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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Tourist Temporarily Disabled.

The Peoples Line Steamer Tourist
failed to reach this city according to
schedule Tuesday afternoon, and street
rumor had it that it would be three
weeks before she could get back on her
run.
MIR Carter, President of the Company,
when asked for information, said; The
Tourist is disabled received phone
message to the effect that the propeller
was loose on the shalt and the captain
thought there was too much risk oil serl,
ous damage to attempt to proceed. |
wired the captain to stay where he was
and wait for help, and wired Norfolk Tor
a tug to 90 to her assistance. Arrange
ments have been made to haul the Tour.
let over Immediately on her arrival at
Norfolk, and, II | am correctly ihioiIne 20
"a TO the nature OF the trouble, it will be
rectitied in ample time for the Tourist to
come up on schedule time Saturday.
expect her up this week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
THE FAIR
The Time 10 Near at Hand-A Fine
Exhibition is Expected

On the 22d, 23d and 2ith OF this month
the RsppahannOck Valley Agricultural
and Mechanical Society will hold 1t lith
annual fair here The fair is one OF the
best IN the state; so all who visit here
at that time WILDE assured OF apleasant
and instructive time. As usual there
will be music and racing, side shows and
merry gorounds, horses cattle and sheep,
and besides many special attractions.
Here NAV be seen what the farmers OF
neighboring counties are raising. You
can study the latest improvements in
agricultural machinery and may see and
examine the goods and merchandise
which our city produces. 1t IL time
for all 10 gather for business and pleas
ure. and it is also q time, in many in
stances the only time in the year, when
old acqusintances meet in large mum bers
and enjoy Themselves. There will be ex'
cursions from all points 10y boat and rail,
and no stone will be left nnturned TO
make these three days pleasant and
profitable for all who come. We want
70 urge all our people OF the city and
country to come and TO send their exhiD'
ifs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
NEW TOD SLOAN.
Earned The Sobriquet on Visit 10
Warrenton Horse Show

Messrs. Joseph NJ. Goldsmith, Of this
city. and Henry Edwards. Price I'd
wards and Willie Peyton, OF stafford.
have returned from the Warrenton Horse
show and the Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs.
MIR Goldsmith surprised the party
while there with his skill in taking Jump
inc horses over fences and barred gatfs.
HE was lucky in landing on HE back only
once In this dangerous exercise, and II
now known az Tod Sloan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
MR.. E S. WooDviLLe DEAD.
He Was 9 Prominent Citizen OF
Orange County.

Mr.. Edmond S. Woodville, Appointment
citizen OF Orange county died at his home
near Indiantown on Monday, August
9th. 1903. Mr.. Noodyille had beea Tor
a long time a great sufferer from rheu-
matism. from which he died. lie was a
son of Pew. J. W. Woodville, late OF Cul
pepper county, and q brother OF Messrs.
]. C., q. C., l.. c. and H. c. Woodville.
He served a. a Confederate soldier with
honor and was a member OF Company
|. Sixth Virginia Cavalry.
The deceased was a consistent, loyal
Christian and a member OF the BAPTIST
church. A wife and eleven children sur
yiye him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
THE ICE SITUATION
The Two Companies in
the Consolidation
Do Not Agree
HAS NOT SECURED a CHARTER
President Marshall and Manager
Colbert Interviewed.

