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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

Gov. Hogg, of Texas, has been Civ
ing his opinion OF President ROose-
welt in a kind OF of hand way. In
the interview on the pistol incident
the Governor said that the President
was an irridescent incubator Of war
ideas, and the only thing he had
against Booker Washington is that
he did not civilize the President when
they dined together.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

The Virginia Citizen has entered
upon its blushing teens, having com
pleted its twelfth volume. 1t is pub
lished at IrviDgton, by ". Med. Lee,
Esq, and is one among our most
valued exchanges, and Friend Lee is
a good newspaper man. The Citizen
is newsy, bright and vigorous and
carries news and sunshine into the
homes 1t visits.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
NOTICE.

Agent TOT Utlstr MIG, %.
P. 0. Montross, Va. ct
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
BOLD Arrens-rro Wreck TRAIN
Obstruction Placed o. Southern Raii.
WY Lack AZ Hlah Trestle.

Obstruction Placed o. Southern Rai-
way Track a. High Trestle.
Danv.lle. Va. Oct ia bold at
tempt was made 10 wreck passenger
train No 1 on the Norfolk division OF
the Southern railway about three
miles east Of this city. The track had
been piled with cross ties and fish
plate. The train was running at a very
slow rate of speed and but for this
fact a disastrous wreck undoubtedly
would have occurred. The obstruction
was placed az the end OF a high tres
tie. and the disaster OF three weeks
ago would nave been duplicated. For
tunately the track was straight at this
point. and the engineer got his train
down 10 such speed that when he
struck the ties no damage resulted.
This train from Norfolk is usually a
little late, and had il been so this
time would have reached this point
after dark. 1t is supposed the wreck
ers knew of this when they placed the
obstruction on the track.
There is a strong opinion here that
there is gang Of train wrcckers in
this locality, and it has been on open
secret that the railroad company be
leyes the wreck OF no. 81 here three
weeks ago was caused by an obstruc-
ton placed on the track at the bridge.
This attempt gives color to the theory
There was a large number OF passen-
gers on the trsir
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

The cigarette continues to do its
work. a young man in New York
Friday, who had been working with
benzine, got his clothes satuated with
it. He lighted a cigarette which ig-
nited the benzine, and but for the
qnick work OF a policeman, he would
have persisted in the flames. The
cigarette is all right il it is left in the
manufacturers package.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
ArrAIRS I'M rnE rAR FASr.

Matters in the far East appear to
be complicated and are becoming
more so. 1t appears thateach party
is watching the other, and but little
is done outside OF watching and
waiting IL was understood some
time since that Russia was to have
evacuated Manchuria by this time
aud that territory left in full posses
sion OF China. but up to this time she
has made no move that looks like
complying with that understanding
On the other hand. Russia is getting
her troops In supporting distance
and her men-oi-war arec concentrating
aud ettingready for any emergency.
1t is reported that two of her vessels
have anchored m close proximity 10
Japan's vessels. and it is feared trou-
BILE viii be- the result The ports Of
Manchuria. according TO agreement
reached some time since, have been
opened to the United States and
great activity IN trade is the result.
Negotiations are said to be going on
between Russia and japan regarding
questions arising in relation TO Korea
and Manchuria nc Toxic, and much
interest is felt in the result. The re-
port went out that Japan had re-
iected Russia's demands, but that re-
port has since been denied. So meny
sensational reports have been sent
TO the world respecting these nego-
tiations that the press has been
warned and it may be that further
reports may be more accurate.
Poor China must wait for the re-
suit of the Japanese negotiations be-
fore she can treat with Russia upon
the evacuation Of Manchuria 1t is
said that the war cloud that was so
dark a few days ago, and which was
so threatening. seems TO been par
TALLY lifted, and it Is hoped that an
understanding may be had between
all the powers concerned, without r.
sorting TO arms. China, however,
because of these conditions, hasgore
a little further than heretofore in her
promises OF reform, and has prom
ised to protect all missionaries and
native Christians, and it is under
stood that the promises were made
with the approval Of the Dowager
Queen. who has heretofore been 20
opposed to reform. Let Us hope that
everything will end satisfactorily
and perfect safety guaranteed to all
parties.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
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 utilization
or domination. Trusting for your
support and asking for a favorable
decision on Tuesday, Nov. 3, am
Yours respectfully,
Sept. %. 1908. J. +. LumsdeD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
IMMENSE DAMAGE AT PATERSON
Water Nearly Attained Height Of Great
Flood Of Last February.

