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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
SPEAKER CLOCKS MORE LEcIS-
LAYTON.
Holds Up House Bill Of Tobacconists
against Trusts PIXIE System.

he Independent to bacco manufacturers
OF virginia are up against the arbitrary
reign ot Speaker Henderson. Afew DAYS
ago the one man power OF the house was
Illustrated by the action of the speaker
with reference to the Feeder icksburl, bat
tlehelds park bill, in which ne absolutely
refused 10 allow the matter 20 come To "A
vote, though the strongest kind of pres
sure was brought to bear on him To al
low IL 10 pass, and though the house il
almost unanimous ia favor Of the bill.
This arbitrary power of The speaker is
now used against the tobacco men. The
tobacco trust has been using the giving
OF premiums in return for tnps IA meth
cd OF forcing smaller indie pendent con
Germs to the wall. The indepen dent to-
oaeco manufacturers adopted resolutions
asking congress to make it unlawful TO
give these prizes. as it tended to drive
them out OF business. There WAS "a bill
oIereu In the house tc' correct this evil,
which was referred to the ways ami
II cans committee. SO just were the
claims OF the independent mi lnu factu rers
that the committee reported the bill fav-
orably back to the house wit hou "A dis
senting voice
All that WAS needed further was the
consent OF the speaker to allow a vo q, to
be taken. But he has withheld that
consent and the bill will probably fail
oil passage, all because of the sneaker
opposition. A number of members of
the mouse are framing n protest at the
arbitrary course pursued by Henderson
IN which il il said that many RennbE-
cans will join
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

A bill, and very good one. has
been introduced in the New Jersey
Legislature providing that every rail-
road company shall place three men
instead OF two in their locomotives.
This provision is made in order to
avoid accidents, it being claimed
that the time OF the engineer and
fireman is completely taken I'D.
neither having an opportunity of
Keeping on the watch for other
trains, Instructions on the track.
ETC. The extra man could beutiized
Tor this purpose, thus making travel
ling much safer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Trucking in The Northern Neck.

About 10 miles below us on Coan
River the people have for years been
making money on early trucks. The
Relation OF the fact that our soil. eli
mate and opportunities are the same as
these people seems to be just dawning on
some of our farmers, and this year will
mark the beginning, to a great extent.
OF an effort to emulate their example
The wharf agent at Bundicks tells me
that early tomatoes to the value of
$40 1000 were shipped from these " haryes
on Coan river last summer. Potomac
Progress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
CONFEDERATE PENSIONS.

Eight OF the States that were in
the Coniederacy appropriate annual.
" total OF S2,32S,0OO Georgia
leads the list with $3.50. 500: Virginia
gives 100000. besides supporting
the Soldiers Home: Florida gives the
lowest, 100000. The pension roll
in these States includes only those
who are really in need. We have. we
are glad To say. OpensiOn attorneys
OF ageAts under thelaw OF this State.
and We suppose all the Others are like
it. M ono Is allowed 70 charge any
Zee for any service performed for a
poor soldier or his widow and
orphans. These PENSIONS are not
monthly payments, hut paid yearly
in one sum. Be it said to the honor
of the ex-Coniederate that the pen
sion roll in the States OF the Confed-
eracy Is a roll Of honor; ii shows an
honorable service, and Is not applied
for except where the applicant is in
need. Is without property and is in
capable of doing work whereby he
can support himself and family. Vir-
ginia aud all the Southern States are
doing their very utmost to care for
the o!d Confederate soldier, and with
one consent and an unbrOken accord
their efforts in this direction are APP
plauded
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Great Scarcity of Labor.

One Of the most serious questions co,.
fronting us is the great lack ofeomnetsnt
labor with which to work our farms
We note that some of'our people are i'm.
porting inmates from the charitable and
Industrial homes to meet this condition
and believe on the whole il will meet
with success. The thicker the canneries
the less labor left to work the farm. as
most OF the Negroes flock TO the canneries
In this way this enterprise may prove a
drawback rather than help to us. 1t
will certainly curtail to a large extent
the acreage OF tomatoes grown. More
than one farmer has told me Of his ina
bility to grow more than n limited acre
age owing to this condition. Letter in
Potomac Progress
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
THE RICHMOND Posr-oFFIcE.
Advocates OF The Broad Street Site
Will Go TO WASHINGTON.

