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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-03
Anthracite and Standard Oil Both Protected

From the Chicago Record Herald.
William J Gibson, who was formerly coun-
sci of the treasury department, has written
letter to the New York Times which disproves
the commonly accepted idea that the coal and
oil trusts DO not benefit by the Dingley tariff.
AS regards anthracite coal, the law undoubted-
" iuggles with words in way to deceive any
one but an expert. Section 523, which is under
the list heading, reads: "Coal, anthracite, not
specially provided for in this act, and coal stores
of American vessels, but none shall be unload
ed" search for special provisions does not
revea! the word anthracite, but the following
occurs in the dutable list: "Coal, bituminous,
and all Goals containing less than o2 percentum
of fixed carbon, and shae, 81 cents per ton
of wenty-eight bushels, eighty pounds to the
bushe."
Mr.. Gibson shows that the two paragraphs
were construed together by the board of general
appraisers Jan. II, 1898, SO as to make the duty
apply to all anthracite having less than o2 per
cent fixed carbon, and it appears that much the
greater part of both the foreign and domestic
anthracite falls below that percentage. Plac-
t,cally, then, from the commercial standpoint,
there is tariff of 81 cents a ton on anthracite
coal, since the construction of the appraisers
was on appeal. Furthermore, this tax was
placed in the Dingley law, though anthracite
had actually been in the free lists of all the
tariff acts since July ID, 1870.
The facts concerning petroleum are less def
nitely and exhaustivey discussed by Mr.. Gibson,
but his references to them are interesting and
instructive He shows that while petroleum,
crude or refined, is marked free in the law, there
is provision for duty equal to that imposed
by any exporting country against the American
product; and that, under this provision, the
board of general appraisers decided Jan. 2S,
1902:
That crude petroleum that had been produced
in Russia and imported into England, and
there refined and imported into the United States
from England, although England did not impose
any duty on petroleum or its production, yet
that it was dutiable at rate equal to the rate
imposed by Russia petroleum imported
into that country.
The conditions OF petroleum are such that,
under this conrtruction, the proviso is as good
as the straight-out naming of a duty, or perhaps
better. Mr. Gibson calculates that it is an ad-
vance on former duty, and that the Standard
Oil trust is virtually protected by tariff on
its products, which amounts to more than 40
per cent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-03

HON. ]. D. BoTKIN, our candidate for congress
man at-large, has, through Secretaries Curran
and McCrum, challenged Chas. F. Scott, Re-
publican nominee for the same Office, to joint
debate, or series of debates, on the issues
OF the campaign. It's dollars to doughnuts
that the challenge will not be accepted
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-03

MINNESOTA and the entire north and north
W. st faces coal famine, with winter almost
,,pon that entire section of country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-03
GARNErT, KANSAS, OCTOBER 3, 1909.
gIEII
HOCH DER BAER.
(BY ANN THRAcITE)

(BY ANN THRACITE)
The German kaiser once declared
That he and God this planet shared
never quite saw how he dared
He doesn't own the coal
My name is Baer and I'm the lad
Who's started this here hard coal fad.
The Almighty must be awful glad
That we own all the coal.
We squeeze 'em-I'm the business man
work the deal to make it pan..
Well bleed the people all we can.
You see we've got the coal.
The Lord and what do we care
How those tarnation miners fare!
We'er only looking for our share
Of profits from the COAL
The people. too, they cut no ice.
The way they grumbe is not nice,
They've got to ante up the price
To buy our lovely COAL
Way up above-just wait and see,
Ill be the whole thing-hully gee
The firm will still be Him and ME-,
Because we owned the coal.
VII
I'm getting into training now
To wear crown upon my brow.
II isn't awkward learning how
For me, who owns the COAL
But never mind, my partnership
Absolves me from the public lip,
The blood may drip and drip and drip.
We. Us, we own the coal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
CURRENT TOPICS.

