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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The Convention for the second time
refused to granta annual appropriation
of $4,000 to the University OF, Virginia
The vote was 30 to BIB. This presuma
bly, ends one OF the most interesting
the fights of the convention. The friends Of
university made powerful, fight andIwert
supported by the most influential men
in the State, both in and out OF the con
vention. There were two sentiments
which compassed the defeat OF the prop
Osition. One was against making any
appropriation in the Convention and the
other jealousy OF other State institu.
tons and the friends OF the public school
system.
Mr.. Braxton submitted the report on
corporations, embracing the plan for SUI
pervising the operations of corporations
in this State. The report is signed in
whole or in part by all of the members
of the committee except Messrs. Hunton
and Brooks. The plan provides for the
appointment by the Governor. with the
approval of the Legislature, OF CON-
mission of three The powers OF this
commission are verv broad and are be-
lieved to be suff tent % bring all Of the
public corporations within their super
vision.
Saturday the convention found itself
without quorum and after nearly two
hours trying to finish up some work,
without completing, adjourned until
Monday. The matters under discussion
were the unfinished sections of the re-
ports on cities and towns and on educa-
ton. These were not disposed of. Mr..
Barbour presented a memorial from the
Anti-SaloOn convention, praying the
enactment OF the original Barbour liquor
license resolutions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
MARRIAGES

Miss Ladye Minor and MFR. A. Rowe, OF
Gloucester county, were married recently
by Rev. W. L. Wyatt. .-.s
Mr.. J. 4. Butcher, of LOudoun county,
and Miss Alice Gowans, OF Washington,
were married last week in that city.
Licensed in Washington to marry:
Woodson Jasper, of Fauquier county
and Mary Mcdonald, Of Culpeper county.
Ernest C. Feagans. of Culpeper, and
Miss Emily Jarvis. OF Washington, were
married 10y Rev. + W. Winirey last
week.
Mr.. Lucas b. Haynes and Miss Ruth
Mil5y, of King and Queen county, were
married n few days ago by Rev. 4. A.
Jones.
Miss Lutte Florence, of Fauquier
county, and Mr. John lsh, will be married
at the brides home, near New Baltimore,
tomorrow.
Miss Eva Spicer, of Louisa, and nr.
Charles Poindexter, of Drag county,
were married last week by Rev. r. Parker
Richardson.
Miss Bertha May Pilchard and Mr.
Claude Serman OF Salisbury. Md, were
married in Accomac county last week,
by Rev II. W. ID. Johnson.
Mr.. Henry W Hammes, of Wayne,
West Virginia, and Miss Lillian +. John
stOn, of Orange, were married in Cattles-
bury, Kentucky, Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
Miss Bessie Epler and James V. Rich
ardson. both of Baltimore. were married
last week by Rev J. W. Ryland, in the
old Hermitage church in Middlesex
county.
Postal clerk Alwyn Hundley, of the
Weems Line steamer Northumberland
and Mrs. Mason, of Baltimore, formerly
of Lancaster county, were married in
Baltimore n few days ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
WHO ARE TIE PEOPLE?

So much has been said 0rfSle apout
the election Of all State and county
officers by the people that one is very
naturally led to ask the question,
"Who are the people?"
If the advocates Of elections by the
people mean "the people who ordi-
narily control the average Virginia
primary and subsequent election al
fairs. then The FREE LANCE is to a
certain extent opposed to the election
of officials by the people. II all the
people would take interest enough
in elections to go to the polls and
vote, the plan would no doubt prove
acceptable, but when few politi-
clans, together with their henchmen
and 'bootlickers" of other styles,
take charge and nominate and elect
officers under the guise of "the pso-
ole" il would be far better to let the
Legislature "a body of men whose
every act goes on record select the
men to preside over the destinies OF
the Commonwealth.
THE FREE LANCE is always in favor
OF any plan that will secure the inter
ests of the people, but it is aquestlon
whether, under the present conditions,
tits wise to be everlastingly crying for
''the people'srig untilssomebody
else besides the average ward heller
is to constitute ''the people" in pri-
mary and general elections.
The Constitutional Convention
could better employ its time in de-
yising means by which elections
could be divorced from the average
sspeople" who conduct them than in
trying to find a way to open the gap
for further abuses in making more
<officers appeal to these so-called
people for their support.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
A War Incident Recalled.

