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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-04
nenro Lxnehed in Alabama.

Scottsooro. Ala, July II Andrew
Diggs. a negro, was taken from jail
and hanged by mob. The negro was
arrested for An attempt 70 assault
Miss Alma. the l9-yearoli daughter
OF DR.. p B. Smith The negro made a
confession to the brother OF the young
lady and others who visited the jail
after his capture
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-04
R.celver eranted In shIpysrd sgIt.

Newark, n. J., Inly Judge An
drew Kirkpatrick in the United states
circuit court announced that ne nad
decided 70 appoint a receiver ioT inc
United States Ship Building Company,
the apuIlcation for which was argued
before him st Trenton some days ago
He announced that he would give tne
attorneys an opportunity 10 agree upon
a receiver il they so desired. Charles
c. Demming. on behalf OF the board OF
directors OF the ship Building Com
nanv asked that the court grant az
least "a hours to the officials OF the
company in which to decide ~noH i
they desired named as such receiver
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-04
Fourth Of July Excursion Rates, n. 3
&P. q. r..

To Washington, Richmond. interme-
diate points and points in Southeastern
Passenger Association territory. Dates
Of sale, July End. Bird and 4th, hnal re
turn limit July Sth. food going only
ON date of sale. and for continuous pas
sage in each direction. c. G. Cox, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-04

No man or woman IN the STATE WIN hesi-
tate TO sreak veil OF Chamberlain . stom-
sch and Liver Tablets after once trying
hem. 1hsy always produce q plesaEt
uzoveme,,f Of the bowsis, Improve ne
egp.t!:s =! ss.v2stssa sss Z e
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-04

We oFer One Handred Dollars kewna t,s
any case OF catarrh shat cannot De e"''- ~
Halls Casarrh Cure ~..t,. "A
III. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo y.
We. the undersigned, have known , =.
Cheney for the last | > yeArs. ana oeilrYe hlu'
fIons ard financially able 80 carry out any
oblIrntf0a- made By their arm
west & Truax, W holessle Druxzi~te. Toiedo
o.. Walting, kinnsD 4 raryin. T" hoieseis
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CatArrh Cure i taken Internally
.<finr ffrrrtIy upon ths blo9d and mncosz
sarfaee@ 81 t1e system. Testimonials sent
lrss. Price 75e per bo ale. sold b. al drug
a.lr. Fsnay ruy - ~ s~-s
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-04
Vol. l8, No. 68
Shoe ValueS
That commend their worth TO al

wearArs Of Shoes We are always trying how
much actual value that its possible TO give our
trade and we have reached the top rung on the
ladder Of shoe merit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-04

For lazy liver try Chamberlain Stou-
ach and Liver Tablets. They invigoraie
the liver. aid the digestion, regulate the
bowels and prevent bilious attrcks. For
sale NJ. NJ. Lewis, druggist.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29

Miss Bernle Angus is visiting MT. and Mrs. Elmo Carter near Augusta this week.
 Mr. J. c. McCrory left last Saturday to visit his Uncle, Mir. James, who was reported para lyzed. He fou nd him improving nicely. After enjoying the hospi- tality of relatives for few days, he returned home Tuesday.
 Tbe following named young people of our town attended the dance at tGrays last Wednesday night. Rufe Conner, Hannibal Raney, Jeff Mitchell, Ollie Hol- lend, Louin Cole, ". B. Scott, Fred Carone and wife. This was 6 jolly party and from all appear ances and all accounts, nothing was lacking to make it success tui for a time. Rufe did his part we'll. Hannibal Raney lost his hat and of course he has the blues. Louin Cole and W. B, Scott were padding there own canoes. Their avoirdupois became so noticeable to the anatomy of the vehicle in which they were travefing, that the frame work gave way and their padding work and mud shoveing ability came to good use. They all enjoyed themselves
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
Court esSicRs.

