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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

The Salem Times-Register and SEN
tinel will be conducted from next
Monday by the Salem Printing and
Publishing company, and Mr.. c. d.
Denit spresident of thecOmpany and
editor OF the new paper. He is a
veteran newspaper man, and we may
expect general Improvements in the
publication.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Mass M setting.

A mass-meeting of the citizens o
Spotsylvania county will be held a.
the Court House on next court day
Monday, December 9TH, to prepare a
list of names from which the Judge
of the Circuit Court will select three
men to form the Road Commission
should the proposed bonding OF the
county for road-making purposes be
favorably acted upon, and to trans
act any other business as may come
before the meeting in connection
Herewith. tdec;
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Lamb to Offer q Trust Bill.

Congressman John Lamb. OF Rich
mond, Va has indicated his purpose TO
Introduce in Congress the bill prepared
by Mr.. William l.. Royal looking to the
control of trusts by the government.
The bill wac prepared by Mr.. Royal alter
his paper read before the American Bar
Association at Hot Springs, which pre-
cinitated such an animated discussion
Cant. Lamb thinks this is the only meas
ure thus far proposed that correctly di-
aonoses the evils OF the trust and offers a
remedy for the solution and settlement
of the problem.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

The board of visitors OF the Univer.
sity OF Virginia has again met and
adjourned without electing a presi-
dent. Itwould appear that they are
not in any great hurry to select that
officer. 1t is given out, however, that
the next meeting called will be for the
election of q president, and the choice
will be made at that time. 1t ap-
pears from what crops out from those
nearest the board that the choice
will be DIR. McBryde, OF Blacksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

Another Joseph has been discover
ed, and We have his prediction. He
is Alexander Young, an amateur
scientist. of Indiana, who has an
nounced his discovery OF Glands OF
glittering gems" stretching across
the suns disk, which he takes to
mean seven years of plenty, followed
by seven years OF drouth and famine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Congressman Flood, has introduced
bill to acquire and restore the old Me
Lean house. in which the terms OF sur
regder were arranged between Generals
Lee and Grant.
George H. Beavers, Of Fairfax G, H.,
rode horseback to Washington. On N
street. the animal slipped and Tell
throwing his rider heavily. Nv. Beavers
leo was broken, and he was taken to tb'
Emergency Hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

The "blind tigers" in GAINESVILLE,
Georgia-and there were many oil
them-had a visitation from the
temperance people the other day, and
several we're demolished. They went
at it in real Carrie Nation style, and
threatened, if they were started again,
that the trouble would be more ser
iOus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

Now that the time for favorable
action has passed, Colombia is anx-
ious to reconsider its uniriendly &C
ton In reference to the Panama
canal, and declares her willingness
now to give the United States all she
desired. This may be considered
generous by Colombia, but the time
has passed. Panama has asserted
her independence, formed a govern
ment which has been recognized by
this government, and no back step
can now be taken by the new repub-
lie or our government. The next
step taken in the canal matter, we
suppose, will have to be with the re-
public OF Panama.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

Russia and Austria have renewed
their demands on Turkey for reforms
in Macedonia. 1t is to be hoped that
these reforms will soon be put into
operation, and that these prosecuted
people may have some protection
and security for life and property
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

1t is reported that Mrs. Nellie Grant
Sartoris will succeed Mrs. James l..
Blair as president Of the board OF
lady managers OF the worlds fair at
st. Louis. 1t is an important and
responsible position. and the friends
OF Mrs. Sartoris have no doubt OF
her successful management.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

Rev. Alfred C. Thomson, a Free
Baptist minister, OF Worcester, Mass.
is another clerical crank. He asks
his friends and the public, after hav-
ing studied the Bible and given the
matter much prayer, TO omit the
.Reverend" and "D. D." as applied
to him. He says he believes them to
be unscriptural.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

The will OF Philo S. Bennett, OF New
Haven, Conn.,, has been admitted to
probate with Mr.. Bryan as executor
The Judge stated that as the testator
had named Mr.. Bryan he had no
right to remove him, but theexecutor
does not come in for any part OF the
estate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
REPUBLICAN PAPER TO APPEAR
Will be Named THE Daily Press "

