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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
rowPe OUT SMALL CONTRACTOR
National Association Proposes TO Make
Aoreannents With Trades Unions.

National Association Proposes TO Make
Agreements With Trades Unions.
Chicago. Dec. IL. - Uniform agree
ments between building contractors
and trades unions in the principal
cities Of the United States that compe-
tition from the small contractor" may
be eradicated and activity In construc-
ton work continue evenly throughout
the year proved TO be the favored idea
among the delegates to the National
Contractors conference, which opened
here. The delegates came TO Chicago.
II was said, TO form national organi'
zation which will include the strongest
councils OF contracts in the country
While this was the ostensible object,
the policy of the proposed association
will be as stated, unless a radical
change in sentiment among the dele
gates takes place. According TO pres
ent plans, the policy Of the new or.
ganizatlon will be openly conciliatory
10 labor unions. but no cast iron rule
as to open or closed shop will be
adopted
The net result OF the two executive
sessions was the seating Of delegates
by the approval of the credentials
committee and the appointment OF two
committees. one to draft a constitu-
ton and bylaws and the other to
frame resolutions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

posed 70 have been sm0uldering for
some days. and spread TO the bedroom
Of the queen. who was asleep at the
time. She was awakened by Miss
Knollys who also raised an alarm.
But the flames obtained a good hold of
both rooms. and considerable damage
was done before the fire was eXtin-
euished. The outbreak caused a great
deal OF excitement at Sandriugham,
where a number Of guests are staying
at present
King Edward is enjoying the shoot
ing on Lord Iveagh's estate at Five
den. Suffolk.
The reicence customary at Sand
bingham was observed 10 connection
with the fire. From later information,
however it appears that Queen Alex
andra had a narrower escape than the
first accounts OF the fire indicated.
Miss Charlotte KDOllys was fortunately
awakened by the smoke in her bed
room, which is Immediately below the
chamber occupied by her majesty.
Both the queen and her secretary. who
were clad only in dressing gowns. es-
oapad from the burning room not a
moment too soon, as the floor Of the
queens apartment collapsed almost
Immediately. carrying with 1t her
majesty's bed.
The alarm raised by Miss Knollys
soon brought the household fire
brigade. which quickly began the work
Of extinguishing the fire Sir Dighton
MacNaghten Probyn. keeper Of the priyy
purse and extra eQuery to the king,
took charge Of the operations. Queen
Alexandra, who displayed the utmost
composure, remained with Miss Knoll
lys near the scene until she was as
sured that there was no further danger
Of the fire spreading.
An examination OF the apartments
shows tht more damage was done by
water than by FIRE A large number OF
the queens treasured knicknacks and
some Of her chamber furniture were
spoiled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
maeARTHuR's REPORT DOUBTED
Not Believed That He Predicted War
With Gernany

With Germany.
San Francisco. Dec. ll-MajOr Gen
eral Macarthur, who is quoted in a
cable dispatch from Honolulu as pre-
dieting war between the United States
and Germany. has not returned to this
city. Referring to the statement az
trihuted 10 General Macarthur, which
1t appears. was transmitted to Cover
nor Carter by Colonel Jones, Of the
Hawaiian militia. a high militia officer
said.
Il cannot believe that General Mac
Arthur made the prediction attributed
10 him. II is quite possible that in con-
ferring with the Notifications board,
which recently met in Honolulu. he
may have incidentally referred 10 tho
possibility Of war with some foreign
power as an argument In favor OF prop
eriy defending the Hawaiian Islands,
which. as everybody knows, are very
important strategetically. by way of
Illustration. he may have mentioned
Germany as a growing sea and com
mercial power. but he is too expe-
rlenced an officer and diplomat to
make the rash statement with which
he is credited
Other army officers expressed SINH
lar views, and all are confident that
eneral Macarthur would make a
prompt and entirely satisfactory expla'
nation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

