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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
pRIFTING rowARps GORMAN.

A fair indication Of southern Dem
ocratic sentiment may he gathered
from the poll just completed OF the
Georgia Legislature. This poll
shows that of iorty-iour members OF
the Senate twenty prefer German.
seven Parker, three David b. Hill.
two Shepherd and four Bryan. SIX
were non.committal or were not seen.
In the House there are 10 MEM
bers, of whom sixty-eight favor Cor
man, eighteen Parker, eighteen Hill
six Shepherd, twenty Bryan. five
Tom Johnson. The remainder are
Republicans, Populists and non-com-
initial.
Many who expressed Il first prefer
erence for others said that German
was second in their esteem. II dele
gates were to be chosen now the
Georgia delegation would be solid
for German.
In addition to the above the
state house crowd, with National
Committeeman Howell, is for German
at present and will control the state
Convention.
The mos. notable thing in connec-
tion with the above is the fact tina,
of the two hundred and nineteen
members OF the Senate and House
only twentyiour, or about one
ninth OF the entire membership, still
cling to Vim. Jennings Bryan. II
this ratio obtains among the lead
ers in other Southern States il can
be readily seen that the Nebraskan
will have little influence in the South
eFn delegations to the National Con
vention. Speaking for Virginia. we
are firmly of the opinion that there
il not Democrat in either Senate or
House who advocates the nomina-
alton OF Mr.. Bryan or the re-enuucl-
alton OF the Kansas City platform.
II We remember correctly a poll OF
the present Legislature showed that
among our own law makers, at the
time the poll was had, German
was a decided favOrite and We be-
lieye that time is only serving to
strengthen him in this State. There
are several Democrats who have a
chance, though hard one, to wrest
victory from defeat and among them
Senator German stands in the fore
front. Parker is another, but he
lacks the political experience OF the
man from Maryland, and when we
recall his plendid management OF the
Cleveland campaign it cannot be
doubted that he will see that nothing
is left undone should he, German.
head the ticket in the next. At pres
ent the trend of Southern sentiment
is decidedly drifting toward German.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

We knew. however, when we declared
our belief that a newspaper devoted to
the interests OF the people and the demo-
cratic party was badly needed in Rich
mond that we had touched the News
Leader, as well as it's able morning con-
temporary, in very sorespot. Because
they have been touched there macy
times and oft before, aud it is the truth
that hurts, the pressure OF the saddle
that makes the CALLED jade wince.-Vsl-
ley virginian.
In other words you desire a jour
nal which will accept everything the
Democratic party does as right and
criticize nothing. That kind OF jour
nalism, be it Democratic or Republic
can, is fast passing away in this coun'
try and there are few tears being shed
in the passing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

The discussion "a to the cost OF the
Richmond street car strike to the
State and the necessity for the mill
tia still continues. The following
are what We believe to be the facts;
That the Richmond police forcefailed
to do its duty: that the presence OF
the militia was necessary. but one
hall of the companies called out
would have proved amply effective;
that the troops were retained in
Richmond a good many days after
their presence could have been safely
with.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
KING GEORGE.
Successful Entertainment Other
Notes, Personals, Etc.

Notes, Personals EtS
Ring George County. Va. July 30, 1903
The entertainment given last evening
At the Court ilou-e by the lsdies Of I'm
ity rhur, b for the benefit of the sunday
school. was a success Ia every way
Qnite "a large number Of persons attended.
and the evening was much enjoyed toy
nll present. interesting program "hs
carried OUT. consisting Ol vocal mueic,
recitAtiOts. dumbbeil exercises. and a
violin ilu hy one of the talented young
Indies al King George Refreshments
were sold IN abundance, ana nice -'n
WAS realized for the good cause The
ladies' who had charge Of the entertain
ment deserve much COMMUNICATION for
the pleasant manner IN which All VAS
conducted. prominent among ia IN
were Mrs John T Minor Mrs. Horace
A. Minor. Mrr Henry Ensor. Miss r
Rogers and Largest
rrnics and other out.ofdo0r pleasures
nre the order Of the day now. nnd many
pleasant hours are spent in innocent ana
bright social intercourse
Rev J II Ncwhill IL absent this week
attending the BAPTIST Association at
Sa,uda. Miidlsscy county
Misses Annie and Mary Davis, OF The
Hague. We~tmoreland county. arrived
here yesterday. and with their father,
Rev. " t. Davis. VIII sprnd several
weeks 40 Maverley.
Little Misses L0usie and Evelyn Nlude,
Of fredericksburg. who have been guests
for the past week Of MIR. W " Brown
and family. expect % got to Colonial Reach
today. with their aunt. Mrr Brown. TO
visit DR.. +. f. Nude Aud family
Miss Garnett Newblll has returned
from pleasant visit Oi q month in Nor
fnls. and was accompanied home boy her
ieiend. Mrs Cake, Of that city.
Miss Nellie Rust Smith, Of Washington.
il u guest oi Mics Marie noherty, at
NRyrflry.
Mics Minnie Smith i- visiting friends ip
fredericksburg This week.
The fruit crop in King George never
Was finer than this season MANY a. ine
farmers are shipping large quantities OF
peaches. iOr which they are receiving from
> to > 30 per box Apples OF fine qua
ity are selling low.
Rev. ". +. Davis Will preach a. lrin'-
" church. III the Court House, next sun
dav evening. list Sunday in August. at
1.3O O'Clock. instead 4 IA the afternoon
~ heretofore. and the appointment Tor
night services may continue during the
heated t.Tm MIR Davis breaches It
Fletchers Chapel as usual next sunday
morning.
We are sorry TO hear that Mrs L. v
Suite ami herdauehter, Miss Emma. are
both very SICK at their home. Ridgeway,
in the lower part Of the county
MIR Clifford MounuOy oi New York.
has been visiting his mother. Mr.. ia
NINA MOuntjly. Tor week past.
MIR. aud Mr.. james Barron. al L--eN
county. are guests this week Of MR. Bar.
ron's sister. Mrs Watson. at Colonial
Beach
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
UP TO THE ORANGE OBSERVER.