Ficgl OF LAST 7 tDiIaIg y
Paterson. y. J.. Oct. lO-Cut entirely
of from the world for hours Paterson
saw the Passaic river rise until 70
lacked just nine inches Of the height
attained by the great food Of February
last There IS not a trolley wheel turn
ing in most parts of the city on a few
lines ear or TWO runs back and forth
between flooded points Mary liadlcy.
"A years OF age, was swept TO death
when the bridge over Olden creek was
carried away
Probably the greatest damage will
result al the Passaic Steel Works Tho
water poured into the fire rooms and
all the fires were put ont Every fur
mace in the plant was running ar the
time and filed with molten metal The
putting ont OF the fires Is causing the
metal 10 s0lldify. and unless the fires
are started today the steel will be hard
and there will De nothing FOR it but 10
tear down the furnaces and rebuild.
Water poured into the Rogers Loco
motive Works. compelling them TO
shut down. In the city the water stood
10 feet deep in the lower streets near
the river. When the rain ceased the
food began 10 subside All the fac
tories along the river shut down. 1t IS
feared that the walls Of many have
been dangerously undermined by the
current. The abUtments OF the West
25th street bridge We're undermined
and the whole structure collapsed.
At Little Falls. above the city, many
bridges were swept away. A train on
the Newark branch Of the Erie road
was wrecked by washout near Nut
ley. Two OF the cars crashed against
the abutments and many were more or
less injured.
The loss in the city IS impossible to
estimate. but il viii run close TO
81. 900 600 Much will depend upon in
what condition the streets in the food
"a apcfion arc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

Oct. s, 1908.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

Lee Chit, an aristocratic Chinaman
who keeps a restaurant in Phila-
delphia, refused to serve a colored
man at one of his tables. For this
he was indicted by the grand jury,
the indictment being based on "a
refusal to accommodate a person on
account OF race and color Lee
Chit must be INITIATING the "Melican
Man"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
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, 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, 1903-10-13
CANDIDATES CARDS.
Stafford.

70 The Voters Of Stafford County:
You are hereby notified that shall
again be "A candidate for the Office of
Commissioner Of the Revenue for
End district Of the said County, TO be
filed by election to be held on Tues
day. the 3rd day Of November. 1903,
aud respectfully ask your support
Capt Wesley Knight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

+. A. Hill
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters of Stafford and King
GEORGE Counties:
As the nominee Of the Democratic
party Of the county of Stafford | an
nounce myself a candidate for the
Legislature for the counties OF Stat
ford and King George at the election
which takes place on TUESDAY, Nov.
3. 1908. II elected promise you a
faithful discharge of the duties of the
office, ever looking TO your interests
and those OF the people of the State.
Respectfully,
K. NJ. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

The President permits the members
OF his cabinet TO make speeches in
different States with a view OF con-
trolling elections. Is not this a vio-
lation Of the spirit OF the civil SER
vice law? And II it is, why is it al
lowed?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters OF Stafford County.
hereby announce myself 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.
ia ID. w. COakley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters Of King George Co.:
announce myself a candidate FOR
Commonwealth Attorney Of King
George and solicit the suiIrages OF all
the voters OF the county. II elected
promise faithful discharge Of the
duties OF the office.
G.. II. Ashton
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

The G. eveland, Ohio, veterans are
rather severe on the President for his
bad treatment of Gen. Miles when be
was retired. They say that Mr..
Roosevelt's conduct was an insult to
every veteran, as they regard Gen.
Miles as a brave Generaland soldier
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To The Voters OF XII < George:
am a candidate for the Office OF
Treasurer OF King George county, at
the election which takes place Tues-
day, Nov. 3. 1905. 1t you elect me |
will endeavor 10 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, 1903-10-13

To the Voters II King George Co.:
! respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor in Kappa
hammock district aud ask for Your
suiTrages at the coming election. II
elected promise a faithful discharge
of ,he duties of the Office.
til +. b. Rawlett
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

10 ihe Voters Of Stafford County.
l hereby announce myself IA candidate
for Treasurer of Stafford county and so
licit your support. | pledge mys,li, II
,tcted, To perform the duties OF the Of
fee To the b,st Of my ability. and to rive
TO them my personal attention. Flee
zion Nov 3rd, 1908.
I'd W d. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

The Chill Cabinet seems TO be as
changeable as the moon. The new
cabinet appointed a month ago has
resigned and confusion reigns in that
changeable country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

The voters OF Goldsboro, N. c.,
have declared against bar-rooms in
that city. At a local option election
held there last Thursday, the Anti
Saloon League carried the dag by
two hundred and iorty-nine ma
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Ut. - IUWDs
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 com
plimentary vote to this office. 2nd,
The next Legislature will practically
be a continuation of the present SEES
sion, which convenes November the
1Othlto finish up its very important
work. Bird, To my friends who think
] have served them well, | hope by
experience to serve them better.
Respectfully,
81 NJ X IOwrV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Sept. II, 1903.

