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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
RECOGNITION OF PANAMA.

We have never been one of shat
class of publications tocry, eve told
you So" when any prediction we
make as to the object and outcome
OF current events comes true, nor do
we arrogate to ourselves any abnor-
NAL amount OF prophetic wisdom
But We may be pardoned some small
degree of self-gratulation, in reference
TO our statement Immediately upon
the recognition on the part OF this
government OF the Panama Republic,
that the object was a purely selfish
one, and was actuated by the desire
OF the officials in charge at Washing
ton to construct an American 18TH
milan Canal. The intelligence now,
that treaty has already been signed
by Secretary Hay for the United
States and the Minister from Pana-
ma, providing for the construction
OF the canal by the United States,
confirms and bears out our diagnosis
Under the new treaty this govern
ment has absolute power along the
whole canal route, with the right to
iortiiy the terminal cities. We have
always been, and are now, in favor
OF an isthmian canal, because we
recognize the vast Importance this
waterway will be to trade, both for
this country and TO international
commerce, and we approve OF the
control OF that canal 10y America;
but we are not now prepared to en-
dorse the means by which this pro-
iect has been contaminated.
IL is now reported that two other
states are about to secede from the
Colombian government, and no
doubt they are animated 10y the
speedy manner in which secessionwas
approved and recognized 10y this
country in she case OF Panama; and
in all probability the end is not yet
there may be Others to follow.
We venture to predict, however,
that recognition will hardly be forth
coming with such alacrity. TIE
Washington authorities have about
all they are looking for at present on
the isthmus, and these little fellows
will likely be left to fight their Own
battles
1t seems that this country has
placed the seal OF Righteousness and
approval upon secession when sordid
greed dictated, but it will hardly 20
into the business promiscuously.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
sATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2l, l9O9
DEMOCRATS AND TARIFF REFORM.

In the speeches Monday of Con
grsssman Williams, of Mississippi,
leader Of the minority in the House,
and OF Congressman Claud A. Swan
son, of Virginia, the attitude of the
Democratic party on the great ques-
ton OF tariff reform was clearly laid
down.
Free trade as a Democratic princi-
pie has been long since abandoned
by the party, as the American people
have time and again declared against
1t, and have unqualifedly pronounced
it as unsuited TO our conditions and
to the prosperity OF the country.
But wholesome reduction OF the
DlngIey tariff schedules, where reduc-
tion is deemed necessary, with a view
TO a kind OF reciprocity of tariff
schedules with the leading CONNER
cial countries, such as will protect
our home industries and expand, or
at least maintain, our foreign trade,
seems to be the present Democratic
attitude.
Is would seem that this cOmpro-
mise OF their former position on the
tariff question is the proper and log
ical attitude OF the Democratic party,
and is the best solution OF the COM
plIcations likely TO arise with foreign
countries on account OF the high
rates now maintained, as we'll as OF
the question OF trusts, which are the
product also of high tariff.
Protection for projections sake
was all right in America, and was
productive OF immense growth and
prosperity to American industries,
and did not interfere with our foreign
trade so long as foreign countries
with which we traded maintained
their low tariff schedules; but now
that they are resorting to the lex
talionis," and are increasing their
rates on products exported from this
country, in proportion as we have
taxed their imports into this coun-
try, Il would seem that our foreign
trade viii be seriously damaged, il
not destroyed, unless some sort OF
reciprocity be established; and with
out foreign trade home industries
cannot thrive.
Mr.. Swansons states that Germany's
new tariff law increases the customs
on American exports there from fifty
to 100 per cent; Russia's new tariff
law increases the customs on Ameri-
can exports there fifty percent; that
Switzerland has imposed higher du-
ties on American exports there, and |
that Chamberlain's policy, which is
likely to be adopted in England and
her colonies, will raise the tariff wall
there also.
In view of these conditions it would
seem that a compromise ground be-
tween the old idea OF Democratic free
trade and Republican prohibitive
tariff is a safe ground upon which to
stand, and will be a vantage ground
from which the Democratic party can
make a strong appeal TO nearly all
classes of voters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