Several weeks ago the two Ice plants
The Cool Spring Ice Co. and The Fred
ericksburg lee consolidated, which,
when n charter was obtained. was To he
known AZ The Consolidated lee TO. oil
Fredericksburg. The price OF Ice was ad-
yanced from 30 to 80 cents per hundred
and AZ a matter of course the public
kicked at the advance. The charter
for the company has never been obtained,
and IL il stated that Mr.. Marshall now
does not want one and desires that the
nroposed consolidation be dissolved and
each plant conduct its business az Tor,
merly. Several days ago the Wy boaru
of Health met and Manager Colbert was
summoned before il. and NJ the request
OF the Board he discontinued uslngior the
Cool Spring ice plant the water rom the
run near by. on which the rallroau
campa are located higher up the stream.
Then ice " IA delivered from the Magrath
4 Cbeslev houses. which IL natural Ice
and which had been purchased by the
consolidated lee Co. The plant IN the
city was started up and this has caused
friction between President H. ); Mar-
shall who owned the fredericksburg
plant. and Manager Colbert, who waT
the Manager of the Cool Spring TO. he
fore the consolidation. 10 seems that
President Marshall wants the former
EMPLOYEES of the fredericksburg plant
10 run il and Manager Colbert, oil the
consolidation, claims the right to put IN
what men he chooses.
A large crowd collected Monday AT one
o'clock when it was said something was
going to take place of startling eharac
fer. az two policemen officers, Gore ana
Robinson. with their batons by their
side were in evidence at the plant. The
crowd came away disappointed: Man
ager Colbert had charge with bis men,
while the Marshall employees "A'te9
Quietly on the outside until they could
get in. Il
tuesday morning representative OF
this paper called on Manager Colbert, oi
the Consolidated lee Go and asked lor
abatement. lie said: 81 have no state
ment 10 make except that weare deliver
inc ice TO all customers AS usual from the
plant located In this city
Mr.. b. j. Marshall said: II object 70
taking out charter. All | want TO
do is 10 obtain possession and manage
my own plant. q, -.
il looks like the matter will go INTO
the courts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad,
Schedule in effect May oath, 1903.

LEAVE NoRTHWARD.
5.45 A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal at
Occoquan Sundays only.
s.35 A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandria,
1905 A. NJ. Sunday only. Stops on
signal at Brooke. Aqua, Wide Water,
Quantico, Cherry Hill, and Occoquan.
1O.47 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday
Stops on signal at Brooke, Aqnia, Wide
Water. Quantico, Cherry Hill, Freestone
Occoquan, Lorton, Accotink, franconia.
l.4i Z. NJ. daily except Sunday. No
local stops.
6.57P NJ. daily. Stops on signal at
Brooke and Wide Water. and at Reid
Sundays only.
IO.Ol z. Nj. daily. Stops on signal at
Brooke, Wide Water and Quantieo.
Stops on signal at Occoquan on Sundays
only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
600 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich
mond accommodation. Make all stops
6.22 A. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Milford. boswell and
Ashland daily, and on signal at other
local stops on Sundays only,
9.3S A. NJ. daily exceptsundSy' MaAeS
local stops on signal.
12.23 p. NJ. daily. :. A l.. train. stops
on signal at Milford, boswell and Ash
and.
b.2OP. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.37 Z. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
$40 L. NJ. daily. Sesboard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
4. p. NJ. daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg ESQ Z. NJ.
{. c. COX. Agent.
W. u. DUKE, c. W. CULP. W. z. TAYLOR.
Cen Man. Asst. Gen. Man. Iyai. Man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Health Report

The number Of deaths reported Tor Az
oustis5. white and , colored. The
causes Of decease were pistol wound
dropsy. cardiac paralysis, nephritis and
typhoid. The death rate If - per iVoo
The births reported number H. !
white and 0 colored. Oh these > are malt
and female.
The water supply has been clear during
the entire month, and the Importance o
boiling the daily drinking water IL agar
brought TO the notice of the public, sucf
boiling being at least 30 minutes II
Ien0th J. n Rsrney.
Health Officer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Nav Advertise n ents.

When you come to the fair and want a
GOOD drink and q comfortable bed ana
welJ.cooked meal go to see Mike Tonga,
the Central Hotel. lie keeps the best OF
everything. Read his ad. ...
Mr.. C. f. Towson, OF Falmouth, ASKS
the suffrages of the voters OF Stafford ior
the office Of sheriff and promises, II elect
ed. faithful discharge OF the duties
See his card.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Gard Of Thanks.

To The Free Lance:
Kindly allow me to Use your paper as
q medium through which ] can thank
NV many kind friends and neighbors
1sIl of whom | cannot see personality Tor
their many acts Of thoughtful kindness
shown to me at the recent death OF my
husband, the late Richard Ellis.
Jane Ellis.
Carnation p. o., King George county,
Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
aeoisfratjon NJ otjce.

