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Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

.s.S SN4O Bear, Geo. Butler, Captain. 23.-Fire at the sawmill owned by the A. T. G. M. Go. Damage slight.
 24.-Midsummer Festival Cele- bration.
 25.-Marriage of Mr. Oliver An drews and Miss Jennette Gale. 3O.-Douglas Arie, No. IF, F. O. E. organized. July 1.-Vicenc Slavik, an Austrian aged IS years and T months, killed at the Treadwell mine by being struck by loaded skip.
 4-Grand Union Celebration on Douglas Island. Gov. John G. Brady delivered the address. 1O.-Marrage of Mir. Stephen J. Kane and Mrs. Mary Louise Kane.
 .l8.-Marriage of Frank B. Vestal and Miss Annie Donaghey. 19.-Visit of Rivers and Harbors Committe to Douglas Island. 21.-Dedication of the Swedish M. k. Church.
 3o.-Bertha, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Carter, died after short illness. 31.-R. A. Chisholm interests the business men of Douglas in the project of a Natatorium and Gymnasium. Aug. 2.-Death of infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Chas. Erickson. 3.-Death of Norman William Palo, infant.
 4.-Rev. H. Hammond Cole, of the Congregational Church, preached his farewell sermon. 6.-Marrage of MT. Joseph Pat terson and Miss Margaret Hud- son.
 14.-A boy born to MT. and Mrs. John Egan.-Mrs. Anna Ha- quist, wife of Charles Haquist died at her home in this city. 15.-The Canadian Pacific Navi- gation company's steamer Is- lander wrecked off the southern shore of Douglas Island. A lives lost.
 19.-A boy born to MT. and Mrs. John Laughlin.
 2O.-Marriage of olli Lahtela and Lizzie Perala.
 21.-The population of Douglas increased by the arrival of boy at the home of P. s. Early, a girl at John Rineberg's and boy at c. F. Friends. 25.-Death of Clarence w., son of JoLn W. and Elvina Morrow. 3o-steamer Clutch foated at Treadwell. Sept. 1.-Douglas Opera House opens upfor the season.-Glory Hole opened to the public. 2.-Douglas Public school opens for the Fall term
 6-President Mckinley shot. 8.-Death of John Elmer, son of Gust and Annie Gustafson,  aged years.
 9.-A girl born to MT. and Mrs. Isadore Deman.
 17.-News reaches Douglas of the death of President Mckinley on Sept. 14th.
 19.-Death of Edna Rose Miller
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01
Feusi's store.


 2O.-Michael Zenovic, an Austrian, killed at the Treadwell mine by falling down a raise.-Frank Desanti, an Austrian, killed at the "700" mine by the falling of a slab.
 26.-Albi John Yltalo, infant son Tom and Fena Yltalo, died. 28.-Mathew M. Laughlin, Master Mechanic at Tredwell, fell down a shaft and received injuries from which he died in few hours.-Funeral on March 2nd at Elks' Hall, Juneau. Mar. 5.-Petition for the incorporation of Treadwell City, received fav- orably by Judge Brown and March 16th set as the day for holding an election. 15.-"Georgia Minstrels," for the benefit of Cemetery Fund, at the Douglas Opera House. 16.-Incorporation at Treadwell carries.-Mr. Robert Lanley and Miss Katie Kaartinen mar ried at Ohman's Hall. Treadwell City Council holds it's first. meeting; R. J. Willis chosen Mayor. April 2.-John Williams killed Dick Dunn, halfbreed Indian, who attempted to murder him in his tent, on little island in Cross Sound.
 5-A small fire at the Douglas Steam Laundry.
 16.-Leonard Flaherty, aged 8 years died of brain fever. 2O.-Coal famine at Treadwell re- lieYed by the arrival of barge Richard III.
 21.-Bark Colorado, loaded with Treadwell sulphurets, wrecked in Wrangel Narrows. 24.-Born to MT. and Mrs. John Feusi, girl.
 25.-Smallpox reported at Hoon- ah Village. May 1.-steamship lines cut passen- ger rates to s1o first class to the Sound.
 As. s. Senator arrived from thesouth with smallpox aboard, returned to Port Townsend quarantine station same even ing.
 6.-An Indian woman living on the beach between Treadwell and Douglas found to be afflic- ted with smallpox. Immediate action taken to prevent the spread of the disease. 7.-Colin Chisholm, a miner, 35 years of age, killed in the Treadwell mine by the falling of slab.
 1O.-Thomas Quinan, aged 46 years, killed by falling down a shaft at the "70o" mine. 11.-Hildah, infant daughter of Thomas and Maria Yuonen, died.
 l3.-James P. Terry, aged 56 years, killed by falling slab at the Treadwell mine.
 27.-City of Topeka arrived on her first trip since being wreck ed on Sullivan Island. June 7.-Formal opening of the Hotel Northern.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