Turkey agreed to try and punish
the leadersin the Kisheneff massacre,
and on this promise the powers were
satisfied to rest the case. The trial
Is about to begin and those who seem
to be posted assert that it will be
farce. 1t is stated that none OF the
members OF the better classes who are
known to have played a leading part
in the outrages will be arraigned.
Even the engineer Balinsky, against
whom large amount Of incrimina-
ting evidence has been obtained, is
not one OF the defendants. And, In
addition to this, the trial is to be
secret and no one except those i'm
mediately connected with the leaders
OF the movement will know anything
about what is going on in the court,
or the nature OF the evidence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Louisa z. Kibliuger has been appointed
postmaster az Dunre8th, Louisa count!
vice William T. Voolfolk, resigned.
Itisnow stated that the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company may not
remove its general offices from Rich.
mOnd.
Horace A. Hawkins, of Richmond is =
candidate for public printer, to be elected
by the legislature which cOnvenes Jan
II. f9Ot
Miss Helen Gould will 90 to Norfolk or
December 9. to visit the Naval Young
Meme Christian Association she inaugu
rated there q year ago.
Virginia is certainly to have STATE
building at the st. Louis Exposition,
That is assured by the subscriptions al
ready in hand and the readiness with
which the patriotic people Of the STATE
are responding to the call for funds. AT
this time there is in hand 81. 900 but
more is needed.
". Ii. Mullen. labor leader. and Sidney
Gates, a young printer, who were EDITOR
Of the Opinion, published in behalf of the
strikers during the recent street car strike
in Richmond. were convicted in the Hus
rings Court oil that city of criminal libe
in publishing an affidavit concerning
Supt. Buchanan, and fined $3.50.
Mari Camp. OF Fairfax county, will on
June 1st, 1904, uDviel monument t.
Capt Mari, who was the first soldier
killeA ia bsttlein the Civil Waf--lst das
of June. 1861 ThefollOwing committee
was named to take charge OF the affair:
Rev. +. Meade, Il Walton Moore. Judge
Love, s. X DoDohoe and J. n Ballard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
CLEVELAND As LAW BREAKER
Gees Cunning in Virginia Without a
License.

Goes Cunning in Virginia Without a
License.
Norfolk. Va. Nov l9.-FOrmer Pres
ident Grover Cleveland who is now
cunning on thN preserves Of the Back
Bay Gun Club, in Princess Anne
county. so FAR has had poor luck. The
probabilities are that the party com
posed OF the former president. DR.. Van
Dyke. OF the faculty of Princeton Uni
yersity: Ernest Cuttings and Andrew
n. Jones. OF Baltimore. and Joseph
zelinger. of Norfolk, will spend two
more days cunning at Back Bay and
return on Saturday.
1t developed in Norfolk that Mr.
Cleveland and each nonresident mem.
Der OF his party has laid himself liable
to arrest and a considerable fine for
violating the new game law of Vir.
ginia, which requires every non-resi-
dent TO take out SO license before
he shoots game in this state. None
Of the Cleveland party has obeyed this
law. Their failure 20 comply with it
has been brought % the notice of the
Princess Anne authorities, but they
bave taken no steps in the matter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

The United States is DESTROYS of an
open port In Korea, in conjunction
with England and japan. The later
desire Yongampho, while this govern
ment prefers Win. Investigations
have been made by our naval officers
who favor the port OF Wiiu, and it is
also pointed out that the possession
OF a considerable concession at Yon-
gampho by Russians might involve
international complications in the
presentment OF a claim for an
open port there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
MARRIAGES.

Licensed to marry in Washington
Henry c. Whestley and IL. Virginia
Shackelford, both OF Culpeper county;
Henry Roberts, Of Loudoun county, and
Rosa q. Fields.
Mr.. Darlington Booker, OF Farnham.
Richmond county, and Miss Gertrude
Harding, of Cherry Point, Northumber-
land county. were married Wednesday
evening at Melrose Methodist Episcopal
church
Harry Langhorne, brother OF Mrs
Charles Dana Gibson and Miss Genevieve
Peyton, of Charlottesville, were married
Thursday st the Methodist Episcopal
Church, at that place, Rev. William II.
Edwards officiating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

1t is now claimed that a new pro-
cess oil making alcohol has been dis
covered, which is likely to affect very
materially the price OF that article.
As a result Of experiments made
many years ago by NJ. Barthelot in
the chemical analysis of alcohol,
efforts have been made to perfect and
simplify the proceedings that he had
indicated, and it now appears that
chemical alcohol can be made from
carubet OF calcium and its product,
acetylene, at nine cents a gallon, the
alcohol to be Of 100 degrees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
oy..ermen TO Meet at chIneotsssu..

