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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-04-19

A prattler is a person who breaches
but declines to practice.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-04-19

Drive hheumatI8m Away
BY the use OF MATT J. JOHNsON'S 65SG
Il cures thoroughly and quickly.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-04-19

aad reached the point where threats
e criminal prosecutions had been made.
ioI certain Of his transnctions.
L was about this tine that his IN
els was fouad one morning a his
room murdered. win score 81 lnife
Wounds IN his body. TIE servants
we're an away, but It was remarked g
: curious fact that his mastiH. g Vely
AFage and aIsrt Hatchdog. had siVen
q alarm. and showed 80 aisns ol naE-
lag attacked tie murderer i vas
.'geI explained. ether. how fh8 E1uT-
e-ref got into ne honse. Cor TIE next
Rorning 4 erl foane ioskss IS u1ull
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-04-19

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets. Price, sc.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-04-19

Vo0ELER's CREATIVE CoNPoUNb. the great rsusdy
which makes people well made from tie formula
Of an eminent London physlcIaa Send 20 81 Jacobs
Oh, Lad, Baltimore, Nd, Tor hee sample boffle.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1902-04-19

The way OF the aggressor is hard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

The House Committee CD Census di-
rected that the bill offered by Representa-
tive Hay. of Virginia, be reported. The
vote in the committee was to 4. The
purpose of the measure is to retain In the
government service the large number OF
census employees who would be dis
charged under the construction which
the executive branch of the government
has placed on section of the census act.
Congressman Otey introduced in the
House bill ordering the Secretary of the
Treasury to make an appOrtionmeDt OF
the amount remaining in the treasury TO
the credit of the captured and abandoned
property, to the States from which said
property was gathered, in the proportion
as the whole amount gathered from each
State bears to the whole amount re-
naming to the credit OF said property,
said amounts apportioned to each State
to be so used for the public good as each
State by it's Legislature may determine.
Senator Penrose introduced bill pro-
viiing for the election of more than two
Senator'S by each of certain States.
The House passed the Post Office APP
preparation bill.
Opponents of the Ways and Means
Committees attitude toward Cuba talk
of nominating Charles E. Littlefeld, OF
Maine, for the Speakership OF the next
House.
The House Committee on Territories
favorably reported a bill providing State
hood for the Territories of Oklahoma,
New Mexico and Arizona.
The House passed 229 private pension
bills. Saturday the largest number OF
such bills ever passed at one sitting.
Republicans Of the House Rules Com
mittee will report in favor OF the Crum-
packer resolution for inquiry into suf-
rage restrictions in certain States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Oyster Laws Discussed BY legislators.

The committee of the Maryland Legis-
lature to confer with similar committee
OF the Virginia Legislature, relative TO
taking of oysters in the Potomac river,
met in Washington Saturday. The Vir-
ginia committee was represented by
Senators Bruce and Sale, and Delegates
S. wilkins Mathews. George Y. Hunley,
w. d. Cardwell. NJ. NJ. Green. and John
NJ. Lyell The joint committee organic
ed by the selection OF Charles 5. Grason,
of Maryland, chairman, and W. ID. Card
well, of Virginia. secretary. TWAS decid-
to recommend the passage OF a law by
both legislatures, providing that viola
tion Of the Gull law in the Potomac River
should be punished by fine OF not less
than $2j, and not more than $500, fol-
lowed by forfeiture OF all oysters and
shells found in the possession Of the per-
son violating the law. There was also
a lengthy discussion regarding the adyis-
bility OF changing the time for catching
oysters in the Potomac. The present
law provides that oysters may becaught
in the Potomac between the 10th day Of
October and the 18th day OF March. The
Virginians wanted this changed to the
LIST of November, but this was not agreed
to by the Marylanders. The conferer-
ence adjourned to meet at Old Point
Comfort May 14th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18