RichmOpd business men are far from
un animous In relation 20 the question OF
enlargement If the post-otiice or the cree
ton of new building. The Broad street
merchants want new building located
on that thoroughfare, while other bust
ness organizations want the Office kspt
where il is. Senator Martin has secured
the pGssage of n bill looking TO ac-
eomplishing the latter result by buying
the Skater Building for an annex.
The Broad street people held a meeting
to fight the Martin amendment. The
Senator was criticised for his course.
resolutions in favor of Broad street were
adopted, and committee was appoint.
ed 10 go 10 Washington and oppose the
purchase of the Shafer property 1t IS
probable that a committee will also go
TO Washington to advocate the Shaier
site
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Local Markets

Corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 Bro)
Wheat, 50 to Sc; corn, new. As to
so, meal, 81 .40tc, 81 80 per 100 pounds
oats, 40 to so; fowls Qive), 9 TO 9k:
dressed 10 to IL; turkeys Qive). II
to II; turkeys, dressed, 1910 1G: ducks
live, 9 to 9,dressed, i to II; Winterchick,
ems, 2 to 13 pound; lard, IL TO I2:eges
IL TO 10y; butter, Is to 25: hams III
to ID; Irish potatoes, 20 to "a
sweet potatoes, 75 to- so: beef 3 to
3h;veal, A to 5;pork, to *; hi ies(greenI
to q; hides dry, 8 to 10; l,aIed nav
$15 to SIS per ton. '' ,
Wool-Unwashed. 10 to 20: wassed
"a tc 20.
Leaf sumae-50 to so cents Der Ann
dred pounds.
THE er-AiN MARKETS.
Inc grain markets closed yesterday a,
Chicago-wheat, Feb. TAX; Nav 77Y.
July 'o%; corn, Feb. AK; MAY 45E. JnlS
Az; oats. Feb, 33K: MAY 35T; Jnlx 3 1y
New York - Southern wheat az.
corn, So. "'' %
baitimore-Southsrn wheat. rs to 81.
southern corn, 80 to s4
nichmond-Whest. so to IS: corn 53
to 50; oats, 40 to so. '- W
Aexandria-wheat, rs to 10; corn. so
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Senator Martin Gets Approximation
THROUGH

Senator Martin succeeded ia having at
tached 10 the omnibus public buildings
OH, which was passed by the Senate. a
SUN snthcient 10 meet the additional
amount required TO condemn the Shaler
building property for "A site for an I'D.
ditlon To the postOiiice in Richmond The
additional appropriation is intended To
meet the difference between the sum al
ready appropriated for this purpose and
that awarded by the jury in the condem.
nation proceedings. In other " ords. Mr.
Martin has succeeded ia having the SEN
ate committee report fsvorably upon
the proposition TO appropriate all the
money necessary to buy the Shafer build
ing andsthe Senate promptly passed the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
DEATHS

Joseph Norman died at his home. near
Stevensburg, Culpeper county, Monday. of
pneumonia, aged rs years.
Miss Emma G. waring, daughter OF w
l.: Waring, of Essex county, died Friday
oil consumption, aged thirty years.
l. +. Philips. of Hanover county a con-
tractor, was killed by a train In West
Virginia, Saturday. The BODY was tai.
en- to Hanover for interment.
Mrs. John Anderson died OF heart dis
ease at her home, near Harcum's Wharf
Northumberland County, Monday night
She is survived by three sons aud three
daughters
Mrs j. s. Palmer died OF consumption
at her home In Cherry Point, Northum-
oeriand County, Sunday night. aged
thirty eighty years She is survived by
a husband and five children.
The remains OF Aaron Lewis. wbose
death occurred ia Baltimore Sunday. were
buried at Henderson's NJ. f. Church.
Northumberland county, Wednesday
Rev Z. F. Garner conducting the burial
service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Masonic Celebration at Hsmp.o,

There will bea very interesting Masonic
celebration 10 Hampton next Friday
night, at which the Masonic lodges of
Newport News. Old Point and Hampton
viii unite with the Masons of Hampton.
The Masonic degrees will be conferred in
ancient form, after which a sumptuous
banquet will be rendered to Most
Morshipiul f. \. Eubank, Grand Master
OF Masonsin Virginia. Besides the Grand
Master, several distinguished Masons
WIN respond to toasts, among them Gov.
montague, Hon X. L. w Duke, OF Char
.lottesville, Jefferson Wallace. of Rich
mond, Col. George C. Cabell, Jr., of Dan
vile, and Hon. s. Gordon Cumming. of
Hampton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Col. Stern and His Latest Drill SQUAD