President Goode in entertaining some
friends with recolections of the war said
after the battle of Frazler's farm he had
seen Confederate soldiers sitting on the
bodies OF their dead comrades eating
hard tack" 1T was there" he con-
tinued, that Zeb VanceA succeeded in
steadying and rallying his brave North
Carolina regiment by piece OF wit when
the men were pretty well tagged out.
"An old rabbit came dashing by" said
Mr.. Goode, and Vance saw his opportu.
nifty. He waved his sword in the air and
id: Go it, Old Molie Cotton I ! II
didn't have reputation at stake, I'd
be with you" President Goode says
there was a wild shout from the Tar
Heels and they fell into line with re-
newed vigor and courage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
WANTS STATE CONVENTION.


care there to be no more Democratic
State conventions in Virginia. asked n
man high in the councils OF the party in
this State. Does the adoption OF n
primary plan for the selection of candi-
dates for State offices mean that we art
not to come together any more to talk
over matters in State, or district, or
county conventions? | have always
been an advocate OF this method OF
selecting candidates. but confess that !
am not pleased at the prospect of the en-
tire abolition OF conventions Yet, that
il what it means, unless we accept the
quadrennial State gatherings, when we
will have 10 meet TO nominate delegates
to the national conventions and TO name
the State electors cannot see that
there will be any need Of county or
district conventions. and do not be
ieve that there are going to be well-at-
tended State conventions If there are to
be no State candidates nominated there
at. have always regarded the state
convention as an institution OF great
party value, and a. one of the few, il not
the only opportunity which was pre-
sented 10 the rank and file to meet and
mingle and exchange views. ! shall
regret to see it sink into state OF
'innOcuous desuetude, az Mr.. Cleveland
said
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
TUESDAY, JANUARY %, 1902.
Weather forecast for Fred
erickS6urg and Vicinity:
Fair and colder Tuesday.
LABoRs SHAREIN PROSPERITY.


Considerable has been said and
written of late about the wonderful
prosperity that is everywhere appar-
ent in this country.
We would not extract one grain OF
comfort or pleasure that these state
ments have given to those who have
been the recipients of a share OF these
good times; but it is wise and just
that some comparison be shown be-
tween the wages and living expenses
of today and those OF a few years
ago.
There is room for doubt that the
present era of general prosperity is
distributing it's favors with entire
impartiality
The test of real prosperity. OF
- e, is the betterment OF the condi-
tiOif OF labor.
All OF us are, in one way oranother,
workingmen, but the line OF demar-
kation is drawn between those who
work for wages, and those who work
for themselves, and it is in the condi-
ton OF the former class that pros
perity or its reverse is reflected.
1t is a well-known fact that the
prices Unnecessary commodities have
risen vastly since the low figures OF
the last period of depression-1S93
to 1897.
Have the wages Of labor risen rel
atively2
The trusts which set out with the
promise of reduction of prices all
around as a result OF economy in
production, have raised prices every
where and are reaping immense prof
it's. Has the emplOye benefited in
equal ratio?
A comparative table OF the prices
OF the necessary articles OF living
show an average increase OF more
than 33% per cent. since 1897.
That is to say the cost OF living
has increased more than one third
over the amount necessary Tor com
Portable living during the past five
years.
This would be all well and good
we're it also a fact that wages had
increased in a like proportion, but
as a matter of fact the latter propo-
sition is not true. Where then does
the working man come in for his
share OF prosperity? 1t is true that
labor now finds steady employment,
whereas five years ago this was not
the case, but does that give him his
proportionate share OF the existing
prosperity? No sane man would
make such a claim.
These gigantic trusts are posing as
the friends of the working man. If
they be friends, let them share their
general prosperity with the horny
handed sons of toll" viii they do
this? We fear not until proper legal
restrictions are thrown around them.
: fsssssrhiag them the Golden Rule.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
TO GOVERNOR MoNTAGuE.

