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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Charles Barthol-
emei. a consectioner, was robbed of
$737S by confidence men, who led him
to believe that he was arranging for
the adoption of the daughter of an
italian prince. who eventually would
bring him $4,000. The transaction
took place in a downtown hotel Tues.
day night. and half an hour after leav-
ing the agents Bartholemei discovered
that he had exchanged a bag contain.
ing the above amount for a bag filed
with paper. Detectives have searched
in vain for the perpetrators of the
fraud
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21

thursday. FEBRUARY;I9, 1903.
roR COMPULSORY ARBITRATION
Senator +srsss Introduces Resolution

Senator Hersst introduced Resolution
In Pennsylvania Legislature.
Harrisburg. Pa, Feb. l9.-The sen
ate held a brief session yesterday at
ternoon and another short session last
night. The following resolution. in
PRODUCED by Senator Herbst. OF Berks.
was referred to the judiciary general
committee:
Whereas. \ fierce Industrial war ex-
isted IN Pennsylvania during the past
year, involving the production of a
necessary OF life. causing great finan-
cial loss and hardship to those direct
ly concerned. and great distress and
Inconvenience TO all tho people: and.
Whereas. We witnessed that these
controversies between capital. strenu-
ously jealous OF its so-called rights.
and labor. firmly determined TO have
its so-oalled rights. can only be set
tied with justice and equity by a third
party. aud.
Whereas. Governor Stone in his last
message recommends the establishment
Of proper arbitration courts for this
purpose: therefore. be IL
RtStANFh. nat a committee OF
three members be appointed to pre-
pare biz or bills 10 provide for the
registration OF trade unions and labor
organizations. 70 establish Cancellation
boards for each county and q compul-
sorry arbitration court for the state and
such other measures as may be neces-
sary to insure domestic peace and
tranquility 10 consonance and harmony
witn twentieth century industrial con
ditions"
Mr. Herbst wanted immediate con
sideration of the resolution. but this
was opposed by Mr. Grady. OF Phila-
deiphta, who insisted that IL ought to
so to committee before Il was acted
upon. Mr.. Dewalt, OF NOrthumber-
land. supported Mr.. Herbsts efforts for
prompt consideration. but on viva
voce vote the resolution was sent 70
committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Cardinal GIBBONS. RECEPTION
rendered BY Newman Club, of Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania.

slty Of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia. Feb. 10. - Cardinal
Gibbons was last night rendered a re-
ception by the Newman Club, AN or
gnnization composed Of the Roman
Catholic students at the University Of
Pennsylvania The ceremonies took
place in the rotunda Of the Free Mu-
seums OF Science and Art of the Uni
versity. He arrived from Baltimore
yesterday afternoon and will remain
In the city until tonight While here
he will be the guest of Archbishop
Ryan. but will also be entertained at
dinner during his stay by several
prominent Catholics.
More than 1900 invitations we're is
sued by the Newman Club. and the re-
ception was attended by some of the
most prominent members of the Cath
Ollie Church in this section Of the coun-
try. Members OF the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania were also among the
guests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Demanded $3.50.

Newark. y. j.. Feb. f9-At a special
meeting of the police board last night
the Rev. c. Eimunds. rector of Grace
Church. told the commissioners that
on Wednesday OF last week Powell
came to him and offered 20 cause tho
arrest Of the thief and the RETURN OF
the vestments for $3.50 Later ne re-
turned with two detectives, who told
Mr.. Edmunds that Powell had made
a serious mistake and that he did not
want any money.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
COIhERN RAILNAY

