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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
ORANGE.
Notes Personals, etc.

Orange Co, Va. Dec 2l 1908.
College boys and girls are coming into
the childhood hearth and spirit Of rest
ioi happiness pervades the old homes
Nessrs. Loring from Johns Hopkins,
Frazer from Richmond College, Coleman
from Fork Union are ringing Christmas
bells at home.
Mr.. Hudson. who bought the Grasty
farm. moved his family in this week.
Mrs Thos Z Graves and Emmett Es
tee. Of Thorn Hill, have been sick, but
are improving.
Uncle Tom has cheered the hearts and
sharpened the appetites OF six favorltes
with three and two yeBr-Old hams. Who
can beat this benev0lence. and how MANY
would like To be among Uncle Tom :
pets?
We are glad to note the improvement
Of Mrs. Dr. Voolfolk and her guest, Mrs.
G W. Voolfolk.
Henry Fox. one OF the worthiest and
lhriftiest Of our colored men. died at his
home near Thorn Hill Tuesday.
Our merchants have had a large fall
trade and are smiling the old year out
and the new one ia.
Mr.. Robert Morton has been on
plessant trip to Richmond this week.
Miss Withers Wright. one OF Rich-
mOnd's prettiest bellies, is visiting ut the
charming home of her sister. Mrs- Henry
Moncure. near Bock's bridge
Miss Fannie Henry, after long Welt
to Washington. is at Mrs. Henderson's.
by the river.
Dr. J. Tate Mason, OF the University Of
Virginia, ia visiting his home near La
hore. This young man Of promise and
culture is very popular.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
LEGISLATIVE MISTAKES.

OK
The discovery was mslde Tuesday
that. because Of an act passed by the
General Assembly OF Virginia, and
signed by the Governor on Dec. II,
directing that marriage licenses be
issued by clerks OF the Circuit Courts
instead Of by the clerks OF the County
Court, as formerly, all marriages
taking place since that time upon
licenses issued under the old law were
technically invalid. The act was
passed to meet the condition under
our new judiciary system, which goes
into effect February LIST, when the
county clerks, with the County
Courts, are abolished. The act
should not have been made opera
tive until the new court system went
into effect, that is, February LIST,
1904. but by a very grave oversight
on the part OF the General Assembly,
1t was made operative from its pas
sage. This is not the only mistake
tho Legislature has made in the en-
actment of statutes to meet the ne
cessities OF the new court system.
On the 10th Of December law was
enacted, TO take effect from its pas
sage, requiring all county and dis
triet officers elected by the people to
Qualify before the Circuit Courts. or
the judges thereof In vacation. or the
clerks OF Circuit Courts; while under
the old law, which this statute re-
pealed, these officers qualified in the
County Courts. A great many OF the
County Courts, We are informed.
which sat Immediately, or shortly
after the passage OF this act, having
no notice OF the law, proceeded to
qualify officers who presented them
selves for qualification, and the re
suit is that ID will be necessary for
these officers equality again. There
was no necessity for either OF these
acts to become operative until Feb
ruary LIST, and there was every rea-
son Why they should not have done
so, as both acts have produced IN
told annoyance. confusion and in
convenience TO the people There Is
no excuse for repeated blunders OF
this kind, and il is to he hoped that
the Legislature will be more careful
in respect to such acts in the future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
LABOR UNIONS.

We are not opposed to organiza-
tlon in any line OF business, and it
cannot be contended shat laboreTs
In any class of employment, those
who furnish the Drawn and muscle to
develop and carry on the intricate
and complex resources OF this great
country, have no right to organize
for purposes of promoting their own
welfare and protecting themselves
against abuses and imposition by
those who possess the capital, but
no Individual or organization has the
right to prevent Others from exercis-
ing the rights Of employer or en-
ploye.
The idea existing among labor or
ganlzations that they possess, be-
cause of their organization, the right
to say that other persons shall not
perform the duties which they have
abandoned because OF some direction
from the officials OF their organiza-
tion, is deplorable and dangerous
condition, which ought TO be regu-
lated by the most stringent laws,
vigorously executed. There is no
doubt that the law can prOhi6itlabor
unions from interfering with the
rights OF Others, and those who take
the places OF union men should be
protected from the outrsges perpe-
trated upon them by union men.
Unions have the right to prevent
their own men from working upon
terms and conditions which do not
suit them, but they have no right to
prevent employers from securing
other men in their places, or non
union men from doing the work. In
addition to the rights Of employers,
whether they be individuals or cor
perations, and OF non-union labor
ers, the rights OF the public are to be
considered. The coal strike last win
ter resulted in untold suffering to
thousands OF poor people, and in
some instances in death; in fact, all
strikes result in Inconvenience and
loss to the public, which no Organi-
zation or union has right to inhict.
And now it is reported that in Chi
cago the drivers strike has reached
that stage where persons are pre-
vented from burying their dead, for
fear that some demonstration or
worse act on the part Of the strikers
against the drivers Of the funeral
carriages, who are non-union men,
will result.
The public has suffered from ineon-
veniences OF this kind long enough,
and measures should be adopted at
once to prohibit it in the future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
STAFFORD.
Santa Claus Located Many Personal
and Other Notes.

