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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The lynching fever seems to be pre-
vailing among the colored people OF
late. The other day they sliced one
of their race for assault on a girl, and
in Missouri Friday they attempted
30 lynch a colored man for the muir
der Of his wife. THERE'S great danger
now that they will far outstrip the
whites OF the North and South in this
lawless and murderOus work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
THE BOOKBINDERS VS. THE Gov
EMINENT

The confidence OF organized labor
in its ability to demand and secure
its demands will be aptly illustrated
should the bookbinders in the Gov
eminent Printing Office walk out as
they threaten to do, but in such
event the Bookbinders Union Will De
counting certain defeat and organ
lied labor will receive a black eye oil
the worst kind in the proof gwen II
that the government, like private
corporations, cannot be controlleu
by labor unions. This question OF
how far such a union can go III lts
demands without overstepping the
bounds OF Justice and right as ac-
corded bv the laws of the land has
become a problem which conironts
the whole country, but we doubt not
that the problem, SO far as it relates
to the power OF a labor unionto say
whether or not this or that man
shall be employed, will be emphati-
callv solved by the government and
solved correctly by the retaining in
the Printing Office OF the man Miller,
70 whom the boodbinders so strenn-
ously object. We know nothing OF
Miller and less OF the charges against
him. but we do know that the right
of the employer would be seriously
affected should the government yield
30 demands of labor union. Ii
Miller is incompetent, ii he has done
ought to warrant his discharge, IN
vestigation should be had and the
case disposed of according to that
investigation, but uOder no circum-
stances should the bookbinders be al
lowed dictation in the matter. IL is
case OF government officials run
ming government business or OF a
labor union doing il for them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

TN TIE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE
Circuit Court OF the County Of Stafford
on The 18th day Of July. 1908.
r. l.. Biscoe. flainth
against
The Merchants and Mechanics Perpetual
Building and Loan a ssOciation OF Frederick
burg X NJ. Green, A. j. Green. Defendants
CHANCBRY AND UPON AN AT
TACHMENT.
The object OF this suit Is TO have annullsd
and set aside a certain deed executed by X.
NJ Green ia favor Of A. J. Green. and con
yeying certain farm in Stafford county.
the said deed resting u. on "a voluntary or
totally inadequate consideration.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendents, X. NJ. Green and
A. J. Green, are not residents OF the State OF
Virginia. II IL ordered that they do appear
here, within fifteen days after due publica-
ton hereof, and DO what may be necessary
to protect their interest In this sgit. And IL
IL further ordered that copy hereof be pub
llshed once q week for four weeks in the Free
Lance, and that cory be posted at the
front door OF the courthouse OF this county
on the frat day OF the next rules for this
court.
A copy-Teste
G. A. BRYAN. Clerk.
wM. d. CARTER. p. q. jy2s-wiw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

some one has figured out the per-
centage OF those who pass the Civil
Service examination under the pres
ent rules, both males and females,
and finds that the females are more
successful than the sterner sex. For
instance, OF those examined seventy
two per cent. OF the women pass,
while but sixty-two of the men out OF
a hundred are successful.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
PRESIDENT SPARED HIS HORSE
Rode An Hour and Walked An Houl
OHino to the Heat

Oyster Bay, l.. J.. July 25-President
Roosevelt has arrived at Sycamore
Hill from Sayville. He left Lotos
Lake. the country home OF his uncle,
Robert G. Roosevelt. accompanied by
ais eldest son. Theodore. Jr., and his
two nephews Their trip consumed
seven hours and a half.
President Roosevelt explained that
he and his little cavalcade. on their
return journey had followed a western
practice OF riding an hour and then
walking an hour, in order to prevent
the horses from suffering from the
heat and fatigue Thus the trip had
consumed much more time than was
expected. All Of the horses we're in
fine condition when the party arrived
at Sycamore Hill.
During the journey the president
frequently was greeted by farmers
and others whom he passed. and often
he stopped to exchange few words
1t was a ride that appealed strongly
TO the president as well as TO his
youthful companions
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The largest battleship in tue
world was launched at Davenport,
England, on Thursday. 1t was
christened King Edward VII, in hon
or OF the King OF England. 1t cost
in construction 100000, and will
serve as a terror to the enemies of
the mistress of the seas
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
estate Agricultural and Mechanical
College,
AT BLACKSBURG. va