aBeu lO yedES.-DedGu ol looy Elvin Gustafson, aged 3 years. 21.-Milan Popovich, an Austrian aged 24 years, killed at the Mex ican mine by falling rock. 25.-Break down at the Ready Bullion, Cylinder head blows out of the big Corliss engine. 26.-Marriage of John Cottrell and Miss Millie Hyland. Jet. 6.-Edward Dorsey, Pit Morandi, Jos. Feretti and Vim. Moore in- stantly killed and Luigi Gar avgli seriously injured by the explosion of box of powder at the "700" mine.
 9.-Pit s. Dabovich run over by an ore car and killed at the Ready Bullion.-Eagles enter tainment at the Douglas Opera House.
 17.-Dr. G. M. Irwin appointed U. s. Commissioner at Douglas. 25.-Death of Olga Maria, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. John Gauf- fin, aged 5 years.
 26.-Death of William, son of N. A. and Pariscovia Uren, aged 4 years.
 27.-Death of Johnnie, infant son of William and Oleana Gutt- ridge.
 2s.-Green & Skaters saw mill burned, 5000 loss. Nov. 2.-Topeka strikes an ice berg while crossing Taku Inlet Marriage of Ole Mattson and Miss Lizzie Myutti.-Death of Singo, daughter of Mrs. Brick son, aged years.
 3.-The Lone Fisherman bursts a steam pipe at the Douglas slip, passengers escape by jump ing.
 4.-Death of George, son of MT. and Mrs. E. A. Willis, aged 4 years.
 6.-Marriage of Mir. Nels John- son and Miss Aina Gustafson. l3.-Death of Harvey Harold, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Leadbet- ter, aged ' years.
 19.-Marriage of MT. Carl M. Har- rison and Miss Adele Sandman. 2o.-Masquerade ball, given by the Northern Light Rebekah Lodge.-A boy born to MT. and Mrs. Frank Dodson.
 26.-Marriage of MT. Thos. Cash en and Miss Sadie King; recep- tion in the evening. Dec. 7.-Death of Frank Rothrock at TreadwelI City, aged 50 years. 11.-Reception at the Congrega- tional church to the new Pastor Rev. William Davies, and wife. 21.-Treadwell School Entertain ment at Armory Hall.
 4.-Union Christmas Tree for all the children on the Island, 25.-Christmas Day. - K. P. Ball in the evening.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

cluding a full line of novelties of every des
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

Games, Dolls, Cut Glass, Chinawar
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

hundreds of other goods, too numerous to ne
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
The Contest Against Lassiter.

The elections contest against Reprcser
tative .assiter. of Petersburg. Va. was
argued before house committee No 3.
Ex-Representative Il. Z. ThOrp. of Nir.
GINA and John ; Wise OF New lorf
appeared in behalf Of the contestant e.
t. Wilson. Mr. Alexandria Hamilton. n
delegate in the Constitutional Convent
ion; Mr. VIII am b McIlwaine, and ex-
Gov " +. Cameron. all of Petersburg.
appeared for Mai Lassiter IN interest,"
ing circumstance was developed in con-
nection with the charge of MIR. Wilson
that an undue proportion of the electiC n
officials was Democratic The reply Of
Mr. Lassiter : attorneys was that il was
very difficult to secure Republicans eiec-
ton officials of character in many pre-
cincts OF the district In this connection
it was discovered that several witness Z
had testified that a resident OF Dinwiddle
county would make a situable Judge at
Oak Grove. in that county, but a letter
offering to sell out the Republicans vote
to Mr. Lassiter was submitted IA part Of
the evidence by Mr. Mcllwaine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate passed the Ship Subsidy
bill. - TO 81, six Republicans voting
against and one Democrat tMcLaurin, ;.
e in favor OF its passage.
The House began the cOnsiderating OF
the river and harbor bill. Chairman
Burton, made an extended speech mex
PLANTATION OF the measure.
Mr. Foster, and Mr. Cochran, discussed
the Boer war, criticising the majority
severely for failure to allow Congress to
express the sympathy of the American
people with the struggling republiscs.
The action of the Committee on Rules
in favor Of the Crumpacker resolution
willsnOt he reported to the House for
about 10 days
Senator Martin. introduced an amend
ment to the Sundry Civil Appropriation
bill providing for the erection of mem
Orial bridge across the. Potomac river at
" ashingtOn, and apprOpriatihg $780,
900 for beginning operations.
Representative Hill of Connecticut, has
introduced bill for the coinage of the
silver bullion in the Treasury purchased
under the act of July IA, 1892, into sub
sidiary silver coin.
Mr. Hepburn made an onslaught on
the River. and Harbor Appropriation
bill
Congre ;sman Rixey has introduced a
bill for the relief of Seth r. Cooper, of
Stafford county.
Reciprocity with Cuba has won in
the conference of House Republicans.
The fight that has rent the party in
twain and produced two factions, will
now go back to the Ways and Means
Committee and to the floor of the house
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
GENERAL NEWS.