4 person known as William c.
Howard who died at Canandaigua, y.
Y. proves to have been n woman.
Rhoda Poindexter, one OF the oldtime
black mammas, died iu Louisa County
at the advanced age of Ill, it is claimed.
She was set free by her master in 1872
at the age OF u. Papers to prove this
are said to be in possession OF a grand
daughter.
In the Circuit Court OF Warwick cOun-
ty. Judge Blackstone decided that appli-
cations to an Inspector for oyster lands
must be made in writing to be valid;
and that insurance can not be collected
on a burned building vacant over ten
days. when the policy contains a clause
providing for the consent OF the company
to vacancy for longer period.
Ex-Champion James j. Corbett, has
decided to re-enter the ring. and to show
his resolution he has offered to fight
Jeffries or Fitzsimmons Jeffries and
Fitzsimmons are now matched to fight
some time during April. No definite club
has been settled upon. as Fitzsimmons
disagrees upon every clubs offer.
The following dispatch was sent by
Corbett to Harry Corbett at San Fran
cisco, Cal
Will take FitzsimmOes' place on same
terms: also bet Jeffries s. 900 on side;
contest to take place any time after Aug.
l. You put up 81 900 forfeit for me.
Will be in New York Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
(Communicated.)
WANTS A RAILROAD.
Thinks Navigation on the RsppahannOek viii
Soon Close.

To The FREE LANCE:
The steamboats, to fredericksburg are
almost one of the things of the past
The river is filling up so rapidly with
sand bars that there is danger OF having
no steamboat to this place in the near III
ture. Years gone by the river was navig-
able to Falmouth. Since that time the
river has been gradually filing up, until
now it is scarcely nayigable to Fred
ericksburg.
II the river was dredged it would cost
as much as "A railroad would through
the Northern Neck of Virginia. What
are the people Of fredericksburg thinking
about to lose the wealth Of the oyster
industry and all the products OF the
Northern Neck of Va Why not have a
railroad, and have it at once? The loss
to the citizens of the town to the Bay is
immense.
Wake up, men of Fredericksburg you
are dreaming OF a navigation that is
passing away like the mist upon the
mountain.
am one who waited for Rappahan-
mock steamer that never came, so | sign
myself, SUFFERER.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
List Of Writings Admitted 10 Record Since
February Term Of County Court.

Deeds of Bargain and SaIe-Walter NJ.
Barnett to +. j. and j. A. WoOdville,
| l-15 interest in $50 acres; III. I. Holla-
day to II. S. Willis, 19z acres; Jesse j..
Porter, trustee, to G. J. Young, 7S1l acres;
NJ. A. Lockwood to II. c. Newton. 1Ol
acres; p. H. Fry, Clerk. to +. Lamb,
47 56-100 acres; Fannie Campbell to
Sarah J. Brown, lot in Orange; Irene b.
Walter to II. c. Newton, 1913 acres: Lou
isa Telephone Co. to Spotsylvania Tele-
phone Co., the line, etc, from Belmont to
finders Station; Mary E. Estes to Geo.
PRESLEY, acres; billiard Goiiney to Mary
f. Hansbrough, lot in Orange; G. W..
Chambers to German Baptist Brethren
church trustees, l acre; Mumiord S.
johnson TO Ernest Voolfolk, 27h acres (;
George Presley to Thornton Fry, 3
acres; Robert |. Eggleton to James Wat
son, One-quarter OF an acre in Gordons-
vile; James Watson TO Charles Anna
earter, one-quarter OF an acre, as above;
S. G. Sibert to trustees OF the Protestant
Episcopal church, lot in Gordonsyille ;
J. A. Ballard, etc, to Lucy f. Bell, 20
acres; Lucy f. Bell to e. d. Atkins, 20
acres, as above; j. G. Williams, trustee.
and Others to Edgar Stinson and wife, 9
acres in Gordonsville.
Deeds OF Trust-Lucian 7. Lancaster
to J. f. Lumsden, trustee, for the benefit
oi A. J. Mann; r. C. Stanley to T. W.
Bullock, trustee, for the benefit OF Mrs.
A Z. Bullock, 80 acres; W d. Sale, trus-
tee, ETC., to John G. Williams, trustee, for
the benefit OF National Bank OF Orange,
20 acres; H. S. Willis to John G. Williams.
trustee, for the benefit Of H T Holiday,
19z acres, as above Victoria j. Lee TO
VIM. d. Carter. trustee, for the benefit OF
the Merchants and Mechanics Perpetual
Building and Loan Association, 16 LILO
acres; H. n. Clagett to John G. Williams,
trustee for the benefit OF VIM c. Graves,
305 32-1OO acres; Travis Daniel, to En-
nest Voolfolk, trustee, for the benefit OF
Ann H. Daniel, So acres; Geo H. Proctor,
etc, to f. Voolfolk, trustee, for the bene-
fit OF Ann H. Daniel, ETC., 40 acres; Jno.
f. Newman to VIM. d. Carter, trustee,
for the benefit OF Merchants and Meohan-
les Perpetual Building and Loan Associ-
alton, 146 acres; Jerre A. Wambersie to
John G. Williams. trustee, for the benefit
of George A. Gaines, 800 acres; Edgar
Stinson and wife to John G. Williams,
trustee, for the benefit OF Thos. W. Bond,
o acres, as above.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
ORANGE.
Mr. Harris Rebuilding Convict Labor to Work
Roads-NOtes, Personals. Etc.

