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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
POLITICAL.

The Democratic caucus ofthe Kentucky
Legislature nominated Ex-Governor Jas.
B. McCreary for L. S. Senator to succeed
Senator Deboe; this is equivalent to
election.
Thomas L. Johnson's boom for the
Presidency has been launched, and his
advocacy OF nationalissue was fully and
definitely promulgated in his speech
TO the Democracy OF Cleveland at the
Jackson Day banquet Wednesday night.
The early dispensation OF considerable
Virginia patronage has carried a large
contingent of Republicans To Washing
ton-Mr. Allen and Morgan Treat, q. s.
marshals. respectively, for the Western
and Eastern districts, whose successors
are soon to be appointed; Gen. Thomas
l.. ROOser. OF Charlottesville, who is
mentioned as a candidate for marshal.
but who declares stoutly that he is not a
candidate, and many others. Mr. Roose-
welt told Mr.. Bowden and Mr.. Agnew
that he would consider their recommen-
dations for both those Offices. The Presi-
dent is showing little disposition to ig-
more the committeeman or the Organiza-
ton from Virginia. The appointment OF
three Virginia postmasters for another
term. all indorsed by the organization,
was announced Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

IT SHOULD be a source OF gratiiica-
ton to every lover OF the South that
the combined Southern States are
sharing in the great wave OF pros
perity-industrial and commercial
that is sweeping over the lana.
Sectionalism is overlapping all bar
riers and is vanishing from our fair
country, except among the most ul-
ira partisans-such cases being OF
rare occurrence-and Northern CAPT.
tai is seeking investment in the South
thus largely aiding in developing the
South's resources. giving employ
ment to labor and increasing the
monetary circulation OF this section
4 notable stride has been made es-
pecially in cotton spinning, steel max
ING and the cultivation OF rice. The
manufacturing industries in the
South have been so largely augment
ed that they are now "a potent factor
in helping TO meet the demand caused
by our increased export trade. Au-
thentic statistics, recently compiled,
evidence the fact that the South is i'll
a highly prosperous condition and
that a bright future is in store for
this richly favored section of the
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The railroad companies operating in
Virginia were given their final hearing IN
opposition To the commission ordinance
by thec0nyentiOn committee on corpora
tiuns Wednesday. Several railrOad ut-
torucys made strong arguments against
the ordnance Among those in the COM
mittec room were Senator Henry I.
Wickham. general counsel Tor the {. and
O.. aud President MYERS, of the r., f. and
I. T. f.
The convention has empowered the
General Assembly To prescribe the mode
Of appointing or elccting justices OF the
peace The report OF the judiciary com
mittce recommended that these officers
be appointed by the circuit judges in the
counties and the Hastings Court Judges
in the cities There was very deter
mined opposition manifested against
taking away from the people the right 10
elect justices OF the peace. Mr.. Gordon,
of Nelson, said that the people OF the
State would resent this continual inva-
sion Of their rights by this convention.
The convention amended the report Oi
the committee on judiciary 50 m To place
the minimum population OF the districts
of the circuit courts. which the legis-
laturc is authorized to create, at 10000
instead of 10000 The Democratic con
ference on the suffrage decided To meet
five nights week instead OF three Tor
consideration of the minority plan. 1t
was announced that the minority, or
Daniel, plan had been withdrawn aud
the Glass plan had been substituted IN
its stead This indicates stronger OBJ
lection to the Thorn. or majority. plan
than was anticipated.
The convention adopted the ordinance
providing for the judiciary system and
il was referred to the committee ON
final revision The article adopted pro
vides for single system OF courts be-
tween the magistrates bench and the Su.
ureme Court. The present old county
court system. which has been in opera
ton in some form Tor more than "A cent
ury, is abolished la its place are To be
circuit courts, which are to hold III
monthly terms in each county. There
are many other changes Tut these ARE
the most radical The convention had
an interesting debate on the question OF
striking out Of the report ol the commit
tee on education the annual appropria-
ton of $50, 900 for the University OF Viz
ginia. The proposition was Defeated
Its friends secured the adoption OF an
amendment providing that the Virginia
Military Institute shall have its annual
appropriation guaranteed in the same
way. The question OF adding the Poly
technir Institute. az Blacksburg. and the
Female Normal School. at Farm lille
was voted down MIR Barbour, OF Cul-
pepper, presented new suffrage plan. the
first one introduced for several weeks
The outlook for speedy settlement of
the suffrage question seems to he grow
ing brighter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