IN the name Of the Commonwealth Of Nir-
/ ginia. In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit
court OF the county OF SpOtsylvania ON the
14th day of March, l902.
VIM II. Bunnen - r. Boswell and
Emmett Boswell. her husband, An
ME Bunncll. Sal ie Jones and Jim
Jones' her husband. Sue Green AMI
-- Green. her husband. NJ j Bun
nell i A. Bunnell l. +. Bunncn,
Mrs r X. Wheeerand T.. X Whe Ter,
her husband. and Mrs. G. ;. Cole, plaintiffs.
Against
John Hayden. the heirs at law Of SUI
san Quarler deceased. who was
Susan shelton, viz ). T.. Qunrle-,
the wife Of - Johns aud said --
Johns, her IN band. Florence
Quarlc= the viii, ~ Tom White. aud
the said Tom bite. her husband,
VIM. Quarles. sgd Quarie- and
John QuarlcS, and the - heirs of
Joseph shelton. deceased......... Defendants.
The object ~ this suit Il to have partition.
either In kind orby sale. Of the estate OF liz
abeth Shelton deceased. consisting OF l3Ils
acres Of land In Chancellor Township spot
Sylvania county, Va, ADD Tor division Oi said
land, OF the proceeds thereof, II sold, among
the heirs at law Oi the said Elizabeth shelton.
deceased.
And afldavit having been made and filed
that the defendants. :. r. Johns and -
Johns, her husband. Florence White and
Tom White. her husband. VIM. Quarles, sgd
Quarles John Quarles, and the - heirs OF
Joseph Shelton, deceased. are not reslden T.
81 the state OF Virginia, II is ordered That
they do appear here within fifteen days after
due publication hereof. and do what may he
necessary 70 protect their interest In this suit +.
And Il Il further OrOered that copy thereof
be- published once a week for four weeks IN
The FREE Lame, and that coy 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
SS7, Sec 1921.
A copy-Teste:
J. p. II. CRIsMOND, Clerk.
LEE j. GRAVES. D. a. 1Smhw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

Mr.. r. l.. Gordon, OF Louisa, offered an
amendment to the Glass plan, which was
adopted by the vote of "a to 81. The
amendment is to the permanent feature
OF the Glass plan, and requires an alter
native property qualification OF 5000. 1t
provides that when a person has filed his
application to register in his own hand
writing hc.shall be registered, provided
he, his wife, or his parent be the bona
fide owner OF property to the value OF
5000 assessed for taxation against him,
his wife, or his parent, but such property
qualification shall not apply to any sol
der mentioned in section or TO the de-
scendant of such soldier"
A motion to reconsider this amendment
was made. Senator Daniel made long
speech in favor OF reconsidering. He took
grounds against a property qualification.
The Senator holds that fool may ac-
quire little property, while the. man oil
great mental ability may not do so.
The suffrage conference voted Saturday
to reconsider the Gordon amendment,
but it was again adopted by vote OF
30 to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Virginia Seed Corr For Arkansas.

The U. s. Department Of Agriculture
has ordered of 4. ". Wood & Sons, seeds
men, Richmond. 1000 bushels OF seed
corn to be delivered through the medium
OF the post-office. The Arkansas crop
failed last season. and the Department OF
Agriculture has given thefarmers OF that
State the material for new seeding. IL ~
provided that each bag shall contain one
bushel, so that the postal people can lind
accommodation in the cars for IT, 1t has
been arranged to ship the corn in lots OF
100 bushels at a time BY using the
ranking privilege Of the postal service,
the expense OF shipping is saved to the
government, although it entails a great
amount of labor upon the postal clerks
Every bushel of the corn comes from Vir-
ginia. 1t is Of the white variety.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18

son that he endeavOred to close the
harbor 10y sinking across its channel
entrance a great transport loaded
with thousands OF tons OF coal which
the fleet he deserted very much needed,
thus preventing the Spanish fleet
from coming ont where fight was
possible.
Neitheris the mysterious coincident
forgotten that Admiral Sampson de-
parted with his magnificent ship al
most at the very hour when the indi-
cations were palpably clear that the
Spanish fleet was about to make Il
move to escape.
The efforts to secure evidence OF
minor happenings which occurred
weeks before the battle of Santiago
took place are deemed by almost uni
versal opinion to have been childish
attempt to find something which
could be used as basis for Jealous
fault-fnding.
The people know that Admiral
Dewey and Admiral Schley were eX-
actly in their proper positions when
the emergency of battle was upon
them. aud that they attacked the
enemy and sent him into the oblivion
of humiliation without sacrificing
the brave men under their command.
More than Il is they do not care to
know.
The shadow which President Roose-
velt's decision has cast upon the two
great commanders and upon the his
tory OF the navy must be removed
and a Just National Record for history
established. Unless this is done the
sentiment now current in the public
mind will grow until it becomes a
sweeping factor with the voters, and
any attempt to check it by those in
possession of the powers Of the gov
eminent will be not only useless but
irreparably harmful because OF n con-
tinued defiance of public opinion.
1t may be safely assumed that the
views and sentiments expressed in
these few lines represent those enter
tanned by nine-tenths of the people OF
the United States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Senator Martin Wanted as Chairman.