Correspondence Of THE FREE LANCE }
Unionyils. Va, March %, 1902.
The farmers in this section have lost
quite number Of sheep in the aggregate
this winter.
Cholera on the mountain side has in
yaded the swine Of that section, Mr.
&. +. Waugh, one o. the most prosper
ous farmers. having lost quite a number
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Clark, Of this place,
are visiting their son, F. w. Clark, Jr.,
and family, in Richmond this week. Mr..
Clark has also been in attendance on the
Good Roads Convention there, heing one
Of the delegates from this county.
Mrs. &. +. Waugh and Master Garrett
have been guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. p.
Coleman at the Orange Hotel this week.
Mr.. K. b. Harris, OF this place, is re-
building his store. recently destoyed by
fire. 1t will be a commodious building.
Mr.. Jas. NJ Pendleton. of Mason, Va, is
the contractor, and it will soon be ready
for occupancy.
Some of the public schools are closing
their fiye-mOnth terms, while others have
extended for one month longer.
There is an effort being put forth to
secure convict labor to work the public
roads in Taylor District, which in every
section OF the district have been well-nigh
impossible for several months. DR.. VIM.
j. Crittenden is pushing the matter.
which should be seconded by every man
in the district.
We extend welcome to Mr.. II. CNew-
ton and family, Of Pennsylvania, who
are now occupying the Lockwood resi-
dence at this place, and farm adjoining.
He is making many and much needed
improvements on the farm. Xxx
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
STAFFORD.
Few Fish Being Caught Sale OF a Farm
Mail Carrier Loses His Horse
Other Notes, Etc.

Correspondence of THE FREB LsNCE.)
Stafford C. H.. Va. March -. 1902
Lewis Parker, one OF our highly re-
spected colored men, is very i'll with
pleuro-pneumonia at Mr.. II q. Chesley's
where he has been employed.
Rev. c. l.. Potter leaves here Tuesday
for Baltimore, accompanied by Mrs Pot
ter. to attend the NJ T. Conference,
south Mr F. preached at New Hope
Sunday morning, at Andrew Chapel at 3
p IN. and here at night At night he
preached specially at Ebenezer.
Fishermen complain OF dull times.
They say they catch very few fish, and
they are mostly yellow perch.
The last few bright drying days have
set the farmers to work in earnest.
?lows are running in every direction.
Mr.. W. =. Patterson lost one Of his
finest mules last week by its getting
choked
Mrs. 4. l. Bullock and her daughter,
Miss Lizzie, spent Sunday here visiting
friends
Mr. W y Carter Of the Burg, paid the
Courthouse visit Thursday on legal
business
Mrs Rose i Curtis has purchased of
Frederick Dent the tract OF land known
as the Stone tract, about one mile north
Of the Courthouse. containing % acres,
for $500.
The Weather Bureau predicted rain
Saturday and Sunday. IA a naturalcon-
sequence, we have had two OF the bright
est and warmest days OF the Spring.
James Grinnage, the mail contractor
from this place to Stafford Store, had the
misfortune 10 lose one OF his horses this
week. Ii was kicked on the hind leg by
another horse. breaking it entirely, and
had to be killed. 1t was fine young
mare, worth about $50
Chcken-pox is prevalent at Brooke.
Mr.. James Morton il still confined to
the house by sickness. ScRlnBLER.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
KING GEORGE.
Personal and Other Notes.

Correspondents OF The FREE LASCE)
King George.C. H., Va, March 20, 1902.
Mrs. II. y. Berry, who has been visiting
friends and relatives in Baltimore and
Washington, has returned.
Miss Viva Turner, Of Washington, is
the guest OF the Hunters at the Court
house.
Mr.. Thrift. who has leased the Turner
cannery at Port Conway, will employ 90
laborers for the work. The principal
product used will be tomatoes.
Mr. A. F. Bilingsley is having erected
on his farm, near the Courthouse, very
pretty dwelling with all the modern con
venences.
The Clerk Of the Court issued mar
riage license on the 18th inst 10 Martin
Chandler and Lola White, colored. both
of King George.
Rev. b. r. Turner, the rector OF the p.
+. churches in this county, with Mrs.
Turner and their daughter, Miss Mamie
Byrd, have gone TO Richmond, where
Mrs Turner goes for medical treatment
under the care and skill of DR.. George
Ben Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs Fred ID Davies who have
been visiting friends and relatives in
Washington, have returned to their home,
Linden" near Edge Hill.
Rt. Rev. James Funsten, Bishop of
Idaho. has been on a visit to his wiie's
mother, Mrs Eliza r Pratt. at her hand
some home, Camden, on the Rappahan-
mock.
Mrs Jemima MountiOy, who has been
spending the winter in Washington, has
returned to her home in this county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
To Pension Teachers.