4 Southern Institute Of Technology.
Forty -nre Instructors. Thoroughly
equipped Shoes, Laboratories and lnnfm.
ary. fam of tour hundred acres. Steam
heating and electric lights in dOrmitories.
Degree courses IN Agriculture. lioriicul-
tAre. Civil, Mechanical aud Electrical III
cheering. Applied Chemistry and General
Science. Shorter courses i'm Practical AZ
riculture aud Practical Mechanics.
Total cost 81 session of nine months, in'
Guiding tuition and other fees, board,
washing, Textbooks, melical attendance
etc, about SOS. Cost 81 State students
about iej. Next session begins Sepiem.
Der DIST. rn3. Foi catalogue and Other
nfDrma, ON. apply 10
j. IL MCbHY DE. rh d., IL. d..
iyll-0t ircsid, nj
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Armed guards pstrolled the Main and
Broad street car lines in Richmond Sat
uriay night to prevent persons from
throwing stones at the cars. The COM
many placed lights at dark places on the
line. Manager Huff said he determined
to protect the patrons oil the cars, cost
what it may. q,
The strikers put out circulars, signed
nv the executive board OF the union, de-
ciaring that the strike is not over and
thanking the public for their cordial sup
port. This 10 about the only evidence
that the strike is not ended except the
throwing OF stones and such minor dis
orders, which occur nightly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
jy142rl
State Female Normal
School, Farmville, Va.

Founded by the Legislature to edu
cate teachers for the public schools
FREE TUITION for two hundred
young women.
Scholarships appointed among the
counties and cities.
Liberal course in Language, Litera
tufe, History, Sciences and Art.
Strong professional course for teach
ers. Session begins September 9th.
Write for catalogue and application
blank. jy2S 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Notwithstanding Dublin's Council
refused to present an address to the
King upon his proposed visit to that
city, be and bis Queen were received
with great demonstrations OF Joy.
The iatted calf was slain and a great
feast was held. This action OF the
people is a deserved rebuke TO the
action of the COuncil.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The Petersburg lndex-Appeal
speaks of Mr.. Bryan as the Demo
cratic Old Man of the Sea, from
which we infer that the water cure is
not what's needed to bring about in
nocuous desuetude in his case
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
More Strikers Reinststsd.

Five more strikers have been reinstated
Inv the Passenger and Power Company
in Richmond, and were put TO WORK
Every day more of the men return 70
work. and still others claim that they
are confldent-of winning the battle, which
to outsiders seems lost already.
There was a mass meeting OF strikers
and their sympathizers held Friday night,
At which the speakers urged the men to
stick il out, and assured them that they
would win.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Asks ST. 900 for Delay OF Marriage

An unique declaration was filed in asuit
in the Richmond Law and Equity Court
In which Mrs Eta Lee Allen brings suit by
her husband, Walter NJ. Allen, against
the Richmond Passenger and Power
Company for : | ,O00-for the delayed her
marriage and for personal injuries The
declaration recitee that the plaintiff was
engaged to be married on January
1903. to her present husband. but on
December ) a car OF the defendant com
pany struck the buggy in which she " as
riding and she was thrown out and
wounded and bruised, and suffered physI
cal pain and mental anguish, aud was
prevented till April - from keeping her
engagement of marriage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