Court essicns. Circuit Court meets third Monday In Februs- ry and August.
 Woodruff Chancery Court.-Third Monday tn May and December County Court.-First Monday In Januars. April July and October. Probate Court meets fourth Monday in Jan uary, April, July and October.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29

The First Quarterly Confer ence for McCrory and DeView will meet at the church in Me Crory at 2o'clock, p. m. Jan. 31st Let every member give his pre- ence to the meeting.
 F. E. Taylor. P. 0,
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
|. m T < T
 gw LOCALS
ENNSS z8 SsSaa

Old PAPERS at the NEWS for 25c per hundred.
 Low excursion rates for the Mardi Gras via the Choctaw.
 Mir. Emerson Conner of Au- gusta visited Memphis Tuesday.
 James Gross and Will Bowers, of Wiville, were in town Tues day.
 Mr. George Merrill has been on the sick list for the past few days.
 c. A. Hughey, of Lynch Burg, Miss, was in town the first of the week.
 Mrs. Stanford of Augusta wis ited her many friends in our city last Sunday.
 Mrs Nora Hunnicutt, of Wi vile has moved to town to do Q general millinery business.
 When you go to Augusta. go to OH Kirkland's s Saloon. He keeps both linds-Good and Bad.
 OH Kirkland $ is Headquarters for Sports, Spectators and Dudes. Fine as silk. Augusta.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elmo Garter, of near Augusts, were in town wis iting friends and relatives last Sunday.
 One fare plus $2,O0 for tho round trip for Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Febuary 1924 vie the Choctaw-Rock Island.
 Mr. Woodie, the well known lumber man of Uuion City. Tenn, was In town the first of the week looking after the timber business.
 Mrs. Berta Terry. of Forrest City, was attending Probate Court in Augusta this week and spent few days visiting friends and relatives in our town.
 Messrs. T. A. Jeffries, H. Jo- nah Cariker, Tom Arnoldland the News man visited Probate Court at Augusta Monday and Tues. day. Ali unfinished business was promptly fini shed.
 Messrs. I. J. Stacy, NJ. E. Fer euson, Dr. Fletcher, A II Hamil- ton, all of Augusta and M. H. Pat terson, our sheriff, were in at tendance at Brinkley Tuesday to take the KnigNs 'femplar's De gree in Masonry.
 Mrs. Perkins is having cs5 siege of sickness at her home. Her little daughter Mamie who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is now slowly improving. Willie and Vergil are also indis- posed. We trust that the angel of health may visit and soon re store the ailing ones.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29

Ii dosen't make any difrience how much mud nor how cold it is, James, sCrittenden and George Merrill will come to town every day.
 James Crittenden and Erastus Smith hunted for work all day Monday. They found no work in accordance with the prayers they were continually sending to the throne enternal.
 Sheriff Paterson was in town Tuesday collecting taxes. He was astonished at the readiness with which the people paid up. We are proud that the sheriff called to see the people.
 The picture maa is doing good business here. Two charming young ladies, of Howell, came over Sunday to be shot by the camera. They were accompanied by two of our city's most famous heart breakers.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
WHILE.

By Regular Correspondent. W. P. Merrill visited Cotton Plant Monday. MT. J. D. Robertson was out riding in the country Sunday. We had the pleasure of hear ing our new pastor Rev. J. H.. Barrentine last Sunday. MT. Bonds, the agent for the Westefntiea and timber Co.,, is wis ting Jonesboro on business this week.
 It is said that there will be a lnew store and a stave factory opened up here in the near future.
 Ask Marshal Thompson how
 he would like to dance two step or 8 waltz with the hay. straw or
 grass widow. Mrs. Pat Kelley, Mrs. May
 King and Mir. Rob Richard, the agent at Howell, were visiting
 here recently.  On last Tuesday MT. Clop Hudgeons and family moved to Smithdale, Ark. to make that their future home. Mr. W. F. Merrill visited Little Rock last week. He visited the r,eeting of the good-road con- veotion while there. Mr. J. ". Robertson, the agent eti Riverside, was in town Sunday evening visiting his best
 relatives. "A sweet girl.) We are sorry to see MT. Bill Smith, the blacksmith, leave car town. We hope he will be success ful in his new home at Smithdale, Ark.
 It's a curiosity to see Chas. Tyrone take the girls out driving in that double rig and see the other boys stand around as they sail by.
 We hope every readen of the
 NEWS will fall in line and help our worthy editor in making the
 NEWS the best country paper in
 the state. We will help him from
 Wiville.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
GENERAL DIRE TO RY
DeView Township Officials.