Will be Named The Daily Press "
Representative slemp says that the
stock company to start daily paper at
Roanoke has been organized and the
first call for the subscriptions has been
made. A committee has been appointed
to purchase the material for the publica.
ton OF the paper, which is to be named
The Daily Press, and to be an organ OF
the Republican party OF Virginia. The
publication of the paper will begin, 1t lie
expected. within a month or two.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Observation-Disclosures KILLED BY INSANE WIFE
Mrs. Edith Hollis, of Camden, Del,
Murdered Her Husband.
HE WAS SHOT WHILE ASLEEP

Woman Bought Pistol 10 Commit Sui
eide, But Used II on Husband When
He Consented to Send Her TO Asy'
Ium-Trouble Turend Her Brain.
Dover. Del, Nov. i2-Mrs. Edith
Jackson Hollis. a member OF an In
nuential Camden. pei. family, muir
dercd her husband. Delaware I. Hollis
by shooting him through the head az
he was asleep. she has been Of un-
sound mind for some time, Hollis was
sitting in chair slumbering, when his
wife placed the revolver To his head
and blew ont his brains. The husband
consented 10 his wife's being sent to
the insane asylum at Farnhurst for
treatment The woman believed from
that moment that he had turned
against her.
After the tragedy Mrs. Hollis friends
made strenuous efforts TO prevent her
being committed 10 the Dover jail, but
the authorities declared that she would
have to be- treated as any other defend
ant in a capital case until jury had
passed upon her sanity.
Domestic troubles and her husbands
financial reycrsos are said to have up
set Mrs. Hollis mind. although she IS
the owner II much property. including
two fine farms. in her own right. When
her mind began TO give away she be-
gan 10 threaten suicide. as she could
not stand losses or the disfayor OF her
husband. Her friends worked yaliantly
u 10 save her and lpally had her pri-
vately treated. She grew worse. how
ever. and n was deemed best To have
her sent ,o an asylum. The end fol-
lowed her discovery Of this resolve.
The CHASTITY tragedy became known
BY Mrs. Hollis own confession. After
the commission OF the deed she went
10 the home Of Or. L. S Conwell, her
brothcr-in-law. nearby and rang the
bell. Or. ConW5ll answered the call.
rive shot Del, ! do not know
whether he is dead or not" compla-
Gently remarked Mrs Hollis. to the
horror-stricken relative Dr. COnwell
rushed from the house, summoned
some ncighbors to- his assistance and
then went 90 the Hollis home. there be
holding a CHASTITY sight Hollis sat In
a reclining chair In HIS bedroom his
hands folded peacefully across his
breast his feet upon a footstool and
bis brains blown out
lie had been shot while fast asleep.
In the very attitude in which he was
found. and the % calibre bullet had
done IFS work so we'll that hardly a
muscle OF the mans body had moved.
There he remained until the embalmers
arrived to take charge of the body. Hoi-
lis had been sitting up by his wiie's
bedside. watching the restless woman,
but fatigue overcame him and his head
fell back In slumber, the sleep which
knew no awakening except that in
eternity
Mrs Hollis bought the revolver the
day before and scwed IL up in the bed
ticking until she was ready 10 use IL.
II is believed she intended to commit
suicide when she bought H. and had
no intention Of using It on her hus-
band until he consented TO send her TO
the asylum. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis had
been married but several years and
have one little daughter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
o.,....s Candidate Declared Insane

Mr.. F. T. Saunders, VINO as the Repuo-
liean candidate opposed Judge William
Fl Mann for the State Senate in the
Ninth district in the recent election, has
been adiudged lunstic by a board oil
iunacy, and is to be committed to one o. J
the State hospitals. He is out on bond
while waiting commitment. The con-
Snct NJ MIR. Saunders during the cam
nai0n was somewhat odd, and the opin-
lon then prevailed that his mind was
unbalanced.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

The war cloud between Russia and
Japan seems to be tbickening, and a
collision will be inevitable unless
Russia yields to the demands OF ia
pan in reference to Manchuris. There
seems to be q feeling among the peo-
pie that Russia must yield or take
the consequences.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

1t is said that strong effort VIII
be made in the present session oil
congress to restore the canteen in the
army. 1t is reported that since It's
abolition that assertions and vice
are on the increase. No doubt the
effort will bring on spirited contest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
r.,sb,,shmsnts Which Fail.

