loss is one thousand
dollars. with no insurance. by the Wig
! orous exertiOns OF the citizens his resi-
/ dence was saved.
Mr. Edward Tyler, son of Ex-Governor
! Tyler. is quarantined on the Governor
/ farm at Bellehampton, owing to there
! being smallpox among some oil the ten
ants on the BelehamptOn is about
/ twelve miles from East Radford, where
! the ex Governor and his family reside
The'Grievance Committee OF the Rich
mond Bar Association, which had been
! Investigating certain charges OF unpro
iessiOnal conduct filed against MIR. Louis
| o. Wendenburg has submitted a report
recommending the expulsion OF Mr. Wen
! denbnrg from membership in that body.
The Business Mems Association OfDau-
Vile has addressed a communication tn
each member of the conyentionendor
| the proposed corporation commission
and praying for the passage OF the ordi-
nance reported on the subject byChairman
Braxton, OF the Corporation COMMITTEE.
The beautiful rooms of the railroad
branch of the Y. NJ {. A. in the handsome
new Main street station in Richmond
were opened Monday night. President
John SHELTON Williams, OF the Seaboard
Air Line. and George W Stevens. OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio, made the principal
| addresses.
Ii developed that +. II. Fitzgerald stamp
agent for the Southern railroad at Rich
mond. who skipped last month. being
short inIhis stamp account some 81 900,
also embezzled $1,000 of the school fund
of Manchester. Fitzgerald for some time
having acted as clerk of the School Board
of that city.
4 small latboat capsized at the month
of the Rappahannock river last week
and the occupants. man and a boy re-
manned on the floating skifi until the
steamer Ida rescued them At that tim"
they were fast drifting into the bay
before "A nor western, and both were
nearly frozen when rescued.
What came near being a serious acci-
dent happened at a public school near
Rains God, Northumberland county. a
few days ago. A boy by the name of
Charles Edwards came along with gun,
and a few OF the school children ran out
and threw up their hats to be shot at
Edwards fired with the result that several
shot went through the hat ON the head
of bystander.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
Subscription 81, 5oPsr Year. in Advance,
TRANSIENT RATES.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 6, 1902.
BANKING up ME WRONG rREE.

In recent speech that pseudo
apostle of Democracy, William Jen-
nings Bryan, spoke on "Steadfast-
ness to Democratic Principles.
"Steadfastness'' cannot bepreached
in good grace by Mr.. Bryan for
did he not threaten to bolt the last
National Democratic Convention,
should it see fit to expunge the silver
plank from its platform
Steadfastness is "a noble principle.
But mark the distinction between
"steadfastness and stubbornness.
When man stands fXedly npon a
principle, truth, or tenet, refusing to
be driven hither and thither, because
he believes it to be right, his stead
fastness is admired by honest and
intelligent men. But when a man
adheres to a theory or opinion flor the
sake OF being consistent, C0afterit has
been demonstrated by facts and ex-
perience that he is in error, such a
man is stubborn-not steadfast.
We assert and the facts sustain
our position that steadfastness IN
National Democratic (so-called) poll
ties is an unknown quantity. The
so-called Democratic party has pur-
sued such a halting, vacillating
course that instead of being a polltl-
cal magnet to attract recruits, 1t has
driven veterans out of its ranks, until
its star has waned and its banner
zone down in defeat. Stability is
essential TO steadfastness. Holy Writ
tells us that "A Undetermined man
is unstable in all his ways. This
may be as truly said OF party or
organization. There can never be
Democatic steadfastness so long
as the opponents of the so-called
Democracy exhibit a vacillating spirit
at each succeeding National Conven-
ton OF their party.
II there is to be such q thing as
Democratic " steadfastDess there
must be some fixed, definite basis on
which all OF that political persuasion
can unite and build; there must be
concert OF action and unity OF pur-
pose. and the paramount lack-o
lanterns must be abandoned. a
foundation is absolutely essential to
a superstructure. Lay the founda-
ton. collect the fragments and the
Democratic party may again become
apower in the affairs Of our National
Government. The past somersault
tactics of the so-called Democracy
have wrecked the old DemOcratlcsmp
In 1892 tariff was its slogan. In
1896 free silver was its battle cry.
In19O0 anti-imperialism waists shib-
boleth. and for 1904 hecountry does
not know what to expect. Theparty
is without a leader. Bryan has his
Populistic procTvities. Watterson Is
encompassed by his unstable "W here
am | at" Hill and German are not
in accord with the silver wing, and
unless a mighty change comes over
the country in 1904, Mr.. Bryan will
discover that in preaching Demo
cratic steadfastness he has been
barking up the wrong tree.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
GENERAL NEWS.

