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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
LEGISLATURE.
AMENDING MANN LAW.
Effort Made TO Abolish The Social
Club in Virginia.

Senator Bruce. of Wise, offered bill
forbiidiug the eale or giving away ofliq
uor 10y clubs or otherwise in local option
towns aud in sections where the Mann
law is in operation. The design of IN,
bin is to wipe out the mushroom socia
clubs. hundreds Of which have been
chartered
There will also be a bin introduced 81
amending the Mann bill IA to abolish
the clause authorizing the chartering o
social clubs, which was put in at thu
last session without the approval o.
Judge Mann. The Bruce measure went
60 the committee on general laws, and
will, il il thought, be repOrted fayOrably
The Senate passed the bill authorizing
county boards OF supervisors to issut
bonds in the several magisterial districte
for improving the public roads.
The following bills were offered in the
house:
The Shackeli0rd oil, amending section
I : OF the revenue bill, providing that
when banks and kindred institutions
shall. before February and after its last
published statement, pay to stockholders
the whole or any part OF it's undivided
profits. the amount so paid shall be de
Quoted from the estimated aggregate
value Of stock OF such company. This
operates to relieve the banks Of taxation
on dividends which have been carried AZ
assets, but paid out in January.
Providing mileage 10 the members Of
the general assembly. clerks, officers, and
pages Of same for attending the recon
yenng OF the general assembly in the
oity OF Richmond on the 10th day o.
November, 1908
The sessions Of thu Legislature Satur
day were short. The senate sat only q
'ew minutes. The house was in session
more than an hour, but accomplished
very little.
Senator Chapman, OF Greene, offered a
bill TO authorize the school board oiChar
lottesville 10 borrow $4,000 for new
school building In said city, and to Issue
bonds therefor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
EVIDENCE OF SUICIDE.
olSGRACED MANS COAT FOUND
NEAR RICHMOND DOCK.
Police Are SkeptieaI.

NJ A Palmore, the young Cartersyile
man who. on Wednesday night last, in
yaded the telegraph office at Sabot and
attempted criminal assault upon Miss
Emma Cobbs, the pretty young opera
Tor. either has committed suicide by
browning or has purpOsely left evidence
20 indicate this and fed. Pamore' Z
Uniform coat was found by the dock in
Richmond Saturday morning. and in the
pocket were unsealed letters To hi=
mother and his young vile. la these be
said his cold body" would be dragged
rom the dark waters Of the dock.
Chief OF Police Howard thinks Palmore
jumped into the water, but the detectives
are Of the opinion that be merely put
his uniform coat by the dock as ruse,
and. taking the first train, fed. The
man and his wife were in Richmond to-
gether on Thursday, aud he wore citi-
ren's clothes The dock will be dragged.
The letters purporting TO be written
by the missing man are brief and pathe-
tic. One communication says that the
writer could not resist temptation and
that be realized, when too late, the aw
iul stain on his name.
This letter bears the signature Oi NJ A.
palmOre and was identified by one who
knows Palmore's handwriting well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
HERoisM OF TWO WOMEN
Made Daring Attempt to Rescue I'm
known Man From Drowning.

York. Pa, Nov 2l.--A double case
OF heroism occurred in the vicinity OF
Falls View. along the Susquehanna
river. which was witnessed by hun
dreds OF spectators on both sides OF
the river. a stranger had appro-
priated TO his own use a boat. with
which nc essayed To 20 out on the
river. probably to an island where a
sale was in progress. He was ap'
parenlly not aware that the current
was very dangerous. especially during
the present high water for he soon
lost control OF his boat and drifted
helplessly towards the whlrling falls
just below Mrs. William Brothers
and her daughter Amy. residents Of
Falls View. seeing the mans danger,
dashed for boat and hurried to his
rescue. They battled with the cur
rent. but they were too la,e. The
boat containing the women also got
beyond their control. as they were
well-nigh exhausted. but they managed
W tfAlU AN' fuNf VI ANd'AhNh iNibhAs
where they chung to the bushes that
lined It's shore Here they held on In
desperation until help came In the
persons of Joseph Kraft and John
Orendorn. Of York Haven, who found
them nearly collapsed from their
struggle and terror. as well as expo.
sure of several hours. Despite their
terrible experience they bore up well
and were safely landed at their homes
on shore. The enthusiastic spectators
lifted a collection for their rescuers.
about 5000 being realized. The body
Of the stranger has not yet been re.
covered.
II is believed here that the drowned
man may be George Blessing. Of this
city. as he was known to have gone
To the place 10 visit a tobacco planta-
ton on an island He has not returned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
prRE ELECrIONs.