To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co:
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
yOrs, ] again ask your support at the
election November 3, 1908.
I'd +. p. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
IA The Voters Of King Gieorye.

To The Voters OF King George:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Sheriff OF King George
county, subject 10 the Democratic
primary TO be held on Saturday, Oct.
10, 1903 II elected promise you a
faithful discharge OF The duties Of the
office. h specially,
Il. L. Owens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters of the County of Spot
sylvania:
Iapnounce myself candidate for
the Office of Commemorative Attor-
ney for Spotsylvania county, TO be
voted for at the election to be held on
the Sd day OF November. 1908, and, If
elected, promise a faithful and i'm
partial discharge OF the duties Of the
office. Respectfully,
Elliotte II. DeJarnette, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
This II all the elsctioneerinC I PRO
pose 20 do. Election Nov. 3rd. 1903.
Respectfully,
Geo. I. Boulware.


respectfully announce myself "A
ca, didate for Supervisor OF Port
Royal Magisterial District, Caroline
county, Va, subject To any action Of
the Democratic party, and promise Il
elected To discharge the duties of the
office TO the best of my ability. /
respectfully ask the support ofall the
people Of the district.
Nv. j. G.. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters of Spotsylvania:
At the earnest solicitation of my
friends ! annouce myself n candidate
for the Office of Sheriff of Spotsyl-
vania at the election which takes
on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1908. If elected
/ promise you to discharge the duties
of the office impartially, without fear
or favor and to the best OF my ability.
I'd. II. A. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Five Farms Fer Sale.

1 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 and
afford fine duck shooting. All five
have good timber and fine farm land.
For further particular and price.
write
24s3m z. L. turks, lgo, va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
SpOtsyly ania.

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR TIKI
LEGISLATURE.
To the voters OF the County Of Spot
sylvania and City Of Fredericks-
burg
respectfully announce myself "A
independently candidate for the House
Of Delegates for the county Of Spot
sylvania and city Of fredericksburg.
Should it be your pleasure to elect
me at the coming election, November
3. 1903. promise "A faithful discharge
Of the duties OF said office.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
". D. Reamy.
, the Yoterr Of slafIorl countt

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
beg To announce that | Am u candi
date Tor reelection TO the office of County
Treasurer Ii 1t be your pleasure 10 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 thesever0l ounty Boards
a. TO my past management Of the Office
Henry & Cbesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Oct. s, 1903.

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the Office Of Sheriff OF
Spotsylvania, and promise a faithful
discharge of the duties Of the Office if
it shall be your pleasure to elect me.
James p Turnkey.
Sept. II. 1903. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
M. III. Dickinson.
September %, 1908.

To The Voters of Spotsylvania:
At the request OF a number OF my
friends, have decided TO Withdraw
my resignation, offered September
Court, as Treasurer, and respectfully
announce myself candidate for re-
election for said Office. II it be your
pleasure TO re-elect me, | promise 10
serve you to best Of my ability.
Very respectfully,
w. q. billiard
Oct : 1g03. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

For sale at once, one 10 HIP. Writ
cal Engine and Boiler, mounted on
Iron Wheels, good strong Boiler and
Engine; Horizontal Locomotive Fire
Box Boiler and Engine mounted on
4 Wheels, ~ H-Power, tested $50 lbs.
These are useful Engines; can he
utilized for various work; will run
light saw mill. One % inch Geiser
Separator, on Wheels, Elevator on
side, practically new. Engines were
taken in exchange for larger.
5000 will buy either, and $50 will
buy the Separator. These sacrifice
prices is TO induce the sale, to close
them out before winter sets In.
E. F. PORTER,
Agent for Geiser Mfg. Go.
p. o. Montross, Va. ct
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

4 test has been made in Richmond
for clearing water by electricity and
it is said the city officials are much
pleased with it. u electricity proves
I. a success it will no doubt beat a set
ting basin clean out OF sight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
10 thn Votprs MI Caroline COu