The Democratic Congressional cam
paign committee, in session Friday night
in Washington. decided to postpone its
organization for two weeks. This plan
was decided upon that members Of the
committee might be chosen from all the
States in the meanwhile, and that new
men be given voice in the naming OF a
chairman and other officers.
Senator Martin, Of Virginia, has been
urged to accept the Craftsmanship. He
is averse to undertaking such a task, but
his qualifications az an organizer COM
mend him forcibly to numerous Demo.
Gratis. He possesses the confidence OF
business men, and would probably bring
together the necessary forces for organic
alton and equipment in the pending cam
paign.
ssThe position has been offered Senator
Martin and he has been urged to accept
it. but he says there is not the slightest
possibility OF his doing so. He has made
a personal request OF his friends to re-
frain from pressing him on this matter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18

TIE report of Hon. &. W. koiner'
Commissioner of Agriculture OF Vir-
ginia, for 1901, is probably the best
document ever issued from that de-
partment. 1t is handsomely gotten
up and neatly bound. The frontis-
piece is fine engraving OF Gov. j..
Hoge Tyler, whose term expired on
Dec. 81, 1901. There are number
of other illustrations, among them
Scene on Grazing Farm OF {. D..
Rixey in Culpeper County, showing
a bunch of fine beef cattle; Market
ING Sweet Potatoesin AccOmacCoun-
ty,' and the famous pippin orchard
in Albemarle county belonging to
Hon. W. H. Boaz. This orchard has
netted its owner $4,000 in the past
five years. Every branch OF agricul-
ture is treated, and the book is val
liable one. 1t is sent free on appll-
cation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
GENERAL NEWS.

r The President nominated Capt \. S.
CrOwninshield TO he Il rear admiral.
Blizzard have been raging in the Dako-
tas. and snow is three feet deep on the
level
VIM A Rodenburg, of East st. Louis,
III has resigned as a member of the L. ).
Civil Service Commission, to take effect
April |.
The position OF Commissioner General
Of Immigration has been rendered by
the President to Frank p. Sargent, chief
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, to succeed T. V. Powderiy, incum-
bent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Col. =. II. McCaull is confident of being
appointed postmaster at Lynchburg,
Va.
The Old Dominion Steamship Berkeley
will be LAUGHED at the William r. Trigg
shipyard, Richmond today.
Fletcher 4 Brother, have sold the
Bowies farm in Fauquier county, to } ;.
Huttos for $4,000 1t contains 1913
acres.
Bishop Van de Vyver, of Richmond,
has been called To his former home
Haasdonck, Belgium, by the illness OF his
brother
4 dispatch from Blacksburg says that
thieves buried 81 400 in notes IN the
back yard of Rev Mr. keene which were
found by some boys.
We have number of cases of small
pOx in the upper part OF the county
The cases are generally of a mild form.
Gloucester letter in SOuthside Senteniel.
Fire at Chatham. Pittsylvania county.
DESTROYED the Bennett Hotel, two stores
and several residences Loss about
$50. 1000. The town has no fire ap-
paratus.
An effort to compromise the famous
Patterson divorce having failed, the TAX
Jag of dispositions in Richmond is to be
resumed. Both the husband and wife are
prominent in society.
Judge Wexford, of the IIenrico County
Circuit Court, granted IA charter to the
Virginia Abattoir Company, the capital
stock of which is TO be not less than 500, =
600 nor more than SlO0, 900.
The murder of Clayton and the numer-
GUS hold-ups in Richmond recently have
resulted in an order from the chief of pO-
lice TO his men to require all suspicious
pedestrians to give an account OF them
selves at night.
Fifteen skeletons were unearthed in the
Catawba Valley. near Roanoke, by heavy
foods They are supposed TO be the re-
mains of Indians as the Oldest inhabl-
tants have no knowledge of graveyard
ever having been located in that vicinity
L. 5. Marshall Morgan Treat is receiv-
ing the cOngratulations of his friends up
on his reappointment as marshal .Of the
Eastern District. Mr.. Treats appoint
ment has met with the approval OF the
courts and generally with the officials III
the Custom House at Richmond.
Gov. Montague granted conditional
pardOns to Robert Montgomery, OF Pat
rick, sentenced for murder in the second
degree: Madison Montgomery, of the
same county, sentenced for murder in the
second degree; Walter Gillespie, OF
Smyth, sentenced for rape.
WicOmicO district owes much this Win
ter TO the great American hen. Last week
eggs were bringing dc. at the stores
half cash, balance in trade. \ conserva-
tive estimate places the sales since Jan !
in this district alone at 81 900. Miss
Genevieve Pinckard leaves Saturday for
Comorn, King George county, where she
will teach music in private family until
June Virginia Citizen.
The people Of Upper Essex church will
soon place upon the walls OF their church
tablet in cOmmemOratiOn of the devot-
ed life of their late brother and sexton,
Charles +. Bayliss Mr. ID. VI. Cam
mack g fine flock of sheep has been much
injured by dogs. Why cannot our law
makers devise some means to protect
our fOcks and thus increase the revenue
OF the state? The Broom Factory
begun doing business here Wednesday. -
Tidewater Democrat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
State SUNDAY. School Convention.

