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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
THE SALVATION ARMY IN THE
MOUNTAINS.

The Salvation Army has been in
the mountain districts OF Kentucky,
Tennessee and Virginia for several
weeks, preaching and instructing the
people and endeavoring to harmonic
the differences that have heretofore
divided the inhabitants OF the these
districts into waring factions and
ieuds. The effort was to convince
them that the methods they have so
long adopted of avenging wrongs,
imaginary or real, was violation OF
the laws of the land and OF God, and
should he abandoned. 1t ia report
ed that the common belief among
most OF those mountaineers Is that
ii they are offended by anyone, either
in word or deed, they have IA perfect
right to injure the offender in per-
son or property, or even take his Lille,
and no one, either private citizen or
officer, has right tointeriere. How
much exaggeration there is in this
statement we do not know, but it is
known that there is very little re-
gard for law or order in those dis
tricts and horrible crimes are often
committed, and likely numerous mi
nor offences in retaliation that the
general public hears nothing OF. In
many places the Salvation Army was
well received, but In Others the MEM
bers were regarded with suspicion
and the people had but little to DO
with them. In some few towns visit
ed, however, the citizens Joined heart
ily in the service, and many CONVEX
sions are reported. This Is very en-
couraging, and the army has deter
mined to remain in the field and
work vigorously with the hope ofbet-
tering the condition OF society and
instructing the people in the matter
OF morals and religion, and REFORM
ing them generally. On the very
spot that Lawyer Marcum was killed
PRAYER was offered, and in the room
services were held in the presence OF
a large audience. In closing his re-
port OF the work and the condition
OF the citizens generally, Col. Holz,
of the army, said they "found the
people OF high intelligence, but with
their education greatly neglected,
but of high moral character and
ready to fight for the female popula-
ton and their honor. They believe
it is justiiable to kill In revenge, and
this belief is extended to many OF the
officials. The only remedy is devel-
opment OF religion from the cradle,
and for this reason We will send an
army into the mountains to work
permanently. The people are brave
and patriotic, and | think theseieuds
started In the Civil war. Prominent
families became divided and carried
Others with them"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
The New State Librarian.

The fact that MIR. Kennedy, who has
been elected State Librarian. is q non.
resident has given rise to IA good deal OF
criticism OF the State Library Board :
action. DR.. j. A. c. Chandler and Mr.. :
8. 7. Patteson favored Mr. Kennedy
while Mr.. Armistead c. Gordon who was
an earnest supporter OF Mr.. Frank 7.
Brent, dissented. He insisted that q Nir-
ginian be chosen lie made a vigorous
protest against the policy. which finally
prevailed. There NAV be a fight on ap.
preparations for the library.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

Massachusetts has nominated her
State ticket and put forth a yigor-
GUS platform. IL denounces trusts
In the strongest language as ''monop-
Giles made by law-entrenched be-
hind a prohibition tariff, but tressed
by subsidies and special rates
plumber OF our people with one hand
while with the other they reach for
conquest, and sell their product
cheap abroad that they may sell 1t
dear at home" They denounced the
turning over OF the United States
treasury to Wall street, and the pol
Icy Of subiugation which has been
followed by the Republican admins
tration. They demand that Cuba
be treated as she was promised and
that the Philippines be treated as
Cuba. Reciprocity with Canada is
insisted upon and Civil Service, ad-
ministered according to law, is en-
dorsed. The Massachusetts Demo
crets propose to make a strong ef-
fort to carry the State and feel great
ly encouraged.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

Mr.. Baliour he's succeeded in or
ganizing a cabinet, but 1t is regarded
as weak and will be short lived. The
resignation OF the Duke OF Devon
shire, Lord President OF the Council,
and his refusal to serve with men,
beers who had been chosen was mat
ter of great surprise to the public
and no less 80 to Mr.. Balfour. 1t is
claimed that the successor OF Lord
is noted only as a ten
mis- and cricket player and his fond
ness for sporting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
DEATHS

Ben Branhsm died at his home at Green
Springs, Louisa county, Monday night,
OF typhoid fever.
r De Seroux, a Frenchman, who lived
about mile east of GordoDsville, wac
found dead In bis bed Tuesday morning.
The cause of death is unknown. Il lie
Seroux was born in France of n noble
family, and went to Orange county sew
eral wears ago
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
TIER TEST OF THE PRIMARY.