A significant fact is stated by Brad
streets. 1t has Investigated the failures
in the business world for a long term Of
Years, and reports, as the result, that Of
The establishments which have failed 80
per cent. have not been advertisers. The
cause Of failure is pretty eyident.-Phils.
DaoOrd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

1t is given out that the grand jury
OF Henrico is to investigate the late
election in that county. While the
Judge and commemorative attorney
know of no irregularities, the grand
iury thinks it may find some. And
so it may.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
"A FULL HOUSE. :"

Our store and houses are fast filling up with
seasonahe goods and desire to emphasize to the public gem
orally at this time the fact that expense effort shall be
spared by us IN making store the very BEST cheapest eco
nomica pleasant and convenient place in Fredericksburg for
goods the grocery line We large buyers and naturally
secure the lowest purchasing prices Our store centrally To-
Gated for the city well country trade and entire sys
tenn of business is such that patrons obtain scass
vice here Hand at least share of your business and let
demonstrate to you how well serve you in point +
quality and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Lolita Armour Learning to Dance

Chicago, Nov. 11.-Lolita Armour,
whom DR.. Lorenz. Of Vienna, treated
for hip disease. is so far recovered
that she Is able to dance She has
entered private dancing academy
and will soon be able to move with
all the freedom of other children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

OH has been discovered in Japan,
and the people there got as excited
over it as they dom this country, but
they viii hardly make as much out
Of e. At least, no oil trust has been
started yet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
n.~sx a. Nsupart Nsws.

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arrived at
Newport News Shipysrd Wednesday on
board the dispatch boat Dolphin.
An informal inspection OF the Govern
mept work at the yard followed. Mrs
D. has large property Interests IN New
,,ort News heinr one OF Tho heirs Of the
McI, aan tract 81 land. ]''st ep2ye <ns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

souire Shelton consoles himself with
the reflection that Grover Cleveland was
once defeated for officee-Martinsville Bull
letin.
And 60 was George Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Job Printing.

For neatness and prompt delivery al
ways bring your job work to The Free
Lance-Star Printing and Publishing
Company. All kinds OF job printing done
at the most reasonable prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Hawkes. Ce1s brated
Speetac1es.

TO Fannie 4. ID. Bozzell. Angelina Ed
l riDgton, Mary Burlington, Lawrence
Combs, Ella George, Laura yesterday
Bette Bastable, sam simpson, and Willie
Simpson, heirs OF John c Burlington, de
ceased.
Please take notice that the Richmond
fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company having failed to agree with you
on the terms Of purchase OF the land OF the
freehold whereof you are tenants, wanied
for the purposes Of the said company, a
CORPORATION existing under the laws OF the
state of Virginia, for the work OF internal
Improvement, notice is hereby given you
that the said Richmond, Frederlcksburg
and Potomac Railroad Company will on
wednesday, the 18th day December. 1898,
make application 10 the County Court OF
the County of Stafford, Va, sitting at the
courthouse OF the said county, to appoint
five disinterested freeholders OF said cOnn-
~ ANY three or more of whom may act
To ascertain and report to the sal court
what will be a Just compensation for such
and of the freehold whereof you are ten.
ants situated i'm said county, as is propose Il
To be taken by the said Richmond, fredef-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad Company
for its purposes and for the damage to the
residue of the tract, If any, beyond the
neculiar benefits TO be derived with re
spect to such residue from the work to be
II ia estimated that the strip Of land to
no taken contains 10-i00 acres.
" '''''0' +. r.. ID. MYERS,
Pres. X. F. & z. X. Il. Co
BY Counsel.
Nov nth 1QO3 nOVli-K4W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Nav Jerseys Immense Revenue
From Trusts.

At the close Of New Jerseys fiscal year
October Al. Gov. Murphy announced a
balance Of 5000, 951, 637. This, together
9TH the fact that New Jersey has no
nrbl;c debit iustifies her claim OF being
ths r;cbest State in the Union in proper
ton TO population. Much Of the money
which makes New Jersey rich is secured
from the taxes on corporations and
trnsts which help to make the people In
other States poor.-Alexandria Gazette.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
n. 80 H.. n 80 Hann.