AIR LINE RAILWAY

Shot Line 20 Principal Cities Of the
south and oOuthWasf. Florida. Cuba. Texas,
California and Mexico feiGring Tire Capl-
GALS OF six States
sCHEDULg ~ gYgEC April y. lyOj.
rRAGHs LEAVE BICHHOND-NSIs srEsEt
sTATfOh-uA Job.
9.l0a. m. Local for N0rina, Hamlet and
Charlotte.
l.20,p. m.-Seaboard Mall-To Henderson.
f, Raleigh, Southern Pines. Hamlet, At
ANITA, Columbia, Savannah, Jackson
vile and Tampa. Leaves Fredericks
burg l2.23r 30.
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping ears
between NeW York and Tampa
Is connecting 40 Hamlet with through
= Pullman cars for Atlanta.
iJ.3J p m.-ceaboard kxpress-IO Hem
derson, Raleigh, southern Pines, Ham
let, Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbia, ~
yannah, jacksonville and Tampa
Leaves fredericksburg S.D p. ~.
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping caf'
between New York and Tampa, and
New York and Atlanta.
sTRAISs ARRIVE BICHMOSD-DAIIY.
j.3J IA. m.-NO. 4-frOm Florida, Atlanta
ana the South~es..
I.5J .. m.-AO. U-FrOm Florida, Atlanta
ana the Southwest.
$50 p. m.-No. H,-tgOm NOrlina and local
points.
Il. :. LEARD, w. }. MAY,
Dist. Pass. Agt. Cir Ticket Agt.
go last Main st., Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
NJ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Major General Alleged to Have Said
Conflict With Germany Is Near.
HIS ADDRESS At HONOLULU

German Interests In South America a
Strain Upon Monroe Doctrine That
viii Result In conflict-MaeArthur
Says His Views Are Misrepresented.
Honolulu. Dec 1l.-Major General
Macarthur during the military con-
ference said that in all probability war
will take place between the United
States and Germany in the near fu-
ture. which makes the Hawaiian ma
tional guard OF national importance.
This statement of Major General Mac
Arthur's has just been made public
through the report OF Colonel Jones to
Governor Carter.
Colonel Jones report quotes Cen
eral Macarthur as saying that the
Pan-Germanic doctrine which is being
spread throughout the world is being
fostered and propaeated by the imperi-
al government I'm every possible way.
II is strong and getting stronger wher-
ever German people settle, even among
Germans who have been citizens Of
the United States for years
In connection herewith one fact can
not be overlooked. 10 wit: There were
few Germans In the American army
during the war with Spain, so few. in
deed. that the presence OF a German
was noted rs being rare occurrence.
The theatre Of operations is changing
gradually into the Pacific The Ger
man people are multiplying very rap
idly and emigrating In large numbers.
the tide OF emigration being directed
by the German government towards
South America The manufactured
products Of the German empire over
balance their consumption, so that a
market has to be- ordered for the sur
plus. The known policy OF the en-
peror is to acquire colonies which will
provide markets for such oyer-produc-
ton and places to which the tide OF
emigration shall be directed for
strengthening the fatherland.
Throughout all South American
countries the Germans are advancing
In commercial power and prestige. The
conclusion seems inevitable that the
interests OF Germany in South Amer
lea. where today large colonies num-
bering hundreds OF thousands presage
another testing and stra'ning OF the
Monroe doctrine and in all probability
contest OF arms between that power
and the United States ~ the near IN.
ture. In which event no one can now
forecast the attitude OF England and
other European powers. Therefore Il
Is the duty OF the federal government
10 make itself as strong as possible. so
as 10 be- able 10 care for itself in any
emergency. 40 nation or number Of
nations will be In a position 10 make
an attack on the Pacific coast without
first capturing these islands.
General Macarthur says the report
does not correctly represent his views
in any particular and utterly misrep-
resents them in some. Otherwise he
has nothing 20 say.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

This is the season of the year wher
the prudent and careful housewife
replenishes her supply of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is certain
TO be needed before the winter is over
and results are much more promp and
satisfactory when it is kept at hand
and given as soon as the cold is con
tracted and before IL has become
settled in the system. In almost
every instance o severe cold may be
warded off by taking this remedy
freely as soon as the first indication
of the cold appears. There is no dan
ger in giving it to children for it con
tains no harmful substance. 1t Is
pleasant to take-both adults and
children like it. Buy it and you will
get the best. 1t always cures. For
sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Hentnsonhs Celebrate.

Baltimore. Md, Dec. 1.-THE 25th
anniversary Of the founding OF the
Improved Order of HeptOsophs was
celebrated at the Lyric Music Hall)
by members Of the order from all parts
of the western states. The address OF
Congressman Morris Sheppard. Of
Texas. was the feature Of the evening
A musical program followed the
speech-making. Only members Of the
order we're admitted, but it is under
stood that great enthusiasm prevailed
throughout the meeting and the lunch
con which followed it,,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Mrs. SoffeI Released.

