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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
discusses Suppression Of Negro Votes

New York. Dec ll.-SupDrcsslon oil
negro votes and the penalty therefor
were the subjects Of resolutions adopt
ed By the Union League Club Of this
CITY. In the irst OF the series Of reso-
utions. which were offered by former
United States Senator Warner Miller.
the government Of the United States
was asked TO instruct district attorneys
to prosecute those responsible for sup
pressing the votes OF persons eniran-
chised By the lith and 18th amend
ments of the constitution. and in sub
seouent resolutions congress was called
upon 10 reduce the apportionment 20
the house OF representatives OF states
In which there was such suppression
OF legaI votes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
RICHMOND COUNTY.
Deesmber Court - Substitute For
Monthly County Court t-An eHliet-
ed Family-Comins TO Frsderieks-
burg, Etc.
Newland Va, Dec. 10, 1903.


Newland, Va. Dec 10, 1903.
With the exception OF the qualification
Of district and county officers, there was
but little business before Judge Beel' =
court At Warsaw on Monday, the 1th
inst The crowd present was large, the
colored inhabitants being in the ma
Iority
A number OF old horses and other old
stock wss sold az auction at moderate
prices
Warsaw il a noted place for the dis
posa Of most any kind Of goods, stock
or produce at fair prices.
In solving the perplexing question az
10 adopting some plan TO meet the de
mands OF public interest in having some
thing in progress at the county-seat once
a month. the Board OF Supervisors OF
this county have decided to hold their
meeting at the courthouse on regular old
court days. This plan will prove graft
tying 20 many citizens. In allprobabllity
other will follow the example.
There il quite a lot Of typhoid fever in
the upper portion OF the county.
Miss Audle carpenter OF SlhgeIlgi uleu
of typhoid fever last week. Her father.
Thomas Carpenter, and her sister Nettie,
died of the same disease two months ago.
Two more OF the girls are very Ill.,
Mr Henry Bowen, Of this place, will
move his ismily TO fredericksburg next
week.
Mr.. NJ +. MOthtrshead and family
moved 70 Washington. DC, today.
The sunday school st Rappahannock
will have Christmas celebration this
wear Jack Frost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
CONDITION OF WINTER WHEAT
Area sown is About 100000 AersA
a Decrease Of 9 Per Cent

Washington. Dec. II. - Returns 90
the chief OF the bureau o. statistics
OF the department Of agriculture inci-
cate that the newly seeded area of
winter wheat Is about 32.0O0.ooO aeres.
a decrease OF s per cent rom the ares
estimated 10 have been sown m the
fall OF 1902 The condition Of winter
wheat on December was s6A -
compared with s97 in 1909. ssf IN
1901 and a nine year average Of sz,I
The newly seeded area OF Winter
rye is Professionally estimated az es.o
per cent OF the area sOwn in the fan
OF 1902. The condition Of winter rye
on December 2 was 92.7. as compared
with 9S 4 on December /, 1902, ss.s on
December !, 1901 and 500, the mean
Of the averages for the last nine years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Church Notes Teachers Assoeis
tior- -peraonRls.

