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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27
Wilcox Case Today.

Again the Wilcox case comes up on ap-
peal before the Supreme Court today.
Messrs. w NJ Bond, of Edenton: and e.
F. Aydlett of Elizabeth City, will appear
for Wilcox, and the Attorney General for
the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27
shot himself in Paris.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, May 25.-Dr. Z. Charles Wendt,
of New York. shot and killed himself
with pistol in his apartments here to-
day, during the temporary alteration of
the mind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27
Died OF Heart Disease.

Especial to News and 0bserver.)
New York, May 25.-H. A. Lozier. sixty
six years old, died of heart disease here
today. Mr.. Lozier was one or the first
to manufacture bicycles in this country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27

Mr.. H. F.. Alphin, of New Bern, better
known as the "Pepsi-Cola Man." is in
the city telling the folks what delicious
mad healthful beverage he is handling
He has free tickets in his pockets, so
watch out for him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27
SPECIAL.

Wake Forest College Commencement.
Tickets will be on sale May %, %, "a, 25
2G and q. J. l.. ALLEN,
Agent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27

Hon. Josephus Daniels left last night
for Siler City, where he will deliver the
address at the closing of the schools.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27

Self-reliance lifts man up; self-con-
ceit drags him down.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-27

Poverty may pinch an honest man, but
It never destroys him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
BIG SOFT COAL STRIKE IMMINENT
Webster Company Violating Provisions
OF the Altoona Scale.


Altoona. Pa, June 9.-President Pat
rick Gilday, of the Central Pennsylva-
MIA bituminous coal field. charges the
Webster Coal and Coke Company with
violating the provisions of the Altoona
scale. and. declares that the scale must
be fully complied with in 10 days or
every plant owned and operated by
that company will be ordered closed.
The Webster Company employs TO-
600 miners and is the largest concern
in Central Pennsylvania. Thomas Wat
kins. member of the anthracite arbitra-
ton commission, is vice president and
the dominant stakeholder. President
Gilday says that at the big Ben Creek
properties the cutters are getting 30
cents a day below the scale; that the
company has widened the differential
that at Gallitzin one-half cent a ton
and is not complying with the check-of
clause. The company's representatives
refuse to meet the Miners Union off,
Gals to adjust the differences.
National President John Mitchell has
been informed OF the situation by
President Gilday nd has promised sup
port from the $1,000. 900 treasury of the
national body in case Of strike. How
ever, tnis will not be needed until after
the 100000 defense fund OF the dis
trict is exhausted The miners officials
fear the Webster people are ambitious
to overthrow the union. They say the
eompany's attitude endangers the joint
agreement in the Central Pennsylvania
Territory
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
VIcToR's GIFT TO ROOSEVELT
King Of Italy Sends Him Books OF
Rare Value and War Reports.i

King Of Italy Sends Him Books OF
Rare Value and War Reports,
Washington, June 9. - King Victor
Emmanuel has sent to President Roose-
welt gift of rare value which will be
presented to the president next Mon
day by Signor Mayor des Planches, the
Italian ambassador, who at his majes-
tvs request will be received in special
audience at the White House. The gift
is one Of books, and consists of war re-
ports Of Prince Eugene of Savoy, the
illustrious Italian general, and OF a
copy of Dante's Divine Comedia,"
with a comment in Latin by Stefano
Talice da Ricaldne. The books are
elegantly bound in full red morocco and
bear the royal crest, with the kings
monogram in the four corners of each
volume. The war reports are in 20
volumes and the "comedia" In one vol
ume.
The president is an enthusiastic ad-
mirer of Prince Eugene and has made
careful study Of his campaigns. In
some way the Italian ambassador
learned OF this fact, and as soon as the
king heard it preparations for sending
the gift were begun. The work Is en-
titled Champagne del Principe Eu-
genio di Savoia." 1t was published for
private distribution by the late King
Humbert.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
House In Hanover Wrecked BY
Storm.