Constable, John Batche Justices of Peace, Sam Watson & J. T. Angel
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
Kramer insures COUNTRY PRO- PERTY against FIRE.

Kramer insures COUNTRY PRO- PERTY against FIRE.
 Mir. Bruce Heating, the efficient salesman of k. T. Wherry, left Sunday night for Muskogee, l. T. on 8 short visit to his mother. He will return next Saturday much refreshed by bis trip, we hope.
 Miss Nina Riggs, who has been visiting her friend Mrs. Will Melton at Reyels, returned home Tuesday. She was accom- panied by Mrs. Will Melton, who will spend few days visiting Miss Nina and others.
 On last Sunday, Messrs. Fred Gullic and Alva Short, two gen. teel gentlemen of Angnsta, were in our midst; they enjoyed their visit very much and spoke in highest terms of our little city. Come again Gentlemen.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
LODGES.

W. o. W. Gum Woods Camp No. 1os meets at McCrory, Ark first Tuesday of each montA at pm. H, T. Raney, c. c. The MASONIC LODGE of McCrory meet on the lst and 3d Thursdays of each month All visiting brothers are most cordially invited
 F, E. Taylor c M The Chapter of o. F. g. of McCrory meet on the snd slG 4th Thursdays of each month All visiting members most cordially invited
 Mrs. ". B. Dougherty, W, M. The Knights and Ladies of Honor meets at pm. ou the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. All members cordially invited
 Mrs. J. c. Crossett Protector.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
Look Over This!

Look Over This! rdses s of 5s sd rpa r sg RaTa Kitchen Tables, Sewing Machines, Beds, Mattresses, Springs, Window Shades Curtain Poles Bureaus, Bed Lounges Iron Beds, Chairs, Rockers, Child's Cribs, Chld's Beds Doors, Windows Stoves Stove Vessels of every knd Inware Shelf Hardware, Ventilators Roof Fnnges Stove Pipes, Pipe Caps Elbows, Ihimbles, Ts, Grinding Stones, Wash Kettles Mating Rugs. Floor Oil Cloth and Trunks See if there ism Something that you need if so interest you; for my line is complete and my prices are right E. l.. Hamilton.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29

Frorl The Free Press.
 Miss Emma Carter, of Black Rock is the guest of Mrs. Chas. Douglas.
 J. B. Hoggard and Charles James spent Sunday in Nc Crory.
 L. 5. Winfree our County clerk, was visiting friends and relatives in p2View township this week.
 ------~----<-@- FROlS THE COURIER.
 P. Fl. Queries went to Little Rock Wednesday.
 Mrs. Luther Roberts, of near Mabe.ry, died Monday.
 E. k. Hysrnith- took a car of live stock to Cincinnati this week.
 Chas. Brennermar, of Hunter is teaching school in district 29.
 RCLynch went to Hot Springs Sundayto be absentseveral days.
 L. H. McKie of Vanndale was in town this week visiting his brother, J. D. Mckie. We under stand that he has rented the Humphrey hotel for 1908.
 T. Aleck Simpson has sold his interest in the Simpson farm and left Wednesday fof Garland coun- ty, where he will make his future home. We regret very much to see him go. i
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
rw A. D. STAFFORD-m

Gan be found at his TENT ready and prepared to do your WORK in his lAe in an artistic manner A Picture, made by MT. Stafford, will bring back the fondest memories. Tomorrow, your loved ones may be Pictures enlarged any sizeon short notice to sTAEFoRDs PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY and have your PICTURE taken
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following named pupils of the McCrory Public School, averaged 80 per cent or over for he week end ing Friday, Jan. g, 1903. No grade less than 80 will be published.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29

Have Kramer to write your FIRE INSURANCE.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
County Officials.
Church. Announcements.