Stafford C. H., Va, Dec. 20, 1903.
Niles Molly TsuslOw, Of Washington, is
spending the holiday with her parents
Mr.. aud Mrs. q, W. rruslow.
Santa Claus arrived at many homes
here on the night Of the gath; indeed be
must have been belated, for in some in
stances he did not arrive until the 10Th
The scarcity OF snow made travelling Tor
his reindeers difficult. Many 81 the chill
dren seem anxious 20 discover his place
of habitat For their information,
your correspondent states IL is currently
reported he lives at three places IN THE
county, Brooke, Musselmsn and CARR
sonvllle. aud has not had his hair cut
since the Civil War
Xmas is Just 3G5 days In the future,
counting from 70 day.
Temperance reigned throughout this
section yesterday. with "a few minor ex'
captions.
Afr. II. J. Moore arrived here yesterday
from the Burg, and with Mr.. and Mrs. r..
: Moore left for Mir Chewning's. near
Stafford store, where they willspend the
MAS.
Mr. r. ". Berrey lie slowly recovering
from the wound in his foot.
MIR. Walter Bloxton, Of Washington,
spent Xmas with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. +. Bloxton.
Mrs. +. 5 Moore, ST lett here Friday
tor Washington, tospend her Amas there
with friends
Miss Ridy Green continues to improve
from her attack Of lever.
The effect OF the billiards. in the north
vest was felt here this morning the Their
mometer falling about 80 degrees in or
q hours
Mr.. J. W. Truslow 10 spending his
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo W. Trusl0w.
MIR. Duff Beagle has arrived here from
the lower Rappahannoek, and is spend
ing Xmas with his friends here.
Mrs. Emma J Jackson, accompanied
by Mr.. j. NJ Woodland and family, has
-eturned to her home in " ashingtOn.
Mr. C. A. Bryan has put about 100
tons OF Ice in his ice house at Spring Hill.
Taylor Cooper is visiting friends here.
Mr.. +. West is laid up at his home sick
Mr.. j. Thomas Woodland, OF Washing
ton is visiting his mother, Mrs. Susan
W0OdG5d
Mr.. Fitz Woodland, OF same city, is also
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
WOOdard Scrlb0ler'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
REPAIRING TRANSPORTS
Government Getting Preparing For
Emergency on Isthmus.
DIXIE TO TAKE 600 MARINES

General Reyes Sends Complete state
ment Of Secession Of Panama to
Colombian ooVernment-Root and
LOOMS Call On Him.
Washington. Dec. 26.-War depart
ment officials admit that the trans
ports Sherman. Bufford and Crook. now
at San Francisco. are being made
ready for sea Primarily, these yes.
sells are intended for the Manila ser
vice. but officials make no conceal.
ment OF the fact that they want to
be ready for any emergency which may
arise. and should the government de-
sire TO use any of them for the trans
portation OF troops tn Panama. the
ships will be available for that pur-
pose. STILL the positive assertion Is
made that no orders have besn re-
ceived by the quartermaster' office
with this end in view; it Is simply u
10 stated, "A case OF being prepared II
the occasion arises
The Sherman has recently returned
from Manila. She is In need OF some
repairs, and the present intention OF
the quartermaster Office is to send
her back to the Philippines on Febru'
airy /. The Bufford has been laid up
at San Francisco for two years, and
Just now she is being overhauled and
some coal saving appliances installed.
The Crook Is in need OF a thorough
overhaulng and renoYatlng, which Is
being given her.
General Rafael Reyes. the Colombian
minister now I'm Washington on spe-
clal mission, spent a busy day pre-
pairing his mall dispatches for Colom-
ba II is supposed these dispatches
contained complete copy OF the
statement he has made TO Secretary
Hay concerning the secession OF the
department OF Panama.
Secretary Root. Acting Secretary
LOOMS. OF the state department. and
Senior Walker Martinez. the Chilean
minister, called on General Reyes.
Their visits. II Is understood. were en-
tirely Of a social character.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS
Our First Minister to Panama Receives
Enthusiastic Reception.