PIttsburg, Pa. Dec. l1.-Mrs. Kath-
crime Soffel. wife Of the warden OF the
Allegheny county jail. at the time OF
the escape of the notorious Biddle
brothers from that institution, was lib
Grated from the Western penitentiary
having served 20 months for the part
she played in that sensational affair
During her Incarceration in the pehi-
Tertiary her husband was granted a
divorce. It is said Mrs. Soffel has re-
iected two offers to go on the stage.
and that she proposes to retire TO her
fathers home and live quietly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
aia r.I.nhon. Msrner Planned.

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Final arrange
ments have been made for the incor-
poration of the Interstate Telephone
Association into one company. This
means the amalgamation Of over 1000
independent telephone companies in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky. Mis-
souri,, Iowa, Indiana, Pennsylvania,
Nebraska, Minnesota. Ohio and Michi-
gan, involving property valued at
more than s2OO,OOO.OOO. This action
was taken at the closing session here of
the association. A permanent COM
mittee was appointed to work upon
plans Of action for the new company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Schooner caosized and Crew Lost.

Wilmington, n. c., Dec. 1l.-Reports
from Cape Fear life saving station at
the mouth of the Cape Fear river, give
particulars of the capsizing Of the
Clarence H., small coasting
vessel bound from Shallotte, ~ c..
TO Wilmington, and the drowning OF
the captain and crew Of two men, and
two passengers. The body of one OF
the passengers, a local fisherman
drifted ashore with the schooner bot
tom up. The presumption is that the
craft encountered heavy gale as she
was attempting TO get over the bar
late at night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
FOUND p INDICTMENTS
Result of Postofiice Bribery and Land
Frauds In Nebraska.
GRAND JURYs PARTIAL REPORT

Court Informed Supplemental Report
VIII Follow and May Include Sew
eral More lndictments-Plo to XIII
= Foreman Of Jury.
Omaha, Neb, Dec. 1.-THE United
States grand jury, which has been IN
session for some time investigating
postofilce bribery cases and the alleged
Illegal fencing Of government lands In
Western Nebraska. made a partial re-
port 10 the court. returning p indlct-
ments. One is against former State
Senator Elliott Lowe, charging bribery
in connection with the appointment OF
postmaster at Alma, Neb.; 10 are
against ranchmen for Illegal fencing,
and the others were Indian cases, most
ly of minor character. Those against
ranchmen include true bills against
Bartlett Richards, president Of the Ne
braska Land and Feeding company;
w. G.. Comstock, vice president Of the
same company. and Secretary Charles
c. Jameson, all Of Ellsworth, Neb., and
former State Senator Frank VI. Currie.
a large individual cattle owner Of
Broken Bow, Neb
The foreman of the grand jury stated
to the court that it would later have
supplementary report, and it is stated
this addition will include several more
indictments. The indictment against
former State Senator Lowe contains
two counts, and charges conspiracy to
violate section 1881 OF the revised
statutes by conspiring to bride Sena-
tor Charles II. Dietrich, by acting as
Intermediary in the payment Of $500,
in consideration Of which J. B. Bill
ings, who at the time Of the alleged
transaction was postmaster at Alma,
Neb.. was to receive the recommends
ton by the senator for reappointment
One Of the counts charges the payment
Of 500 and the other OF $500
Mrs. II. w. Benner, Of Fairbury,
Neb.. called on Francis +. White, the
foreman OF the grand jury, and inform
ed him that members of a fraternal
order were planning TO take his life.
Mrs. Benner was taken to the Office OF
United States Marshal Matthews and
closely questioned. but did not relate
the source OF her information.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try a few
doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Mr.. j. H. Seitz, Of
Detroit, Mich, says: They restored
my appetite when impaired, relieved
me of bloated feeling and caused a
pleasant and satisfactory movement
of the bowels There are people in
this community who need just such a
medicine. For sale by Nj. M. Lewis,
druggist. Every box warranted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
MORE MARINES FOR IsTHmUs
The Prairie, With 300 Men, Instructed
TO Leave For Colon.

Washington. Dec. IL Nothing OF an
official character concerning the report
ed movement Of Colombian troops
upon the 1sthmus has been received
at the state department since the re-
ports that came from Venezuelan ports.
indicating that such a movement was
on foot. nor has the minister from
Panama any information on this point
At the navy department 1t was an
nounced that the marine contingent on
the isthmus would be reinforced by
300 men now on the Prairie. orders
having been sent to Admiral Barker,
commanding the North Atlantic squad
ron. now at Guantanamo, TO dispatch
the Prairie to the isthmus. II is felt
that thus reinforced. the marines now
on the isthmus will be fully compe-
tent to preseve order and prevent any
invasion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Rev. Hartley to Be a Bishop.