~hIsHH ~HI
 NJ E. Church, South r. |. Taylor, pastor Services every first and third Sunday. Sun day School every Sunday at 9.3o a. m. Dr. G B. Fakes, Superintendent. Prayer-meetin every Wednesday night at 7:S0 D. m.
 Christian Church. of neview. Services and 3rd Sundays tt Ii 8. m.. Eld Long preach ing on the first Sunday and Eld Wood on the Srd. On end and 4th Sundays ot each nonth communion services areheId at D. ID.
Woodruff County news., 1903-01-29
City Officials.

Mayor. II, T. Ranoy Recorder. w.B Kyle Marshall, Col. Stafford Aldermen: c. B. Cook, E. L, Hamilton
 E. T. Wherry. 0. Haley and IL J. Cariker
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
pr.siden, domners Kissed.

Boston. Special-The question OF
whether the organization should com
NIT itself 10 the doctrines Of Social
ism came squaTely before the dele
rates In the convention OF the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor at its session
Tuesday. The question was not an
swered. as shortly before o'clock an
adjournment was taken until Wednes-
dav. when the debate will be resumed.
some nine resolutions favoring public
ownership aud the organization OF a
POLITICAL party 10 bring about con
ditions the Socialists seek were all
reported on unfavorably by the com
mittee on resolutions. A. once the long
arranged plan of the Socialist dele.
yates 10 fight for the adoption Of their
nrAaciples were put in operation by
DELEGATE Hayes. q Cleveland. He Of
fered a substitute for the committed
report. but was ruled ont ~ order. Al
this point the applause from Tho
SPECTATORS led President Gcmpcrs &C
announce tllt Ar Well4 ola-l t-D "a
lerles cleared II the applause was con
tInued. His remark was received Wit.
misses. Thcreupon he ordered the spec
tators 70 leave. There was great con
T fusion and 40 the end the elected PEG
+ pie. numbering several hundred. as
sembled outside Faneuu Hall am
adopted resolutions condemning Pres
+ dent Gompers ana his action. Mean
time the debate was resumed by III
/ delegates. Delegate Hayes and othe
F Socialists spoke al length against %
/ committee report while the commi
/ tees position was supported by Dele
gate Lemon. the treasurer OF the fe,
Grafton Just before adjournment IA
/ elected spectators were permitted
/ reenter the hall.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
The Cuban Bill.