Panama. Dec. 26-W. l. Buchanan
United States minister 10 the Republic
OF Panama, has presented his creden-
tlals to the provisional government.
His reception was most enthusiastic.
being met at the palace by guard OF
honor and by all the dignitaries of the
new republic now In Panama.
In presenting his credentials. Min
lister Buchanan said Il am deeply
sensible Of the honor conferred upon
me by President Roosevelt and pro
foundly grateful for the opportunity !
am afforded OF meeting your excellen-
cies and the people OF Panama and OF
studying the conditions existing In and
the possibilities OF the Republic OF
Panama. The advent and future devel-
opment OF this new nation is the sub.
ject OF keen and kindly interest on
the part OF the people of the United
States. all OF whom wish your excel
lencies. your people and your country
that wide progress and advancement
which peace and harmony bring to all
nations.
Il am charged by President Roose-
welt to express his feryent wish that
these benefits shall come to the Re
public Of Panama, and that happiness
and contentment shall abide with your
excellencies and your people
Senior Jose Augustin Arrange, presi-
dent OF the Junta. replied to Minister
Buchanan's address. He said that the
provisional government had received
with great satisfaction President
Roosevelt's letter accrediting Mr..
Buchanan as a special envoy to the
RRepublic OF Panama, which was "a
proof Of the spirit Of justice which ami
mates the great people OF the north.
for whom the people OF Panama have
the best wishes" Senior Arrange said
that the junta considered the selection
for minister OF a man OF Mr.. Buchan-
ans attainments to be a good omen.
and he believed that the new minister
would succeed in bringing still closer
the ties Of friendship which now unit.
ed the two republics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
DIXIE 70 Sail Monday.

Philadelphia. Dec. 20. - Christmas
was not allowed to entirely interrupt
the martial preparations at the League
Island navy yard. where the cruiser
Dixie is being made ready to start for
Colon on Monday with 500 marines.
With the arrival OF 92 marines and
two officers from Washington, the first
large detail OF those to go to Colon
were Quartered on the Dixie. Some al
ditional stores were taken on board,
and everything now is in readiness for
the reception Of the 400 marines who
are to come today and tomorrow from
New York, Norfolk and Annapolis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
CHRISTMAS AT WHITE HOUSE
Presidents Family Spent the Day
Quietly With a Few Friends.

Quietly With a Few Friends.
Washington, Dec. 26-Christmas at
the White House was a quiet day.
President Roosevelts morning ride
was abandoned in order that he might
attend the funeral services OF Mrs.
Hoar Prior to this he spent an hour
at his desk.
Distribution OF the numerous pres
ents TO the children took place imme-
diately after breakfast There was no
family tree, although Archie Roose-
welt took possession OF the White
House sewing room several days ago
and devised a tree Of his own, on
which he hung remembrance to the
family.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt
had few personal friends with them
at dinner at the White House last
night. Those present included Senator
and Mrs. Lodge, Mr. and Mrs George
C. Lodge, Mrs. John Lodge, Captain
and Mrs. Cowles, Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks
Adams, Mrs. Charles Henry Davis,
Miss Davis, the Masters Davis, Lieu
tenant Granville r. Fortescue and X,
II. NJ. Ferguson, Of New York.
The British ambassador and Lady
Druand and their daughter celebrated
their first Washington Christmas by
entertaining the embassy staff at din
ner. and at the Austrian. French, Ger
man and other embassies members Of
the diplomatic corps and others were
entertained at dinner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
SAN DOMINGO REBELS ACTIVE
Greater Part Of Republic Under Arms
!r.tarV

80 ~ ~ fNNN
In Favor OF General minez.
San Domingo, Dec. 26.-lt Is ru-
mored that the greater part OF the re-
public now under arms is In favor OF
General Jiminez, the former president,
who Is said to be marching on this
city at the head OF large body Of in
surgents. The provisional government
is making active preparations for de-
Tense.
The situation here is becoming ex-
tremely critical, though the city Is
quiet. in expectation Of events.
There is great depression in business
circles as the result Of the constant
disturbances of the financial situation.
The financial condition Of the govern
ment Is very bad. owing to the fact
that the duties we're mortgaged in ad-
vance by the government Of President
Wos y Gil.
The United States cruiser Panther
and the gunboat Newport have arrived
in port The German cruisers Vineta
and Gazelle also arrived. The Dutch
warship De Ruyter has been sighted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
GENERAL MARKETS.

Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. p. - Flour
steady. winter superfne. s31O03SO;
Penna. roller clear $500 10 city
mills. fancy si7505. Rye -four wa
quiet. at $685. per barrel. Wheat firn;
No. 2 Penna red. new, 8Siz n see. Corn
firm. No yellow local, 5Jc. oats
quiet No. 2 white. clipped, 1910. +;
lower grades. 4lc. Hay steady; No.
timothy. large bales, $I6Wl6.50. Pork
firm: family. $l9G2O Beef steady,
beer hams. 320G21 Live poultry. lie.
for hens: Sc, for CID ROSTERS. Dressed
poultry. l2iac. for choice fowls; 9c.
FOR old ROSTERS Butter steady; cream.
cry &c Eggs steady, New York and
Penna. Csc dozen. Potatoes steady:
per bushel. 7SI soc.
Baltimore. Nd. Dec. "a - Wheat
firm; spot contract, S7i5TS7%c.; No.
2 red western. spot, s8l4 q S6izc. No. 2
red steamer. 77iam 77Mc. southern,
by sample. 73QS7&c. DO, on grade.
79A 0S7Ac. Corn firm; spot, old, 1917
1493tc. spot new, 4SHn iS%c.;
steamer mixed. 472s N47bc.; southern
white corn. new. 41% M4Sikc: do. do.
yellow cora, 4l%MASHc Oats frmer;
No. 2 white. 41041lzc; No. 2 mixed,
39ikc. Rye firm; no. 2. Coo. Mo- 2
western &c, Hay quiet; No. limo
Thy Sl4.JVi NO. ] clover, mixed Slo.
Butter Fancy imitation, 19020c.. do.
creamery. ESQ 27c.; do. iadie, lea 1Sc.
Eggs firm AT S0c, dozen.
Ec8 YORK. Dec 24.-Butter firm;
extra creamery. 23c: creamery com
mon ~ choice 15M22c.; imitation
creamery. i50 i9c.. state dairy. $50
zoe, renovated. l301e1zc; factory,
1914 i5c Cheese quiet; state full
cream 10 fancy small cOlored small
white, large colored and large white.
f2c. for Sept. late made. 10c. Eggs
steady: state and Penna nearby aver
age finest 36c.; do. do. seconds to
HTsts SO634c.: western firsts, &c.;
do. seconds to firsts. 300 34c. Potatoes
firm; Long Island, s2.12Q237; Jersey,
s24225: Jersey sweets. sl50Q $50;
state and western. sacks. S210@237.
Cabbages steady; domestic, per ton,
s20l25 per 100. S60l0
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
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Banquet Enjoyed BY Bowling Green
Council Of That Order-interes.ins
Sneeehes BY Prominent Citizens.

Bowling Green, Va, Dee. oath, 1908.
The annual banquet Of Bowling Green
Council, Jr. 0 L. A. "a was given at
Billiards. Hall on the night OF December
23d. from to11:30 O'Clock. There were
about rs members and visitors present
After an address OF welcome by che
councillor. Mr. F. W. Chandler, stump
tpous supper Was served, consisting Of
oysters in every style, ham, turkey,
quail, etc, with olives, pickles, celery,
salads, and final course OF fruits. Wine
was omitted.
The speeches were most enjoyable
feature. Mr. r. q. Moncure, POSTMASTER,
called upon Dr. John Pollard, who re
sponded to the sentiment, Virtue, Liber-
" and Patriotism" Dr. II. L. QuRrles
followed with an appropriate adore 8
upon the Future Of the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ;
Rev. +. L. Peerman, Historical Sing
niRcsnce Of Jr 0. L. A. NJ. Motto" DR..
{. S. Webb, Individuality for Develop
ment, Cooperation for Strength" Mr..
A. B. Chandler, THE Mechanics Contri.
button to the Common Veal Judge +.
c. Moncure, "Americanism. "
Other toasts were gracefully and elo-
quently responded TO By Rev. Sir. Long
DR.. W. l.. Broaddus, Maj R o. PeatrOss,
Msssrs- ". C. Diggs, Edwin Quarles and
j. Williams.
Messrs. Guerrant and Travis, in behalf
of the council. expressed pleasure in hay-
ing present the repre- entatiye men OF the
county and the hope that the occasion
would be repeated The assembled
guests there dispersed with three cheers
for "The Juniors"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
Situation Extremely Critical.