The Pevnl Almanac IN 100000 Homes.
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become a fixture IN over elgn'
million homes. They are to be Oh
tanned at any tirst-clsss druggist -
free. BE sure 10 inquire early. The
1904 almanac is already published
and the supply will soon be exhausted
Do not put it Off. Get one today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14
Nnv. 10th. 1903

IN CAROLINE CIRCUIT COURT
October 6, 1908.
Georges Executor vs.. George and etc
and George and others vs.. Georges eX
ecutOrs.
This cause on this day to be again heard
upon the papers formerly read.
And It appearing that more than a year
has elapsed since the death OF the test ltor,
that report Of the accounts OF the expcu.
tors. ana of the debts and demands qgan
the estate OF the said testator, have been
filed in the clerks Office OF this court, the
court doth adjudge, order and decree, on
motion OF A. ). George, one OF the dis
tributers of said estate. that the creditors
Of said dece dent and testat0r, III. III.
George. Sr., do show cause on the first day
of the next regular term OF the Circuit
Cont of Caroline against the payment and
delivery of the estate Of the said decedent
and testator to his legatees. A copy OF so
much of this order as directs said creditors
TO show cause against the said payment
and distribution of said estate shall be
nnhlisbed once week for four successive
weeks in The Free Lance, a newspaper
nnblished in the city of Fredericksburg,
and be pOste at the courthouse door on
the first day of two successive terms OF
Caroline County Court.-An extract from
A eopy-Teste:
nc. VALENTINE,
novtAw4w Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

There arc now but two survivors
Of tho Black Hawk war, John T.
Knox, q Los Angeles, and A. 7. Sui
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-11-14

Senator Morgan may not beiar wrong
n NAV be German and Mcclellan. Or II
nay 81 Parker and Carter Harrison. -
&foost0n (Toxna> Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

AUDITORS OFFICE, Edgefeld, S. c..
This office will be open to receive
returns Of personal property for
taxation from the 1st day of Janu-.
ary to the Goth of February folloW-
ing.
All transfers of Real Estate made
since last years assessment must
be noted on the return-statingl
number of acres, from whomI]
bought, or to whom sold. 4
The Township Assessors are re-
spectfully requested to meet me at
the appointments for taking tax re-:
turns in their respective townships,
and they are also required to make
tax returns for all those who fail to-
make their own within the time
prescribed by law, that the legal so
per cent. penalty be added for their.
failure to do so.
All male citizens between the:
ages of 81 and GU years, except ex.l
Confederate soldiers over 81 years
of age, and those incapable of earn-
ing a support from being mailiR61
or from any other cause ars>deen9i1 9p1
ed taxable polls. "a
All persons owning property or
having control of such as husbaUd,
guardian, executor, admin istrator,
or in any fiduciary capacity are re-
quired to return the same for taXa;7
ton, and upon their failure to do
so 80 per cent. penalty will be add
ed to the valuation Of al. such prap77
ertv. J.
For the convenience of tax. pay-
ers I will be at the following places
IN the dates mentioned to receive
'aX returns. Please meet me:
Trenton, Thursday, Jan. 10Th.
Arthur Nj. Herring's store, Friday,
Jan 30th.
Johnston, Saturday, Jan. 3l1t.
Elmw0od, Monday, Feb. 2nd.
Pleasant Lane, Tuesday, Feb. 9rd:
5. Gheathanr's store. Wednesdays
Feb. 4lh.
W. Y. Quarlps', Thursday, Feb. 5th
Longmires, Friday, Feb. 9Th.
Plum Branch, Saturday. Feb. 7th.
Parksvi lie, Monday, Feb. 9th.
Modoc, Tuesday, Feb. 10th. !
Clark's Hill, Wednesday, Feb, llth
w. Cheatham'S, Thursday, Feb 18th
Roprr'S X Roads, Friday. Feb l3!h'
Golfers, Saturday, Feb. 18th.
Red tiill, Monday, Feb lG'h.
At Edgrtleld G.. IL. from Feb l7thi
To Feb 90 inclusive. L
j. B HAL1IWANGER 2
County Auditor. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28

That there are yet brave
menElcft who will speak their
minds plainly is shown by the
following from the Charleston
Post: 'sWhen they refer to
the slayer of N. 6, Gonzales
outside newspapers will please
observe that he is not an Off
cial of South Carolina. The
misfortune and disgrace of his
elevation to the Lieutenant
Governorship was ended yes
terday and a gentleman and a
good citizen now holds the
Office
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28
NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE.