We have never had any idea that
the Virginia Legislature would repeal
the pure election law 1t has been
the policy OF this State. certainly
since Readjuster days, never to take
any retrOgrade steps along moral
lines. and it now seems certain that
the Folkes bill to repeal she present
election law will die in the hands OF
the committee so which it has been
referred, and that the committee will
report iayOrably an amendment pro-
viding for a grand jury investigation
after each primary and general elec-
ton, with a view to ascertaining
whether any violation OF the Law has
taken place. This constitutes an
other step in the right direction. 1t
will make election on merit more GER
tain, it viii i'll posts Of trust with
more capable and more efficient ser
wants, il viii result in better public
service. Holding public office will be
a badge OF honor, and not an evil
dence that the official was so cOnsti-
tuted financially that he could pur-
chase a larger number OF votes than
his adversary. The present election
Law is a great improvement on any
law we have heretofore had, and when
the amendment proposed and likely
to be adopted becomes law, people
everywhere will recognize the deter
mination on she part OF the State TO
have pure elections, and this more
than anything else will create favor
able popular sentiment. Popular
sentiment and approval are after all
necessary to an efficient execution OF
any law, and when the State OF Nir.
GINA has gone so far as TO eliminate
as far as possible the venal vote by
her fundamental law, and has follow
ed this up by a penal statute against
impure and corrupt practices in cleo
tions, now surely when she provides
aspeedy means oispecial grand iuries
TO reach those who break the law.
there can be no reason why popular
sentiment should not aid the law and
bring offenders 30 account.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
THE KAISER ORDERED SOUTH
Alarm Of the Germans Reawakened BY
Peport Circulated In Berlin.

Berlin. Nov. 2l.-The semi-official
newspaper. the Potsdamer Correspond
enz. which is often inspired by palace
circles. announces that the physicians
OF Emperor William have given the
kaiser permission 70 spend Christmas
at home. but have ordered him to 20
south Immediately afterward. His ma
jesty will make a long stay In Italy
and the Riviera to recover his health
This report has revived a hundred.
fold all tho alarm caused by the re-
cent operation on the kaiser's throat
The Correspondent recalls that EN-
peror Frederick. after a similar oper.
alton. was sent to san Reno, only 10
hear his death sentence there from
cancer specialists. Millions Of Ger
mans are praying that this latest news
regarding the emperor may not be OF
like ominous pOrtent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
MONTAGUE AT KANSAS CITY.
Governor Speaks on the Opportunity
Of The American Republic.

AT the annual banquet OF the CONNER
cial Club al Kansas City, Mo-. Thursday
night, Gov. Montague, of Virginia, spoke
on The Supremacy and Opportunity oil
the American Republic" In the course
OF his address be said:
"Wbat will best give American people
their best opportunity? Wehsve neglect
cd largely the oldfashioned public high
way. No civilization has ever Outliyed
the common road. Ourpublic highways
should not longer remain a social and
industrial blockade to our people. We
want a wider and more practical system
Of public school education Our system
il for opportunity to serve. We are too
prone TO make education a short road TO
leisure. The colored man has seen the
white educated man the only man in his
community who did not work. IL has
been q stumbling block TO him.
Wealth has not made men, but IL il
the consciousness in men that makes
them winners. The American wage
Garner produces twice as much as any
other in the world, and our captains OF
industry would not be such in any other
country The moet efficient laborer the
world ever knew is in the American re.
public"
In conclusion he declared that it lis
our duty everywhere 10 stand for all
that is best for the American people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
ELECTION AND LIQUOR.
These are Live Issues Before the
legislature.

The sessions OF the Legislature will Ger
{ .inly last until about December 10th,
aud it is possible, though hardly prob8
Ole, that the body will assemble again
after Christmas.
Perhaps the most interesting matters
pending are those ia relation 10 the liz.
nor question and elections, and it is evil
dent there will be- some changes in the
status Of the present laws "a to both.
The Mann liquor law is almost certain
20 be amended along the line suggested
on the bill offered in the Senate by Mr.
Bruce, of Wise, the effect of which will be
practically break up clubs.
Matters relating TO changea in the
election laws pending before the Legis-
i0ture. are foil OF public interest. II
looks now "a ii the solution OF the con
trOversy over amending or repeating the
Barksdale pure elections bill has been
offered by MIR leake, OF GOochland. who
proposes an amendment requiring the
court % order special grand jury inyes-
LEGATIONS after al elections both primary
ABd general.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

The oil trust has advanced the
price OF crude oil five cents per bar
rel. This will advance the price on
the consumer about one cent per
gallon, which means millions OF dol
lars for the trust. 1t is strange, in
deed, that both parties in Congress
are opposed 80 trusts and yet trusts
are increasing in numbers aud inAu-
ence every day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
CONVENTION OF TEACHERS
interesting Address Made at the
Meeting at Charlottesville.