MI PAYNE has introduced in the
House a bill making effective the Gu
ban reciprocity treaty. The measure
provides:
THAT whenever the President OF
the United States shall receive salts
factory evidence that the republic OF
Cuba has made provision 10 give tuh
effect 10 the articles OF the convention
between the United States and the re-
nublic OF Cuba. he ia hereby author
lied 10 issue his proclamation declar-
ing that he has received such eNl-
dence and 1hereupOn. on the tenth DAY
after exchange OF rauhcations OF such
convention between the United states
and the republic Of Cuba. and SO long
as the said convention shall remain IN
force. all articles OF merchandise. De
ing the product OF the soil or mus
Try OF the republic OF Cuba. which are
now imoprted into the United states
free OF duty. shall continue 70 be so
admitted free OF duty. and all other
articles OF merchandise. being the pro-
duct OF the soil or industry OF the re-
public OF Cuba. imported into inc
United States shall be admitted at
reduction OF % per centum. OF the
rates OF duty thereon, asprovided by
The tariff act OF the United States. ap-
proved July -. 1897 or as may be
provided by any tariff law N the
/ United States subsequently enacted.
/ The rates OF duty herein granted by
the United States 20 the republic or
/ Cuba are and shall continue during
the term OF said convention preferen-
I tial in respect 20 all like imports from
/ other countries. provided, that while
said convention is in force no sugar
I imported from the republic OF CUBA
and being the product OF the soil or
I industry 81 the republic OF Cuba SNAIL
be admitted into the United states az
I a reduction OF duty greater than ~
F per Contum. Of the rates OF duty there
on as provided by the tariff act or the
United States. approved June q, 1897.
ana no sugar. The product OF any Other
foreign country. shah bee admittcd by
treaty or convention into the United
States while this convention ls DO
force az a lower rate Of duty than that
provided by the Jarin act OF tn'
F United States. approved July "a. 1897
and provided that nothing herein con
. tanned shall be held or construed q.
an admission on the part of the Houa'
II Representative that customs GA
lies can be changed otherwise thar
by an act Of Congress originating IN
said House
The second section provides amon'
other things that articles OF the 10
public OF Cuba shall receive. on thci
importation into tho ports Of IN
United States tre atment equal 70 tha
which similar articles OF the Unite
States shall receive. on their imports
, ton IN the ports Of the republic c
Cuba"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
CHICAGO RAILWAY STRIKE
Hopes Of an Early Settlement Now
Entertained.

Chicago. SpeciaL-Peaee negotia-
tionslooking for an amicable settle
ment OF the struggle between tnel
MANAGEMENT Of the Chicago lay Rail
road and its striking employees were
begun Tuesday afternoon. and the IN
dications are that both sides TO the
controversy will agree 20 submit their
differences TO arbitration
After a conference. lasting several
hours. between Mayor Carter Al. Har'
rison and and the officials OF the com
many and the special aleermanic
peace commission appointed by May
or Harrison. at the direction OF the
city council. followed by anO1her
meeting by which President Mahon'
OF ne Amalgamated Association OF
street Employees and his legal adVis-
ers took part. Mayor Harrison deciar-
I'D that the outlook for n settlement
OF the strike by arbitration was d.
rectlv hattering. The object CT the
meeting was 10 bring the two SIDES
TO a point where arbitration Is pos
sible. This the mayor believes has
been accomplished. Announcement
was made at night that an effort would
be made to open another OF the vari
Gus branches OF the system. The At
tempt will be made on the electric
line running through Indiana avenue
and If successful will make total OF
three branches that have been opened
for traffic since the inception OF the
strike last Thursday. The other i'm
portant developments in the strike
/ were. A bill filed in the Superior
Court asking that a receiver be ap-
pointed for the Chicago City Railroad
Company and challenging the compa-
ny's right TO operate its lines. on the
ground that its franchises expired
last July and that the ss-year ac'
claim is invalid. Five trains. consist
inc OF a grip car and trailer each
operated on the Cottage Grove ave
nue. cable line under guard OF Low
/ policemen: cars operated on the
Wentworth avenue line under
guard u less than 400 policemen
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
FIVE NEW RED HATS
More Cardinals COnsecrated By The
Catholic Church
CEREMONIES VERY IMPRESSIVE
Out of the Number the American
Branch of the Church Hoped To Get
One But Failed

Rome. BY Cable.-Pope Plus \. held
his arst public consistory Thursday
Five cardinals. including the Papai
Secretary OF state. Merry del VAL re-
ceived their red hats. The ceremonies
began when the FIVE cardinals who
were to receive the red hat-Mgr. Mer-
~ del Val. Mgr. Callegari. the arch
bishop of Padua: Mgr. Ajuti. the Papai
nuncio at Lisbon. Mgr. Taliani. the
Papal nuncio at Vienna. and Msr-
Katschtaler. the archbishop OF salz-
burg. Austria-went 10 the Sisune
Chapel 10 take the oath before Car
dinals Oreglia. Rampolla and Macchi'
heads OF the three orders OF the Sa-
cted College. Mgr. Merry del Val and
Mgr. Calleeari wore their red robes Tor
the first time. and all the group OF
prelates formed a most striking PIC
ture. the eject being heightened by the
uncomfortable singing OF the Sistine
ehoire. directed by the Able Berosi.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
Beavers Properly.