Admiral and Mrs Schley were rendered
an ovation on their ARR, al at Knoxville,
Tennessee.
Great Britain's answer to the pence
proposals OF the Netherlands il refusal
TO accept any foreign Intervention IN the
South African War.
The bodies of Edward and Jack Biddle,
the murderers who were shot while try
ing to escape with Mrs. Katie SOfiel,
were taken TO Pittsburg and buried Sc
cretly.
A sensational elOpement occurred at
Pyrmont. Ind. when John llgenfriez, ~
wears old, and Mrs Marian Lands, aged
-. ran away together and were
married.
A comparison of the cost Of maintain
ing an army in the Philippines and the
trade benefits which ensue shows that
nations other than the United States
have profted greatly.
Hon. Whitelaw Reid has invited Miss
Alice Roosevelt, eldest daughter OF the
President 10 accompany him TO London
as his guest, when he goes To attend the
coronation of King Edward VII.
A delegation of negroes. representing
the National Industrial Association,
called upon the President and presented
an address, urging his co operation in
securing an appropriation from Congress
for disabled and decrepit slaves in the
South.
The British Governor replied to Dr.
Kuyper. the Dutch premier, that If the
Beers in the field desire to negotiate for
peace. negotiations can be entered into.
but only in South Africa. The British
government adheres to its intention not
| TO accept the Intervention of any foreign
| Power.
Through a misleading or misunder-
standing of orders, fast passenger tram
and a through freight train collided
head on on the Seaboard Air Line neal
Savannah, Ga. Both engineers and lire
men jumped. Mail Clerk j. A. Rice, o
Jacksonville, Fla, was crushed and died
in an hour. The wreck caught fire, but
was extinguished. No passengers serl
Ously hurt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
SPOTSYLVANIA
Dsaths- other Notes Personals. Etc.

Correspondence of The FREE LANCE
Spotsylvania, Va, Feb. 9TH. 1902.
Mr.. Laurie Robinson died near Brok-
enburg Sunday night of dropsy of the
heart. He was single man, p years
old. and leaves a mother.
Mr.. NJ. W. KnightOn, OF our village, is
on the sick list.
Mr.. Cephas Pulliam was kicked by a
mule last week and has his head tied up
from the effects.
Miss Elvina Crutchfield, OF near Smells,
died yesterday. She was about % years
old. and leaves two sisters, Mrs. }. W.
Hogan and Mrs. Mary j Dickinson.
Miss Carrie Pendleton is in Fredericks-
burg taking the civil service examination.
If successful she will apply for position
at Washington.
DR.. VIM. A. Harris, assisted by his
father, Sheriff r. A. Harris, performed a
very painful operation on VIM. ii.
Brooks, cOlored, yesterday, removing a
large bloody tumor from over his right
eve. He has another tumOr higher up
on the forehead which will have to be
removed. These tumors have been CIV
ing him great deal nftrouble.
MIR. A. W. Massey, thecOunty surveyor,
who las reported by this correspondence
as being critically i'll at his home near
Post Oak, is still very sick.
MIR. Chas. H. Hudson, the ianitor oil
the courthouse here, who has been IN
doors for some time from sickness, was
in the courtroom yesterday.
The young people had social gather
ing at Mrs. Maggie Rawlings Friday
night, but owing to the inclement
weather there was a small attendance,
but those present had an enjoyable time.
Messrs. Jack Micks and L. ii. DeJar-
nette. .Ir., went turkey hunting last Fri
day. They shot one turkey. but did not
kill it, and tracked it about seven miles
in the snow, but never caught up with
the bird. The result was two very tired
young men, and Mr.. DeJarnette is still
limping with sore heel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
THEY ASK FOR BREAD-SHALL WE
GIVE THEM A STONE?