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Staunton News, informs its readers
that sane people are kept in the
Western State Insane Asylum,
whether by force or not, it does not
say.
However, this failure on the part
of the News to say whether "forcibly
or willingly detained will not have
any material bearing on what we are
about to remark.
True, il sane men or women are be-
ing held by force in this asylum for
the insane, the greater the shame
and the wrong being perpetrated by
the officials in charge of that insti-
tuition.
What we would like to know is just
this, why are sane people kept in one
of our State asylums when all over
the State we hear the cry OF lack
of room for the insane in our institu-
tions?
The state of affairs at StauntOn,
as depicted by such reliable news
paper as the Staunton News, calls
for an immediate Investigation. 1t
is to he hoped that such an investi-
CATION will be made at once before
the press Of the State feels it neces-
sary to give further public utterance
to the desires of the people.
The matter is up to you, Governor
Montague, and from you the people
expect some answer. Let your ac-
tiOns speak.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
Cant. r. 4. Tvlar Dead.

Capt. r. II. Tyler died at his home
in Prince William county, Friday night,
aged 65 years He was Christian gen.
tieman, a devoted husband and father
and a gallant soldier. He commanded a
company of the famous Eighth Virginia
Regiment, during the Civil war. Having
been captured, be and Gen. Runy Lee
were held as hostages by the Federals.
Capt Tyler served in the legislature
for two terms with distinction. He had
an extensive acquaintance and many
warm friends, not only in his own coun-
ty, but elsewhere.
His wife and eleven children survive
him. The funeral took place at Hay
market Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
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, 8nd is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Ii 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, 1902-01-28

The Southern States haveevery reason
to look forward with confidence to a
period of growth such as has not hereto
lore been known. The attention oil
capitalists is most favorably secured.
Where capital goes the labor necessary
to industrial developmentfollows. With
in the next ten years the South will un-
questionably take the lead in the rate OF
population increase ifpresent indications
possess any value as affording a basis
of estimate-St. Louis Republic.
And there is no better place in the
South for legitimate investments
than right here in Fredericksburg,
4 word to the wise is sufficient.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
NOT A CANDIDATE
Admiral sehley Says he Prefers Love OF
The People Rather Than Public once.

Rear Admiral W. S. Schley has thrice
declared that he has no intention Of
entering politics. His remarks were
calculated to set at rest for all time the
political ambitions which some OF his
admirers have entertained for him. He
said that no Office, however high, would
tempt him to jeopardize the love which
the people of hiscountry have expressed
for him
Admiral Schley reached Chicago Satur-
day and was greeted with tumultuous
acclaim from thousands of people who
crowded the Baltimore and Ohio depot
and thronged nearby streets for blocks.
His reception there was the culmination
of the demonstrations in bis honor which
have occurred all along the route from
Washington.
The day for the admiral was round
of receptions, at each of which he ex-
pressed his gratitude for tokens Of es-
TEEN and appreciation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
OYSTER Laws Dehed.

The oyster inspectors are having
trouble enforcing the oyster laws in THU
county. The statute requires thai
offenders against the law be taken be
fore a magistrate for trial, but the State
Auditor having refused to pay for such
services rendered the State and properly
certified to him for payment by the
county court, magistrates have refused
to issue warrents in these cases, and the
bars practically are thrown down and
oystermen may go out upon the public
rocks without registration and violate
the Gull law. OF course, the officers Of
the State gunboat Accomac, now on this
station, are doing their dnty, but the
said officers have not the divine attribute
OF omnipresence, and many escape detec'
ton. West Point Plain Dealer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
4 SOUND DOCTRINE.

We talk about our Institutions and
we are accustomed to think Of the insti.
buttons of the Government as our
greatest Institutions But know We. men
and brethren, the greatest institution in
this country is the home. When the
State undertakes To usurp parental
authority and to substitute its influence
for home influence, that which we call
Americanism will bc in u bad way. II
ever there be a set purpose To brrak down
our institutions Of government ~ they
were established by the fathers, he iirsi
step will be to break down the AZ thOrity
OF each householder in his own home, aud
set up the authority Of government in it,
place. When falls the American home
the Republic will fall
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
To Utilize Criminals.

