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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
BAD DAY FOR TILLMAN
Prosecution in Gonzales Murder Trial
Produces Startling Testimony.
THREATENED EDITORS LIFE
Tlllman Said He Would Run For Gov.
ernor, and II Gonzales Attacked Him
Would XIII Him Like Dog-story
of the Shootinn.


ernor, and n Gonzales Attacked Him
Would XIII Him Like a Dos-story
Of the Shooting.
Lexington. N. c., Oct "A vast
amount of testimony was taken in the
trial of j. II. Tillman. nearly 20 wit
nesses having been on the stand. some
of whom were subjected TO lengthy ex'
aminations. In addition to this, the
reading of the editorials in the State
was concluded. The prosecution has
progressed rapidly toward the conclu-
sion Of its side of the case.
The first witnesses called were
among those who were m the Office
of the State when Mr.. Gonzales was
carried there after the shooting T.
l.. Wood, Jr.. of this number, testified
that he found no weapons In the over
coat Mr. Gonzales was wearing. DR..
w. J. Murray stated that Mr.. Con
zales said to him in the State office
that ne was fatally shot. The doctor
opened Mr.. Gonzales clothes and saw
no weapons, but on cross-examination
said he did not examine the pockets.
c. j. Terrell, editor of newspaper
in Florence county, was asked by So
licitor Thurmond if he ever heard
Tillman make any threats. He re-
piled that he was walking along the
streets OF Edgefeld with Colonel Till
man, in the early summer OF 1902. he
thought II was, and that he (Tillman)
said "he was going TO run for gov
ernOr. and II Gonzales attacked him
he was going down there and kill him
like dog"
DIR. f. c. T. Adams testified TO a
conversation he said he had with the
defendant during the campaign, in
which he said he told Mr.. Tillman
that IL he wished TO be governor Of
South Carolina he would have to fight
Gonzales. 10 which he said the de-
PENDANT replied: That won't do. be
cause am lieutenant governor and
will be impeached."
The witness testified that Mr.. Till
man made the further statement:
"You boys need not worry. By -
I'll snuff his life with this" the witness
adding. pulling out his pistol.
The witness said further on direct
examination that on one occasion they
were in Colonel Tillman's room in the
hotel reading an editorial from the
State, when Mr.. Tiliman said; "He
can call il mock theatricals II he
wishes to. but will make 1t the -
tragedy that ever happened in South
Carolina"
On cross-examination the witness,
who was in Colonel Tillman's regi-
ment, said the colonel was loved by
his men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Japan explains that her object il
sending troops to Korea is to show
China how TO mobilize troops. That
is very kind OF Japan, but no doub;
the main object Is to intimidate Rus
STA. Neither Japan nor China has
any good blood for Russia and they
are anxious to get her from Chinese
territory. Ii they shall succeed, no
one in this country will shed a tear
over the result.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

The Staunton Daily News in de-
scribing some Of the new methods
adopted for treating diseases, speaks
of one thus: "This cure necessitates
living outdoors, going stark naked
as Adam did In his early and indis-
Greet years, andv-- That will do.
We can never adopt Adam's early
style Of dress. We would suffer all
manner Of ailments first. Crick in
tho neck, hitch In the back, rbeuma-
tism, geut-- anything, but excuse Us
jfom Adap'< fashion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Nathan White died In Rome, Ca,
Wednesday, being one hundred and
eleven years OF age. He used both
whiskey and tobacco all his life and
that fact is mentioned to show
that they prolong F'e. But that is
no argument at all. II be had not
used either he might have lived to
have been a hundred and fifty years
old.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Orange.