The house of MIR. d. Is Gardner in Han
over county was struck by lightning
Sunday and almost destroyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner and seven chill
dren were in the house. The lightning
went very close 10 each member OF the
family. but with the exception ofone boy
having his shoulder little scorched, il
left the family unhurt. The house waf
struck by the chimney. half OF the chin
ney torn down and thrown fifty feet on
either side and the half that was left
standing is cracked to the bottom. The
room next TO the chimney on the third
floor was shattered into thousands ol
pieces. The furniture in this room wa
scattered over two rooms and hall
and four-fOOt mirror was broken up
Particles of glass were carried down a
hall twenty-five feet, where it turned
down flight OF steps and across a hal
and into a room on the second floor di'
rectly under the room from which they
started.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
GET INSIDE.
Your Friends and Neighbors In Fred
eriekshura VIII Show You How.

Your Friends and Neighbor In Fred
ericksburs Will Show You How.
Rubbing the back won'tcure backache. I.
A liniment may relieve, but can't cure.
Backache comes from the inside-from
the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills get inside
They cure sick kidneys.
Here is Fredericksburg proof that this
is SO:
John Awhile, moulder in the Hunter
Plough Works, residence on g. street,
says: Mrs. White and | entertain a
very high opinion OF Doan's Kidney Pills.
Some very flattering statements in an
advertisement published Ia q Fredericks-
burg paper induced Us to go to Cool
rick's Modern Pharmacy for box. Tax.
ing it as directed, backache, which had
annoyed both Of us far too long to be
pleasant, ceased. have not the slight
est hesitation in advising all sufferers
from backache or kidney complaint In
any form to give this remedy trial, and
they will never regret it,
Sold by all dealers for so cents a box.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. s.
Remember the name. Doan's, and take
no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
ORANGE.
Dsmses BY Storms-candIdates For
Office-PersonaIs,E Etc.

Unionville, Va, June .. 1908.
Unprecedented heavy rains for sesc al
days up To and Including Sunday last,
have caused great damage to growing
crops in the county, besides washing
away public and private bridges, mill
dams and portion OF the T. + 4 J. K.
X. near Orange. large force OF men re-
paired the damage Ia the railroad on
Sunday. All OF the rains were attended
by heavy thunder and an unusual dis
charge of electricity. Several persons
were severely shocked
Candidates are coming 10 the front AZ
the fall election approaches. Capt. A. NJ.
Daniel, Of Pamunkey, the energetic inm-
herman farmer and merchant, il acandi-
date Tor the eupervisorship Of this CT ~
lori district To succeed f. ". Clark. of
this place. who will not he u candidate
FOR ~ election.
Hon. W. 5. Frazer, of Pine Top, the
fluent scribe and scholarly gentleman. II
a candidate for the Legislature from this
county. Official bees are huzzing IN some
other peoples bonnets also, but we can
not speak for them at this writing.
Meanwhile, the ultra temperance people
and local optionists are ready, II is snii'
to oppose any candidate who did not
place himself on record in the recent light
for temperance in this county.
Rev. ). Il. Max well, pastor OF the first
Christian church. Naldosta, Ga, and a
speaker OF unusual power and eloquence
will begin n series Of meetings ~ the
Christian church here on Sunday, August
md, continuing for ten days or more.
Children's day exercises for Foreign
Missions will be given st this church on
the third Sunday in this month
MIR. I. Priest and wife. Of Washington
have been visiting the formers parents
near this place.
Miss Ada NJ. Harris. of this place, il
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Blubakcr and lam.
lily at Luray, Va She will visit the cave
before her return and also relatives 10
Strasburg
Miss l.. NJ. Bradbury, Of Mason. has
been guest OF Miss Elizabeth Crittehien.
Miss Lizzie Terrill, Of Lahore, has bt7 a
a recent guest of Mrs Wm. J. Crittenden.
Miss Ada X Martin, An attractiV
young lady who taught school az Tie
residence of DR.. W. J. Crittendcn the past
few months, has returned To her home in
Charlottesville.
Messrs. John and Roland Clark, who
attended Ford Union Academy the past
session, have returned home
XXX.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
KING GEORGE.
Children 3 Day Exercisss-Persensls,
Etc.