~ 0'e''"'e c"ec'iNe January n, 1908.
Trains leave "a shi yfou from Ierusyl-
va;ia Station.
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War;, utnn. tha.loff- '.,, . '''' .9,'.' ""iH'
lo5iant N.i.t-tt. lf,'. .,' .. '' ','''S-
Limited. Fr>t-,..a.st,.,.ii '.,,,i ,''' va
ruoin sieeler Id Is,l NM. '''',' law '"s
ins-oar service '-'4' m D'"-
u.i5am Daiiv-Uuited states r.s+ ,..u
-first-ciaSs coaches ''''' ~ al
80 80 We" oiie.'hs. birin--c;lr ser
4oi nm VOL, D,..
souburt ana v.V .f,f,.,,-s 80, 'vi ii"4 ~
Branch wa "'"i'1SS''S
4ut,u, D,n,- fool g.. W..
thall1tt e.,tiI. ''' " IA ie'''"h ana
G.I d n =, eei- r....s c..,,.
Limited s.U. p,.ri.. 'u'N''n ram
>leepers "a 4 -t,' S,-' 't"'"' Hi"uSh
JACK sonviile. And ~ "a an
dlulnsau,i oi rrc.ti,,, 60, ,' ''''''o' |'up'
ExpIes,-f irsr-claSs coach ara So 20
AtaIaa: MONDAYS. Ne,iu-s.is,s atJ ri.
DAYS. Sunset Route Tonfist sl-,ner Wa.h-
ton 10 san flantisco. Pullman J(nirst -
vice '''
9sOpm Dailv-New Yorl aud i-lori1o
lIrSS-IIIst- ciuSa coach and Sl...p.t. tn
Camden Sprnnt-r,ilfe fT,4.l,..f,.,, .t W
nan lack sor,viiie ana i,,,f -r.,,, ~ IN
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Three Dead Bodies in House Boat.

Paducah. KY, Feb. ia wrecked
house boat. floating IN the Tennessee
river, near Livingston Point, three
miles above here, was found to CON
tain the dead bodies of three persons,
man, woman and child, all white.
The boat was floating on it's side. The
names of the family could not be
learned. II is presumed the boat cap
sized during the heavy gale that blew
all the morning. The waves were IS
feet high on the Illinois shore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
DIsAPPRovus oLeNN's ORDERS
Cen. Davis Endorses Finding Of Court
Martial With This Restriction.

Cen. Davis Endorses Finding of Court
Martial With This Restriction.
Manila. Feb 19.-General Davis has
approved the finding of the court-mar-
tial in the case Of Major Edwin f.
Glenn. of the Firth Infantry. who was
acquitted January 20 of the charge of
unlawfully killing prisoners of war.
with the qualification that he disap-
proves of the orders issued by Major
Glenn.
The general says he recognizes the
principle that guides may be impress
ed and that treachorous guides may
be executed, but he adds that Major
Glenn's orders showed a reckless dis
regard for human life, which the gen
eral condemns and rcprobates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Murdered Man Found In

UT C'Cu We" FouhI N SnoWarift.
Coshocton. o., Feb. 10. - John
Monk, aged As, was found dead and
frozen in q snowdrift near this CITY
yesterday. Marks Of heavy blow on
the side Of the head indicate that he
was knocked down and robbed and the
BODY dragged to the roadside, where
snowdrifts soon covered It, He show.
cd roll OF money IN saloons Tuesday
night, but yesterday the pockets were
empty
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Cathedral Entered BY guroIsrs.

St Petersburg Feb. l9.-Burslars
entered the cathedral OF st. Isaac
Tuesday night and stole three dia.
monds. valued at $4,000, which they
took from the frame OF a picture OF
the Saviour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Wanted

Good canvasser forunoccupied terri
:" iree GA hi; cash each week for
whois or part time. Western New
org Nursery Co, Dept. s. Roche er
y V ~ sv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21

Two zen lost their lives in a fire
which destroyed the ST. Clair Hotel A;
Port Huron, Mich, yesterday. The
financial loss is 1925. 900.
Orders were issued at the war de-
partment yesterday for the retiremen,
OF Brigadier General ]. p. Farley. re-
Gently promoted from colonel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Ate ntion....
SpOrtsmen |!
LEROY L. LELAND,
&c " Pratt 81 palt;, n,
26 ". Pratt ST., Baltimore. Md.

''''' ~, baltimore, Md.
~ headquarters fof Remington Hammer
ana hamperless guns. A guaranteed
gun iof $40. All brands of Smokele.s
Power. Hand loaded shells. Fullline Of
sporting supplies always on hand. Mail
orders solicited. Prompt attention and
satisfaction guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
Steamer Coverea win Ice.

New York, Feb. 19.-The Atlas liner
Alene arrived here from Savanilla
and West Indian ports yesterday COW
cred with ice and presenting a batter
ed appearance. Heavy seas were ex-
perienced during most of the trip.
Last Monday night she ran into cold
weather, and the seas ran so high
that there was considerable difficulty
In navigating the vessel. The men
on decks we're fastened by ropes to
keep them from being washed over
board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-21
THREE MAJOR GENERALS
Nominations Of ereckinridge, Ludino.
ton and Wade Sent 70 Senate.