To The Voters OF Orange County:
At the solicitation OF many friends
/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House of Delegates for
Orange county, and promise If elect
ed to serve the whole people without
regard to party or political afliliatiOn
or domination. Trusting for your
support and asking for favorable
decision on Tuesday, Nov. 3, am
Yours respectfully,
Sept. %, 1908. j. F. Lumsden.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
DIED THE AGE OF 1903.
Mrs. Kelley Believed to Have Been
Oldest Woman in virainia,

Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley died at her resi
dence on CbesconDesex, in Accoms coun.
ty, Friday, aged 10S years. She was
the Oldest person In Accomac county
and probably the Oldest in the Stats.
She was a grown woman at the time
the British forces occupied Tangier ls-
land, in the War OF 1912. She resided
on the island at that time aud became
personally acquainted with the commo-
dore OF the English fleet and the com
mandiug officer Of the land forces.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Mr.. Balfour declares that the split
in the British Cabinet does not mean
a disruption Of the Unionist party.
Those who left the Cabinet, he says,
as well as those who remain are true
and loyal to the party.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

The New York Central railroad
shows an increase in gross earnings
this year of seven millions OF dollars
over last year. The total gross in
come is ST., 605,777. And yet the
railroads tell US that they are not
making money and must increase
freights.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

The output OF hard coal last year
reached theenormous amount OF three
hundred millions OF tons, and the
soft coal amounted to two hundred
and sixty millions. This annual
strain on the mines, it would seem,
would exhaust the supply, but it is
scarcely missed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Stafford.

To The Voters of Stafford County:
You are hereby notified that | shall
again be a candidate for the Office OF
Commissioner Of the Revenue for
9nd district of the said County, to be
filled by election to be held on Tues
day, the Bird day OF November, 1908,
and respectfully ask your support.
Capt Wesley Knight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Sept. II, 1908
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Raleigh +. Hayden, a native OF this
place now in Porto Rico. has been com
missioned L. S. Deputy Marshal, station
e1 at May aguez, p R.-Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Mr.. Lewis II. Carlton has recently pur
chased Melville, the old homestead 0
Col Alexander Fleet, now owned by Mr.
Jas K. Fleet, deputy sheriff Of King snC
Queen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

1874 acres of land in Orange county be-
longing to the estate OF W. I. b. Frazer
deceased, has been sold to William 5
Frazer, for 81 800
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
NOTICE.

At the earnest solicitation Of a
number Of my friends | have con-
sented to announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Supervisor for
Port Royal MagisteriaI District OF
Caroline county, Va. i think the Of
flee should seek the man, and ii my
constituents think | am the man. |
will thank them before hand, and
promise II elected TO be servant Of
the people to the very best Of my
ability; if they think otherwise, j will
respectfully submit to their choice.
This is all the electioneering pro
pose to do. Election Nov. 3rd, 1903.
Respectfully,
Geo. Il. Boulware.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

county, Va, and earnestly solicit
your support and influence, promis-
ing II elected To faithfully discharge
the duties involved 10 the best Of my
ability.
Your obedieht servant,
I'd y. &. Bowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
! respectfully announce myself "a
candidate for reelection 20 the
Office OF Commonwealth Attorney
of Spotsylyania county, and, il cleo p
ed, will endeavor 10 faithfully per
form the duties Of that office.
Very respectfully.
Lee j. Graves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
To the Voters Of Stafford County:

To the Voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself "A candi-
didate for the Office Of Commissioner
of the Revenue of District No. l,Staf-
ford county. Va. II elected promise
the same faithful discharge of the
duties in the future as in the past.
til ID. w. Coakley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

The end Of the argument In the
Alaskan boundary line question is
drawing to a close, and it is thought
the United States will maintain her
claims.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
PRESIDENT or UNIVERSITY
New York Man SsId to be Practically
Selected to Preside Over Virginia
Institution.

view rofb nan S&to u bc U SsStfN@UJ
Selected to Preside Over Virginia
Institution.
1t is commonly believed that Hon. Bas-
sett Moore, OF New York, will finally fill
the position OF President OF the Univer-
sity OF Virginia, but 1t has not yet been
announced officially. 1t is known, how
ever, that committee from the board
of visitors, waited upon MIR. Moore in re-
gard to what he thought OF accepting
the duties of president il the offer should
be made to him. 1t Is also believed that
his answer was favorable, but that, on
account OF his being engaged in contract
work that would keep him busy until at
least next spring, he was unable to &C
cept at that time.
The board OF visitors was empowered
by the last Virginia legislature to select
man to I'll the position at salary OF
s., 900 year.
The authorities now believe that they
can well afford to delay action in the
matter for a year. as the delay already
manifested has had no bad effect on the
attendance at the university. But it IL
realized by the board and thefaculty that
O selection will have to be made before
another session begins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
To the Voters Of spotsylvonia.