Etc.
King George Co., Va, June 9th, 1903.
A large congregation gathered al
Trinity Methodist church Sunday alter
noon to enjoy the celebration OF Chill
dren's Day, which was conducted largely
by the children OF the school. A long and
interesting program was carried out
and all taking part reflected much credit
upon themselves. as well az upon those
who had 80 carefully trained them. The
recitations were particularly appropri-
ate and well rendered, and the music very
sweet Space forbids our giving the en-
fire program, but we must mention the
sweet duet BY little Miss Elizabeth and
Master Kemper largest, two OF the
youngest children OF the school, which
was remark ably wellrendered and elected
much praise, as did the recitation, A
Smile. By little Miss Elsie King. another
wee pupil, who shows much talent for
one so young. The songs and recitations
by the other pupils are worthy oil men
ton and received much praise.
The Powhatan Tennis Club, under the
leadership OF Miss Eva p. Tayloe, was
prevented from holding it's first meeting
last Saturday afternoon on account OF
the rain, which came down without ces-
sation all day.
Children's Day will be celebrated at Po-
tomac church on the third Sunday IN this
month. 9th inst, beginning at 900
o'clock in the afternoon. As usual an
interesting and elaborate program will
be carried out. 90,
Miss Carrie L. Brown, OF Sunny Side,
has returned from Prince William county,
where she has been teaching, and Will
spend the summer at home.
Miss Virginia Hullihen, OF Stanton,
who has been teaching near Alexandria,
Ia a guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry T. Gar
nett, at Spy Hill.
Miss Lucille Ashton, daughter OF Judge
C. III. Ashton, is expected to return from
Fauquier today, where she has been
teaching.
Miss Mary Gray Arnold, OF Willow Hill,
Ia spending this week in Fredericksburg,
the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. b. Is. Mont
gomery.
Mrs. W. W. Brown expects to leave to-
lay for Colonial Beach, where she VIII he
guest for week or two OF her brother,
DR.. +. f. Ninde and family.
Mise Daisy WEIGH, who has been teach
ing II, Fauquier county, Is expected to re-
trrn home this week.
Mr.. John Arnold spent Saturday In the
Burg, visiting relatives. q
Mr.. Julien Brown is making short
visit at Colonial Beach.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
Notes From The Wilderness

w Hbtih NFTf ' o. bhhf W Af''F'
The recent rains have greatly benefited
the farmers Wheat il more promising
but much doubt Is expressed a. to grass
Flat Run church was very much re-
ireshed by the mission meeting held on
the 2nd. The speeches were very fine.
Rev. DR.. J. s. Dill,o your city, conducted
the meeting. 1t was the first time our
people ever heard Mr.. Flanagan, OF
Orange, but they said it should not be
the last.
Mr.. Ashby Cleveland and Miss Lava
lette Payne returned last week from
their studies at Fork Union, accompanied
by their friend. Mr. Stewart Jones, OF
your city.
Miss Mollie Gordon, Of yonr city. has
been on visit 20 Dr. GOrdon's family
Mr. William Brame is quite sick at his
fathers with pneumonia. His many
friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Miss Ruth Willis visited the Burg last
week
Mrs. D. T. Penny and little girls have
returned IRON a visit TO Mayor willis
and family in Fredericksburg
Miss Leila SpOttswood il spending
some time at Lignum.
Occasional.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Many and various comments have
been made upon the value OF eX-
Speaker Reeds estate, estimated to
be over five hundred thousand dol
lars. but We have seen him charged
no where with crookedness i'll his
long congressional life. However
much he may have been abused for
some OF his rulings while Speaker
and who is the Speaker that has not
been abused by the opposing party?
we have never seen where he Was
charged with dishonesty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
The denial OF Russia's mention.

The denial Of Russia's intentions
on Manchuria is now up to Count
Cassini, the Russian Minister at
Washington, who made it, and 1t
looks as II he viii have some correc-
ton to make in his statement. In
his denial he expressed surprise that
Mr.. Conger, our Minister in China
should have acted SO hastily and up
on wholly unreliable information
This statement has aroused Mr.. Con-
ger, who declares that the informa-
tion upon which he acted was the
original letter that the Russian
charge d'afiaires at Pekin, Mr.. Plan
con, sent to the Chinese Foreign Of
fee, containing the Russian demands.
The Count should now explain his
explanation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

In Cape Charles they have rope,
one end Of which is lied TO q shade
tree in the street and the other end
to COW SO that she can Craze on
the luxuriant grass. The courteous
Northampton Times objects to it,
but we haven't heard that the COW
does.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
A MATTER FOR THE BUSINESS
MEMS ASSOCIATION.