On last Thursday James
Wilcox, white, of a promin-
ent family, charged with kill
ing Miss Nellie Cropsey, was
tried at Hertford, N. c., and
was convicted of murder in
the second degree on purely
clrcumstanclaI e0laeuce an d
was given the maximum SEN
tence, 80 years Imprisonment.
We rise to offer an amend
1nent to our constitution max
ing it mandatory that a ''tar-
heel" jury be imported when
a white man is to be tried for
murder in South Carolina SO
that justice may be done to
the dead as we'll as the living.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2S, 1913.
Governor M. B. McSween-

Governor M. B. McSween-
ey has laid aside the robes of
, Office and retired to private
! life. In return for the con-
Yhdence reposed in him he has
given the people honest and
faithful service-an eminent
ly satisfactory administration.
aGovernor D. c. Heywayd is
3now at the helm of the Ship
of State and it is safe to say
that he will rule over our peo-
pie wisely and justly, main
tanning the high standard set
by his predecessor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28
'sCRY ALOUD AND SPARE NOT

In view of the recent con-
spicuous and fragrant viola
ton of the law prohibiting the
carrying of pistols by the
second executive and first leg
islative officer of the state it
behooves every law abiding
citizen ts-A ef aloud and
spare not'' in their condem-
nation of the pistol carrying
nuisance, thereby aiding in
creating a public sentiment
that will demand the enforce
ment of the law in every case
of violation. Until this sen
timent is created the la " will
not be enforced and until the
law is enforced the evil will
be unabated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28

Among the new b lis introduced
in the legislature last week was
one requiring tie railroads to fur
nigh free transportation to state
and county officials while trave.-
ling on Official business. There
is about as much reason in this as
there would be in requiring livery
stables to furnish cow :yaucys 10
the officials ''free gratis and for
nothing
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28

Owing to the conges'ed condi--
tion Of the calendars aud the In
crpas ng drmal d for extra tprme
Of court from many counties III
the state The Legislature he's apl '
pointed a sp' Gal conf it, e IL
consider the matter of irc1 asing
the number of circuits al d Judges,
Representative DeVort was honor.
ed with IL place OH this i'm Joriant
committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28
&C ntinued next week.)

We were under the impression
that all cotton seed, except those
reserved for planting, had been
marketed. Not 30, however. For
same days, since seHd have been
selling for 80 cents, carts and way
ons drawn by horS' S, mil and
cows Rave, been passing our streets,
almost forriiring procession~-sstr>
times, rushing seed slL.ne market
before the price declines.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28
THE LEGISLATURE.

Although t h e legislature
has been in session two weeks
but very little has been ac-
complished. Perfect ha +
mony prevails in the deliber-
ations of both houses which
is conclusive evidence that
all factionalism has disappear
ed. Many new bills, of va
rying Importance, have been
introduced.
Among the new measures
that have passed their third
reading and l. will probably
become laws are two that
are of Importance to ourpeo-
pie. Qs gives magistrates
ssdfisdiction in cases OF steal
ing from the field where the
amount of property stolen
Hdoes not exceed $40 in value
Is will afford speedy pun
lament and save the heavy
7expense of consuming posi-
Ably a whole day Of the higher
court. The other bill fixes
&he weight of bolted and un-
bolted corn meal at 4S pounds
o the bushel and makes it TN
wful to brand 4o and 92
ebund sacks of meal as one
two bushel sacks. Some
n.Nood being one,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28

you KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves TaStcless Chill
;a I1t!ttI L because hs I21u1!as>-Dllasiif ll:asii Il y:
printed ON every bottle showing nat
it is simply Iron ard Ouinine ina
taSteles torn. No cure no pay 5Oc. I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-01-28
KILLING of N. G. GONZALES.
From the Baptist Courier.


Il is almost impossible to write
in a c"lm, dispassionate manner of
the kllling Of Mr.. N. G Gonzales
in Columbia last week by Lleuten-
ant Governor Tillman. Tt was so
unexpected, apparently SO uncsll-
ed for, evidently so premeditated
and carefully arranged, taking
place in the bright light of day,
on the main public thoroughfare,
in the presence Of passing ladies,
ll,,l,6js,; m lSss the yeryshadow of,ths Capt.
3, g., ,oge etha17makers were as
Parties-these t4, 'o4s
4; Is y q ssISSsss render it che
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