King Edward will give a dinner to
10000 of London's poor in honor Of
his coronation.
Politicians say that the fight is on be-
tween Roosevelt and Hanna for the
presidential nomination
Admiral Schley was the guest Of
honor at dinner given in Boston in
honor of Evacuation Day.
Tx president Grover Cleveland observ-
ed his sixty-fith birthday at his home in
Prnseton. y j., Tuesday.
John " Gates in New York court
testified that he had : 900 900 in 1897
and increased it To 5000 600 in one
year.
Government experts report that safe
crackers have discovered achemical com
pound which make buTglarprOof safes
useless
Tommy Ryan, OF Kansas City, knocked
out 'Mysterious' Billy Smith, OF Port
land, Oregon, in the fourth round Mt
Kansas City Friday night.
The steamer British Queen was destroy
ed bv fire at llObOkcn. \ j. The loss
was nearly million Spectators say
that dozen or fifteen lives were lost
II he will accept Harry A. Garfield, of
Cleveland, O. son of James \. Garfield
the martryed President, will succeed W.
A. Rodenberg as Civil Service Commits
siOner.
II il said Gen Miles plan for pacifying
the tilipinos. which was not approved
bv Secretary Root, contemplated sending
a party Of Cnbans and Porto Ricans to
the archipelago To tell how they are far
ing.
Senator Penrose. submitted a report
on the Chinese Exclusion bill. He says
that the sentiment of the American peo-
pie is crystalized against the admission
of Chinese labor To compete with the
workingmen of the nitcd States.
Commissioner OF Pensions Evans must
go up higher to appease the clamor of
the &. A. K veterans, who wish him to
be removed from the pension bureau. and
at the same time To meet the views Of the
President concerning that faithful officer.
Mr. Evans will be appointed To some
other important position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The Democratic conference adopted the
Meredith amendment, striking out the
educational requirement OF the Olass SUI
frage plan so far az it relates TO registra-
ton. This is regarded as a victory Tor
the Gordon property qualification proyi-
sion. and possibly presages an early
settlement of the suffrage question. The
Meredith amendment was strongly OPP
posed by Senator'S Daniel, Carter Glass,
and Attorney General Anderson.
The convention seems just as much at
sea on the suffrage question as it was SIX
months ago. Approaching the differences
of separate members OH this subject,
the Democratic conference Tuesday even
ing adjourned soon after meeting Tor the
purpose of allowing opposing sides TO
confer and see if they could not reach
some understanding on the basic ques-
tions involved in plan. The conference
adopted the McIlwaine straight property
qualification of 5000, with exemptions
only to Confederate soldiers and their
sODR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Increase in pension granted at Wash
ington to George Beloate, Accomac
county, -.
b. f. Tinsley. one of the Oldest shoe
merchants of Richmond, died suddenly
Monday night.
The Henry Clay Inn. the new hotel OF
Ashland is fast assuming substantial
appearance 1t will be ready for occn.
nancy by June 10th.
r. Il. Fox. a prominent citizen OF lower
Lancaster and native of Mathews
county. dropped dead in milestone
Sunday of heart disease
Pensions issued at W ashington: Increase,
Richard H. Young, Burgess Store. North
cumberland county, S12; Albert DeBarry,
Weems. Lancaster county, -.
Rev. John Hundley, formerly OF Oman
cock and well known in this section ot
the State has resigned as pastor oil the
Baptist church at COyingtOn, Va.
Rev. Granville X. Micou, of Christ
cnuTtH, l4huthSlti NVuhA - f'N wv +h'NN
andria hospital, where he will undergo
a slight OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Gazette.
The barn and stable Of Mr. X. {. Tins
lev. of BonniewoOd, Gloucester county,
was destroyed by fire Monday morning.
Hay. fodder, 30 barrels of corn. horse,
farming implements. three vehicles and
harness were consumed. Supposed To
be of incendiary origin.
Preliminary surveys have been made
around I4eesburg with view of extend
Ing the corporate limits. The town has
Increased in size, until many o. the pref
test homes are out side the limits OF the
town. Should the limits he extended
the population would be Increased by 200
to 300
1t is said that Mr.. Lawrence Washing
ton. now of the Congressional library
Washington, will he made postmaster at
Alexandria. He is the son OF the late
Col. John 4. Washington and was born
at Mount Vernon, but has lived in Alex
andria since the Washington family
abandoned the old mansion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