Port Royal Magisterial District
Guiney's precinct, september .,
and 0: Port Royal precinct, September
10. | 1 and IL; Moss Neck precinct, Sep
tember II and Is; Rappahannock Aead
envy precinct, 16 and IT,
Signed,
R.C. Thornton,
Campbell Chandler,
G. B. Conway,
Registrars.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
THE TALLEY CASE.
Sent to the Grand jury and Bail He-
dueed From So, OOOto So 900

The case OF Commonwealth ys. Talley
charged with the Larceny OF timber IRON
the Charlottesville tract of land in Spot
sylvania, came up again in the magis
trate's court Monday at SpotsylVanit
Court House, Justice J. l.. Waller presid
inc and associated with him were j W
tees Waite and Estes After hearing
much evidence for the Commonwealth
Talley was sent on to the grand Jury
The bail. however, was reduced iron
81 600 to $4,000. Mr.. W. D. Carte
acted as prosecuting attorney UT IaI
lev was represented by Mesers. coleman
& DeJarnette and MIR. Chas. d. Foster o
this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Tvo "Weary Whites

Messrs. Willie Brent and Willie Jones
started two weeks ago for q pedestrian
trim TO Warrenton Horse Show, Luray
Cuipeper and other points. They mad,
the trip successfully and had splendid
time They returned home Monday as
brown as berries and were two weary
Willies'' on their arrival.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
REWARD FOR BURNS.
The State Offers 500 and City S2e
For His Arrest.

The city has offered a reward OF s21
for the arrest OF James Burns, the muir
derer of Orange Kinks. and the doyer.,
nor Of the State has authorized a reward
~ 400 for his arrest and cOnvl,tlon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
APPROACHING MARRIAGE
Bradley eCoy.

The marriage OF Mr. Charles ) Brad
lev. of baltimore, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
". +. Bradley, of this city, and Miss Bees
sic Conway McCoy, daughter OF Mrs.
Charles d. McCoy, OF stanton. Va, will
TAKE place at the home of the bride r
mother in the latter city on Monday
September nth. at 10 O'Clock.
The wedding will be "a very quiet ole,
only the members of the two families
and few intimate friends will be pres
ent. No cards After short bridal
trip they will be at home to their friends
at SlI Park Avenue. Baltimore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
School Notice.

The public schools OF Fredericksburg
will omen for the next session Monday,
September 7th, 1903. Pupils will be
enrolled az follows:
lst day, resident pupils OF last session
and day, new resident pupils; 3rd day,
nonresident pupils.
s. J. Quinn,
NJ Clerk OF School Board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
aeoistration Notice.

Registration books will be opened for
,be reoistration OF voters under the pro
Visions OF the new Constitution at Grill
&c nrecinct. Stafford county, September
Il Ia and 1G; at Stafford c. ii. pre-
cinct. september II, Is, 10 and Fl; a,
Brooke precinct, September %, 20 and
"a
Nv order OF the Board OF Registrars
John F. Gift, Chairman,
B. A. Bell,
James Ashby, Secretary.
au25-Gt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
M.rriedin Baltim o re.

In Baltimore on Tuesday evening
september 1st, Mr.. Harry Il. Utermani.
on and Miss Romelia b. Coleman, eldest
daughter OF Mr.. George. ID. Vole
man of Spotsylvania, were marped py
Rev. Thos. Atkinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
For Sale.

have a very desirable city property
for sale. II sold in the next 10 days yon
can buy at o sacrifice. Itconsists OF a very
attractive residence, good lot, well To-
Gated. This il good home. DO not delay
See or write me at once. A bargain.
.Jno. W. Allison, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
u.na in Your Certificates.

Mrs. Mamie s. barney requests that
all Confederate soldiers who are enJtleo
to the Cross Of Honor and who nave
c 40 for same will please have
them filled up and properly endored and
hand them to her by Monday, September
18th. 1903. This is important II you
want your Cross of Honor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Timetable No. IL.
In effect at / a. m. May Sth. 1908.

Connections As Fredericksburg with k'' -
PR r., and Weems Steamboat -, -
Ohio r. II. -,,.-,,,o IA
The only line 80 the ChanceilorsTiiie ano
wilderness Bstslehelds. .Su.
a. W. III. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
Bia Tomatoes.

Messrs. Cairo & Joblln, Of spotsyl-
yania. brought to Judge A. Il. Embrey
Tuesday 10 large tomatoes that weighed
II pounds. Judge Embrey gave them
the seed last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
ToINsPEcT STATE MILITIA
Wsshinston:Gusrds to be Examined
Oct list.