King George Co., Va, Dec. 10, l953.
Rev. G.. l. Holiday. the new pastor Oi
the Methodist Churches in King George,
preached a fine sermon at Fletcher +
chapel last sunday morning to a large
congregation and made a pleasant I'm
preston on all who heard him. There
WAS a good deal of disappointment iel'
because be did not preach az Trinity
Church in the afternoon. Q1ite a mum
ber Of persons gathered there for services
some coming "a long distance only 70 nna
that afternoon services will De discOn-
tinued during the winter months. The
sunday schools connected with the vari'
ous churches in King George are busiiy
preparing for their Christmas cele0ra
tions. Al which time they make all the
little ones and big ones. too. happy with
tokens of remembrance and joyous with
bon.bons. oranges and other fruits.
Hon. William i Rogers was not pres
ent at the meeting when the Teachers
Association for King George was organ
ized. but be was elected president The
next meeting will be held January ]
1901. AZ the Double Gate schoolhouse
The importance OF stirring up sentl
ment 10 favor Of better schools II very
great. and a. many a. can ought 10 o.
present % encourage aud help.
Mrs. Charles Williams. who, with hei
two children. has been visiting bei
father. Sir. +. ID. Brown, AZ sunny SIDE
has returned 10 her home in King VIII
lam County
Ml-r Martha Hooe left this week Tor
Colonial Beach, where she will spend
some time a. guest Of Dr. and Mrs. +. +
Ninde
Mr.. and Mrs Horace A. Minor have
moved from COmOrn 10 their new home
at Alto. formerly the home OF the lat
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Mason.
Mics Lizzie Qneesenberry who has Deei
very sick at the home OF Mr.. Swami
near shiloh. il improving.
Mrs Emma Hogan left Tor tredericks
burg on Tuesday, 10 visit Mrs. l.. l.
COghill for short time.
Mr.. Nalle. of Washington, Is a gueet o
his cousin. Mr. Rice HOOe, at Lauderdale
Mr.. J MuscOe Mason and sons spen'
Tuesday in fredericksburg, shopping
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
rhr.e nueIs Over EIeetion Issues

ST. Johns n. F.. Dec. ll.-Three
duols we're fought in St. Pierre, Mique.
Ion during the past fortnight as a re-
suit OF the Issues In the campaign for
the election Of a representative from
the colony 70 the French chamber Of
deputies. This election will take place
December u. Notwithstanding the de
nial by the French government that
the islands were 70 be sold TO the
United States, the report 70 this effect
forms one OF the campaign issues.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Fair Company May ASK For $4,000, 600,

washington. Dec. IA report was
current here that the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition Company would ask
congress Tor another appropriation.
amounting to SfO0O.O00. TO carry out
to completion the plans contemplated
by the company a committee Of the
exposition officials are now here with
the ST Louis contingent who are seek
ing 20 have the next Republican con
vention 60 10 81 Louis They are uot
yet prepared to make a definite state
ment Of their intentions regarding the
appropriation. and up 20 this time il
Is said nave confined their work to
the extent OF sounding members Of
the senate and house with view 20
determine how such a request would
be received
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
weNTz NOT FOUND
Reports Of His Alleged Rescue From
Kidnsppscs Denied.

Philadelphia, Dec ll-Renewed re-
ports from Bristol, Tenn, that Edward
l.. Wentz. the missing Philadelphia,
has been found are denied by members
Of the family and by the Pinkerton de
teetive agency Reports in morning
newspapers stated that Vent had
been rescued from a band Of kidnap.
pers and taken 10 Cincinnati
An Associated Press dispatch from
Cincinnati regarding the Wentz case
says
Every sanitarium and hotel IN this
city has been searched In vain for
Edward l.. Wentz Newspapermen
we're in waiting for every train from
the south until 10 a. m when it was
evident that Wentz had not been
brought from Bristol Tenn to Gin
cinnad. and it was generally believed
that the story about Wentz starting
for Cincinnati was untrue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
cnnd.mns slna sing Prison.

Albany. y. Y, Dec. ii.-Sing Sins
prison was strongly condemned IN Q
report made 70 the state prison CON-
mission by President John p. Jaeckel
He declared that the prison. which has
been occupied 50 years, has outived
its usefulness. Continuing, be said
1T is an axiom that the state OF New
York has failed TO keep pace with the
advanced demands Of public sentiment
IN the housing Of is criminal classes
and has. no doubt through a narrov
and false sense Of economy, tolerated
a dangerous condition by continuing
in service this old obsolete end inhu-
man receptacle IN which human beings
are cast to acquire disease and stimu'
late criminal tendencies. These condt
tions have existed for many years"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Pan Handle Elv.- Mrecked.