There is only one candidate so far
announced for the Legislature in
Richmond The Bell Company fetes
being over We presume there will be
even less number for the council.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The Wytheville Dispatch is very
zauch opposed to the selection of
Prof. Miles as President Of the U1i-
versity. Such selection would no
doubt prove a very good thing for
Prof. Miles, but as to the University
that is another question.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Richmond will doubtless be remind
ed quite often during the next Legis-
lative session that the State spent
$40. 900 in an effort to keep her citi-
zens from having to walk during the
hot weather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The eagerness with which Virginia
politicians are announcing their in
tention OF complying with the Banks
dale bill would seem to indicate that
the lew law is on the road to success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The decision OF Judge Harvey, OF
Montana, in the case of Minnie Healy,
in which ten millions of dollars are
involved, was reversed Friday by the
Supreme Court. The reversal was
not only on the merits OF the case,
hit it was charged that Judge Har-
ney was guilty of misconduct and
was interested in questions passed
upon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
THE MANN LAW DECLARED IN
EFFECTIVE.
Prohibition Against Selling Liquorto
Minors Becomes Dead Letter by
Norfolk Judges Decision.

A decision rendered in the case Of Wal.
ter Harris, charged with selling liquor 10
minors, makes that section OF the Mann
bill which 10 Norfolk prohibits the sale Of
liquor TO minors worthless, according TO
a charge to the jury rendered by Judge
Hanckel, OF the Corporation Court Of
Norfolk. Harris was charged with cell.
ing liquor TO three sailor apprentices
He denied that he sold the liquor to the
boys. but said il was paid for by u man
with the sailors This was proven by
witnesses, and Harris was acquitted II
the charge
In his instruction To the jury Judge
Hanckel said, in part "You are instruct
ed that IL il not enough for the Common
wealth to prove that minors were sen
drinking in the barroom conducted by
the accused The sale oiiquoi must have
been made by the accused TO the mi ior
himself The offense under the statute Is
not made ont by proof Of a sale TO IA
adult person who gave the liquor to "A
minor, who drank the same ia the far-
room and presence OF the accused -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Two Bows Hanued.

Lexington. Ky, July 25-Claude
O'Brien and Earl Whitney, boys in
years. whose faces indicate nothing
of the criminal, were hanged here for
the murder Of A. B. Chinn, who was a
wealthy merchant and an ex-confed-
crate soldier. The boys, who we're but
II years old, met their fate calmly,
and said they were ready to die. Chinn
was killed during a pistol fight be-
tween Asa Chinn, son of the murdered
man. and O'Brien and Whitney while
the latter were attempting to rob the
Chinn home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The man who would shuttle from under
his own sins can always find apologists,
j he is a good fellow. Norfolk Virgin
ian-Pilot
And the man who can't sometimes
finds the penitentiary il his sins don't
consist OF the theft OF very much
money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Some one was mean enough tointimate
that those mountain editors were unable
20 distinguish between mint and sea weed
during the recent conclave at Ocean
Niew.-Frederieksburg Free Lance.
But nobody could fool them on that
other ingredient.-Tlmes- Dispatch.
Though they sometimes fool Uncle
Sam It's said.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

1t is reported that because OF scare
ity OF cotton seven hundred factories
in Worcestershire, England, are on
short time and will probably shut
down. This will affect nearly five
hundred thousand operators.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot and
The Charlottesville Progress are dis
cussing poetry. flour esteemed con-
temporaries find themselves unable
70 agree, the Bard of Quinque might
consent to arbitrate the matter. Z,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Convention For Acquisition Of West
India Islands Officially Expires.

Washington, July 25.-The treaty
providing for the acquisition by the
United States of the Danish West In
dia Islands officially died yesterday.
If Denmark should conclude to sell the
islands to the United States ii will be
possible TO revive the provisions OF
the treaty which has just failed; mean
time the position of the state depart
ment is comfortable, for having done
its part toward completing the bar
gain. the Americans, of course. could
not sanction the sale of the islands by
Denmark TO any other government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Condemns Northern Press.