From present advices it seems evil
dent that the Norfolk Chamber OF
Commerce is making serious efforts
to have placed on the Rappahannock
river a steamer which will ply be-
tween Urbanna and that city daily
or between fredericksburg or Tap
nahannock and Norfolk tri-weekly.
Now the Norfolk Chamber OF Com
merce is 60 becongratulated on their
efforts TO improve the trade OF that
citv but at the same time from n
Fredericksburg standpoint our Bust
ness Mems Association should do all
in its power to prevent the valuable
trade of the river counties from be-
inc diverted 80 Norfolk. We are
INST experiencing the benefits of that
trade and the city is being greatly
helped thereby, but a line such as is
contemplated by the Norfolk Cham
her will necessarily result in injury to
fredericksburg. We call attention
TO this matter so that the Business
Mems Association may keep on the
alert with a view to check-mating, if
possible. any move which may inure
to the detriment of this city and its
trade relations with the counties
along the Rappahannock. The mat
ter is an important one and early
action by the Association may mean
much TO Fredericksburg, since We
know of no more serious way of af-
fecting the business OF this city than
a move which may lose us our newly
Gained ascendancy along the river.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Some writer declares that a com
parison will show that present
prices Of the necessaries of life are
less than they were last year. That
may be true as to some markets OF
the country, but that reduction has
not vet reached our home market.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

1t is claimed by some Democrats
that the party will be united before
or by the time q ticket is named, and
it viii go into the canvass with a de-
termination 10 viz That will be
essential to success. Ii the party
does not harmonic the nomination
OF O ticket viii he a useless thing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
King Edward Honors an American.

London, June 9.-In order to asso-
ciate himself with the American ma
ton and President Roosevelt in the
recent partial remodeling of the White
House, King Edward has awarded the
royal gold medal for the promotion of
architecture to c. F. McKim, the New
York architect, who designed the work.
The presentation Of the medal is fixed
for June o. On the following day a
dinner will be given in honor Of Mr..
McKim at he Royal Institute Of Bri-
fish Architecture, the invited guests
Including Ambassador Ch0ate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

The Supreme Court Of New Jersey
has decided that under the laws OF
that State a woman cannot bring
suit for the alienation of her hus-
bands affections. The decision
was quite a surprise to the legal pro-
fession.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
w. w. Scott Law Librarian .

". W. Scott, Of Gordonsville, librarian
Of the State Library, has been elected by
the Supreme Court Of Appeals librarian
of the State Law Library. Mr. Scott
will retire from charge OF the State gen
eral library, when State Library Board
elects his successor. Several persons
lave been mentioned in connection with
the successorship to Mr.. Scott, among
them ex-State Librarian Poindexter, j.
G. Hawkin and John Jackson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

1t issaid that thspeanut cropadds
much to the prosperity OF the thTiv-
ing town OF Suffolk. We have no
doubt OF that. The roasted peanut
adds much 10 the comfort OF the boy
IN the gallery at the theatre and TO
the disgust OF the fellow who has to
sHeep the gallery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

So far the weather has been en-
tirely too hot for any legislative ex-
plantations, hence the people OF Vir-
ginia are still somewhat ignorant Of
Just what the last legislative session
did for them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
Laces and
EmbrOideries.

We are showing Inc of Waist and
Shirt Ornaments. applique effects,
separable, medallion and all over eff
fects, all choice new styles. at half
prices offered elsewhere.
Wish we had five times this space to
let you know of the values we are of
fefiug all through our large and varied
stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

The census of the Philippines will
soon be completed and will show a
largenumber of the people to be
Christians. The city of Manila has
q population OF 100000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

The Statue of Freedom that sur
mounts and adorns the dome Of the
National Capitol in Washington is
now receiving a bath, the first one in
forty years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

This investigation in the Postofiice
Department affairs does not move
fast enough for the President, but
entirely too fast for some OF the de-
partment employees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