Instead OF hanging or electrocuting The
criminals OF the country, DIR. W. +
Fletcher, physician OF indianapolis
Ind, suggests combining them in Govern
ment hospitals, where in the cause OF ad.
vancement OF medical science and the al.
innate good OF humanity, they can be
subjected to probably fatal experiments
that will lead to a broader knowledge OF
human anatomy. He believes that a
criminal should not die as an example,
as a sacrifice; that the miserable life
should go out for the benefit OF mankind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
GENERAL NEWS.

Tie fund for Miss Ellen NJ. Stones ran
som now amounts to 81, 300
Rear-Admiral Schley, on his way from
Washington to Chicago, was hailed as
hero by large crowds.
James D. Willard, white, of Williams.
port, Pa, and Eva Wilson, n negress, oil
Gordonsville, Va, were married at York,
Pennsylvania.
Gen. Harrison C. Hobart, the last sur
vivor of the Wisconsin Constitutional
Convention and one of the last survivors
of the original five who planned and
made the famous Ross Tunnel, and by it
escaped from Libby Prison. at Richmond,
Va, died of old age few days ago.
Geo. f. Brown, OF Newark, n. j., has
instituted proceedings in the Supreme
court there in behalf OF his 12-year-old
daughter Anita to recover $4,000 from
a biscuit manufacturing concern. IL is
alleged that on November o the girl
bought a package of crackers, and one
exploded in her mouth, knocking out
two OF her teeth and otherwise iDjuriDg
her
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

WHAT has become of the week OF
Prayer" that was an institution IN many
OF the Virginia cities few years ago Z
Ii was good institution, and we think
that it is public misfortune that 1t has
been abandoned. 1t is a good thing for
the people of all denominations to come
together in fellowship and unitein prayer
and thanksgiving to God.-Richmond
Times.
We are glad to report that the
week of Prayer" was observed here
as usual, and has done much for the
advancement of religion in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. Hiram Jeffries, aged 50 years,
died last week in Culpeper county.
Mrs. +. p. Spitzar died recently in
Prince William county, aged AZ years.
Mr.. Edwin II. Brooks, died Saturday
in Hanover county, aged 73 years. Heis
survived by his wife, three sons, and four
daughters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
VERY MUCH WORRIED.
UHo,. Eh.rlno | tuhfA

The office OF Public Printer has been
abolished. We are afraid, however, by
the time we get our issue out, the state
ment will be an error, IA the Convention
seems to be- engaged in nothing but pass
ing resolutions and recunsidering them
the next day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
WILL NAVY CLIQUE" AGREE ?
0DauVillp RpVistpr

80 Admiral Schley maintained his self
command in the deer hunt and killed the
deer lie is fortunate. tits said that he
was somewhat more ratified than he
was at the battle Of Santiago and had u
slight attack Of "Buck-ague.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

Cut this out and take it TO NJ. NJ
Lewis's drug store and get free sample
OF Chamberlain's Stomach aud Liver
Tablets. the best pbygic They also cure
disorders Of the stomach, biliousnees andl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
POLITICAL.
->.Gen. Thomas L. Rosser has been elect
ed cHsirsaa e eG RepuhlicaA COMMITTEE
OF Albemarle county.

1t is reported that Mr.. Sterling Not
tingham, of Northamptoncounty,a Dem,
ocrat. is candidate for the position OF
Collector of Customs at Cape Charles
and hopes to secure the appointment
through the influence OF Hon. John 5
Wise. of New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

At a caucus OF the Democratic members
of the House OF Representatives it was
decided that they were without power to
promulgate platform of principles for
theparty. At the conclusion OF the caucus
Representatives Henry, Burleson and
Sheppard, OF Texas, and other Southern
members gave out interviews stating
that they favored the nomination OF
William j. Bryan for the Presidency in
1904. Mr.. Hay, OF Virginia, presided.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

In WILL take good Constitution
to stand some OF the suffrage plans
that have been offered in the Conven-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