Knoxville. Tenn. July 20. - the
fourth annual meeting Of the National
Industrial Conference, en- ex-slaye or
gani7ation. convened here, with rep
resentatives of "a states in attendance.
Resolutions were passed condemning
the northern press for its attitude on
the negro question and extending a
vote of thanks TO the southern papers
for their stand in regard to the recent
lynchings in northern states.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

A number Of Virginia politicians
are finding themselves in the also ran
class when itcomes to Importance at
the county horse shows The horse
is paramount there
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
"Thc Longer [ Live
The More | Get"

This is unusual. The earning
capacity of man generally begins
TO decrease with years. But the
above quotation was written OF
policy of life insurance i'll The
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York. 1t is the striking
sentence in letter Of satisfaction
written by Mr.. Ebe Walter, con-
corning a dividend received on a
Fiftccn-YeaT Distribution policy.
The entire letter which appeared IN
the Wilmington Deli Macs, No
vcmbcr 81, 1909, is interesting and
the policy of insurance referred to
is still more so.
In writing for terms ON policy of this kind,
stltc what you vurfl like 90 sec. iYe 10 et-h al
a., end oi UNITED payment u.rod. amount
yru would liee your hcnch.iif.' % receive u"
event If yorf ioalh. and give youi as'.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK
RICHARD A. McCURDy. President.
Frank W. Adams. Manager for Virginia,
Richmond, Va. Rowlett 4 Goorick
Agents, fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The Norfolk Ledger cannot see how
those Democrats in Virginia who are re-
iecting the primary plan can reckon
themselves as truly loyal to the party"
Nor can we.-Richmond News-Leader.
This meets our view as expressed
In an editorial article a few days since.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Petronious praised Nero to save
his head Depew praises Roosevelt
to save bis patronage
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Two killed In Raid on MoonshIners

Two Killed In Raid On MoonshIners'
Stonega, w. Va, July 27.-A double
killing took place here as the result
of an attempt of the police to round up
a gang OF moonshiners who have been
doing business in this locality. Chief
of Police King and other officers made
a raid on the moonshiners' quarters.
when they were resisted by Thomas
Daniels, who shot the chief in the
breast, fatally woupding him. Daniels
was then shot down by another officer.
and two moonshiners belonging 10 tho
rang were captured and placed In Jail
Comple>e line mems 1ne pants at B
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The children can drink Pepsl-Cola,
old people can drink Il. It Is the most
delicious q soda fountain drinks and the
ssbest ior youre stomach = Every clerk and
2sss.s 1 y !, ss ss 81; :': .fsu sIs 4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Mr. Bryan's idea Of harmony ana
lyzed means subscription to The
COmmOner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
DWELLING HOUSE
and Three Acres Of Land
For Sale,

I'm pursuance Of the decree Of She CorpOra.
ton Court OF fredericksburg m The ruit oi
Timhy and Others W H. We, rfnfered July
10. 1909. viii expose ~ sac AZ public au o.
tiun. Ia front oi The auction house 30 james
IinAch. IL Ir.drrLcL thurs. Va. On
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
WILLIAMSBURG, Va.

For YOUNG LADIES. Rcanoke, Va.
Opens Sept. y, 1903. One Of the leading
Schools FOR young Ladies' IN the South. New
buildings, pianos and equipment. campus
ten acres. Grand mountain scenery In Val
ley OF Virginia, famed for health European
AMI American teachers. Full course. Con-
feryatory advantages In art, Music and
flOcutiOr. Certificates Wellesley. students
from 30 states. For catalogue address
MATTE HARRIS. President, Roanoke,
Va. iu23-agG.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
4 Startling Sacrifice
Sale on Shoes.

We have lust purchased the stock
OF high grade Mems Shoes OF the well
known Eagle Shoe Factory. These
shoes need no introduction TO you, as
everybody i'm this State knows OF the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1908,

at / / o'clocka m, the pnrcel ~ land In stat
fnrd county, Va. % witch the late =. \
Lowe died possessed. cgpuHi . the whnrvts
at Frederic fhurg estimated 20 contain
about three acres 81 land. b Ing the slr e
tract conveyed t. said owe by thas.
scott and wife by deco 81 July IS. 1891. aid
tract n known ~ the Ferry Lot, aud j.
bounded on the south and - est by The Ferry
Road aud the Happahannoek River. ana on
the north and east by the land 81 q. w.
Ho-kiur
Terms ~ Ssle-Au the purchase money in
cash. ....
ST gro Y. FfTIUiGU.
Special con missioner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
900 Commerce St.
Boston Variety Store
Small Tract of Land
FOR SALE
in SpOtsylvania.