With Cleveland watching the cork,
German doing up Ireland, and Parker
holding court, the field is open TO Mr.
Bryan to grind out more good names
for the Democratic nomination Times
Dispatch
ButMr. Bryan prefers to grind out
more words, at which grinding ne Is
certainly par excellent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Mr.. Roosevelt is to turn his atten-
tion to the postal investigation. He
could have done that to advantage
during the time be spent in cam
paigning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Walter Smith, a young white man liv-
inc at Viewtown, Rappahannock coun-
~. was drowned Monday while endeay-
oripr to swim q. rushing mountain
stream known as Battle Run. Smith
had attended Rappahannock County
coart and had to ford the stream before
e cosld feaeh bic home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Mrs. Hettie Green has probably en-
tered upon her last craze. She has
become an enthusiastic automobilist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Talk OF the Richmond scandals has
begun to grow less. Well, Richmond
must get up some like st. Louisii she
wishes publicity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

IF fredericksburg strawberries meas
ure eight to quart" it is important to
ascertain how much Fredericksburg
quart measures before specializing as TO
the size OF the strawberries. -lndex-Ap-
peal.
Why, quart in Fredericksburg
equals two pints, four gills OF eight
OF those large Strawberries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

From the quiet which reigns all
over the country it seems evident
that Mr.. Littlefeld and the trusts
have ''gotten together"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Two hundred bakers have quit
work In Baltimore. This should
prove q .cinch for the Monumental
City biscuit factories.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

We have no doubt that Chas. f.
Nelly would feel perfectly at home in
the United States Postotiice Depart
mpnt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Ex-Alerman King, OF Richmond,
would no doubt prove formidable
candidate for the Missouri Legisla-
turp
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Well may the people ask, On what
breakfast food have these postoflice
officials fed that they have grown so
great
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Hon. Geo. Fred Williams candi'
dacy seems to have reached the in
nocuous deseutude stage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

The weather man evidently en-
dorses that portion OF the Ohio plat
form which advocates Glands on
and no changes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

Eighteen Italians were kidnapped
in Brooklyn. Now will the abductor
Of Charlie Ross take a back seat?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

For the past two weeks, at least,
in spite OF prohibition, Kansas has
been somewhat wet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11
9th day of July, 1903,

at u NJ, in front OF the auction house OF
James Roach, in the City Of Fredericks-
burg, proceed 10 sell at public auction to
the highest bidder all those certain tracts
OF parcels of land herein after described,
situate lying and being in the County OF
King George, described as follows:
First. That certain tract lying on the
Potomac River, in the said county, known
as lot No. 1 (One) OF Belyidera, contain
ing an area of 400 acres.
Second. Lot No. two (2) of Belvidera,
lying on the Potomac river, containing
q acres.
Third. Lot No. three (3) of Bslvidera.
lying on the Potomac River and Passapa-
tanzv Creek, containing 1888 acres, the
whole being known as Belvidera Farm.
Terms of sale as follows: One third Of
the purchase money to be paid in cash,
and the balance 20 be evidenced by two
bonds payable in one and two years, re-
spectively, from the date OF the said sale,
bearing interest at the rate Of per cent.
per annum from date until paid, and Sc
cured by deed of trust upon the premises,
or at the option of the purchaser the whole
purchase price may be paid in cash.
THOMAS p. WALLACE,
Trustee.
JAMES ROACH, Auctioneer.
In the Clerks Office OF the Corporation
Court OF the Cityof fredericksburg.
Mills, Deans administrator, Plaintiff,
against
J. II. SOule, ct MS, Defendants:
/, James L. Corbln, Clerk OF the said
Conrt do certify that the oond required Of
the Trustee by the decree rendered in said
cause or the 9th day Of June, 1903. has
Given Under my hand as Clerk of the
said Court. this Sch day of June, 1908
l1iw4 JAMES y. CORBlN, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-06-11

By virtue Of decree entered into on the
9Th day OF June, 1903, In the Corporation
Court OF Fredericksburg, Virginia. in the
cha merry suit of Mills, Deans Admins
traitor, VS.. Soule ct ais, the undersigned
trustee therein named for that purpose
will on the