New York. SpeciaL-NOtlce Of the
conveyance By George W. Beavers. the
former superintendent Of the depart
mcnt q salaries and allowances OF the
Postomce Department. who Is under
Indictment for connection with frauds
in the Department. Of HIS property 20
bis wife. was made known last week.
The property conveyed lies ia the sec
ton Of Brooklyn known IS Borough
Park and consists OF Is lots The trans
fer was made for nominal considera-
ton and the papers were recorded In
the office % tie register OF Kings
county.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
Tobacco Trust Wins.

ST. Paul. Special-The United states
Circuit Court OF Appeals handed down
an opinion in tPe suit for treble dam
ages brought ~ Jos. =. Whitweu. q
local tobacco dealer. against the Cont
mental Tobacco Company. known as
the tobacco trust. in which judgment
is rendered in favor of the Continental
Company. The opinion afIirms the
Judgment OF the United States District
Court. which held that the refusal or
the tobacco trust 20 sell It's manufac-
tured product 70 who il will. did not
constitute a legal injury, was not an
act in restraint OF interstate com
merce. and does not violate the ma
tiOnal antitrust law.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
Nv Wire and Cable.

AS a result of row about man
smoking in a theatre at Wallace. Ida
no. two men we're killed ana Two
wounded.
The Cuban bill will be taken mp by
tho House today and voted on Thurs
day. ,,..,
philadelphia was attended by many OF
the Wealthlest and most influential
men In the eastern section OF the ccun-
try
Ex-Secretary Carlise has been en-
gagged as counsel by those who are OPP
posed To- the admission OF Senator
Smooi. OF Utah. TO the Senate.
In the Senate Senator Fred. T. Du'
bois, OF Idaho. argued I'm favor OF the
right of tho poole TO petition for the
unseating OF Reed Smoot as Senator
from Utah.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
The Social ChasM

BY Charlotte Teller

in the OF
Il !.
between the
III
to Tor the OF
ruthless
les &c 5
bookap appears after teaching
perhaps which
the sanelsw an
OF undertook
study
designated the
and the lowe"
Of
the life Of the other group 'ne
possible Ike those
live il unecucated
they made nst OF all \
whose total cost was
nothing toll between the homes
weuto0o the
realities there great contrasts aS
monarchy birth make the class distinctions
Scr that years they others circumstance
would
q be
tho faces OF Young
the Of older women LETT unsIui W
the Il such readers desire Tor
49,
revelation there
Better coud
something OF an IMAM
suffering which no"i
the wider
Let
modern industry which make such
who take the heht for c'ns
tons such either with
mere n
c.. slcn
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arrived at
Norfolk and inspected the navy yard
there.
The Norfolk and Southern railroad
has been indicted, charged with VIC
Iating the "Jim Crow" car law.
The Oyster Commission reported TO
the Virginia Legislature, which met In
Richmond. Recommending the Tease
for planting OF about 100000 acres In
the Baylor survey.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-11-21
Proposition Rei-cted-

Louisville. Col. SDecia1---The offi-
rizi count OF the votes cast by the
miners OF the northern coal district.
Saturday night. reverses the decision
and defeats the proposition for set
element Of the strik~ The sub-dIstrict
board today announced that the propo-
sition was defeated and there would be
40 work tomorrow. but refused 10
make public che vote. IL has leaked out
that there vas a majority OF SIX votes
In favor OF rejecting the proposition.