The movement to pension the public
school teachers Of the State after they
shall have taught for a period oftwenty-
five years, has taken tangible FORM A mum
Der Of ladies who went before the Finance
Committee OF the House recommended a
pension OF 5000 for these teacheres, be
cause they have worn out in the service
Of the State. They said that the largest
salaries in the public schools are in the
high schools, where salaries are $45 to
$50 a month for nine monthsin the year,
but the county schools pay from $25 to
$33 for not more than nine months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
WESTM0RELAND.
Public schools Closing -NOtes. Personals, Etc.

Correspondence of THE FREE LANGE)
Oak Grove. March 23, LOO.
The bright windy days of this week
have ~ completely dried the land that
farmers have gone vigorously to work
blowing. even in much Of the low lands
near the rivers aud creeks The roads
are improving rapidly, and very soon the
country will begin to look attractive
Quite number of prominent farmers
in this section attended the Farmers In
stitute which was held at Montross this
week. The session was very interesting,
and in spite of the cold weather the at
tendance was good.
The public schools in this section are
beginning to close, after n session OF six
months. Several teachers completed
their term this week. The attendance
has been fairly good.
Mr. Thomas Brown, the superintendent
of public instruction, who resides in the
Hague neighborhood. visited the schools
in the Oak Grove neighborhOod few
days ago and gave words of encourage
ment TO the teachers and pupils.
We are glad to hear that Mr.. W. }.
Gardy, who for some years resided in
this neighborhood. is prospering in the
lumber business in Baltimore, where he
has moved with his family. Such bust
ness man as he was il greatly missed
through this section MIR. Harvey bought
out his mercantile business, and conducts
business at hisformer store. His brother
in law, Mr.. Carter, purchased his saw
mill. and continues that enterprise.
MIR. p. Parker and MIR. Maire, near
Rollins Fork, both are anxious for tele-
phone communication from their stores
to Colonial Beach, and it isprobable that
they will have phones put in place soon.
Mr.. Writ Washington paid his father,
Mr. r. j. Washington, at Campbleton, a
visit OF several days recently.
Mrs. Phil Hungertord. with two chill
dren and a nurse, spent several days this
week as guest of Mrs Allen Chandler,
at MOntrOss.
Miss Sadie Washington, OF Blenheim,
is planning to spend the Easter holidays
in Washington. visiting her friend, Miss
Lillian Brock.
Miss Fannie Washington has returned
after pleasant visit this week 10 Mrs.
Allen Chandler at Nontross.
Mr.. George Taylor has returned from
another trip to the Johns Hopkins Hos
pital, and his injured limb is 30 far i'm
proved as to give hope thatit may event
ually be as strong az ever.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
Dsnter Of Colds And La Grippe.

The greatest danger from colds and la
grippe is their resulting in pneumonia.
II reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided Among the tens
OF thousands who have used this remedy
for these diseases. we have yet to learn
OF single case having resulted in pneu-
monia, which shows conclusiyely that it
is a certain preventive of that dangerous
malady. 1t will cure acold or an attack
of la grippe in less time than any other
treatment. 1t is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by NJ NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

"In the Winter of 1898 and 1899
was taken down with n severe attack OF
what il called La Grippe says +. l.
Hewett, prominent druggist OF Win.
field. III. The only medicine used was
two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t broke up the cold and
stopped the coughing like magic, and !
have never since been troubled with
Grippe" Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
can always he depended upon to break
up a severe cold and ward of any
threatened attack of pneumonia. Ii is
pleasant to take too, which makes it the
most desirable and one OF the most
popular preparations in use for these all
ments For sale by NJ. NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
Practically Starving.

After using a few bottles OF KOdol
Dyspepia Cure my wife received perfect
and permanent relief from a severe and
chronic ease OF stomach trouble, says j.
r Holly, real estate, insurance and loan
agent. OF Macomb, Ill. Before. using
Kodol Dyspepia Cure she could not eat
an ordinary meal without intense suffer
ing. She il now entirely cured. Several
physicians and many remedies had failed
To give relief" You don't have to diet
Eat any good food you want, but don't
overload the stomach. KOdol Dyspep-
sia Cure will always digest it for you. d.
C. BOWman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
Roll OF Honor.