has notice that one contemporary
whsast, probably more, laments the
sssrsight in many OF the counties OF
psiState OF not sending first-class
Sal to the Legislature. 1t is point
ssoane)ut that matters OF great moment
d,s or ought to be considered and
bed upon by the next General As
nbly, measures, ii adopted, would
Grease the tide OF prosperit.s that lis
w blessing the country, ana that
Fanny OF the new men nominated
ave not the minds to grasp these
Affects. The tendency, it is assert
Is to nominate man now, not
cause he has wealth and can run
sSmpaign as in former political cam
kigns, but because be is good fell
w, and ability disqualification are
ltirely overlooked. ltisnot thought
ossible, we suppose, that every
sunty could send a statesman TO
ole Legislature, but it must be ad-
Gifted that qualification on the part
i she aspirant is one of the things
mat should be considered in the Sc
lection of the representative. 1t may
be true that many of the nominees
are ordinary men and not qualified
to discharge the high and important
duties to be entrusted TO them, but
1t Is rather late In the day, after
nearly all the nominations in the
State have been made, TO undertake
to correct the mistake. The nomi-
nations have been made, the candi-
dates will be elected and they will
represent their respective eonstit-
uents, whether they are State-wise or
otherwise. II mistakes are made,
the people made them.
For years there has been great hue
and cry that the people-the mass
es-must make these nominations,
and In order that every voter, and
not few voters only, should con-
troll the nominations, the primaries
we're adopted. In most OF the coun-
ties We believe the plan has been adj
hered to, and so il the members OF
our next Legislature do not measure
up to the requirements It mayfurnish
the anti-primary folks with a strong
argument to show that the primary
plan Is not a success and that the
old courthouse ring (so-called) with
It's convention should be again en-
throned. But let us not PREJUDICE
the members OF the next General As
sembly and declare them incompe-
tent for their duties before they as
semble. 1t may be they will measure
up In ability and craftsmanship to
the previous bodies. II so it will be
well and the old ship OF State will
move forward grandly peace, pros
perity and progress, and theprimary |
plan will remain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

Russia and Austria have decided to
demand reform In Macedonia, which,
Is Il hoped, will greatly relieve those
suffering people. This relief has been
long delayed, and while it was under
consideration hundreds of the Mace
domains. men, women and children,
have been murdered, thousands have
been driven from their homes TO the
mountains to suffer cold and hunger,
and their homes have been pillaged
and destroyed and their villages
sacked and burned. Yet it is not too
late to save the suffering remnant il
and vigorous measures
are adopted. Let us hope and pray
that the Powers will no longer hest
tate and discuss matters, but act
and act vigorously without delay.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
King George

To the Voters OF King George Co;
! 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, 1908. II elect
ed ! promise you faithful discharge
OF the duties Of the Office
Respectfully.
J. II. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
NOTICE.

At the earnest solicitation Of a
number Of my friends | have con
sented to announce myself candi-
date for the Office OF Supervisor for
Port Royal Magisterial District Of
Caroline county, Va. i think the Of
flee should seek the man, and If my
constituents think | am the man.
will thank them before hand, and
promise if elected to be a servant of
the people to the very best OF my
ability; if they think otherwise, will
submit to their choice.
This is all the electioneering | pro
pose to do. Election Nov. 3rd, 1908.
Respectfully,
Geo. Il. Boulware.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
rsseh.r, For the Philippines.

The civil service commission hts =
ceiyt acsll for $50 male srhers for
the Philippine Isle 1ds. The Sc :
range ON 5000 to 200 per ye' r.
An examination OF CT ndijAt for th e
positions will be held on October 9 AMI
20 10 various citifs IN hecountty. Such
persons as may r. ave appointment -
teachers win be eligible for promotion,
the salsries re- 1giug from 5000 TO .,
goo for teachers. and s 800 to $1,000
for division superintsndents
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

Washington. Oct. G.-SenOr General
Jose Manuel Hernandez. the new min
lister from Venezuela. presented his
credentials to President Roosevelt at
the White House. The minister was
introduced by Acting Secretary Adee
OF the state department. The custo-
mary cordial addresses were ex-
changed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
Will Analyxs Stomach,

DR.. W. p. Moncnre took to Richmond
Monday. the contents OF the stomach OF
+. +. Roberts, colorpd, Of Fe riax.
who did recently with : mp
toms which indcat 4 o. Jcbn re
poison. They WI be analy1 ! by
the state chemist. P1d " the suspicion
which prevails = confirm 4 there WI
probably he a thorough inyes, CATION Of
the csse. Roberts had been the ia ,her
OF the coloIed school for severe yea =,
o nd is know to have he ! bit areDeD'i =.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
ANDREW JoHNsoN's HEIRgSS.
Little Girl Just Born VIII Inherit
Estate Of q President.

There was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
j. Patterson, OF Greenvile, Tenn, the
past week, daughter. Born within
sight OF the eagle mounted shaft that
marks the tomb OF President Andrew
Johnson, the little one is a greatgrard.
daughter OF the President. BY the terms
OF the will of her grandmother, Mrs.
Martha j. Patterson, who was the last
daughter OF President johnson, the new
baby becomes heir to the entire estate OF
the former President.
The father OF the little one is the only
living grandson OF President johnson.
While not seeking after political hOnors,
be was appointed by President Gle veland
Consul at Georgetown, British Guiana,
which position he held for several years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
coTToN STEAMER ON FIRE
The Eurlcs, at Norfolk, Va, With Her
CARGO 3urninu.