Nominations Of 5reokinridge, LudinC.
ton and Wade Sert to Senate.
Washington, Feb. i9-The follow
ing nominations were sent to the SEN
ate Yesterday; Brigadier-General ]. C..
breckenridge, nspector-general. to be
maior-general. april Il, vice Major
General X. p Hughes; Brigadier<Ge
eral NJ. l. Ludington. quartermaster-
general, to be major-general. vice
Breckenridge. 10 be retired; Brigadier.
General James F. Wade. to be major
general, vice Ludington, to be retired.
These nominations came as a genu-
inc surprise TO army officers. except
those directly concerned. The orig
inal programme OF the department.
announced several weeks ago. contcu,.
plated the single promotion Of Briea-
dier-General James r. Wade to the
grade of major-general on the staiu-
tory retirement of Maior-Gsneral Rob
ert p. Hughes on the 18th Of Aprjl
next
Other important army changes in
the near future viii be the promotion
or Ma1or-General S. 3. NJ. Young as
Northumberland on the retirement
or General Miles in August next and
the promotion Of Brigadier-G General s.
D Sumner % the grade of major-gen-
eraI on the retirement of Major-Gen-
eraI George w. Davis in July next, and
the promotion Of Brigadier-G eneraI
Leonard Wood to be a major-general
TO Ill the vacancy caused by the pro-
motion of General Young in August.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23
The Charges Against Farris.

According to the Cuba Telephone
the St. Louis Republic is responsible
for the petty persecution of Senator
Frank H.. Farris. Last weeks Tele-
phone has this TO say:
AS the time draws zeal for the trial
of the case against Senator Frank H.
Farris, charged with bribery, interest
in it becomes great among the resi-
dents of Crawford county. People
here have known Frank Farris for
years and have admired his ability,
HIS courage and his loyalty. They
believe him innocent of any wrong
and look forward confidently expect
ing his acquittal by the jury at Jeffer-
son City. 1t Is fully realized by our
people that every unfair advantage
will be taken by the prosecution in
this case. The powerful enemies who
have fought Senator Farris for years
will use every effort to land him be-
hind prison bars that he may no more
make their ears Jingle as they listen
to the truth from his lips. But we
believe that right will triumph. The
prosecutors have been unfair to Sena-
tor Farris from the beginning. 1t was
part OF their plan. The St. Louis Re
public led the fight. 1t was mad be.
cause the county papers of this district
failed TO follow its lead when it bolted
the Democratic nomination, and by
nominating a candidate of its own
secured the cooperation OF Boiler
Organs rag and Miller's malicious
harpoon. 1t was madden still because
Farris was elected and because he
dared to say that the Associated Press
should sell its news to all corners.
For these sins it has never lost an op-
portunity to knife him. The unfair
ness of the Republic even went so far
as to cause it to send a reporter to
Steelville and Salem to write articles
against Farris and for specimens of
perverted facts and downright un-
truths these articles would take the
prize.
The indications are that the Cuba
Telephone is correct. Farris is in all
probability another victim of the cruel
fers. AS he will not be tried by a St.
Louis special venire jury the chances
are that he will get justice and be &C.
cpittad 81 Jn,,sc JUo.I1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

l SEE that the State Supreme Court
has cited the editors of the Sedalia
Capital and the Warrensburg Stand
ard-HeraM to appear before that tri-
bunal and show cause why they should
not be punished for contempt. know
nothing of the facts in the case and
care nothing; but in my poor opinion
the Court is in the wrong in its action
against these papers. II it has been
libeled or villifed its redress properly
is to be had just like it would be
sought by any sovereign citizen: by
instituting suit for SANDER before an
impartial tribunal. That the court
should make itself the dispenser OF
justice in a case wherein it is party In
interest, is, to me, a monstrous pro-
position and one that a free people
cannot approve without throwing to
the winds the constitutional guaranty
of free speech. No liar or libeler can
bring a court of any degree into con-
tempt; it must do that for itself, and
it can do so in nc way more effectively
than, by its ipSe dist, setting aside the
safeguards thrown around the citizen
by upsetting and holding for naught
the very foundation of justice. The
Globe Democrat, in its usual unfair
ness, states that both editors cited are
Republicans, but fails to note that the
Judge-Judge Misunderstanding the
citation is also a Republican. This
attempted fling at the dominant party
OF the State is unworthy the editorial
in this connection. Quoting law and
decision, the GID. sums up the whole
matter-and sums 1t properly in
these terms: The State Supreme
Court can not, as its own decisions
assert, abridge the right of free speech
in the slightest particular. Criticism
Of its decisions is not legal contempt,
according to the statutes. The remedy
OF the members of a court for libel is
the same as that of other citizens"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