The first annua, convention OF the oys-
termen OF Virginia will take place at
Chiucoteague Thanksgiving Day, Novem-
Der 26th In accordance with the con-
stitution each branch league is entitled
to three delegates. Secret sessions will
be heldat 10 A. NJ. and 2 p. NJ. At $50
p NJ. there will be mass meeting OF
oystermen 10 the Union Baptist Church,
addressed by prominent speakers. Dele
gates from all the organizations Of
oystermen in Virginia are invited TO
attend. Special ratee at the hotels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

As our Consul-General entered Pan
ANA Sunday, the band played the
" Star.Spangled Banner, and he was
given hearty welcome by the lead
ing citizens. 1t is thought Colon
bias demonstration against Panama
is only blufi.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
KING GEORGE.
Small Wheat Crop Seeded Accident
Other Notes Etc

Comorn. Va. Nov. 18th. 1903.
The area seeded 20 wheat ia King
George this fall il the smallest In many
/ years The excessive rains during 81 p.
tember add October made It impvssil r.
t0 prepare the soil in time To seed small
grain. la some neighborhOods. whtrr
the weather conditions did not intefi, ~
40 seriously, the scarcity of labor ro
handicapped farming operations that
the corn could not be removed from the
land Ia time Co SOW wheat and Data 4
prominent farmer said the other DAY.
after visiting many agricultural com-
muntirs, that the crops nj wheat seed d
are ~ small, 40 few, aud ~ "fir be-
tween that the aggregate will hardly
be sufficient to justify the moving ant
sitting of steam threshing machines ia
some Deighborhoods next summer.
provender Of all kinds Is very SCARF q.
Some farmers are buy ing hay with which
Il keep their cattle through the coming
winter
Mr.. j. 4. Minor, .lr left on Tuesda,
for Baltimore, whittier he shipped ear
load Of iGttel cattle The cattle wer'
driven from here To fredericksburg. aud
thence shipped by rail
Miss Mamie T. Manson, an attractive
and accomplished young lady oi War
h.h, Brunswick county, il teaching IN
the family al Mr. James A. Arnold Mt
Potomac View. in the lower part Of King
George.
Mrs Jemima Mount ". Of this neigh
borhOOd. has gone To- fredericksburg TO
spend the water
Mira James II BOggs Of this place, Is
spending a week at Cleveland Park. d G..
Miss Mary Arnold, Of Potomac View
Is attending school at Manassas. Va.
Hundreds of iatted turkeys are being
shipped from King George to Washing
ton and Baltimore this week.
News has just reached here that Capt
John A. BillinRsley, one OF King George =
most widely known citizens. had the mi-
fortune tu TALL and break one of his arms
"A short time ago. This is the third arm
fractured in che Billingsley family within
little over one year-two Of Capt. Bill
Kingsley little grand sons having recent
ly broken their arms by falling
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

IL is said "a man is judged by what
he is" But this Is not the case every
time. Often he il esteemed for what
his father or grandfather was. 1t is
probably not the best way to esti-
mate a man, but so it is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

According to the leading journal in
Vienna, Austrian exporting circles
are contemplating the fitting out Of
a steamship for a floating industrial
TO visit the ports OF the
East Indies and Eastern Asia. a
similar enterprise, undertaken in
1901, has given profitable results TO
Austrian manufacturers and export
ing houses which participated there
in.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

The people OF FraDcearefeellng the
effects Of their high tariff rates, which
shut out the necessaries OF life from
their shores. Among the articles
that are virtually barred is American
salt pork, and efforts are on foot 20
have the tariff on this article modi-
fed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