To the Voters OF Caroline County.
hereby announce myself II candi-
date for the Office Of Commissioner Of
the Revenue for Bowling Green Mag
isterial District and solicit your sup
port. promising If elected 10 dis
charge the duties of the Office i'm
partially. November 3. j. election
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To The Voters Of King George:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of supervisor
Of Potomac district at the election on
Tuesday, Nov 3, 1903. If elected my
best efforts will be given 10 the duties
of the Office. Yours etc.
&. w. Purks.
Oct. 3. 1903. td
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection TO the
Office of Commemorative Attorney
Of Spotsylvania county, and, II elecI-
ed, will endeavor to faithfully per
form the duties OF that Office.
Very respectfully,
Lee j. Graves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

One Of the most desirable residences
in the city, equipped with all the
latest improvements. For terms APP
ply to Duff Green, Fredericksburg,
Va. 3o1u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters OF King George:
announce myself 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. Il. Minor, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

John Jasper. a colored minister OF
Richmond. who died a year ago, is
to have a monument erected to his
memory because he contended that
the sun Do Move, notwishstand-
hight didn't. But he was a good man
and a splendid specimen OF his race
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Caroline.


At the earnest solicitation OF a
number of my friends 1 have con
sented to announce myself candi-
date for the office of Supervisor for
Port Royal Magisterial District OF
Caroline county, Va. j think the Of
flee should seek the man, and Il 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; IL they think otherwise, / will
respectfully submit to their choice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters Of Caroline County:
am q candidate for the office Of Com
missioner Of the Revenue for Port Royal
Mpgisterinl District OF Caroline county,
and will be- grateful for ihe votes and in
iuence OF all Of my friends. promising. If
elected, Aiaithiul and impartial discharge
II the duties of said office. Should nom
nations for eaid office be made 10y pri-
mary or otherwise, am subject TO the
aciion Of the Democratic party OF my
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To The Voters OF St. Georges Dis
trict, Spotsylvania County:
| respectfully announce myself .
candidate for Commissioner of Reve-
nue. for st. Georges District to be
voted for at the election Nov. Bird,
1903. And should it be your pleasure
TO elect me. promise you to give
INV personal attention to all matters
pertaining to said office. Soliciting
your support,
Respectfully yours,
NJ. l.. Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters of Stafford County:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection as Common
wealth's Attorney Of Stafford at the
election 10 be held Nov. Bird, 1903.
ia G.. b Wallace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candidate
for the office Of sheriff Of stafford county
aud solicit your support. | pledge nv
self. If elected to perform the duties Of
the office impartaIlly. without fear or
favor, and give my bert ability to the
discharge OF the responsibilities OF the
Office. Election Tuesday, November Bird
1nU3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Robt. ). Gravatt.

To theyoters of Caroline County, Va.
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office Of Commits.
siouer of the Revenue Tor Recdy
Church Magisterial District. CaIoiiue
county. Va, and earnestly solicit
your support aud influence, promis-
ing if elected 10 faithfully discharge
the duties involved 10 the best of my
ability
Your Obcdient servant.
td. ). G.. Bowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To the Voters OF Stafford:
At the request Of many friends
announce myself an independent
candidate for supervisor Of HARDWOOD
district. Stafford county. IL elected
promise to discharge the duties OF
the Office faithfully, impartially aad
economically and also to pay sPerial
attention 20 the working OF the roads
John r. CHARTERS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13

To The Voters OF Aqua District,
Stafford Co.
At the request 81 friends | an
nounce my self a candidate for super
visor OF Aqua District.
nm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Yours faithfully.
e. l.. Kennedy.

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
hereby annouce myself IA candidate
for the office Of Commissioner OF the Rev
enue OF District No | , # Stanord county.
II elected promise to discharge the du-
ties Of the office 10 the best Of my ability.
solicit your support AZ the coming
el,c'ion, Tuesday, Nov B. 1903
Yours truly.
"a J. h. Gouldin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-10-13
Lot 8.

Misses Patent Vamp Sandals, wer,
500. our price - Cents.
Child's Colonial Ties. were IS Cent?
our price.4 As Cents.
Child's Sandals, were IS Cents, oul
price 4S Cents.
We are giving great reduc-
tions in all Summer Goods,
Clothing, Ladies' Waists, I'M
wear, Hats, Boys Washable
Suits and Waists, Satchels,
Trunks; in fact, there is
saving of money on every
article in our great and varied
stock.