Col. 10 Lane Stern. "a veteran in militia.
~ aud feminine manoeuyres, has his
hands full just at present drilling the
twenty-four young girls who are TO an
pear In their chic costumes during
the Confederate Fair for Needy Con,
iederate Women which will open March
l0 In the Masonic Temple in Richmond
The young girls who compose the squad
are all school girls. Col Stern in MANY
Instances being intimate with their faith
ers Ii Is difficult to tell which is hav-
ing the most fun at the rehearsals. the
commander or his fair soldiers. He has
re-christened them all. and right merrily
do the little ladies respond To his calls
Miss Mary Drewry is Admiral Dewey
IN the squad; pretty Page Royal is or
dered around as Buck. the name her
father goes by among his familiars
Colonel Stern doesn't ALWAYS fiji the
names, remote relative or name serv-
ing as an excuse in many instances.
step lively. Birdie, " he calls to Miss War
wick, and I'm line, Judg,," he Says TO
Miss Keith
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Born Lawyer Terry Wants to Enter
Politics

>. y. Terry. of Halifax. has gained some
uotoriety ior pleading his own case in
uo'u 'ne district ana circuit courts of
the United States in Richmond He il much
elated at his success az a succe ssfuI nrac-
titioner ''''D' - az
he says the Republicans Of the Sixth
congressional district fail to nominate a
candidate next year he will enter the race
sga'nst any man the Democrats may
have in the field.
several years ago Mr.. Terry was a can
9lda Tor the Legislature, but was badly
ueieated When a candidate for Legisla-
i've hohors he firmly believed with the
late j. } Ingalls, that purity in politics
was an irridescent dram" His opinions
nave undergone no change.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

John 5. Wise seems TO be irving TO ont
do that other sensational Virginian. the
negro Hayes--Cleveland (Tenn) Jour
nal
And the two together are trying to
undo the works fpeace and advance
ment that has been going on for
years. The trouble is that these fel-
lows seem to think that the only hope
for the negro lies in politics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
LENT

All over the world Wednesday the
Episcopal and Catholic churches be-
gan the observance Of Lent. it being
Ash Wednesday, Lent with the
members of these denomination is a
time OF selt-denial and its observance
in proper manner means the drawing
nearer to the spiritual aud further
away from the worldly. Lent Is
recognized rs period of forty days,
OF the fasting of
Jesus Christ, when the pleasures OF
this world should Re entirely aband-
oned and the time given up to closer
communion with God. While it is.
as We said above, observed now only
by the denominations mentioned. vet
there l. a movement on foot in New
York, which has at its head some of
the ablest men in the Baptist, Meth
odist and Presbyterian churches. to
make the Observance of Lent general
in the religious world. These men
argue that this period in every year
should be set aside and through it's
agency men can be brought closer to
religion. Lent will end this year in
April.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

Whatever may b. the politicailean-
ing OF the newspapers Of this State. no
matter whether they ally themselves
with the one faction or the other. in
Virginia all will be bound TO agree
with the Index-Appeal when it saws
that Senator Martins efforts 20 help
Virginia and Virginia cities financial.
ly are worth more than dozens of
pretty speeches which sound well
but accomplish nothing. In other
words, our esteemed Petersburg con-
temporary looks upon the junior
Senator as a worker rather than a
speaker, and the former are general
ly the men who work quietly and ef-
fectively while Others reap the glory.
fredericksburg has cause to know
that Senator Martin is an able work
er in the Senate by his experience
with the Battletiields Park bill. and
should the bill ever have the good
fortune to become a law no small
measure of thanks will be due the
junior Senator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Negro Gets Damages From Pullman
Company.