In Is stated that the penitentiary site
will bring more in sale than would be re.
quired to duplicate it at more suitable
distance from the city. Business sagacity
would seem to point to the sale OF the
property, and with the purchase money,
and little added, q more modern insti-
tuition erected elsewhere. Freder-
icksburg FREE LANCE.
According to q valuation made by ex-
perts the penitentiary grounds If divided
into lots would sell for about $40, 900
not more than the cost of the walls en-
closing the prison. OF course some OF
the buildings and many OF the old bricks
on the premises could be sold too. but
every committee and commission that
has investigated the subject has reported
against removal, because of the cost.
But cost aside, it would not do to re-
move the penitentiary beyond the reach
OF military and police protection. II
taken from Richmond, for satety's sake
il would have to be put in or near some
other city.--Richmond Dispatch.
We accept the correction of the es-
teemed Dispatch, but are persuaded
even yet that our suggestion as to
the penitentiary matter would be q
wise policy, the burden OF which was
that able-bodied convicts should be
put to work on the public roads.
Then the present penitentiary could
be made comfortable for the females
and INDECENT portion of the colony.
Failing this, tbs ideas as above
quoted are advanced. The site need
not be 90 far removed from Rich
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Apron Party In Caroline.
UorrespOndence OF The FREE Lance. ]

Correspondence OF The FREE LANCET
New London, Va, Jan. & 1902.
Last Wednesday a large number OF
friends assembled at the hospitable home
of Mr.. Geo. L. Boulware, near New Lon
don. and were charmingly entertained
by the Misses Boulware, the occasion be
ing an apron party. Soon after eight
O'Clock the gentlemen drew their cravats
and seated the ladies who were their
partners, and proceeded to business im-
mediately The hemming progressed
merrily one young lady complained how
ever, that her partner insisted on hem
ming her finger. The gentlemen did 20
well it was rather difficult to decide who
should have the first prize. 1t was final
" given to Mr.. Sbinker; Mr. Byrd Hollo-
way received the BOBBY prize. Supper
was announced and the guests repaired
to the.diniDg-room where a most sump-
tuous repast was served. the table beau
tifully decorated with flowers and ever
green's After supper games OF different
kinds were INDUCED in until late hour
Then the merry party dispersed to their
homes. having spent q most delightful
evening. "AMIE."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Congressman Hay Pushing National
Park Bill.

Representative Hay has taken up the
matter OF the fredericksburg Memorial
Park, and is pushing it before the Com
mittee on Military Affairs, of which he is
q member A bill for the establishment
of "the fredericksburg and adjacent
national battlefelds memorial park in
the State of Virginia, was introduced in
December by AIR. jenkins, of Wisconsin,
and was referred back to the committee
on Military Affairs. This bill, together
with seventeen others OF like nature. was
introduced last session, but none OF them
received consideration by the House
The fredericksburg bill was reported
favorably by the committee and there il
no doubt OF its receiving favorable
report now.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

THE News, published at South Bos-
ton, Va, and edited by Mr.. K. II.
Beazley came out in very creditable
illustrated New Years edition setting
forth the advantages Of that section
and giving sketches OF some OF the
prominent business and professional
men there. The News is To be COM
mended for its enterprise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Two Consolidat And One Returns to
Weekly Issues.

They have been having shaking up in
newspaper circles down about Newport
News. Recently the Morning Herald and
the Evening Times were consolidated, the
management frankly declaring that there
were two many newspapers in the field
for profit. Now the Hampton Monitor,
which recently jumped into the daily
field, has resumed publication as week
". 1t becomes more and more apparent
that publishing newspaper is a matter
OF business. - Richmond Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.
Thomas ". Carter has been rcappointci
postmaster at Orange.