Ia pursuance of the decree Of the Corpora
tiou Court 81 fredericksburg In the SUIT Of
limby and others vs.. Lowe. rendered July
L.. 1903. ! will expose 10 sale nj public auc-
tor. ut SpotaylYania lOnrt HOnse. ON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

The law now prohibits the use OF
patent tongs 10 Virginia waters.
Mr. Charles Estes and family have
moved from st. Just, Orange county, TO
Newport News to reside
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28
Monday, the 3rd day Of
August, 1903,

In the Clerk once OF the Corporation Court
e. the ely Of Frede lcksburg:
Timby an others...... .............l laintif.,
against
Lowe aud Others. .......... Defende nts
/, james = Corbin. clerk Of the said court,
a. certify chat the bond required OF the spec
inl commissioning blythe decree rendered In
laid cause ot the 10th day Of july, 1903,
haa been duly given Given under my hand
as c'cfk ~ tue said court. this lith Gay Of
July, 1903. JAMES 7. { RBlN.
~ i-taugl Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-28

Wharton Grove Camp, near Weems, on
the Rappahannock river, opened Friday
under favorable conditions. Rev. A. {.
Barron, d. d., OF North Carolina, and
Rev. J. j. Wicker, OF New Jersey, are con.
Quoting the meetings, assisted by local
preachers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-02

are granted and two of the contractors
say that they will never grant the de
mands asked There is a special agent
here representing the National Union and
daily conferences are held. He came from
Birmingham. The strikers evidently have
assurances of help from the National I'm
ion and say they will walk about a year
or so before they will go back Pickets
meet all trains and when a new mason
reaches town he is either persuaded to
join the union or go back home.
During last month the internal revenue
receipts here amounted to $143,2537 70.
This is an Increase over both August and
September.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-02
Laurinburg to the Front.
Especial to News and Observer.


Laurinburg, N c.. Oct. 1.-Mr. julie
C. Mongan, the popular hotel man, is rap
idly rebuilding his hotel. which was de-
stroyed by fire on July 18th. He has
completed his store buildings. W.
Mason occupies one and Mr.. Morgan the
other.
DR.. x. A. Blue, Capt. A. II. MCLAUGHLIN
and Mrs. S. M. Thomas have each given
contracts for the erection of elegant anu
modern residences on Church street to
cost between 5000 and $4,000 each, while
Mr.. j. P. MacRae, the progressive cotton
mill man has Messrs. Hook & Sawyei,
architects of Charlotte at work on designs
for a handsome residence to be built in
the near future on South Main street.
Charles E. w. Smith, a millionaire, of
New York, has been visiting relatives
here for several days While here he dis.
posed of some valuable real estate ard
dwellings. Mr.. Maxcy L. John bought the
house and lot he now occupies and Mr..
r. r. Covington purchases several acres
of land adjoining his home on SouthMaip
cstreet
Rev. E. A. Osborne of the Episcopal
church, will conduct services here Sunday
night. Through the courtesy of Rev. Mr..
Massey, he will occupy the Methodist pui-
pit
The new postoffice building will soon
be ready for occupancy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-02
A Days Events at Goldsboro.

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, n. c., Oct. Miss Belle
Bennett, of Richmond KY, president Of
the Womans Board of Home Missions of
the M E. Church, South, will speak in
ST. Paul Church tomorrow night at 8
O'Clock She is making tour of the State
in the interest of the Breyard School for
our mountain girls and boys.
f., There is movement on foot between
the Confederate veterans of this county
to. have General Gordon come to Colds
boro on some date in November and de-
liver his noted and brilliant address on
The Last Days of the Confederacy.'
Col. Jos. E. Robinson, the editor of the
Argus made arrangements today with the
advertising man of the Sig. Sautelle shows
which will be here on the 10th of October,
for the orphans of the Odd Fellows Or
phan Home to visit the attraction in a
body without cost. Col Robinson has
made such an agreement with all the cir
cuses that have visited Goldsboro for the
past several years.