To the Voters Of Spotsylv0nia:
AT the earnest solicitation Of my
friends | annouce myself candidate
for the Office OF Sheriff OF Spotsyl-
vania at the election which takes
on Tuesday. Nov. 3, 1903. II elected
promise you to discharge the duties
Of the Office impartially, without fear
or favor and to the best of my ability.
I'd. H. 4. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
| hereby announce myself ar candidate
for Treasurer OF Stafford county and so.
licit your support | pledge myself. il
elected, to perform the duties of the Of
flee to the best Of my ability. and to give
to them my personal attention. Elce-
ton Nov. Bird, 1903.
I'd w. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
DOUBLE PRIMARY

Or. Sycnor, the Choice Of Northun
bsrIsnd, to Contest In House Pri-
mary.
DR.. W. P. Sydnor, by vote Of 207 to
81 on Saturday defeated Mr.. John A.
Palmer, as the choice northumberland
to contest for the Democratic nomination
for the House OF Delegates from the
counties OF Northumberland and West
moreland, and on Wednesday, DIR. Sydnor
and Mr.. w. r. Crabbe will be candidates
for the nomination in Democratic pri-
mary to be Id on that day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

The Hendricks farm, near Somerset, N
Orange county, has been sold TO Mr.
Andrews, OF Delaware, for 81 300
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Three WIrsIess Stations.

Professor Fessenden, the wireless tele-
graph expert who h testing his system
on the Virginia coast, reports that be Ia
meeting with success He has stations
at Old Point, Cape Henry and Willough-
by Spit ~ working order, and 10 making,
daily teets Of Che Fessenden system,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

The trial OF John Ish, charged with
attempting to criminally assault Mrs.
Mary Cubbidge on June 20, ended at
Warrenton, the jury rendering q verdict
OF not guilty. at the first trial he was
convicted and sentenced to three years
In the penitentiary. "A new trial was
granted by Judge White on the ground
Of newly discovered evidence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

no The Voters of Stafford County.

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
beg to announce that ! am ii candi
date for reelection to the office of County
Treasurer. II il be your pleasure to re-
elect me promise "A faithful performance
of the duties Of the position as in the
past | respectfully refer TO the Auditor
Of Virginia and the several county Boards
as to my pact management OF the Office.
Henry q. Chesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Oysters are reported scarce in the wat
ers OF Newport Newr, Smithfeld and sui
folk. In explanation il is said that th'
mussels have destroyed the young oys
ters in the beds OF the James river.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
NOTICE.

l respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor OF Port
Royal Magisterial District, Caroline
county, Va, subject to any action OF
the Democratic party, and promise II
elected to discharge the duties of the
office 10 the best of my ability.
respectfully ask the support ofall the
people Of the district.
Wv. j. C. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To The Voters of King George:
am candidate for the Office oil
Treasurer of King George county, at
the election which takes place Tues
day, Nov. 3. 1903. II you elect me !
will endeavor to discharge the duties
of the Office TO the interest of the peo-
pie Of the County and State in an i'm
partial manner.
Yours very respectfully,
+. W. Payne.
Oct 2 1003 I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
&
TimberIake,
9SI main street.

which we will let go at less than
the cost tomake them. These
ere not job or odd lots, but
good, clean, fresh, solid goods
that will give satisfaction to
the wearer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

1t is reported that Japan has sent
two regiments OF troops to Korea
which has complicated matters very
much, and serious consequences may
result.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
NOTICE..
Five Farms For Sale.