Steubenville. o.. Dec. Ii Fifteen
injured and one dead is the result OF
the wrecking Of eastbOund Pan Handle
flyer No. IA at New Cumberland juno
tion. Steubenville The W rex was
caused by an open defective switch.
The Ayer plunged across connecting
track 10 the westbound track and
crashed into a freight engine Both
engines were wrecked The second
mail car telesc0ped the combination
smoker and baggage. The injured were
in this car. Only the front end OF the
forward mail car was smashed. The
dead man and the injured were
brought 10 Steuheuville hosUital
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Earovsr Sixty Yesra.

Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect uccess. IL soothes the
child, softens th gums, allays all pains,
cures wind colo, and Is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. IL viii relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup." and tsks no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chainberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts, is better than
a plaster for a lame back and for
pains in the side or chest. Pain Balm
has no superior as a liniment Tor the
relief Of deep seated, muscular and
rheumatic pains. For sale by n. III.
Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
EstaIIx So By olseharoea e0y

fatally ohot y DI9VH"I - -
New York. Dec. ll-Harry McCau'
ley a l7.vear-Old boy shot and proba'
bly, fatally wounded William Morris
sey. aged %, the head hellman at the
Hotel Martha Washington. Two shots
took effect In M0rrissey's body one
entering close 20 the heart He was
taken TO New York hospital In dying
condition. McCauley had been an ele.
yator boy at the hotel and was dis
charged
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Central Presbyterian On New York
Society.

The Central Presbyterian, Of Richmond,
says:
dIn his Thanksgiving sermon, the ev.
DIR. Morgan Dix, the rectory OF Triuity
parish. New York. asked, What car be
done 70 stop married people from putuog
away each other a. soon as they get tired
Of each other. and adding 20 the si' oi
unlaithinIness the fresh sin OF run !ng
into the arms of the partners OF their
guilt The next day after this sermon
was delivered a wedding took plarr m
Newport. r l.. which was sad e. I'm.
ole OF the wickedness against which d..
Dix protested. IL wss among the richest
OF Americans. and most wicked because
of its example 20 all classes. The time
has come when it will be an object with
ali decent people to keep away from all
contact with the Four Hundred OF New
York and Newport They are becoming
a shame and offense TO the country,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
ra R.s Dull Session Of Congress.

Senator Martin and Representative
Rixey, of Virginia, when asked what
they thought would be done during the
present session OF Congress, said they
believed the Republican majority would
do but little and would crush out all
matters save their pet measures, and
this is the impression Of the other Viz
qinians in Congress. The idea seems to
prevail about the. Capitol that the Re
publieans want q short session, to do
nothing that will give the Democrats
ammunition for next years presidential
contest, and to get away before the time
for holding the next National Republican
cnnvention. n.-AIexandria Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
BUTLER HAS A GOOD DAY
Fever-stricken Town Passes p Hours
Without a Death.


Butler. Pa. Dec. ll.-Not a single
death from typhoid fever or any other
cause has occurred in Butler during
the past p hours and only six new
cases OF fever, which is tie best record
for a single day during the past six
weeks This is the substance Of the
reports OF the ward committeeman 20
the executive committee. The total
number Of cases 70 date reported to
the committee is 1906 and deaths 81
Dr.. ". R. Bait state quarantine Off
Ger. who is making a house TO house
canvas distributing disinfectants, IS Of
the opinion that the total number OF
fever cases in the city at present will
exceed the number reported 10 the
committee as having been treated since
the beginning Of the outbreak Until
this canvass is completed be will not
give out more definite statistics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
v,,,,,i. Chemical Aaain Active

Virginia Carolina Chemical securities
went up four and one half points, and
preferred two points, few days ago.
The rise is attributed to the decision OF
the directors TO declare dividend on the
preferred stock, payable January 10.
The dividend Is two per cent, and will
amount to $240,000 Chemical is very
largely held in Virginia, and the depres.
sion In the last few months has caused
n-aharraaamenf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

A glass or two OF water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca
thartics should be avoided. When a
purgative is needed, take Chamber
iainis Stomach and Liver Tablets
They are mild and gentle in Their
action. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis, drug
giSf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
GINTER WILL CASE.
a Hundred or More Farm Hands
Will Get $50 Apiece.