There is talk of probable successor
to Senator Thomas S. Martin: But ms
term does not expire until March 80,
1907. That Ex-senator Daniel will expire
on March Sd, 1905, though the next
Legislature after the present one VIII
choose his successor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

The Urgent Deficiency Appropriation
bill passed the House OF Representa-
tives.
Indications are that the Frye-Hanna
ship subsidy bill, which may pass in the
Senate, will fail in the House.
The Senate committee on Public Build
ing and Grounds has made a favorable
report on the measure to increase the
cost of the building at Newport News,
from 100000 to $3.50, 900.
The Democrats have taken the position
that the only way to enjoy the privilege
of a commercial base in the Philippines Is
to relinquish sovereignty, and that the
only way to avoid free trade with those
islands is to give them an independent
national existence.
REPRESENTATIVE II. C. Smith, of Michi-
gan. introduced a bill repeating para
graph / of section of the war revenue
act The section which it is proposed TO
abolish is that imposing tax OF 500
upon bankers having q capital OF not
exceeding $4,000.
1t is not likely that any measures look
ing to a reduction OF Southern represen-
tation in Congress will be introduced.
Representative Crumpacker has obtained
the signatures of majority of the House,
but Speaker Henderson and President
Roosevelt both discourage any agitation
Of the plan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
Sion. the Cough and varts Of The cala

Laxative Bromo QuiniDe Tablets cure
a cold In one day. No Cure, no Pay
Price % cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
AGAINST COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
II nnahnrn Record /

With competent teachers, sufficient
number of comfortable school-houses
and n sustained and intelligent interest
in education, compulsory education is
not needed in this section.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
WANT COUNTY COURTS
gKIt,.l..t... Mn.

The people OF the county will learn
with great regret that the Convention
has abolished our County Court az we'll
IA our County Clerk office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
INK-sPoTs FROM EXCHANGES.
NOTHING TO FEAR.
New York Tribune }

:
The Union has nothing to fear from
Southern devotion to the heroes Of the
Lost Cause.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
At PUBLIC AUCTION.

by virtue OF decree entered Dee. ~. 1901
by the Circuit court Of Caroline county, Va,
In the chanccry cause therein pending under
the style OF Charles r. Sherbnrne, Assignee.
~. Willard r. Poole. on Dee: -, 1901, shall.
~ special commissioner therein appointed,
offer for sale at public auction at Bowling
Green, In front Of the cOurt-hOnse. on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

This sienafure is on every Dor Of the genuine
Laxative Br0mO.Quinine Tablets
the remedy that curea q cold IN enc day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
NJ on DAY,FE B. 10,

1902. at ~ O'Clock that day. the farm called
"OLFORb." owned by Willard T. Poole,
containing 1861 acres. situated and lying
on the west side Of the MattapOni river, and
being bounded as follows: On the north side
by the lands OF W. A. Kicks and ais, on the
east by the county road lending from FOx's
bridge to Carmel church. on the south by the
North Anna river. and on the west by county
road leading from Nerdon, on the G. x O. X.
r. ito Carmel church, with all buildings there
on standing.
TERMS Of SALE-One-third OF purchase
money cash. the balance in one and two
years deed delivered to purchaser upon pay
ment OF all purchase money.
F. w. CHANDLER,
Jan. :. 1902. Special Commissioner
In the Circuit court OF Caroline county.
Charles +. Sherburne, assignee, plaintiff.
against Willard Il. Poole. defendant. j, Thos.
c. Valentine, Clerk OF said court, certify that
the bond required OF the special commissioner
by the decree In said cause Of24th day OF Dec,
1901, has been duly given. Given under my
hand this Tth day OF Jan. 1902.
THOMAS G. VALENTINE, Clerk.
la16 w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
Subscription 81 so Per Year, in Advance.
TRANSIENT RATES.

For any size ad. I insertion soc. per Incl
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Obituaries or Religious Notices OF entertain
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Letters recommending or advertising can
didates for Office must be paid for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28

Miss Ladye Minor and MFR. A. Rowe, OF
Gloucester county, were married recently
by Rev. W. l.. Wyatt. .z
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Urgent Deficiency Appropriation
bill passed the House OF Representa-
tives.