/ have.five farms for sale. Two OF
them are situated on the RaPpahan-
mock river and three on the Ridge
Road in King George county; Two
of them are located on creeks ana
afford fine duck shooting. All live
have good timber and fine farm land.
For further particular and prices
write
24s3m Y. u furks' igos Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
SpOtSyl yania.

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR THE
1EGf>LATURE.
To the voters Of the County OF Spot
sylvania and City of f'redcricks.
burg;
respectfully announce myself q
Independent candidate for the House
OF Delegates for the county of Spot
sylvania aud city Of fredericksburg
should II be your pleasure TO elect
me at the coming election. November
3, 1908, promise u faithful discharge
Of the duties OF said Office.
Respectfully,
NJ. II. Dickinson.
SoptamLar % iona
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters of Caroline County
i hereby announce myself a candi
date for the Office Of Commissioner Of
the Revenue for Bowling Green Mag
isterial District and solicit your sup
port. promising IL elected to dis
charge the duties Of the office i'm
partially. November 3, is election
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
King George

To the Voters Of King George Go:
| hereby announce myself "a candi-
date for the Office OF Commissioner of
Revenue of King George county at
the election which takes place on
Tuesday, November 3, 1903. II elect
ed | promise you faithful discharge
OF the duties Of the office.
Respectfully.
j. II. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Stafford and King George.

At the earnest solicitation of my
friends, | announce myself "A candi-
date for the House of Delegates for
King George and Stafford. / desire
to state briefly three reasons: LIST, |
feel | owe an obligation to those
friends who called me by such com
plimentary vote to this office. End,
The next Legislature will practically
he a continuation Of the present SEES
sion, which convenes November the
10Th TO finish up its very important
wors. 3rd 70 my friends who think
| have served them well, | hope by
to serve them better.
Respectfully,
I'd NJ. X. Lowry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters of Stafford and King
George Counties:
As the nominee of the Democratic
party of the county of Stafford | an
nounce myself candidate for the
Legislature for the counties OF Stat
ford and King George at the election
which takes place on TUESDAY, Nov.
8, 1908. II elected | promise you a
faithful discharge of the duties of the
office, ever looking to your interests
aud those of the people of the State.
Respectfully,
X. NJ. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
September %, 1908.

To the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
! respectfully announce myself as "A
candidate for the Office OF Sheriff Of
Spotsylvania, and promise faithful
discharge Of the duties Of the Office il
it shall be your pleasure TO elect me.
James r. TURNKEY.
Sept. Il. 1903. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters Of CORTLAND District
Spotsylvania Co.:
Thereby announce myself candi-
date for Supervisor OF CORTLAND dis
trict. in Spotsylvania county, and re-
specially solicit your votes Mt the
coming election, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
1908 G. r. Massey.
Du-n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

Lydia Z. H. HUMPHREYS has been ap'
pointed postmaster at Inlet, CulpepeI
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters II King George Co:
| respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor in Kappa
hammock district aud ask for your
suifrages at the coming election. II
elected promise faithful discharge
OF the duties of the Office.
til +. h. Rawlett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Go:
Having learned something Of the
duties of the Office OF Commissioner
Of the Revenue for st. Georges Dis
trict and thanking you for past IA
vors. again ask your support AT the
election November 3, 1908.
ia T. =. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Robt. s. Gravatt.

To tbevoters of Caroline County, Va:
/ respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Commits
sioner of the Revenue for Reedy
Church Magisterial District, Caroline
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
REPUBLICANS TO NOMINATE.
VIII Oppose L. ". Msehsn for State
Senate.