In the U. s. Court at Trenton. n /
jury awarded $500 damages to Rev
Henry p. Johnston, of Camden. acolored
man, who sued the Pullman Car Com many
Tor 100000. Johnston is editor of tbe
Christian Advocate, and on March %
last while riding in Pullman car bet ween
Richmond. Va, and Washington. sought
service in the dining car. He claimed
that he was refused food by different sub
teriuges. notwithstanding he applied
three times. Finally, when all the pass
engers had been served aud the employees
were eating, he said, be was offered food
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

MIR. Fred Shelton gave an eniovable
dance To his many friends on Frioav
night, February Doth Among those
present We're Misses Anna and Mappie
Vent, of Stafford; Monia and Emma snI-
ivan, Mamie Rose and Anna Garner Of
King George; Mrs A. Shelton. Viola
shelton, Elsie Shelton And Others
Me5scs. William Sullivan, Maury Rose
Bevie Bradshaw, Harry Sullivan. Lnckev
Garner, OF King George; John Robinson
Alex; Sullivan. OF Stafford, and Lindsay
X. shelton Refreshments were served
in abundance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Named Nichols as POSTMASTER Of
Norfolk.

Capt. Nichols will succeed the late
POSTMASTER Waddey, of Norfolk. Capt.
Nichols WAS the candidate of the Bow
den Agnew combination at the time
Maodey was given a re-appointment.
lie was endorsed again by Bowden and
Agnew and in addition had the endorse.
ment Of Col. Slemp and District Attor.
ney Lewis There WAS practically no on.
position to the selection Of Capt Nichols
except from the old Waddey adherents
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
CONGRESS DRAWS TO AcLoSE
NJ any Bills to Perish.

The approach Of the end of tue session
OF congress marks the advent of a dull
time IN Virginia affairs at the cspitol
Members realize that it is useless TO try
To get new bills through. or old ones Of
a private nature. either, for that matter
since every thing is lost in the congested
e"hdI'on ot legislation of general ma
ture. When congress adjourns on the
forth day OF March every bill that re-
mains on the calendar of either branch
dies There are hundred of bills which
nave passed the senate and are aw aiting
the action OF the house II the house
Tails TO pass them the labor Of getting
them through the senate is lost. There
are liNewise hundred Of bills which have
passed the house but have not been acted
nn by the senate. Each OF the measures
has a friend, If not many of them. and
these friends are trying to push them
through When congress meets next
Dec m Der the calendar will be clear and
all legislation will have to be taken M
anew.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
To Honor Major Otev.

Senator Daniel has given notice to the
Senate that he will next Sunday offer
resolutions concentrating the life and
services OF the late Peter j. Otey. con
gresham from the Sixth district. Attbe
same time speeches on the resolution will
be made by number ofmembers OF the
senate. Similar memorial services win he
held In the hcuse, and the occasion will
mark the maiden effort of Congressman
capital. ''o"oi
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
lCommuuicate9l
pc the Pensioners of STAFFORD countx.

Section 16 of pension act approved
Arril ,, 1902, directs thatthe pensioners
now on the pension rolf shall furnish a
certificate TO the Auditor on or before
10Th OF March in each year have to
day forwarded TO the Auditor of Public
Accounts, each pensioners name in the
county, giving postoffice address. with
the request that one of those certificates
he forwarded to the pen-ioner. so he can
comply with the law. This will save in
Vulnerable communications 10 the Audi
tor and myself
C. A. Bryan, Clerk.
Stafford c. II, Va, Feb 23rd, 1903.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

New England doesn't seem to behiehly
impressed with the Hon John S. Nise's
attaekof negroPhobia Yet it was e1-
pecteqto make great hit up that way
Wellington Post
just as unexpected. No one donors
. fellow who abuses the people who
have been hin friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Frederick Pays More Salary to We.
men Teachers Than to Men

Hon. Harry st. George Tucker deliv-
cred an address before the annual insti-
tote 81 the farmers Of Frederick county
IN which he stated that Frederick was
one OF the three counties ia the STATE
paying more salary to their women
teachers than TO men The other conn
ties are Augusta and Fluvanpa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
MARRIAGES.

Mr., ). 1. Dowell and Miss Rosa Wright.
daughter offs NJ Wright. both of Louisa
county were married at the Baptist par
s 80 az at Gordonsville Tuesday Rev.
W. Upper Wingfeld ofGiciated.
MIR. ID. X. Williams and Miss Lola I
BROOKS were married Thursday at the
nome OF her mother, Mrs W Wheeler.
hev. j. r. Biilingsley officiating Mr..
and Mrs. Williams will make their future
home in West Virginia. .
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Hope
Senator Martin Not Afraid OF q Pri-
mary.