HE upper-air and solar-walking
PoSt-DispGtch says, in one OF its flights
OF virtuous fancy, "No judge who has
a proper conception Of the dignity of
his Office will enter a political scrim-
mage" This with reference to Judge
Gantt's candidacy for Governor. just
why his aspiration for the highest
Office within the gift Of the people OF
Missouri-an Office so honorable that
the greatest men the State has known
have sought it-why and how that can
bring indignity to the inferior po-
sition Is not plain to the common man
who is Of the earth earthly; and not
until he attains the blessed realms o.
the Observation-Disclosures and ruled,
no doubt, from plans and specifications
formulated in the sanctum of the p
D.-will he or can he be expected to
comprehend such subtle ethics and
nice differentiation. More than one
member of the U. S. Supreme Court
has visibly hankered after the Presi-
dency, but happy would it be for that
august tribunal If no occurrence
poisoned with greater indignity had
ever attached to it. And so I say as
to Judge Gantt's candidacy, with due
reverence for the dignity and honor of
the highest court within this Common.
wealth. The P.-D. superfously quail
fes ''scrimmage" with the adjective
political" Granted that ssscrim-
image" means contest, there isn't an
Office in all this broad land that isn't
political, and he who pretends to think
otherwise in his hunt for it, has to his
personality, ''hypocrite" as we'll as
politician"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

The St. Louis Chronicle calls atten-
tion to the fact that the present gen.
eral manager of the New York Central
Railway began his business career as
Office boy at 81 a week and worked his
way up to the place he now fills, to
which are attached a salary of $685.
600 a year and a private car. Not
through favoriiism but by hard, per-
sistent and intelligent work has he
been successful. The Chronicle CON
cludes its "object lesson" thusly:
II you want to stick to the bottom,
where your labor is in competition with
the millions, don't try; keep right on
viewing your employer as a slave
driver. II you are drunk Saturday
night, you will be almost worthless
till the following Wednesday, and your
job will be in danger every time the
boss thinks about you. If you want
to get into the field where the big
salaries grow, and an occasional
private a shunts along the track,
stop loafing, stop kicking; use your
hands some and your brains more, and
remember that your future depends on
just n man-you. 1t will be what
you make 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

In a recent public address Federal
Justice Brewer declared that he was
in favor of having all Judges appointed
Cor life, and, as q native Of the Emerald
Isle would put it, ga pension after
ward" OF course all our administra-
tors Of justice ought to be made tin
gods in close imitation OF the real
thing. A rich people ought to have
something to fall down before and
worship-something away above and
beyond them and their control-some-
thing to pay monied tribute to, the
amount, the service, the when, where
and wherefore being none of their con-
Germ. A mar who would hire a SER
want, STIMULATING that he should serve
for life; that he could be removed only
for theft or murder or other heinous
crime-such q master would be o fit
subject for investigation by a COM
mission dc MnaticO inquirendo. So
when a free people put their servants
above them and beyond their control
they are ripe for the lunRcy of i'm.
perial government.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

ATCHIsoN county has resolved upon
a plan for the collection Of a county
exhibit at the Worlds Fair which is
worthy of emulation. At a meeting
held In Tarkio last week, Hon. II. II.
Willsie was chosen president OF the
county organization and w. r. Littell,
secretary. Vice presidents were then
elected, n from each township, who
should have immediate su~perintend.
ency over the exhibit material from
their respective townships. In this
way the entire county is thoroughly
represented. Other counties have
developed the same plan. They have
the earnest assistance OF the Missouri
Worlds Fair Commission. Iron Coun-
w ought not be left out.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23
government.