The inspection of the Virginia militia
bv INSPECTOR General 10 Lane Stern will
begin Tuesday, September 10th and con
tinue until well into October. Company
l.. of Frederick sburg, Washington
Ciaurds) will be inspected October LIST.
The hour OF the inspection ia $40 p. IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
HEADQUARTERS

For Flour, Mill Feed, Hay and Meal.
also that celebrated "Dandy Chop" made
Of Corn and Oats by the Commercial Mill
ing Company, Of Detroit, Michigan. This
Chop has only to Dee tried to prove It's su-
periority as strictly first Class Feed for
horses and cattle.
We are also large dealers in Corn and
Oats; Just received Car load Of Old west
ern Oats, strictly good.
Corn Wanted" at the highest market
price. We are Agents for the Celebrated
"pratt's Food" for horses, cattle and poul-
try. Remember the place, Rays old
stand.
j. M'CALLA BOULWARE X son,
Agents for the Champion Harvesting
Machinery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-03
TO CURE coLpiN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II it fails
TO cure. L. ". Groves signature Il on
each box Zoe.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28

the reader. The logic of it is something
like this: Here we are 'intrenched.
lined up several hundred thousand
strong, in full control of the wires, and
we can put the thing through again
if we all work and pull together. But
We can't do it with any assurance OF
reward when a fellow like Roosevelt
leads, a man whose ability to rip things
up is unequaled. So, down with him.
In view of the greedy cry which ex-
poses the game in all it's grossness, and
in view of the manner in which many
of the most important officeholders
have fulfilled their functions, just what
the Commercial Tribune so greatly
fears; an entire new deal and a read
justment with the democrats in pow
err would seem altogether the best thing
for the nation. When retention Of Of
flee becomes the paramount consid-
GRAFTON in a party's internal wrangles,
it's affairs are certainly in a bod way.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28
LUMINOUS CANDOR.

From motives to which no little
mystery attaches, the Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune, republican journal,
continues it's assault upon Theodore
Roosevelt predicting certain party de-
feat if he become the republican NOM
inee. By way of pointing out the aw-
full results to follow should the present
occupant of the White House be con-
tinued at the head of the party, it asks
the following questions:
DO the members of the republican
party in the east, the west, the north
and the south wish to see the seventy
five thousand postmasters OF their own
political faith turned out and these
places filled by democrats?
Are they ready to turn over the
one hundred and fifty thousand mail
carriers places to political foes?
DO they wish to see democrats in
trenched for years in every custom
house and internal revenue office?
Do they propose to pave the way
FOR democratic marshals and deputy
marshals. for democratic district attor-
neys, land agents and inspectors
! throughout the length and breadth OF
| the land, by nominating a gentleman
, that we cannot elect?"
| This unmasking of the batteries is
simply appalling. The queries are I'M
doubtedly pertinent; indeed, they
CULVER with vitality. But, it is queer
that this should come from the repub-
lican side. whence we usually hear sc
much of the triumphant party of prin-
ciple and deeds. Defeated" such is
the plant, I'VE must go to work.
| Argument of this class involves sc
much of literal truth that it astounds
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28

70 do otherwise, but they also sustain
Heath.
Any possible construction put upon
these facts does not reflect creditably
upon the committee. If Heath be the
type of politician which the BristOw
report preclaims him to be, the COM
level by continuing him as their secre-
tary. If in doing his usual bull-in-th
china-s shop act, Roosevelt gave sanct-
ion to an unjustifiable denunciation of
Heath, then it would seem that Han
mas friends would come forward like
little men and back him against the
present occupant of the White House.
Just what it was that moved Sena-
tor Hanna to adhere so determineuly
to Heath is part of the darkness of the
affair. but certain it is that Heath's
retention indicates the Ohio mans
is to know whether the president has
knuckled under to Hanna or has abat-
ed his demands for Heaths dismissal
in order to placate some of the commit
teemen. In any case, the factors un-
DERIVING the reported union upon
Roosevelt are 50 much at variance that
his political future is still an uncer-
tainty.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28
BADLY BEATEN UP.
Peter Reck Claims Three Men ki,L.
Him in the Head.