The word servants, used in the will
of Mai Lewis Ginter, is construed by the
supreme Court in an opinion rendered 10y
President Keith, under which a large
number OF farm hands become benetici-
aries under the will OF the millionaire.
In a codcil 20 his will Maj. Ginter be-
aueathed $50 to each servant in his en-
ploy at the time Of his death. Theexrcu-
tors held that this only applied to house
hold or domestic servants. while about
100 lsbOrers on the farm claimed the
legacies. The Circuit Court recognized
thess claims and the Supreme Court al
firms this ruling.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Came Plentiful Despite New Laws

Notwithstanding the game laws in
force in the various States and the effort
that is being made to prevent the ship
ment Of quail from within their borders
Washington dealers, it is said, are now
getting more than enough of the bird'
TO supply the demand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
u..,.n., aa,t. In vI,eInIs.

Virginia national banks now number
seventy. one and have combined resources
Of s63, ,9Os, ,346, showing an increase ol
more than $6,000,0OO in one year
The legal reserve now AVERAGES 1902
and individual deposits reach $50, ,24o,
050 against $50, 800, $50 Of last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
REYES PREPARING STATEMENT
colombia's Position 70 Be Laid Before
Secretary Hay.

ot-I-Aaiy nay
Washington Dec. ll-Generai Rafael
Reyes. the Colombian now here on a
special mission. Is preparing a state
ment OF the position OF Colombia in
connection with the developments aris-
ing ont of the declaration of the indie
pendence OF Panama This will be
laid before tho secretary OF state at an
early day and will serve as the basis
Of whatever claims Colombia hereafter
may care 10 make. T. is understood
that Hon Wayne MacVeagh has been
engaged by tine CoIombians and will as
sist in the revision Of the statement
prepared by General Reyes and In the
arguments which win be presented in
behalf Of the attitude Of the Colombian
government
II is not likely that General Reyes
will tarry long IN Washington after the
presentation Of his statement 10 Sec
Rotary Hay as he desires TO return 10
his country as soon as possible
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Colporters Appointsd :.

The State Baptist Sunday School and
Bible Board, at its annual meeting at
Petersburg, made large number of sp-
pointments Of colporters in Virginia
counties for the year Among the ep'
pointments were the following; W. j,
Sadler. AlbemarIe; J. B. DatOn, Prince
William and Fagquier.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Few Negroes Pay Taxes In Newport
News.

Less than dozen negroes have paid
their capitation tax under the new con
s,itution in Newport News. and it il be
loved that when the books close Sstur
Dipht. there will be- less than twenty
cnlnred voters in that city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

IN SPITE Of the poor wheat crops. tia
l DeerinR Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath OF complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money ard brains car
hnild. Everybody in touch with Freder-
icksburg knows the history Of the HuskeT
ana Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where others
failed. Deering Corn larvesters gave
satisfaction last year. they are better now.
When you come 70 town cali anu sge u
and lefus talk Corn Harvesters and husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking The farmers
for their strong support, we are,
Yours truly, mo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Rivalry.

Competition will be the life Of the
Worlds Fair. As soon as Bob Fitzsim-
mons cafe shall be in operation Mrs.
Nation proposes to start free iee-water
plant next door. Go it, Bob Go it,
Carriel-St. Louis obe-Democrat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
KILLED BY Jumping from, Train.