Thomas W Carter has been rcappointci
postmaster at Orange.
Captain J. W. Almonds house and
store.room in Ruckersville, Greene coun-
ty.werc CONSUMED 10y fire few days ago.
Insured
While ont hunting recently Arthur
Gregory. near Lyelrs. Richmond county
was accidentally shot in theleg by FRANK
leatman.
The store of Hubert White at Meetz,
Fauouier county. was broken open by
robbers and considerable amount ot
goods stolen.
Major ]. NJ. Barker, of Henry county,
raised 100, 900 pounds OF tobacco last
wear and sold il foran average ct Sl'.'o
per 100 pounds
The State convention oi the Young
Mems Christian Association OF Virginia
will meet in stanton February 20 nnd
continue in session four days.
At Richm md Thursday n portrait 81
the late Hon. Thomas ;. Bocock, Speaker
oi the Confederate House Of Representa-
tives. was presented 10 the Conied'
crate Museum
The parents of Mr.. Geo W. Reamer OF
this place, aged respectively eighty
and seventy-nine years, have recently
passed the 61st anniversary Other mar
riei life. -Warrenton Virginian.
The bill TO require notaries public to
attach the date of their commissions to
each certificate passed only one House
before the adjournment OF the l@glsla-
ture and has not yet become law.
Miss Lucy r. Ward, of Virginia, hns
been promoted from 5000 to - 600 Ia
the Patent Office, Washington, end Miss
Mary Ii. Corbett, oi Virginia, has been
promoted from $1,000 To 81 200 in the
Geological Survey
Accomac county has two applicants
for chairman OF the State Board OF flsh-
cries. the present chairman OF the board,
DR.. Frank Fletcher, and DR.. Johh W.
Bowdoin. chairman OF the Accomac
County Democratic Committee
The hoard of directors OF the Eastern
State Hospital. after examining the cleo
trician. firemen attendants, and other
employees as To the origin OF the fre
that destroyed the tower building pass
ed resolutions TO the effect that all OH
cials aud employees were blameless. The
board was not able To arrive at any de-
cision a. 20 the origin OF the fire.
Commission merchants Of Richmond
appeared before the State horticultural
Society and spoke in criticism OF the grad
ing and packing OF Virginia fruit as judg-
ed by the condition when received ~
Richmond They spoke particularly oil
apples. Not all of the farmers were in
cluded in the criticism, but it was stated
that many of them should be given in
structions in grading and packing
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
SOME DEATHS

Mr.. ". +. Nash died Wednesday in
Hanover county, aged sixty-six years.
Mr.. Nash was a member of the Hanover
Troop, and served under Gen. Wickham
through the Civil war.
Mrs. Francis Rogers died at Bristol,
Tenn, Wednesday at the age OF 80 She
would have reached the century mark in
June. She was a native Of Virginia and
was for 81 years a member OF the Metho-
dist church
Mr.. William c. Trevillian died in the
Southern Railway station at Richmond
Wednesday evening, having just arrived
from Roanoke en- route home. He had
been to Roanoke for his health, but
growing steadily worse, he started to
return home. He had just been taken OH
the train and into the station when he
expired. He was sixty years old, and
was a merchant and postmaster at Ark,
Gloucester county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

4 MOST excellent idea they have in
Illinois for exterminating the Eng
lish sparrow. An annual roundup
fetched down several tons OF the
pests. If our hunters would devote
their Christmas time and powder to
these depredators the material
wealth OF our section would he won
derfullv enhanced. No one who looks
about him can fail TO see the damage
the sparrow is doing, directly and in-
directly. Orchards, shade trees, vine
yards and gardens suffer increasing
damage annually because OF the
storms oiinsects that are to be found
preying uponthem. The English spar
row destroys grain and fruit, but Will
not touch worm himself vet he Is
driving away the insects, eating bird,
and thus it is that the bug kingdom
is on the boom.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Oyster Business Brisk on Rsppahannook

Major 2. G. Warwick, who has been en-
gagged for some months in making some
new surveys OF oyster lands for the
State Board OF Fisheries, has returned to
Richmond from trip to the Rappahan-
mock river. He says the catch Of oysters
from the natural beds in the Rappahan-
mock has been very fine this season, and
il far above the average. Mr. Warwick
expects to complete his work for the
board and be ready to submit it in n
short while
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Mr.. walter Favored xr. Moore.