Constable l.. c. Goodwin this morrh,
arrested Conrad Knupp, Garfield JOIN.
son and George Redo on a warr,r
charging them with assault and m.
terry. Christmas evening the three ma
and Peter Reck were coming to "a
city from the Russian settlement, {;
when near the Lincoln school, they F.,
gan quarreling among themsele
knapp and Reck became very arr
and a fight ensued. Reck struck KIM,
in the face with his fist when the b.
ter drew a pistol from his pocket s9
threatened to do him bodily ham
The weapon had no effect on Reck and
he proceeded to wade into Knupp. \.
was getting the best of the fight when
Johnson and Redd got into the row
and in the scramble Reck VAS knock
ed down. While he was lying on tba
sidewalk he claims that the other M,
struck him in the face and kicked him
on the head. He was pretty badly USED
up and was unable to leave home 10
get a warrant for the arrest of his as.
sailants until this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28
NATIONAL LIVE STOCK ASSOCIA.
TON WILL BE HELD IN PORT
LAND NEXT MONTH.
Secretary Martin Says Much Interest
Is Being Taken by Stockmen
Everywhere.

Charles H. Martin, secretary of the
the city from Denver, Colorado, where
he resides. Mr.. Martin came to Walla
Walla to assist in the organization of
state association of the stockmen.
1--WE expect to have a large crowd at
the annual meeting OF the National
Live Stock association in Portland
this month said Mr.. Martin this
morning The stock breeders all over
the United States are taking much in
terest in the next session and it will
meeting ever held in the history of the
association. Much good work is being
accomplished by the organization
throughout the United States and if
the Legislation that the association has
in hand can be secured through con-
gress, it will prove of vast benefit to
every breeder Of stock in the coun-
try. Almost every state in the union
has an organization, which is accom-
pliShing good results. The StOckmen
of Washington are taking the right
step toward organizing and if the mem
bers will develop the interest they
should it will be a great thing for the
stockmen. BY concerted action many
needed laws can be passed by the legis-
lature Of this state that will prove very
beneficial.
The annual session of the National
held in Portland at the same time as
the stOckmen's association. Many of
the prominent breeders of the United
States will attend both meetings and
a big time is assured"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28
HEAT tn KEEPS HIS JOB.

The republican national committee
viii stand behind Heath until after the
national convention. Sulenly, mani
Testing no enthusiasm whatever, the
committeeman intimate that they will
back Roosevelt solidly for the nomin-
alton. Here IS q peculiar contradict
lion; the kind CT harmony" that spells
inner dispute and confusion.
The president is convinced of Heath's
connection with the postal frauds, and
it is no secret that he was after evil
dence which would secure the indict-
ment Of the former first assistant post
master general. Unable to effect an in
dictment, the president officially assail-
ed Heath in the commentary attached
to the Bristow report. Having done
this, he came forward in his abrupt
and imperative manner, demanding
that Heath be fired" from the nation
al committee.
1t occurred that in this particular
onslaught Roosevelt collided with SEN
ator Hanna. The shock was heard all
| over the nation, and everybody expect
ed to see something tumble. But Han
| ma cleaves to his friends, such as they
are, and so far from firing Heath
| seemed inclined to fire Roosevelt out
of the White House in 1904. From
which it appeared that fight was the
! only possible issue.
| Now the breach seems to be patched
| 70
cepted Roosevelt because they feared
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28

carpet, quits, comforts, tobacco Mn.
candy, nuts. oranges, apples, etc
endless variety.
These gifts were distributed by G.,
perintendent Coffman at roll cali T..
day morning and to say that the ola
soldier boys appreciated the kindr.,1
of the corps would hardly express !.
If the ladies could have been prass'
and seen the happy smiling faces a.
the veterans as they received ~,
gifts they would have been amply ',
paid for their trouble. The supar,
tendent and officers of the home t,
with the veterans in thanking the laa..
for their kindness.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-28
VETERANS REMEMBERED.
Old Soldiers Very Thankful for Christ
mas Gifts.

On Christmas the inmates of the
Soldiers home We're remembered by
their friends and in apprecia ton of
the many useful gifts received, desire
to thank the ladies Of Reno corps
Spokane; Sedgwick corps, Spokane;
Stevens corps, Seattle; John F. Mil
Ter corps, Seattle; Ladies' circle of the
G. A. r., Seattle; Obumqua corps, Col
fax corps, Paul Wander WORT corps
Republic: Whitman corps, J. c. FIRE.
mont corps, Phil Kennedy corps To-
ledo; Mead corps, North Yakima, ELS
worts corps, Vancouver; Everett corps
Sumner; David Ford corps. Ellens-
burgh; Ballard corps, Lincoln corps
Walla Walla and others who so boun-
tifully remembered them Christmas,
1908. The gifts in part consisted of
cushions, head rests, towels, handker-
chiefs, slippers, pin cushions, strips of