The Republican County Committees 0
the counties comprising the Fourteenth
Senatorial District OF Virginia, have beer
called by Acting Chairman Joseph l.
Crupper to meet In convention In Alexan
dria on Wednesday, October 7th, at II
O'Clock noon, for the purpose OF nomi
mating Republican candidate for the
Senate Of Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters of the County Of Spot
sylvania:
announce myself candidate for
the Office of Commonwealth's Attor-
ney for Spotsylvania county, 10 be
voted for at the election TO be held on
the 30 day of November. 1903, and. if
elected, promise faithful aud i'm
partial discharge OF the duties Of the
office. Respectfully,
Elliotte n DeJarnette. Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters OF King George Co:
announce myself a candidate for
Commonwealth Attorney OF King
George and solicit the sufirages Of all
the voters OF the county. II elected
| promise faithful discharge of the
duties Of the Office.
q III Ashfnn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
To the voter-of King George:

To the Yoters-of King George:
] announce myself n candidate for
the Office OF Treasurer Of King George
at the approaching election and 20
licit your votes. Ii / am elected |
promise a faithful discharge of the
duties OF the Office.
Respectfully,
j. 7. Minor, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters OF Caroline:
am candidate for the Office OF Com
missioner of the Revenue for Port Royal
Magisterial District. II elected prom
Use a faithful and impartial discharge OF
the duties of the office. | most respect
fully solicit your votes and influence.
j. b. Washington.
au27-1m Woodlord's, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Caroline.

To the Voters OF Caroline County:
am a candidate for the Office OF Com
missioner of the Revenue for Port Royal
Magisterial District. of Caroline county,
and will be grateful for the votes and in.
fiuence Of all of my friends, promising, II
elected, aisithiUl and impartial discharge
Of the duties OF said office. Should nom.
nations for said office be made by pri-
mary or otherwise, | am subject to the
action of the Democratic party OF my
county.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Oct. 3, 1908.


To The Voters Of King George;
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of supervisor
OF Potomac district at the election Oh
Tuesday, Nov 3, 1908. II elected my
best efforts will be given TO the duties
Of the Office. Yours etc,
g. w. Purks.
not . 1QOo I'll
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To The Voters OF King George;
hereby announce myself n oandi-
date for the Sheriff Of King George
county, subject TO the Democratic
primary to be held on Saturday, Oct.
10, 1903. IL elected | promise you "A
faithful discharge OF the duties Of the
Office. Respectfully,
r. L. Owens.
Oct. 3, 1908. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
Sept. 90, 1908.

To The Voters Of Stafford
At the request of many friends |
announce myself an Independent
candidate for supervisor OF HARDWOOD
district. Stafford county. If elected
] promise TO discharge the duties Of
the Office faithfully, impartially and
economically and also to pay sperial
attention to the working Of the roads.
John X. CHARTERS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters of Stafford County:
| respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection as Common
wealth's Attorney of Stafford at the
election to be held Nov. 3rd, 1908.
I'd G.. B. Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06
PRESIDENT HARPER RESIGNS
Virgin Democratic Association Of
Washington to Elect Successor Oc-
tober

Col. Robert N. Harper, who has
been president OF the Virginia Democratic
Association OF Washington, ID. G.,
for the past eight years has, rendered his
resignation on the ground that increas-
ing business obligations prevent his Civ.
ing sufficient time to the duties OF presi-
dent.
On the evening Of October 16, officers
for the ensuing twelve months will be
elected, and q smoker will be given by
the association. The association has
over 200 members.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
hereby annouce myself candidate
for the Office of Commissioner Of the r. v.
enue of District No. | , Of Stafford county
II elected promise TO discharge the du-
ties of the office to the best OF my ability
solicit your support at the coming
election, Tuesday, bov. 3. 1908.
Yours truly,
I'd j. l.. Gouldin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To The Voters of Aqua District.
Stafford Co.:
At the request OF friends | an
nounce myself a candidate for super
visor Of Aqua District.
+. A. Hill
Sent 90 1909. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-06

To the Voters of Stafford County:
For the past four years ! have
served you fearlessly and impartially
as sheriff. ! again ask your votes for
reelection at the election which takes
place on Tuesday. Nov. 3. 1903. II
elected | promise you faithful dis
charge Of the duties OF the Office.
Respectfully,
Walter Wamsley.