THE St. Louis World is justly excl
cised over the 500 tetanus cases in the
United States succeeding the late
Fourth and the mischevous toy pistol.
As a remedy for this useless and
wicked slaughter OF the in~uocents,"
the World proposes the imposition OF
a tax: ''If every dealer IN toy revol-
vers were compelled to pay a license
OF say one thousand dollars a year,
very few of these ultra-deadly weapons
would be sold" This ID all very true,
but it is a sort of whipping the devil
round the stump that by custom be-
comes dangerous TO Individual liberty.
[ don't believe in taxing evil. 1t is
too facile a method and subject to be
made the mean OF enforcing the
notions of faddists OF every sort, as
well as to conduce to the commercial
advantage of interested reformers.
The monstrous oleomargerine law is u
case in point and is a precedent that
ought not be followed. If a thing is
evil and a menace to the public good,
declare it so and outlaw it. That is
the only honest, straightforw ard, effec-
tive method of treating it. Just how
far people may be protected against
themselves by the State without maxi
ing ~ninnies of them not worth its care,
is another question.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

THE st. Louis Post Dispatch thinks
that Judge CAN'T, being a candidate
for Governor, ought to resign his
position as a member OF the Supreme
Court. At the same time the P.-D.
sees nothing ott of the way in the
candidacy OF Mr.. Folk while he Ia still
full panoplied in official armor. But
what's the use talkingP Consistency
is not a jewel that bedecks the syndi-
Gated press. With the big city daily
everything is free and easy except ac-
cess to the news of the world. There
the line is drawn, aud drawn laughter
than is attempted by any other trust.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

IT'S all right to reside not too close
to the confines of a great city. St.
Louis is worried over the garbage
question, and is seriously contemplat.
ing the putting of the garbage plant
out in the county. All contiguous
sections are protesting against such a
move and threatening legal proceed
ure should the project be carried out.
A garbage plant is not graced with q
perfume as pleasant as the altar Of
roses, and its exhalations do not con-
duce to the pleasure Of the neighbor-
hood. Happily this Ozark region is
situate go far from the city that it can
get no Whit OF the incense burned to
the God OF Cleanliness and Good
Health.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

The trial of Senators Farris, Sulli-
a and other alleged boodlers will be
had next week. If the %juries who
will be called upon to decide as to the
innocence or guilt Of these men will
consult some ~all-knowing newspapers
and give a verdict accordingly they
may save themselves trouble and the
State some expense. How sweet the
virtue that sees villainy, ill-defned
aud from afar! But it isn't always
sure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

THE Globe Democrat says, ''ln Folks
case the Democratic nomination is
seeking the man." There is q maxim
which, in politics as we'll as war, it is
wise to follow: Find out what the
enemy wants you to do, and then don't
do it
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

EDITOR PAGE may have sinned; in
that he is no worse than some OF those
who point at him the finger OF scorn-
only their sins have not yet found
them out. But he possesses other
traits to make me call him friend far,
far In preference to some self.seeking,
tish-blooded men who parade their
wi virtues.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

The Clayton ArguS has again
changed hands, Mr.. Mitchim retiring.
The paper is now conducted by
Messrs.. Walden d Barton, who will
not permit it to abate in its Democ-
racy. May they make a great sue
cess of il!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

The Democratic State administration
'looted the school fund" again last
week. Over 81, 200, 900 was taken
from the treasury-and sent to the
various school districts. This sum ex-
ceeds by $4,000 the distribution made
in any former year. Singularly, the
CD. does not note the outrage with
tlaring headlines. But it may be saw
ing it up for campaign year."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

The inane lie that Senator Stone
said, Eve can't afford TO elect Folk
governor, he will be raising hell all
time" is printed in various Republi-
car papers and copied by their allies,
the syndicated city journals, The
man who is fool enough to believe that
Senator Stone aver uttered such 3
sentence is beyond enlightenment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

FORE LEO XIII. died at $3.50 o'clock
P NJ, Monday, July 81, 1908. in the
93d year OF his age. May his sue
cessor prove as worthy and capable g
wearer Of the pontiical crown.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

WHAT, morally, is the difference
between the commerce dW pare and
the selling Of the body to a titled hus-
bandP The \ thing that iustiies
the sexual relation is the love that
only the chaos of The End can sunder.
No official sanction or words of dron-
ing priest can, in the absence of that
love, s~anctify the marriage tie.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23

THE veriest hypocrite Is he who in
seeking his selfish ends p~retends a
tender regard for the interests of the
people he desires TO use.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-23
VOLUME XXXVII.
3.

JUDGE JAMES B. CAN'T is candidate
for Governor. He made the formal
announcement last week.