Miss Dorothea Beale, who is a doc
tor OF laws, has just completed her
iorty-fiith year as the head Of Chellen-
ham College, England. She is among
the most noted women OF the old
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

Recent statistics show that about
30,0OO,0OO OF people are living in
prohibition territory in this country,
This Is more than one-third OF the
entire population. In Maine, Kansas
and North Dakota they have prohi-
bition by state law, and in thirty
eight other states they have it by
local option. This would indicate
that local option, especially in the
country, lie becoming popular and
beneficial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
Superintendent To BE Chosen Mon,
day

The Board of Directors oithe Peniten-
tisry will meet on Monday for the pur-
pose of electing q superintendent of that
institution for the ensuing term. The
candidates are Major G. NJ. Helms, in
cumbent, aud s. NJ. Boiling, OF Bedford.
Col. 8. n. Newhouse, of CulpeDer, whose
friends desired him 20 run, is ineligible
because OF his membership in the General
Assembly. Had be not been disqualified
his friends Incline TO the belief that he
would have been the man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
RICHMOND BRIBERY CASE
Power Company Official Says Fran
ehiss Cost About 100000

Miles NJ Martin, general counsel for the
Passenger and Power Company OF Rich
mond. made the surprising statement he
fore the council investigation committee
that the street railway franchises il
Richmond cost 100000. He testified
that Couucilmen Morgan X. Mills aDc
John Il. West both sought to borrow
money and said they had been friendly
to the Passenger and Power Company
and II the loans were made they would
continue so. MrGould was consulted ar
60 granting the loans and telegraphed
no" Subsequently these members, Mr.
Martin said, were antagonistic to the
company.
Mr.. Mills Is q contracting plumber and
Mr.. West a printer Both are quite
prominent in city affairs. Mr. Mills after
the meeting said that when he tried to
borrow the money be offered good secur
inv and said nothing whatever about
bis attitude toward the company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
Wallace & 20.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA.

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE or THE
Circuit Court 0f the county OF SpOtsy J.
yania on the lth day Of November, 1905.
Norman Freeman Plaintiff.
against
Mamie A Freeman Defendant.
The object Of this suit is Ia obtain d.
vOrce from the bonds OF matrimOny.
And an afiidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant, Mamie A. Free
man, Is not resident OF the State Of Nir-
4inia, Il is ordered that she do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
hereof, and do what may be necessary 10
protect her interest in this suit. And Il is
further ordered that a copy thereof be
published once a week for four weeks in
The Free Lance, and that 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. 32il.
A cOpy-Teste
II. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
W. d. CATER, pa. nOVlJ-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
DEATHS.

Miss Minnie Slaughter, daughter Of Cap
ain and Mrs W. I. Slaughter. OF Cor.
louisville, was found dead in her bed We'd
nesdsy morning. She had been subject
TO attacks OF heart failure.
George W. Palmer, millionaire, died
at Saltville, on Wednesday, from q sud-
den attack Of pneumonia. He was Ga
years old. He il survived by an only
child, Cbsrles Palmer, who is heir to the
entire estate. Mr.. Palmer was native
of Syracuse, N. Y. He went to SaItyiIle
q poor maA, before the Civil War, to &C.
eept the popitipE OF bookkeeper at the
saItgiile - ,fls lie heceAe owner Of
'ns ~ ~ EBn..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

1t is said the AstOrs are getting
rid OF their real estate holdings in
the tenement district OF New York.
1t is easier TO collect coupons than
house rent from poor tenants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
VIRGINIA TEACHERS MEET.
Annual Meeting of the State Asseel-
alton at Charlottesville.


alton at Charlottesville.
The Virginia State Teachers Associ-
alton, which has for it's object the i'm
provement OF the entire educational sys-
TEN OF the commonwealth, from the
rural school to the university, met in
convention Thursday night at the Uni.
yersity oil Virginia. Seventy-hve dele
gates, representing the eighty local
organizations in the cities, counties, and
institutions OF learning throughout the
state, were in attendance.
The visiting teachers were welcomed
By DR.. J. NJ. Page, chairman Of the fscul-
", and the response was made by Prin-
ripal N. p. Painter, OF Roanoke. Super
atendent r. G. Stearnes. OF Salem, presi
lent Of the association, reed his annual
'eport.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