The second days session OF the sec.
ond annual convention of the Virginia
State Teachers Association was opened
in the public hall at the University oil
Virginia at 10 O'Clock Friday morning
The first topic for discussion was
"The Consolidation OF Schools and Trans.
portation of Pupils" The sp eakers were
Principal Sydenstricker. Of Onancock
Supt. Hulvey, OF Bridgewater; Principal
Kibler, of Mount Crawford; Supt David
son, OF Jonesville, and DR. John Pollard
Of Bowling Green.
Tho Importance Of Teachers Associa-
ton: How to Foster Interest and secure
Attendance" was discussed by W. II.
Barksdale, OF Brooklyn; II S. HoOke, OF
Harrisonburg; Mrs Mamie d. Lumpkin,
Of Ashland Miss Katherine HutchesOn.
of Stanton, and Miss Nellie Oakley, Of
Salem.
At the afternoon session the question
of how to promote, secure, ana retain
the best teaching talent in the public
schools had the attention OF the conyen-
ton. and some interesting papers were
read by Maj F. Il. Smith, OF Staunton;
Principal c. W. Mullins, OF Big Rock;
Superintendent John $. Riley, of Bedford
City: Superintendent W. j. Edmonston,
OF Glade Springs; Miss Mary Davidson,
# Martinsyille, and Miss J A. Herrell, OF
Manassas.
The concluding topic OF the day, The
Dependence OF Colleges and Universities
Upon Preparatory Schools" proved the
most interesting Those takiog part in
the discussion were President George ii.
Denny, OF Washington and Lee Univer-
city; Prof. NJ. Il. Cooke. of Hollins;
Principal W. Ii. Cooke, of Charlottesville;
superintendent Il II Russell, of Bristol,
and Miss Maude II. Rodgers, Herndon.
At night reception was dendered the
visiting teachers by the faculty. There
were nearly two hundred in attendance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
Wednesday, Dec. :, 1903

commencing at II O'Clock, consisting In
part of good Farm Horses, 3 good Brood
Mares. good Buggy Horse, good Mule
II Mich Cows, 2 Heifers, YearliDgs,
Hogs, Brood Sow, Brood Sow and
Pigs, Champion Binder, 2 Champion
Mowers, l Horse Rake, Grain Drill,
Sulky CultivatOrs. Plows, Harrows, Guilt
yators, Grain Fan, Rakes, Forks, Shovels,
&c, Double Carriage, 1 Double Buggy,
1 Single Buggy, 3 2-Horse Wagons,
Buggy, Carriage and Pillow Harness, lot of
Hay, Straw, Chat and Corn Fodder, also
Household and Kitchen Furniture and
Dairy Fixtures, and many other articles.
Terms OF Sale-All sums OF $50 and less
cash, all sums over $50 credit Of 90 days,
with negotiable note with approved ell
cOrser.
s. E. EASTBURN,
novI7.2l,2i,2S. Executor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

The German Government thinks
the United States has done the pro-
per thing in recognizing the Republic
OF Panama, and offers its congratu-
lations. la addition 20 this, it Is
said, the German consul will enter
into relations at once with the young
republic, even before it is officially
recognized by the Government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

Mr.. Rixey, OF the Eighth Virginia
District, has introduced a bill in Con-
gress TO make more effective local
option in counties and districts where
it has been adopted by the people, or
where, for any jusC cause, courts re-
fuse to grant licenses for the sale OF
intoxicating liquors. The bill pro-
Vides that "norevenue license for the
manufacture or distillation of whis-
key, brandy or alcoholic liquors OF
any kind shall be issued for any
county, town or township, magister-
ial district or precinct where, by local
option or the refusal of the court to
grant state license for the sale OF
liquors, no bar-rooms are authorized
by law"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

As We predicted, Prof. Bassest' Of
Trinity College, North Carolina, who
declared that the two greatest men
she South has produced in the last
hundred years were Robert L Lee
and Booker I. Washington, has been
compelled TO resign hisproiessorship.
The people of the South do not be-
lleve such statements, and have but
little use for those who make them,
whether they come from the North or
South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
Postal Trial Postponed.