The Virginia Sunday-School associa-
ton, in session at Petersburg, was ad-
dressed by Rev. Dr. W. f. Hatcher, OF
Richmond, on THE Relation of the Pas
tor to the Sunday-SchOol." At the close
of the address Dr. Hatcher asked for a
subscription Of $3.50 to make up the sum
of 81 900 to liquidate the outstanding
Indebtedness OF the association. At the
morning session $3.50 of the 81 900 was
pledged. Pledges for the whole amount
needed were given. The executive com
mittee was authorized to fix the time
and place for the nsxt meeting OF the
association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Each Member Of Convention to Plant Tree.

Congressman Maynard. of the Norfolk
district, has conceived the idea of fur
nishing every member of the COnstitu-
tional convention with an oak tee, to
be planted by the member at his home,
or elsewhere, as he may choose. These
trees are to be known as the "COnstitu-
tional Oaks" and will be commemOra-
tive OF the Constitutional convention in
Virginia of 1901-02. Mr.. Maynard has
been promised the trees by the Depart
ment OF Agriculture at Washington. 1t
has not been settled whether the trees
are to be delivered before or after the
completion and adoption Of the new
Consultation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
The WiIson.Lassiter Contest.

The contested election case OF Wilson
VS.. Lassiter, from the Fourth Virginia
district, was set for hearing before the
House committee no. b on privileges
and elections yesterday in Washington.
The usual charges Of fraud are made by
Mr.. Wilson, Republican, against Mr.. Las
sitter. Democrat Counsel for Mr. Lasster
are William L. Cameron, William b. Nc
Ilwaine and Alexander Hamilton, while
r. T. Thorp, of Norfolk and John S. Wise,
OF New York, will look after Mr.. Wilson's
interests. The case will be before the COM
mittee several days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Over SzO,OOO,OOO Paid Out 10 Diyidens In One
0av

John d. Rockieller's bank-boos Satur-
day after it had come back from the Ma
tional City Bank, showed that his &C
count had been increase by deposit Of
something more than $6,000,000.
Mr.. Rockefeler's cheek was only a
part of the $2O,O00,000 quarterly divi-
dend paid by the Standard Oil Company,
and the landings OF millions is a com
mon, everyday occurrence in the Nation.
al CITY Bank
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Orators for Virginia Banquet in Washington

Senator Carmack, of Tennessee, and
Representatives W. W. and Claude
Kitchin, Of North Carolina, and Lewis
Nixon, OF New York, Tammany's chief,
have accepted invitations to the ban
quet OF the Virginia Democratic organi-
cation in the District of Columbia, to be
held at the Metropolitan Hotel. March
"a. They will be the only speakers out
side OF the State officials.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
County Courts.