Anew vocation is opened to young
ladies in the. way OF x-ray nurses, and
many are taking lectures preparatory
to entering upon their important
duties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

Newport News will lose about 81 500
annually in taxation ~ "a result oi n de
crease in the assessment of Chesapeake
and Ohio property 10y the Corporation
Commission. which reduced valuation of
the road property.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

A project Is on foot 10 Geneva for
theestablishment OF aerial Excursions
TO view the summit Of Mount Blanc.
Il q saie 10 cay that Prot. Lengley's
sI.R2|R b. d 'ni1R ~! q is .g IcaSS ns
r~rolIee d1|12lse os1 ehssz aotl>4, j
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21
NnTI[E TO HnNTSMEN

All huntsmen are prohibited from
hunting on the "Amaret Farm and
Bridgewater Mills property under
the penalty OF the law.
Charles II. Hurkamp,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-21

Louisa z. KiblUger has been appointed
postmaster az Dunresth, Louisa county,
vice William T. Voolfolk, resigned.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-25
THE BILLINGS GAZETTE.

course having been pursued, the board,
upon motion. granted the petition
and ordered that the portion OF coun-
ty road No. 3 as described in said
petition be vacated.
The viewers report recommended
that the course of .nat portion OF
road No. SO as petitioned be changed,
on conoition that the interested par
ties w. put such Portion in first
class condition and move the bridge
Canyon creek TO the necessary
point on the line of said road. with
out expense to the county, and the
board. upon motion, granted the Pc
tition on lie conditions named.
The board adjourned to meet Sep.
II, 1903, at 9 O'CLOCK a. m.
Approved.
". o. PARKER, Chairman.
Attest: J. w. FISH, Clerk.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-25
Sixth Day.

Billings, Mont, Sept. IL, 1903.
The BOARD met this day pursuant
to adjournment at 10 O'clock a. m.
Parker, Commissioners S. K. Deverill
and G. M. Jacobs and Clerk j. w.
ish.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Tine county treasurer was directed
to cancel the taxes on lots ..13 to Is,
block SO, Fosters addition, for the
years prior to 1883, for the reason
that the county's equity in said pro-
perty up to and including the years
mentioned had been transferred.
The clerk was directed to advertise
for bids prior to the December meet
ing of the board, for the care and
maintenance of the sick, poor and
lnfirm OF the county, per capita, by the
week, for the next fiscal year begin
ming December 1, 1908, said proposals
to include the entire cost of feeding,
clothing and nursing of the sick, poor
and infirm; also to advertise for bids
for medical attendance of poor, burial
of deceased paupers, coal and wood,
for ensuing year.
The following transfer was ordered:
General fund to contingent fund $4,000.
The applications of Henry Gerharz
and S. K. Smith for appointment OF
county surveyor were presented n
read. Upon motion, S. K. Smith
was appointed as county surveyor,
vice :. "A. Morris, resigned.
An oraer was made for record call I.
inn v,nor oil q. voolL r,,~oux;oooc = - 4
observe the requirements of the law
relating to the collection of special
road taxes.
The county %treasurer's reports OF
licenses collected and licenses delin- ;
quent were presented and ordered fill
ed.
The following bills were audited
and allowed in amounts named be-
low:
Bailey u Carney Buggy Co, re-
fund of license, $5O0........$3 $50 90
James Buckley, car of poor,
$27.5O .....'.. 49,. 80. -. rs 90
Ray Nelson, road WORK ........ 30 90
Scott Bros, road work Louis
Shipp, assigned ............ III %
John Shipp, road work.. II 90
F. H. Brown, juror fees, justice
court -. 80. .... ........ i 5O
S. K. Deverill, salary and mile
age county commissioner ...27O 90
C. M. Jacobs, salary and mile
age county commissioner ...234 80
w. 0. Parker, salary and mile
age county commissioner ...269 20
The usual quarterly salary bills
were passed upon and allowed.
The board adjourned.
Approved.
w. o. PARKER, Chairman.
Attest: J. w. FISH, Clerk.