Washington. Nov. 2l.-The trial oil
the postal cases of August w. Machen,
former general superintendent OF the
free delivery system; Samuel A. and
Diller B. Croft, Of this city, and DR..
and Mrs. George f. LorenZ. of Toledo.
o.. arranged to begin in the district
criminal court here next Monday, has
been postponed until January II. At
torney Charles a. Douglas. counsel for
Machen. objected to the delay. but the
court granted the request of District
Attorney Beach on the ground that the
latter was not ready to proceed with
the case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

The New York Times. in discussing
the employer and the employee, says
heduty of the employer to tue wage
earner-popularly styled The duty Of
capital 10 labOr-has been much de-
bated. Perhaps it would promote "a
satisfactory conclusion il some con-
sideration is given to the duty OF the
employer to his creditors and to him
self 1t may be found that these two
sets OF duties are not atallincOnfict.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

A bin has been introduced in Con-
gress for the better protection OF the
president. This may be all we'll, but
il ought to also provide that the
president shall take better care OF
himself. Taking dangerous horse
back rides aud more dangerous
drives, and riding on engines Of fast
trains, is not the thing for presi-
dent to DO, even if he is "a rough
rider.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

DOwie, the head Of the new Chris
tian Zion Church. calls on his follow
ers for S2.0OO,OOO. This is proba-
bly, to make good the expenditures
in the New York campaign, where
only small collections were realized,
Mr.. Dowie says this call for two
millions is not a request, but de-
mand upon the faithful, and they
will. no doubt, respond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
TRICKS GIFT TO UNITED STATES
Painting Depicting Signing OF Treaty
with Spain Presented to Government.


Washington, Nov. 2l.-A celebrated
painting by the French artist Theo-
bald Chartran. representing the sign
ing of the protocol of peace between
the United States and Spain. has been
presented to the United States govern
ment by II. c. Frick. Of Pittsburg The
painting is large and contains the fig
ures of the late President Mckinley, in
whose private Office in the White House
the protocol was signed. and the fig-
ures Of the then secretary Of state,
Hon. William r. nny; the French AN
bassador. NJ. Jules Cambon. who rep
resented Spain in the negotiations and
those of two or three others who were
present at the signing Of the historic
document.
The painting hangs now in the room
where Secretary Day and Ambassador
Cambon appended their signatures TO
the protocol. the apartment being used
by President Roosevelt as his study
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
TONGERS EXCITED.
Circulate Petitions Against Break
ing Of Baylor Survey.

The recent majority report Of the Oys
ter Commission finds extensive adverse
criticism among the tOngers in many
sections OF the State.
Active preparations are being made %
fight the issue Numbers Of petitions art
being circulated and fnd ready support
looking to the concerted action at the
State capital
Should the General Assembly tie 10 the
report and pass acts looking to its be-
coming statute law, the governor will
be appealed TO, in the effort to get him
10 veto the measure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

The Judge of the city court Of New,
port News has issued a mandamus
requiring the city treasurer to accept
poll taxes and the commissioner of
revenue to levy the assessment on all
male voters who offered themselves,
thus enabling all who 50 desire and
are qualified to register in time for
the spring election. AS we have al
ready said, time and again, those
who desire to vote at the next cleo
tion must pay their capitation. tax
10y the first of December. If they fail
10 do this they will he disqualified
and cannot vote.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

New Hampshire seems to be lead
ing of in the reduction OF cotton
mill operators The reduction is ten
per cent, and more than 1900
operators are affected. 1t is hoped
that this example will not be follow
ed by manufacturers in other parts
OF the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
MarshalTrsat Has Returnsa

United States Marshal Morgan Treat
il back at bis duties In the federal build
ing at Richmond, after HE trip 10 the
Pacific coast with the deported China
men sent from Norfolk. He had a splen-
did journey-psssed through eighteen
states, saw sand storms and snow
storms, and Gays he is glad to be home.
On the return trip. Mr.. Treat stopped OF
at Denver, Salt Lake City and Kansas
Cftv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