OdFAO oOffHl3s
Norfolk. Va. Oct. 6.-The German
steamer Eurica. from Wilmington u
Liverpool with 1900 bales Of cotton,
was towed into port with her cargo
burning. The Eurica left Wilmington
Saturday night and Sunday night fire
was discovered in her hold. The
matches were battened and Captain
Hickman endeayored to smother the
fire with steam. but unsuccessfully
Cook Seivert went below and was serl-
ously burned. He was rescued with
great difficulty. The Eurica reported
her condition when she passed In the
Capes and asked that a physician meet
her. Captain Hickman called upon
German Consul Lamb. and that officer
and a detective have gone down the
harbor to the ship. which is mOored of
Lambert's Point. The captain will not
make a statement. The fire has done
damage TO the amount OF $4,000, and is
still burning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
And Still He Lives.

Chicago. Oct. 6. 49, Peter Theis, 80
years old. patient at Hahnemann
Hospital. leaped from a second-story
window. cut his wrists and throat with
pocket knife. and then jumped in
front of an express train on the Illinois
Central Railroad tracks. The man still
lives and will probably recover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
CAN DlOATES' CARDS.
Stafford.

To The Voters OF Stafford County:
You are hereby notified that shall
again be candidate for the Office of
Commissioner Of the Revenue for
2nd district of the said County, TO be
filled by election to be held on Tues
day, the Bird day Of November, 1903,
and respectfully ask your support.
Capt. Wesley Knight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

SpOtSyIVania.

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR TIKI
IEGI-I AZURE.
To the voters of the Comfy of SPOT
sylvania and City Of fredericks-
burg
! respectfully announce myself "A
independent candidate Tor the House
Of Delegates for the county of Spot
sylvania and city Of Fredericksburg.
Should il be your pleasure TO elect
me at the coming election. November
3. 1898. ! promise q faithful discharge
Of the duties of said Office
Respectfully,
NJ II nf.L i,t..u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
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
fluence OF all OF my friends, promising, II
elected, afsithiul 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.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
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 II elect
ed to serve the whole people without
regard to party or political afiliation
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
Victim Of HatfieId.Mccov Eeud

Nolan, W. Va. oct. civilian Nc
Coy. young member of the Mccoy
family. shot and fatally wounded Ey.
erett Thompson, a son-in-law of the
Hatfelds. The tragedy is the out
growth of a feud which has existed
for 20 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

To the Voters If King George Co.:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor in Kappa
hammock district and ask for your
sulTrages at the coming election. II
elected promise "A faithful discharge
OF the duties of the Office.
til f.. b. Rawlett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

To the Voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself IA 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.
td ID. w. COakley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

To the oterr OF STAFFORD county.
beg To announce that ! am II candi
date for reelection TO the office OF County
Treasurer fit be your pleasure to re-
elect me promise a faithful performance
of the duties of the position a. In the
past respectfully refer to the Auditor
Of Virginia and the several County Boards
~ 20 my past management OF the Office
Henry q Chesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

To the Voters OF King GEORGE Co.:
announce myself "a candidate for
Commonwealth Attorney OF King
George and solicit the suirrages OF all
the voters OF the county. II elected
promise faithful discharge OF the
duties of the Office.
G. H.. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
MAY SETTLE sRAUER CONTEST
New Hsnrieo County Committee to
Take Charge on Saturday.

New Hsnrieo County Committee to
Take Charge on Saturday.
Mr.. William Ii. Brauer has received an
official letter from Secretary Hankins, OF
the Democratic State Committee, advis-
ing him OF the committees action revers-
ing the county committee and declaring
him the nominee for Treasurer In Henric0
county. A copy OF the same letter was
sent to Mr.. Il. Z. Ruffin, chairman OF the
retiring Henrico County Committee,
which adjourned last Saturday, after de-
nying the right OF the State Committee
to interfere and declaring W. J. Todd the
nominee. The new county committee
will organize Saturday next and may
straighten matters out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

To The Voters OF King George:
am candidate for the Office of
Treasurer of King George county, at
the election which takes place Tues
day, Nov. 3. 1908. If 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.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

county, Va, and earnestly solicit
your support and influence, promis-
IN ifclecied 10 faithfully discharge
the duties involved 10 the best OF my
ability.
Your ohedicht servant,
I'd. Is. e.. BOWCrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