GIVE THEM A SIONk
The vast amount Of selfishness and
utter disregard for the rights OF hui
manity that have been displayed IN
Congress during the past week, are
calculated to make patriotic Amerl-
can citizens look with condemning
eyes upon the National Legislature.
II has been conceded for years that,
under ordinary circumstances, the
predominant party or faction III
Congress legislates, not only for the
rood OF the country, but also with an
ave ANGLE TO it's own continuance in
mower; but never did true Americans
expect to see Congress meeting a
starving beggar at our doors with
the mustiest crust to be found in the
American pantry. Did we say beg
car? We mean that brave little ma
tion lust South OF the United States,
which this country practically ae-
cented as a ward-Cuba, poor, much
abused Cuba.
For wears she paid homage to W
rannical Spain. Is she now TO play
the same role before tyrannical
America? That will depend entirely
upon circumstances. ,
If Congress shall heed the words OF
brave Roosevelt" Every considera-
ton of duty and interest demands
that Cuba shall have liberal treat
mapt at our hands"-Cuba will loom
nm before the civilized world as an
island of great prosperity, peace and
happiness.
On the contrary, ii the beet-sugar
interests OF this country Whose sole
aim in the premises is to acquire
riches. even at the expense OF human
,;vos, are to be needed, desolation,
dasoair and starvation will once
more become the portion OF the
cubans. 40,
The issue Is before Congress. It Is
WITH exceeding Joy that we see !, it
",.,,o,,n,ea chat President Roosevelt
{. ,,s,ara.ipea to treat the appeal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
Mr.. Treat Seem, Confident.

L. S. Marshal Morgan Treat has re-
turned from Washington, where he has
been on official business and incidentally
TO look after his prospects OF reappoint-
ment. Though several gentlemen have
been mentioned in connection with the
marshalship. or as aspirants for the po-
sition. Mr. Treat is not uneasy. He has
the endorsements of the judges of the
Federal Court and of many prominent
members of the bar, Rspublica and
Democrats.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
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
lag. with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the hest 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. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
bath Of Mr.. s.W. Rristcx.

Mr. S. W. Bristow. aged thirty years,
died Sunday in Middlesex county, oil
pneumonia. He married Miss Ruth Decker,
daughter of Rev. w. ]. Decker, Of
Orange, who, with two small children,
survive him. He was buried Tuesday
at Harmony Grove Cemetery, Rev. +. j.
Richardson, his pastor, officiating
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
AFRAID TO TRUST SAM.

lNtWpUTJ NtW5 It55.I
Rev. Sam Jones, with iack-leg law.
yer and one-eyed stenOgrapher, might
have been able to have done more work
than the Constitutional Convention. but
we think we would prefer the Constitu-
ton that the convention will grind out,
after slow and laborious process, to any
thing in the shape OF Constitution the
Rev. Sam Jones might frame for the
government of the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

petersburg lnueA-Apped.J
Mr.. Carnegie and other phianthropists
have a golden opportunity in the Home
for Needy Confederate Women at Rich
mond. an institution OF which Miss Mil
dred Gusts Lee is president. This is a
noble charity which appeals not only to
the best sentiments and most cherished
memories of the past, but equally to the
impulses Of humanity in behalf OF the
weak, the poor and the helpless.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-06

EMPEROR WILLIAM has given his
old yachts Meteor and Comet to the
German Navy. With such lumi-
naries the Germans should be able to
shoot straight to the mark" when
old Luna is dark.