81 have been shot through the win
dow of the tower and am dying,
was the startling message sentto the
central office OF the New York Cen
trial Railroad, from Browns Tower.
1t was sent by VIM. Clendenning, the
night OPERATOR who had been shot
by robbers. This was a heroic act OF
the dying young man tosave the Lives
OF others from collisions at that
point, while he might be coldin death.
Such thoughtiulness is rare under
such circumstances, and the railroad
should show its appreciation oft by
erecting a lasting memorial of him
that shall tell the story of his fidelity
TO succeeding generations.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24

TO John Q. A. McCOnkey: You are
hereby notified that tract Cor lott Of
land az more than one state the number
and describe the land as II appears on the
commissioner booss) in Aqua district,
stafford county, (if in a city or town name
the city OF ward was sold on the 2lst day
OF February, nineteen hundred, for delin-
quent taxes, levies, interests and costs to
the Commonwealth of Virginia, and appli-
cation TOR the purpose thereof has been
fled in this Office, and 1t appearing from
the records in this office that you are in
terested in said land, you are further noti-
fed 10 appear four months from the date
OF this notice and do what may be neces-
sary TO protect your interest.
Given under my hand this 10th day OF
November, 1903
c. A. BRYAN, Clerk.
notOi u1W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
CLEVELAND GETS 900 DUCKS
Elk President Had Good Sport in vir
ainia.

Former President Cleveland, who has
been shooting ducks on the Bach Bay
Cunning Club grounds near Norfolk, left
by the Cape Charles rOUte for Princeton
Saturday afternoon. He had 300 ducks
for Mrs. Cleveland, and had enjoyed the
snort immensely.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
Sale al Public auction
OF A
Lot Of Land on Main
Street, in the City Of
Fredericksburg

By virtue of the provisions Of a decree
entered by the Circuit Court OF Caroline
county, Va, on the 9th day Of October,
1893, In the chancery cause therein pend
ing in the name OF II. II. George, Jr., and
! IL. Blackley, executors Of II. II George,
deceased, VS.. 4 ;. George and ais. and A.
5. George and ais. vs. II II Georges tx
ecutors, / shall, as special commi ,sioner
Of said court. offer for sale at pnbllc ave
ton, on the premises, in the city Of Fred
ericksburg, at 2.OP. NJ, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
MoNUMENTTO LIGHT HORSE
HARRY" LEE
Gen. Fitzhush Lee the Orator at IN
yelling Ceremonies.

yelling Ceremonies.
To the accompaniment OF the booming
cannon on the battleship Indiana and
the cheers of thousands of patriotic
men, women and children, Mrs Althea
Randolph Bedle, assisted by Col John
J. ToIiey, Saturday unveiled. at the cor
ner OF Washington and Grand Streets,
Jersey City, a shaft erected by Paulus
Hook Chapter, Daughters OF the Ameri-
can Revolution, to commemorate the
battle of Paulus Hook which wasiought
on that ground on August 10th, 1879.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee went up from vir-
GINA TO deliver the GRAFTON. He was
given hearty welcome. Gen. Lee is a
descendant OF Msjor Henry Lee, better
known as Light Horse Harry" who.
when he was only twenty-three years
old. on August 19th, 1879, at Paulus
Hook, attacked the British, under CON-
Iaand OF Major Sutherland, and captur.
x 10 hundred and flIty-aine prisoners
= - - : = ..isv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-24
w ednesday, December
End, 1903,

that certain lot OF land fronting on Main
or Caroline street llG s-l2 feet, and rum
ming back between parallel lines l76 feet,
the said lot being corner lot at the inter
section Of Main or Caroline and Wolfe
streets. This lot may be subdiylded ON
day Of sale and sold as two lots, each
fronting on Main street on the south
- 4-i2 feet. and r5nning back between
parallel lines l76 feet
TERMS OF SALE-0ne-third cash. and
balance In equal payments of six and
twelve mODths. the purchaser executing
negotiable notes for the deferred payments
with interest added and secured by deed
Of trust on the property sold.
A. b. CHANDLER,
Nov. 16, 1908. Special Commissioner.
In the Clerks ONCE Of the Circuit Court
of the county Of Caroline. Georges hX-
ecutors, &C.. plaintiffs, against George
aud ais. defendants. |, I. {. Valentine,
clerk Of the said court, d. ceItify that the
bond required Of the special commissioner
by the decree rendered in said cause. on
the 9th day Of October, 1903, has been duly
given. Given under my hand as clerk 0i
the said court this 10th day OF November,
1908, +. Z. NALhN IlNb,
nov-ll7, 1882, 2G,2S Clerk.