Ii Is mistake 10 suppose that the
friends OF Senator Martin are afraid TO
trust his candidacy TO the decision of a
primary election. When he was last a
candidate for reelection. the Senator
himself declared that he had no objection
TO going before n primary. and there is
no reason to suppose that he will have
any objection TO doing 50 the next time.
No man in Virginia can bring to the peo-
pie a better record of good and faithful
service and no man has "a better right t.
expect from his Constituency the nlan6it
OF We'll doneE There is a grea- surpri..
In store for certain politicians in this
State who have been giving the poop e
hapdoodle about their own immaculate
purity and the fostering corruption of
other people who don't take orders from
them, and they will get that surprise
when they go up against Senator Martin
In the primary election for his re-nomina
ton.-Petersburg Index. Appeal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

The Virginia Legislature. or at
least the House of Delegate, set a
very poor example for the country
when it refused TO adjourn on the day
set apart TO celebrate the anniver-
sary OF Nashington's birthday. II
the House bad been rushed for time
no criticism would be in order. but
there seems 70 be no hurry and sd-
Ionrnment is often made on very
much less provocation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Cham ionship Cup.

The Intercollegiate State Athletic Asso-
citation meeting, in Lexington, has decide d
to give the baseball cup for the last sea-
son TO the Richmond College team. RAN
doipn-Macon and Richmond played tie
for the cup and the former declined to
play it off.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Fighting Constitution Of Alabama

The case OF Jackson Giles and Others
against the Board OF Registrars of Mont
gomery, Ala, was submitted to the u.
Supreme Court without argument.
The case involves the validity OF the por-
ton OF the new Constitution OF the State
relating to registration, and under which
many negroes are disiranchissd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
To Succeed Or. Crawforo

Gordon b. Moore, Of Furman Universe
ty, Greenville, = G., who has been invited
to become superintendent of the Virginia
Anti-Saloon League, Is looking over the
held, and as yet has reached no decision.
lie will give his answer next week. 1t is
thought be will accept the work and sue
coed Rev. DIR. Crawford
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
The Smallpox Situation In Rieh-
mond County

Mr.. and Mrs Elliott and Mrs Decker
nave about recovered from the smaIlnox
and 1t IL thought that there will be No
lurth cases in these families. who bave
been so sorely afflicted. The,Misses Fish.
er are still with these families and seem
cheerful In their work. -Northern Neck
News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

Senator Thomas S. Martin, with
his usual yigiIant interest in all that
concerns the welfare OF his constitu-
ents, has succeeded in obtaining
range lights TO be placed at the en-
trance OF Urbanna Creek. These
lights will be a great convenience to
vessels seeking that busy harbor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

Mr. Arthur Fendwick and Miss Flor.
ence Welch, Of King George county. will
he married at the residence OF ,Captain
Is Lewis on Feb %.
Mr. Fred M. Carver win be married
February "a, to Miss Carrie Rose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Mr.. Cleveland TO Deliver Euioqv on
Beecher

Et-President Grover Cleveland has &C.
cepted the Invitation Of the congregation
OF Plymouth church, Brooklyn, to pro-
nounce an eulogy on Henry Ward Beech
er at the memorial services to be held In
honor OF the great preacher on March s.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
FOR SALE.

One Mare eight years old.
Can be seen at u. NJ. Honey's
farm. Price $50. Apply to
Nj. B. Rowe,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

Senator Barksdale is getting TO be
one OF the greatest refOrmers in the
Legislature. Is be building plat
form on which to stand "a a guber-
candidate?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

The Jordan Oyster bill failed TO re-
celve the approval of the Commit
tees havingit in hand and as a result
the oyster men are happy. Let u
now hope that the oyster shall rest
ia peace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

1t Is much easier TO pass resolu-
lions condemning the acts of Sena-
tor than it is for that Senator to
please everybody.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
TRANSIENT RATES.

Eor any size al. Insertion SOC ror irrh.
Reading Notices Oc. PEE nonpar,'fi iiae fr-s
insertion. &c. per lire forcech suhseureat ne.
Obituaries or Religious Ne office Of en- tsrtnfn-
ments. etc. charge, for At oHe-nan rates
Letters recommending OF Rdvers;8ila can
ofdstes for Office must te paid FOR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26

smiths
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-26
Dance in Stafford

Stafford C H., Va, Feb. 23rd, 1903