Whether the monthly County court
system shall be abolished will depend up
on the fate of the new Constitution. II
the latter shall prevail finally, the present
system will be replaced by Circuit Courts,
to be held not less than six times a year
in each county. If the Constitution
should fail of adoption, the present Coun-
ty Court system, will remain in force.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18

We CONGRATULATE Governor Mon
tague on his selection OF Judge A.
Wellington Wallace as a member oil
the Board of Visitors of the Univer-
sits OF Virginia. In addition to Judge
Wallace's well-known natural gifts
and legal attachments, he lisa scholar
whose culture has been added to by
years of foreign travel. These quail
fications, together with his financial
Judgment and fine common sense,
thoroughly equip him for the posi-
ton. His interest in the States Uni
versity is shown by his occupying the
position of President OF our local
Alumni Association. The Senate, we
have no doubt, will confirm the Gov
ernor's nomination, and we trust
that Judge Wallace will accept the
position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Candidates Cards.
TO THE VOTERS
OF THE CITY OF
FREDERICKSBURG:

hereby announce myself n candidate
for the Office Of MAYOR of the city at the
election 10 be held May -. 1902, and re-
spectiully solicit your support Being
unanimously elected to the position by
your City Council nearly two years ago,
| have since discharged the duties OF the
office to the hest Of my ability II again
elected promise the same fidelity in the
future that has characterized my present
administration.
Respectfully
mhlf VI q. WILLIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Boer Magnanlmity Praised.

In the absence of a full explanation OF
the circumstances attending General
Methuens release by his captors, the
press OF all shades of opinion in England
attribute it to magnanimity of General
Delary, the Boer officer, rather than to
retain his prisoner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
FOR MAYOR.

announce myself a candidatefor May
or of fredericksburg at the election to
take place Thursday, May 22nd, 1902,
and will be thankful for the support OF
the voters Of this city. promising them n
faithful, and trust an efficient service, II
elected. Respectfully,
JOHN T. GOOLRlCk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18

SECOND DAY-MARCH 21sT.


Address by Senator John W. Daniel.
Address by Congressman John Lamb.
Address by Hon A. C. Machen. Address
by Mr.. NJ. A. Hayes. of the Good-Road
train; subject: Good Roads in Relation
to the Industrial improvement of the
south" Supervisors question-box, to
he conduction by Messrs. Elridge and
Richardson
Night Session, March DIST.
Stereopticon lecture by Mr. J. A..
Holmes. Chapel Hill, n. c, Subject:
Highway Improvement in the South
and the Use of Convict Labor"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
Democrats to Caucus On Boer war.

Representative James Hay, has issued
a call for caucus next Wednesday night
81 Democratic Congressman in the hall
OF the House to consider the request OF
policy on the Boer war. The question
to Mr. Hay contained the names oil Az
Democratic members OF Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
VIII Lend tents 10 Confederate Vets.

In the house resolution was adopted
to request the secretary of war to loan
tents to the Texas Confederate Reunion,
which meets at Dallas, April %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If II tails
to cure. K. w. Groves signature Ia on
each box. zoe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
a The Norfolk Strike.

The street car strike in Norfolk seems to
have entirely collapsed. Cars are operat-
ed regularly and all the military compa-
Inies have been withdrawn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18

This signature is on every boz Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Quinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures cold I'm ono day
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18
The Good. Roads Convention.

The Good-Roads train has arrived Mt
Richmond and the Good Roads Conven-
ton will meet in that city Thursday and
Friday of this week it is expected that
the attendance will be large and the pro-
ceeding interesting and instructive.
THE PROGRAMME.
The following is the published pro-
gramme.
THE sEssION-MARCH 10TH
Address OF welcome by Gov. A. }. Mon
taQue. Addresses of welcome by Mayor
Richard NJ. Taylor, and Hon. 5. 7. Wad-
dill. of HenricO. Address by Col. W. IL.
Moore, president National Good. Road
Association. Address by Hon. Martin
Dodge, of Washington. Supervisors
questioh-box, to be conducted by NJ. o.
Elridge, Director of Roads Inquiries, and
r. W. Richardson, of the Good-Roads
train.
Night Session, March Doth.
Stereopticon lecture by NJ. .. Elridge,
OF Washington, d C.; 1.-The Roads OF
the World"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-18

Stops the Cough and works Oh the Colo
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No Cure, no ray
Price % cents.