Rome. Dec. 1.-THE meeting OF the
congregation OF the propaganda, which
was postponed from Monday to enable
all the cardinals in Rome TO be pres
ent at the advent sermon, was held
yesterday. After considerable discus
sion over the candidates for the bish'
opric of Columbus, o., Cardinal Gotti
summed up the situation and the con
gregation decided to submit to the
pope for appointment as bishop OF Co
lumbus the name of the Rev. James
]. Hartley, Of Steubenyille. o.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Our Naval Station in Cuba.

Guantanamo. Cuba, Dec. II. - Four
hundred United States marines and
300 bluejackets were landed here and
participated in the simple proceedings
marking the formal occupancy of this
place as a United States naval station
and the installing of the station ship
The Cuban and American flags were
saluted with Il guns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

The Lone Star State.

Down in Texas at Yoakum, is pig
dry goods firm OF which Mr.. j. III. Hal
Ter is the head. Mr.. Halter on one Oh
his trips East to buy. goods sara 70
a friend who was with MIN IN .no
palace car, "Here, take one OF tness
Little Early Risers upon retiring ana
Won will be up early in the morning
}eeIine cood.s For the dark brown
taste. headache and that logy feeling
DieWitf's Little Early Risers are the
best pills to use. Sold by d. @. Bow
man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Good For children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives i'm
mediate relief in all cases of Cough,
Group and LaGrippe because it does
not pass immediately tothestomach,
but takes effect right at the seat OF
the trouble. 1t draws out the milan
nation, heals and soothes and cures
by enabling the lungs to
contribute life giving and life-sustain-
ing oxygen to the blood and tissues.
DIR. Armstrong, of Della, Tex, pre-
scribes Il daily and says there is no
better cough remedy made. Sold by
u. q. bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

Digests all classes of food, tones
and strengthens the stomach and di-
gestive organs. Cures Dyspepsia, In.
digestion, Stomach Trouble, and
makes rich red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure re-
builds worn-out tissues, puriiies,
strengthens and sweetens the stom'
ach. GOV. 6. w. Atkinson, of w. Va
says: II have used a number of bot.
ties of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found it to be a very effective
and indeed a powerful remedy foI
stomach ailments. / recommend II
to my friends Sold by ID. G. Bow
man
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

New York. Dec. 11.-Three persons
were seriously burned and a score
more narrowly escaped death in fire
which started from an explosion in
the paint shop Of William Stats, in
Brooklyn. Thirty workmen were at
work in the shop when a big tank con-
tanning oil exploded and tore out a
side Of the building. William Stats,
Jr., struck a match to light a gas jet.
A second explosion followed. and
Stats. Harry Smith and Fred Ander-
son were seriously burned. The prop
erty loss is considerable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Southern Railway.

schedule elective Nov. 18th. 1903.
trains leave Washington IRON Pehnsyi'
vanla station,
7.Oam DAILY Ocal for HaTrlsOnbuTg,
Narrenton, Dany.lle, and way stations.
lO.5l NJ Daily-VashingtOn and Florida
limite 1. Flrst-class coaches and drawing
roOm sleeper to Jacksonville. Fla. DIN
lng-c Al service.
II i5am Daily-United states Fast Mail
r Gst-cass coaches and drawing-roOm
sleeper to New Orleans. Dlning-car ser
yice.
4.0I m Week Days-LOoal for Harri-
sonburg and way stations on Manassas
Branch.
40 pm Daiiy-Looal for warrenton and
Charlottesville.
7.IOp IN Daily-New iork and Atlanta
ExpIess-tlrst-ciass coach 10 Atlanta.
Sleeper 10 Columbus, TIA, Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays. Sunset Route Tour.
81 sleeper, Washington 10 san Francisco.
Pullman Buhet service.
g.50p. m. daily-NeW York and Florida
Express. Through coaches and sleepeTs
10 Columbia, Aiken. Auguata, savannah
and Jacksonville; dining car service.
1000 pm Dauy-Nen lOfk anu Mem
phis Limited via Observation-Disclosures
coach and sleeping car 10 Roanoke, Knox
Vile, Chattanooga, and Memphis, sleeper
20 New Orleans. Dining-caT service.
1913 m Daily--WashingtOn and South
western Limited-All Pullman trains. club.
and observation cars TO Atlanta and Ma.
con, sleepers 10 Nashville, Atlanta. Ma
con. Memphis, New Orleans. Dining
car service.
TRAINS ON BLUEMoNT BRANCH.
Leave Washington 6lOa m, 100 p m,
- p m, y M, week days, for BluemOnt,
l.8j y IN and D. % p m week days for Lees
burg only. sundays only, 9.I0a m and
5.25 p IN.
Through trains from the South arrive
Wash'n 6.42 IA, COZ d m. 9.45 m, 1875
Am, $50 . III, $50 p m, and $50 y m,
daily. Local trains from Harrisonburg.
ll.55 N week days and $40 p m daily.
From Charlottesville, 8.25a IN and $40 y N
daily.
Tickets, sleeping-oar, reservations, and
detailed information can be had at ticSet
office, 7O5 18th st.; 5ll Pa. ave-, aud Penn.
sylvania Station. Baggage checked through
from hotels and residences.
Phone 1910 for 2. Z. Il. Cab service.
q. II. ACkERr, General Manager.
81 D. HAkDWfck, General ass Agt.
=. a. BROWN, .ensral Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
TroIl.v erldoe 400 Feet Iona.