IN the name Of the Commonwealth OF
| Virginia In the Clerks office OF the
4 Circuit court of the county OF Spotsyl-
vania. on the 9TH day Of March, 1902.
James Il. Smith........................ Plaintln,
Against
Sarah + Smith in her own right
and az the administratrix Of
William C.. Smith, deceased, and
and Luther 5. Smith and -
Smith. his wife.................Def Defendants.
The object of this suit is To enforce the
payment of n judgment dOcketed in fayor
Of the plaintiff and against the said VIM.
e. Smith. deceased, docketed in Spotsyl-
vania County court Clerks office, for the
sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, with
interest on same at six per centum per
annum from August Both. 1877, till paid.
and 10 that end to subject the tract of
land in said county. containing ] % acres,
more or less, of which the said VIM 4.
Smith died seized and possessed, to the
payment Of the same.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendants, LutherS. Smith
and -- Smith. his wife, are not resi-
dents of the State of Virginia, it is order
ed that they do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof, and do
what may he necessary to protect their
interest in this suit. And it is further or
dered that a copy thereof be published
once n week for four weeks in The FREE
LANCE, and that a copy be posted at the
front door Of the courthouse OF this
county on the first day of the next term
of the County court of this county See
Code 1887. Sec 1921.
A copy-Teste:
j. p. II. CRISMOND. Clerk.
FREDERICK W. COLEMAN, pa.
mil lw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Subscription $50 Per Year. In Advance.
THURSDAY......MARCH 20. 1902
RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTETH A
NATION

The moral argument against the
high protective tariff system never
was so completely unanswerable as
it appears to-day.
VINO nave urged it in the past
have maintained that no good thing
could, in the long run, come out OF
fiscal legislation which favored one
class at the expense of another.
So much of latter day legislation,
both in State and Country, is stepped
in selfishness that it is well nigh i'm
possible to enact a law that will give
equity to all the people. Much of the
legislation of to-day is almost wholly
dependent for its very enactment
upon 1.-The cohesive power OF public
= plumber Some men have gotten to
the point where they willingly swap
their vote on a bill for an office for
themselves or their henchmen.
Is there any wonder then that so
much unfairness or dishonesty has
gotten into our National and State
laws?
In this question OF tariff many
members Of Congress seem more will
ing olet Cuba suffer and starve than
they are to grant even a small con
cession to these struggling people.
The whole subject is one that de-
mands the attention of every honest
American. When men will barter
away human life for the satisfaction
of selfish greed it is high time that
something more than the mere adop-
ton OF condemnatory resolutions be
done.
The crisis has come. The eyes OF
the civilized world are upon us. 1t
has often heard our spread eagle
speeches for humanity and righteous
ness. 1t now awaits our action.
Shall we follow the lead OF high tarlfi
men oriall into line behind the advo-
Gates of humanitarianism and right
eousness? Shall National honor be
trampled under foot by greedy cor
pOrations or shall we, as true Amerl-
cans. rise in our might and put TO
rout every fellow who would barter
away his very birthright for mess
OF tariff pottage?
These areliving, burning questions
and the answer made to them or Ike
questions will have much to do with
the future OF this Republic.
II the Star Spangled Banner means
ANYTHING to the people of this Coun-
try it is the symbol OF fair play to all
men and the overthrow OF alltraitors'
even though they be found in our
very National Capitol.
1t is righteousness that exalteth a
Nation. May the departed spirits OF
our foreiathers speak to the people OF
to-day. and may their utterances lead
our Statesmen to remember that
honesty is the very best policy to
nursue in National as well as individ-
ual affairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
500. 900. 900 FOR GOOD ROADS.
Congressman 0tey Introduces Bill Carrying
Appropriations for That Amount