Mr.. A. C. Walter. representative from
Orange county in the Virginia Constitu-
tiunal Convention, is in the city. visiting
his brother, Mr.. John II. Walter. MIR.
" alter is greatly pleased at the appoint
ment of Thomas l.. Moore to the U. 5.
district attorneyship OF the Western Dis
trict of Virginia. He strongly urged the
claims OF Henry Clay Mcdowell upon
President Roosevelt before his appoint
menta as u. S Judge. and was an indorser
and personally urged the appointment oil
Mr.. Moore. Wash. Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Nearly . Race Blot.

Monday afternoon there came near be-
ing q race riot, at Wheaton, in Lam
caster county, where several hundred
negroes are employed as oyster shuckers.
Three OF them became drunk, entered a
store and commenced cursing and one OF
them was shct by a white man.
Warrants were sworn out for the three
men, and after several white people had
been appointed constables byJ Justice John
Curlett. the negroes were hustled to the
county jail. At late hour the negroes
congregated around Justice Curlett and
threats were made. Mr.. Curtlett was
forced TO draw his revolver for protection.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
For over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. II soothes the
child, sOitens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. IL 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 kink.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Bryan In Boston.

Hon. w. j. Bryan arrived in Boston
Thursday afternoon to be the guest of
the Commonwealth Club. Following n
reception at the Quincy House a banquet
was served, and Mr.. Bryan was the cen
trail figure In welcoming Mr.. Bryan and
the other guests President Washburn ex-
planned the objects of the organization,
which was formerly called the Bryan
Club. He said that its love and respect
for Mr. Bryan had nor changed Mr..
Bryan's subject was 1.-THE Patriot in
Peace" and when he was introduced
every one arose and cheered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Labor Leaders Guests at white House.

With President Roosevelt at lunch
Thursday were five prominent labor
leaders in the United States, the two
other guests being Attorney General
Knox and Secretary Wilson, OF the De-
partment OF Agriculture. In addition to
desiring the men TO lunch with him the
President wanted to talk over conditions
in their fields with them and learn all he
can regarding the wants. desires and feel
ings OF that important branch OF labor
represented by the associations OF rail-
road workers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

The funeral ofCity Engineer E.A. Marye
occurred at Newport News last Wednes-
day afternoon from ST. Paurs Episcopal
Church, conducted by Rev. j. Francis
Riddle. The casket was buried In flower.
The council and city officials attended In
q body. Hundreds could not gain adj
mission. The remains were inferred In
Greenlawn cemetery, near the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
BEARD OF AGRICULTURE
state Veterinarian Recommended

The State Board OF Agriculture met in
Richmond Wednesday and reappOiuted
all fertilizer Inspectors except Mr.. \. ..
sullivan. Of the Sixth district, who was
not again an applicant
The board adopted n resolution asking
the Legislature to appropriate a sum
sufficient to allow the department 10 en-
ploy veterinarian whose services shall lie
at the command ~ the farmers and
stockmen OF the State. The body also
expressed itself in favor Of AN adequate
appropriation with which TO represent
Nirgiuia resources at the st Louis expo.
sition. Ii also endorsed Gov. MoBta-
gue's attitude uponIthe good roads ques-
ton as outlined in his inaugural address.
The board. in body, appeared before
the Agricultural Committee Of the Con
stltutiOnal Convention and asked that
the new Constitution shall require the
department to be maintained. and that
it shall be located at the State Capital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

THE NEWPORT News PRESS Is now
in its seventh year. 1t is live paper
published in progressive city. Neat,
newsy and well printed, it meets the
requirements of the public and has
our best wishesfor continued success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
CONGRESSIONAL.