Cuyahoga Falls, o., Dec. 1.-THE big
gorge bridge over the Cuyahoga river,
near here. was crossed yesterday for
the first time by the Northern Ohio
company's electric cars. The bridge is
the largest America for use Of cleo
Eie lines. II Is over 400 feet long and
ITO fet In height
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

1t will be good news to the mother
of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The first sign of
Group is hoarseness. A day or two
before the attack the child becomes
hoarse. This is soon followed by a
peculiar rough cough. Give Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy freely as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the rough cough appears,
and it will dispel all symptoms Of
Group. In this way all danger and
anxiety may be avoided. This rene
dy is used by many thousands of
mothers and has never been known
to fail. 1t is, in fact, the only remedy
that can always be depended upon
and that is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by MN. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
castine Under Sealed Orders.

Philadelphia. Dec. 1.-THE United
States gunbOat Castine, in command
of Commander Knight, left the League
Island navy yard under sealed orders
Il is believed she is bound for Colon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Manuscript of"Psrsdlse Lost"For Sale

London, Dec. lit Is announced
here that the manuscript Of Millions
paradise Lost" is in the market and
will be sold at auction by Sotheby in
March next, unless previously disposed
of at private sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
Great Fall Arr walls.

Our showing for this fall greater than ever before As
you well know everything in the wool and cotton line has adj
yapced in price considerably We anticipated this big rise
long ago and order protect trade against such high
prices, we made unusually heavy purchases
Now, while our contemporaries will be preaching high
prices you will find showing greater values than ever be-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
,,n,n,,o nift For Princeton.

Princeton. ~ j., Dec ia unique
Gift was received by the trustees Of
Princeton University in the form OF a
union jack and long pennant which
at one time hoated over the U. S. S.
Princeton. They we're purchased by
the personal contribution of the mem
beers Of the crew ard sent to Princeton
with a congratulatory letter. The flags
will decorate the trophy room Of the
new gymnasium.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
WEEMS STEAMBOAT 90.
fredericksburg and Urbanna Route.

Beginning Wednesday, and attractive Steamer CAROLINE
Monday Wednesday
Friday and all intermediate Returning will
Thursday and SATURDAY lappohanrock az
arriving M Passenger accommodation
fredericksburg Port Royal 10 cents From Fcdergrg
Iappahannock fn1ercH
o all poiAts below TappalaunocS 20 cents
O
barrel Bacon cents 100 lbs
A 9th freight carried at propOtionee low rates
rirsap nd Marine lDsuranc o Il
HENRY WILLIAMS, Manager Baltimore, Nd
W. y. SCOTT. Agent. Freiercsshurs Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15
FIRE IN ROYAL PALACE
Queen Alexandra Had Narrow Es-
cape at Sandringham.
FLOOR OF BEDROOM COLLAPSED

Flames Broke Out In Room Under
ROYAL Bed Chamber While the Queen
Was Asleep, and She Escaped Not
a Moment Too Soon.
London. Dec ia fire occurred
at Sandringham palace, and Queen
Alexandra and her secretary. Miss
Kpollys. had narrow escapes. u broke
out in Miss Knollys bedroom, in the
chimney aue, where a beam is sup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-15

Court Informed a Supplemental Report
VIII Follow and May Include Sew
eral More workmanship to Kill