Congressman Otey, Of Nirginin. intro
duccd bllappropriating 500 OO0. 900
To be expended in the iorty-fve States
and four Territories OF the nited States
in proportion to population, the census
of 1900 To be the basis. and in ont no
State shall there be expended more than
81 pr capita OF the population Con.
structiOn is 10 be- under the department
of agriculture The Legislatures Of
States and Territories must approves and
accept the provisions of this act before
work shall begin Mr. Otey says: We've
spent 800 100000 ON the Philippines,
hundreds of millions for irrigation. rail
roads, and foreign commerce; now let MS
spend something for our own people
directly. and something thar will make
our whole country and the South in par
ticular blossom like a rose
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Urging Mr.. German TO Head Congressional
Committee.

Prominent members OF the Democratic
Congressional committee have not lost
hope of inducing Senator-elect Arthur
Pue German, of Maryland, to accept the
Craftsmanship. Mr.. German insists that
he will not serve, but after looking over
the field the committee is more aud more
convinced that the interests o! the party
in the forthcoming Congressional cam
paign demand Mr. Germans election as
chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Prince Henry Back in Germany

The steamer Deutschland, bearing
Prince Henry of Prussia. has arrived at
Cuxhaven. Germany Upon his arrival
the prince was kissed on both cheeks by
his brother, the emperor Prince Henry
saws he was so tired when he finally
boarded the Deutschland at New York
that he slept almost continuously ~
hours. except for the time he appeared
for his meals or to take short walks on
the bridge. He says he never worked so
hard in his life as when he was in the
United States. that he never changed his
uniform so many times a day or faced a
succession OF situations requiring such
alertness and initiative on his own part.
When asked what had impressed him
most. he replied that the great, orderly,
and cheerful crowds had been his most
continuous impression. and would prob,
ably always be one of his most VIVID
recollectiOns. The prince seid he saw
crowds out of doors and indOOrs-fares
of men and women. with here and there
n powerful. a beautiful, or a spiritual
face. His regret. if he dared to say he
had any. was that he could not know
some of those people better.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
A WRONG IMPRESSION.

The Newport News Press, in a recent
issue, published an editorial under
the caption, "Disregarding the REQ
ple," in which claim was MADE .lal
the wishes of the people OF the FIRST
district tended toward a desire for a
change in the geographical lines OF
this district. ..
usncb be the case we OF this end OF
.ho E;rst are not aware OF 1t, nor
have we heard of any official endorse
mont Of the movement by any OF the
counties in this district. No gigantic
mass-meetings have been held no
brass bands employed, nor lnoeeu
havo wo even heard of any local ora
tors in this section mounting the
stump on Court Day and informing
the people that the old First DIS
trict's golden opportunity had come,
AS to the division OF the oeconu
District, separating the politicians Oh
Norfolk and Newport News; there is
possibly some wisdom in the move
unless Congressional nominatingcon-
yentions in that district can De con
amcted a little more pleasantly than
was the last one. n 30
1t would be well for the Press ~
wait for some demonstration on Ine
part of the people OF the First District
b b II assumes to speak for them
and declare that unless the LeglS,a-
latnre does change our lines OF de-
narration that a tidal wave OF ols
anproval will sweep over the district
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
CONGRATULATIONS.

Tar FREE LANCE congratuIates the
c.ots Senate on its promptness IN
noss;no a relief bill for the Peniten-
t;arv. Now let the House OF Delegates
nross by this example and lit the
burden Of disgrace from the shoulders
Of the State. 700 nndor
The people OF Virginia are nrs, unae,
letting obligations to the Richmond
newspapers 'assrs for publishing the T real
ne ''sit;an Of the State Prison. The
s ss.,hI,c was shocked, but the shock has
produced; good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Striker Sent to Penitentisry,

For maliciously placing piece OF tim
Der across the track of the Norfolk Rail
way and Light company, with the in
tention of wrecking a car, j. W. jenkins,
white, was sent to the penitentiary for
two years. The act was committed dur
ing a riot in connection with the street
railway employees strike There are a
number OF other strike sympathizers
charged with like offenses, who are to be
tried.
A strong effort will be made to secure a
new trial.