Toxic, Dec. 26.-At a dinner given
by the Oriental Association, former
Minister Kato. who presided. said he
deeply regretted that the people had
not been taken into the confidence Of
the government regarding the position
Of affairs between Japan and Russia.
Nevertheless. he said. should the EN-
peror declare war. the nation would
be found ready to give him unanimous
support.
Count Okuma, the former premier,
said he agreed with the view express
ed by Mr. Kato. and he thought II was
now high time 10 let the people know
the actual position occupied by the
government. He also declared that
not only a feeling of chiyalry, but a
desire for self.preservatlon. required
that Japan should buttress the integ-
Tity of China.
Both speakers thought that the sit.
cation had reached an extremely criti-
cal stage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
ANOTHER TRIAL FOR DREYFUs
Victim Of DEVILS Island Will Face
Civilian Tribunal

Paris. Dec. 26. - Captain Dreyfus,
accused Of treason to his country. de-
graded. dismissed from the French
army and most bitterly punished. will
have another trial. this time by a
civilian tribunal.
As the result OF the examination OF
all the evidence submitted to the two
court martials which have already
passed upon the question OF Dreyfus'
guilt. as we'll as upon the petition or
Dreyfus for new trial. and the adj
ditional facts brought to light by Cen
eral Andre, minister Of war, the com
mission on revision, representing the
court Of cessation. reached decision
In favor OF the revision OF the case
by the criminal branch OF the court
Of cessation. The court will assemble
next month. and Dreyfus will then
have full opportunity to make com
plete exposition OF the wrongsHhe has
suffered. The former captain. as a
result OF this new trial. expects 10 OBJ
tain a full and complete vindication'
followed by restoration to his hank in
the army.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
A LARGE TURKEY.
Raised In Stafford and Used at
Christmas Dinner of Former Stat
forsians In Pennsylvania.

Coatesyille, Pa, Dec. 2G 1908.
To The Free Lance.
see By The Free Lance that Capt. "
B. Rowe has raised on his farm 10 Spot
sylvania county a turkey weighing ~
pounds gross, which you say breaks the
record as far as heard from, and you
wish to know II Stafford could equal it.
Yes. am proud to say that she can beat
It | bought a turkey from Mrs Alice
Cox. vile of Mr.. Buck Cox, Of White OAK,
Stafford county, which after it was ready
to roast weighed 40pounds 1t was the
largest one that ever came TO this town.
Old Stafford is always ahead Stafford
boys now here ate this turkey for their
Christmas dinner. The price paid for the
turkey was $500 hope that Mrs. Cox
may be able TO raise many more turkeys
lie this one. W. J Montietb
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-29
DEATH LIST NUMBERS s.
Complete List Of Victims Of B. & o.
Wreck at Dawson, Pa.
SPECIAL seRVlcEs FOR DEAD
Conceivable viii Provide Christian
Burial For All Bodies Unidentified
Or Observation-Disclosures over

Burial For All Bodies Unidentified
Or Observation-Disclosures over
worked.
Connellsvllle, Pa, Dec 26.-An0ther
name has been added TO The long death
list resulting from the DuQuesne lin
tied wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad az Dawson on Wednesday
night. Harry Devlin. one OF the three
remaining patients at the Cottage
State Hospital. is dead. The total
dead now numbers 65. and this prob
ably completes the list, as the two
still at the hospital are doing we'll and
will probably recover. Devlln's home
was at Loraconing Md
There was one Christmas funeral
that OF Edison Goldsmith. Goldsmith
was a popular young man. and an inn
mense cOncOurse attended the ser
vices The bodies Of the other Con
nellsyille victims will be held until
tomorrow before burial In fact. this
is a necessity. as the undertakers are
too oyerworked to attempt to conduct
several funerals in a day.
Special services for the dead were
held in all the Protestant churches Of
the coke regions yesterday. and after
the burial OF Father Fienello the Cath
Ollie churches will hold masses for the
dead
The bodies Of about 30 of the vic
tins were gathered mp and taken
away. The remaining identified will
be shipped today. and the unknown
will be cared for by the borough coun-
ell. President George Porter has call
ed a special meeting to take measures
toward the formation OF a relief com
mittee 10 look after bodies unidentified
or unclaimed. In case no friends ap-
pear the citizens will see that the vic
tins do not find a resting place In the
Potters Field The railroad company
will contribute literally to this fund.
but there will he more than the money
necessary.
All who happen 10 be left to charity
will he decenuy inferred, and the
Christian burial service will be per
formed, the funerals partaking OF the
form of the towns tribute 10 the men,
DRY OF those whose lives were sacrl-
feed in the wreck The Official inves-
tigation into the cause OF the disaster
IL being prosecuted vis'rously by the
officers OF the railroad company, but
II Is doubtful If any individual will
be blamed for the accident IL was
apparent that a number OF switch ties
which had fallen on a west-bound
freight train and were strewn upon
the passenger track. caused the flying
express 10 be derailed