The d. bpte on the Hepburn bill for the
construction NJ the Nicaragua canal was
continued IN the House \ strong senti
ment developed in feyor Of giving con.
sidcraiion To- the offer Of the Panama
Company to sell lis franchises and prop
erty. Ia the Seuatc bills were passed
authorizing several army and navy OIL
cers to accept decorations from foreign
Governments senator Gallinger, chair.
nun Of the Committee ON Pensions. AN
nonnccd that none but absolutely mcri.
torious eases woull BE- presented To the
Senate
The House passed the Hepburn Nicara.
qua Canal bill by "a vote Of 3OS to >
PROVISIONS or THE BILL.
The bill pnssed authorizes the presi.
dent TO secure from the states Of Costa
Ricn. in behalf of the L. ) control oi
such a portion of the territory belonging
10 said states ~ may be desirable and
necessary ON which 10 construct canal
suitable 10 the wants oi modern
commerce, and apprOpriates such sum
N may be necessary To secure the con-
troll ol said territory.
Second authorizes the President. after
securing control of the territory, TO di-
rect the Secretary Of War To construct
such canal from the Caribbean sen, at n
point near Grey town, in Nicaragua, by
wayloi Lake Nicaragua, TO nipOint on the
Pacific ocean, near Brito and also to
construct proper harbors ut the termini
of said canal. and To make necessary
provisions for the defense of the canal
and harbOrs
The last section makes present ap-
preparation Of 10000 600 10 carry on
the work The section fixes the aggre-
gate cost at $3.50 OOO, 700
The Senate confirmed the nominations
of Leslie VI Shaw aud Henry {. Pay
~ Secretary OF the Treasury aud Post
mastcr-Gcneral. respectively
The senate Commerce Committee will
report in favor Of creating n department
OF Commerce
The President has sent to the senate
the eNtradtiOn treaty recently negOiidt-
ed between the United States and
Denmark
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Mr. German Nominated For .. s. Senator.

The Democrats OF the Legislature OF
Maryland In caucus nominated Hon.
Arthur z. German. OF Howard county.
for U. S. Senator, and Murray vandiyer,
Of Hartford county, for State Treasurer;
The Republicans In caucus nominated
Hon. William H. Jackson, OF Wicomico
county, for u S. Senator. and Gen.
Thomas j. Shryock, OF Baltimore. for
State Treasurer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

mond that military protection could
not be easily afforded. The time will
come, we venture to say, when Rich
mond will rise up and demand that
the institution be removed from It's
limits, or to less populated part OF
the city. In whichicase the hundreds
of thousands of dollars now asked,
if granted, will have been virtually
thrown away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
NIT. L. Moo 70 Receives an appointment,

President Roosevelthas announced that
he will appoint Mr.. Thomas Lee Moore,
of Montgomery county, al U. s. District
Attorney for the Western District oil
Virginia. Mr.. Moore spoke in this city
during the last campaign and made a fine
impression. Mr.. Moore Is a Republican
memb Der of the Constitutional Convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
state Democratic Commits. to Meet.

Chairman Ellyson has called a meeting
of the State Democratic committee to be
held In Richmond next Wednesday night,
to consider the generall primary plan
prepared by the sub-committee. tits also
reported that the committee will be ask
ed to decide as to whether Dey or An
derson Is the regular chairman ia Nor
folk City.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
Will IA DO fts

II the President will grasp the oppor-
tunity he now has to do something like
justice toward Schley, be will recover
some Of the popular contidence he has
recently lost. Richmond Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11

THE women OF Germany have de-
clared open war on the beard. 1t is
safe to say it will prove a cutting al
iair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-11
SATURDAY, The IIIh boy Of J0Du0Iy,

1902, at 10 o'clock a m, and continue
until p. m, and resume the sale at Z
O'Clock IN. and so continue from day
to day, at the same hours, until all the
stock is disposed OF. He has we'll
selected stock of Staple and Fancy Goods,
most OF them fresh and in fine condition.
will also sell his Market Wagon, Horse
and Harness during the sale. Terms cash.
Dealers are especially invited to attend
this sale. Is. Z. WILLIS, Trustee
JAMES ROACH, Auctioneer jail II