TN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE
l. Circuit Court OF theeounty OF King George
on the 9TH day OF October. 1903
J ohm s. Shelton. Plaintiff,
against
Alice p. Higgins, agent. Defendant.
The object Of this suit is to enio'n the exc
cutiOn Of q Judgment for s35 with interest
from May LIST. 1908. and costs, $11.S5, OBJ
tanned by the said Alice c. Higgins. agent.
against the sail John ). Shelton. before the
County Court OF KIM George county, on the
LIST day OF May, 1902. And an AFFIDAVIT
having been made and filed that the dsien-
dant, Alice G. Higgins, agent, 4 not resi-
dent OF the State Of Virginia, It IS ordered
that she do appear here within Is days
after due publication hereof and do what
may be necessary to protect her Interest n
this suit. And Il Ia further ordered that
copy herr OF be published once a week for
'onr weeks ia she Free Lance newspaper.
and that q copy be posted at the front door
Of the cours-house OF fhfs county on the 0rst
day ~ She next term Of the County Court.
<. Z. ~ nrrp a..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

Heirs Island, Pa. Oct. L. Cattle
were SLOW; choice :ss2SSg55.55 80 prime.
we're m SSST p,s heavy vs SEQ
49, pss sss SS' sI''T Teushs ZIG gg
SIS, Sheep were slow; beet wethers.
90 e56Q 4;,-c]lils and eawmo< S1.s242;
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
~ y 1'"''s
Stafford and King George.

At the earnest solicitation of my
friends, announce myself 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 a COM
plimentary vote to this office. end
The next Legislature will practically
be a continuation Of the present SEES
sion, which convenes November the
10th to finish up its very important
work. Bird, To my friends who think
have served them well, hope by
experience to serve them better.
Respectfully,
- NJ L -.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

/ 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 to the best of my ability. l
respectfully ask the support ofall the
people Of the district.
2w. j. G.. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
Secretary Of State Democratic Com
nIttes Resigns.

Mr.. ]. G. Hankins has rendered his res
ignation as secretary Of the State Demo
cratic Comm ittee, to take effect a. soon
as Chairman Ellyson shall choose his sue
cessor. Mr. Hankins is chief clerk to the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth and his
duties are so increased under the new
that be cannot do the work
oil secretary Of the State committee too.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
Sept. 90, 1908.
To the Voters Of Stafford.

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 special
attention TO the working OF the roads.
John X. CHARTERS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
I'd NJ. k. Lowry.

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.
3, 1903. 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.
K. M. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
Your Wife

can be provided with an annual
income for life, in event of your
death, at less cost than you can
make the same provision for your
children.
The low rate makes very attrac-
tive this form of contract, devised
and introduced by The Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of New
York.
on August ises young business u Ns~ Yoft tool
pfrnams ~ to- 90 anf September i0s he died HE
company .-ad De aidss al 90 and Ill eoutnus q
p.y hsi that aiiosni .naa.lY a. long q. al. li.a-
In writing for terms, state the
amount of annual income you would
like to provide for your wife, the
amount of cash your would like
returned and give the ages Of both.
THE Mutual LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY or New YORK,
RicHARD A. MccUsDr. President.
Frank W. Adams, Manager for Virginia
Richmond, Va; Rowlett X GOolrick,
Agents, fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
the Voters of StaifCrd County.

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
! hereby announce myself as candidate
for Treasurer of Stafford county and 30.
licit your support. ! pledge myself, il
elected, to perform the duties Of the Of
flee to the best Of my ability. and to give
10 them my personal attention. Flee.
tiOn Nov. ;ird 1903.
I'd W. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
Oct. 3, 1908.


To The Voters Of King George:
] respectfully announce myself n
candidate for the office OF Supervisor
Of Potomac district at the election on
Tuesday. Nov 3, 1908. If elected my
best efforts will be given to the duties
of the office. Yours etc.
9. w. Purks.
Oct 3. 1903 I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08

To The Voters Of King George:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Sheriff Of King George
county, subject To the Democratic
primary 10 be held OH Saturday, Oct.
10, 1908. If elected | promise you a
faithful discharge Of The duties Of the
office. Respectfully,
X. L. Owens.
Oct. 3. 1908. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
Gan, BOILING Re- Elected

At the annual meeting OF the Peters
burg CHARACTERIZATION, Gen. Stith
Boiling was re selected president for the
eighth time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
September %, 1908.

To The Voters Of Spotaylvania:
At the request of "a number Of my
friends. have decided 10 Withdraw
my resignation, Offered September
Court, rs Treasurer, and respectfully
myselfa candidate for re-
election for said Office II it be Your
pleasure TO re-clect me-, | promise TO
serve you 10 best of my ability.
Very respectfully.
w q. billiard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-08
To the Voters Of King Georre.

To the Voters of King George:
| announce myself a candidate for
the Office of Treasurer OF King George
AT the approaching election and 20
licit your votes. II ! am elected
promise faithful discharge of the
duties OF the Office.
Respectfully.
j. L. Minor, Jr