Public School No. 10, Courtland dis
trict, Spottsylyania county, 9TH month
ending March 9th 1902 Number en-
rolled "a. Daily attendance 22.20.
Willie. Horace and Ashton Beasley,
Grace, Mary and Charlie Blanton, Ar
thur and Saville Miller, Joseph, Nussey,
Lizzie and James Riley, Hannah Price,
Nellie and Kate Morris, Nellie, Verna and
Bessie Clarke.
AMANDA l.. CIARKE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
Could aot Breathe.

Coughs, colds, Group, grip, bronchitis
other throat and lung troubles are quick
ly cured by One Minute Cough Cure. One
Minute Cough Cure is not mere expec'
torant, which gives only temporary re-
lief. IL softens and liquifes. the mucous
draws out the Inflammation and removes
the cause OF the disease. Absolutely safe
Acts at once. lone Minute Cough Cure
will do all that is claimed for it., says
Justice OF the Peace, j. Q. Hood. Crosby,
Miss. "My wife could not get her breath
and was relieved blythe first dose. II
has been a benefit to all my family" DC.
Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
The Farmers nstitute-RObbery-Mr. Down
ing was Detslned-Successful Riyiyal.

The Farmers Institute RObbery-Mr. Down.
ing was DetsIned-Suecessiul Riyiyal.
Correspondence OF The FREE LANCE.)
MOntrOss, Va, March %, 1902.
Tuesday last quite = large crowd as
sembled at Montross, principally far
mers, to listen to Mr. Beverley and other
prominent gentlemen, who are not only
interested in farming themselves, but can
interest Others The day was pleasantly
spent, and our people returned to their
homes late in the afternoon, feeling that
the time given in listening to what was
said relative to the various branches OF
agriculture was we'll spent. The meeting
will no doubt result in new life in farm
enterprise with many OF our farmers.
Thieves entered the residence and meat
house of Mrs j. W. Anadale Tuesday
night while she was at church and car
ried away all the bacon, lard, and other
things found; they also took from the
dwelling, clothing, etc. The goods
stolen amounted in value tOnearly 500.
Mrs. Anadale is a widow, living alone.
No arrest has been made.
The drying March winds and sun has
made great improvement in the public
roads, which, under the present good
roads system of WestmOreland, is the
only repair they are likely to receive.
Quite crowd assembled at Montross
last night to hear the lecture advertised
to be delivered by Mr. T. J. Downing. OF
Lancaster, for the benefit OF the Jr o. u.
A. N. hall at Montross. Mr.. Downing
did not fill the engagement, owing to the
protracted County court at Lancaster.
The Rev. r. p. Lumpkin, of the NJ. L.
church, is conducting night protracted
service at Grants church, which has
been in progress some ten nights. An
unusual interest is manifested, and a
religious work is going on that has never
been equalled in the history of Grants
church. MIR. Lumpkins is an earnest
minister, and understands how to reach
the hearts OF people. The revival still
goes on. and will continue as long as the
interest lasts. L.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27

SPRING CLOTHING al a Great Sacrifice.

fromP good
fancy silk and double breasted which will
Spring suit Don't delay and select All good
and best workmanship Boys suits only LETT all wool blue
suits short pants size H. worth s. closing out price g. very stylish
a
closing out price S. all wool ulresel worsted suit blue coat small white
all
cashmere suit with stripe short pants size r. worth closing out price
swell only all wool
worth S. closing fancy word suit worth S.
worth IS
all
81
worhS5 blue
and closing
black wOd S. closing out price
Re
light brown mack
good quality, worth 80 closing (
r BAKER Market Corner, Fredericksburg Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27
How 10 Cure The Grip.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlain Cough Remedy as directed
and quick recovery is sure to follow
That remedy counteracts any tendency
OF the grip to result in pneumonia which
is really the only serious danger. among
the tens OF thousands who have used il
for the grip, not one case has ever beer
reported that did not recover. For SALE
by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27

Headache often results from a disorder
ed condition OF the stomach and consti
patton OF the bowels. dose or two OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's will correct these disorders and cnre
the headache. Sold by NJ. M. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-27

With the consent OF Secretary Hay the
trustees OF the John Hay Normal and
Industrial School dor colored youth OF
Alexandria, Va, have changed it's name
to the William Mckinley Normal and
Industrial School.