Mr.. James W. Gordon, OF lear Criglers-
vile. Madison county, was killed st Stan
ley, Page county, Wednesday by Jump
ing from a moving ireigh. train and strik-
ing his head against mile post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

National conventions come high, but
both. 81. Louis and Chicago seem to
,h,nf thew must have them. They are
heId atabout sl00, 900 apiece.-birming
ham Age-Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
RlPANS

There r. scarcely any oDdition oil "
health that is not benefited by the Oecs-
sionsl use Of a R1'P'A'N'S Tabule. For
sale by Druggists. The Five-Cent packet
ia enough for an ordinary occasion. The
family bottle. 80 cents. contains supply
for . year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

Feed pale girls on SCOTS
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation Of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full Of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
"teens" are permanently cured
of the peculiar disease Of the
blood which shows itself in
paleness, weakness andnevous-
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
Of the blood sickness from
which so many young women
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
More Like Sehwah.

DR.. Dowie's financial deal makes him
look more like Schwab than Elijah
Washington Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Things We
Like Best
ostea sIsaurss VIA %

Bscauss ~ svsrsai Of thsn.vfrfls
rsstion follow Blu, there's . wsy -
essape suoh consequences. A toes q q
rood diEsstant Ike Kodol win rsliys -.
AZ ouce' Your stomach II nupiy too
weak 70 digest What you eat That's Al
Indigestion h. Kodol digssz ths foo1
without ths stomaeh's aid. Thus ths
stomach rssis while the bod- h sirsn1th-
sned By wholesome food. Dieting h m
nsessssry. Kodol digssts any dad 81
good food. Strengthens and inugorssaA
Kedel makes =.
Rich Red BLEED.
Prsparya euiy " \ @ Drwrrr = Qoz 0teesn
Sold by D. G. Bowman, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

Another big assortment Of eloaks just
received at Hirsh's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
NATIONAL BOULEVARD.
NOTICE..
Five Farms For Sale.

FIVE FdfIuS TOT OdIt.
have five farms for sale. Two OF
them are situated Oh the Rappahan-
mock river and three on the Ridge
Road in King George county. Two
Of them are located on creeks and
afford fine duck shooting. All i've
have good timber and fine farm land.
For further particular and prices
write
24s3m G. T. Purks. Igo, Va.
The sun., 1903-12-10
THE PANAMA REVOLUTION.
LOng List Of Questions Asked tho President
In . Resolution OF Senator HOar.

Long List OF Questions Asked the President
In . Resolution OF senator Hoar.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Hoar Rep., Mass) offered the
following resolution
Resolved. That the President be requested.
| II not In his judgment incompatible with the
| public interest. to communicate to the Senate
such facts as may be In his possession. or in
that Of any of, the Executive Departments.
as will show whether at the time of the ratis
that province. Panama. had successfully
adopted constituton Con nui' and had T given n @ aa-
| thority to the persons with whom said treaty
purports to have been made to negotiate and
Republic Of Panama at that time. Its capacity
for sell; government. and the race and charac-
Also whether the officer negotiating or
ratifyng the treaty on the part Of Panama had
any personal or private interest In or relation
to the construction OF canal across the
lsthmus Of Panama.
Also whether the constitution of the Re-
Of Panama thereifrom,, and whether Colon;
bia was prevented by the action of the United
States, or by any officer or force under the
jurisdiction OF the same. from attempting
to assert its authority or to prevent such Sc,
Session, and what Instructions. i any, had
States to such officers, whether civil. mill
tary, or naval, and whether. if any action
had been taken BY such officers without special
authority. what action was so taken. and
whether such action has been approved or
disapproved by the Government OF the United
States.
Also, at what time information OF any revo-
luton or resistance to the Government OF
Colombia In Panama was received by the
Government Of the. United States or any
Department thereof. and whether any. in
formation was received OF any expected or
intended revolution before 1t occurred, and
the date of such Information.
Mr.. Hoar asked that the resolution be
printed and 60 over. There was nothing
in the resolution, he said, that would not
be welcomed by the President, who de-
sired to have full information go to the
public in order to allay a feeling of
suspicion, somewhat widespread. that this
Government had been concerned in the
revolution at Panama.
The resolution went oyer