The Norfolk Nirginian-Pilot dis
covered the following rhapsody in
the Alfalfa, Ga, Mirror:
Miss isabella H, amost prepossess-
ing, yivacious and highly accomplished
young lady of Rome. Ga, ia visiting the
and happy family OF her
brother, Conductor j. II. IL. H, Of
Gadsden. The fair Miss Isabella is one OF
those madest. sweet young ladies that
looks the picture Of loneliness. happl-
ness and beauty, and is one OF the most
radiantly and beautifully luminous liz
ures to be found among her sex; also is
the rich and proud p0ssessOr of u most
fascinating pair OF sparkling peppers,
supplemented with the most gorgeous,
beautiful SD Dwers of coal black tresses,
which fall 80 gracefully aud nestle so
closely. charmingly. admirably aud COW
etously about her neck and shoulders IN
such rich prOiusion. aud which would
make "a GreciaD beauty or a queen envy
could they but see her. Miss IL hc-
longs TO a distinguished Georgia family
of the genuine thoroughbred type. mod
est. cultured and intellectual. bordering
somewhat ON giltedged aristocracy
while sprightliness is set upon her lips,
aud in readiness of wit she ia unsurpass
ed. The Mirror wishes for the iasina-
ting and fair Miss Isabella IA most delici
ously pleasant time during her soiourn
in the beautiful Queen City on the toosa
Now if the Orange Observer can
beat this poetic, pulsating descrip-
ton Of feminine charms the accepted
time is the present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
VIRGINIA NEWS

A marriage license has been issued in
Baltimore 10 Louis +. Paxson, of Lou
doun county. and Bessie e. Stewart.
The following pOstmasters have been
appointed: Toluca, Stafford county
Albert j. Musselman; Twyman's Mil.
Madison county, W. X. Rose.
Gov. Montague attended the Orange
Horse Show Wednesday, and with Mrs.
Montague left Thursday for Middlesex to
spend a few days with relatives.
The will OF the late Mathew Dugsn,
probated in Norfolk, makes requests
amounting to $44 900 to Catholic chart
ties in various parts Of Virginia.
Licensed to wed in Washington: Fill
more Heney, of Anxious, Greene county,
and Rosetta Davis, OF Nortonville, Greene
county; Daniel Johnson, OF King George
county, and Mary Il Carter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
ONLY TWO NAMES MENTIONED
Or. McBryde and Or. Alderman Con-
sidered For University Presidency.

1t stated that Rector {. ?. Jones will
call meeting OF the Board Of Visitor
within the next ten days for the purpose
OF eecting a president OF the University
OF Virginia
The only two names considered at the
last meeting were those Of President Al
derman. Of Tulane University. New Or
leans, La. and Dr. J. W. McBryde, %
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Black
burg, va.
The committee that went to New York
to confer with Hon. John Bassett Moore
dean of the Columbia University Law
School. reported that that gentleman
irrevocaby declined TO p, init the use Of
his name in connection with the presi-
dency.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
Sora.

The fact that sora are not transformed
frogs, rs is contended by some people,
but that they are Matched from eggs as
are other birds. was plainly proven near
this city a few days ago. While men
were moving in the field at Cameron, y
lust southwest of this city, they came
upon king sora which flew off. Upon
examining the ground nearby the men
found q nest in which were two king
sora and four eggs. They cut the hay
carefully around the nest which they left
intact and did lot disturb the young
sora or the eggs Alexandria Gazette,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
NEGROES FLEE THE SOUTH
Consider Themselves Safer There
Than North Of The Ohio River

Many negroes have left Indiana and
gone South, where they will seek homes
Many OF them are from Danvile, III ,
and points on the Illinois Central Rail
way.
A number OF the negroes who left
Evansville during the recent riots have
not returned. The feeling against the
negroes in the Southern Indiana town
has grown more intense since the trouble
in Evansville.
Troops are still on duty at Danville,
III To urpgerVp order.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
PoIlutins Richmond's Drinking
Water.

Superintendent of the City Water
Works Boiling, of Richmond, is going to
make an effort to stop the practice OF
dumping dead animals in James River
above the water supply. Up the river,
when a mule or COW dies, the owners, to
save the trouble ofdigging a grave, dump
the carcass in the river Mr.. Boiling has
the names of people who have seen this
done, and is contemplating bringing the
matter before grand jury in order to
prevent the pollution of Richmond's
drinking water
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
CAROLINE.
Religious Notes and Personals.

Dawn, Va, August p, 1903.
Behtel NJ + Church gives its annual
pcnic on Friday, August eth. The pub
liris cordially invited.
Revival meetings commenced at Con-
cord church ON sunday night Rev. Mr.
Ball assisting the regular pastor. Mr.
Qnarles All day services on Tuesday
nnd Wednesday
Misses Bessie and Alice peRtross ar
visiting Mrs NJ +. Workman
MIR. l.. II. Tunstall has ~ his guests
Mrs. Lovett and little daughter, OF Hunt
ipgton. " Va, also Miss Sue Hill, of
Richmond.
Mrs. Walton Jackson and little daugh-
ter. Virginia Walton, are spending the
summer at her fathers, MIR. Arch sam
mel
Niss Anne peatross is to he the guest
of Miss Elizabeth Morton Tor the next
ten days
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

one Of the witnesses in the White
Jett murder trial in kentucky has
been captured by the militia and
brought into court, which brings
forth the recollection that you can
take "a horse to water but you can't
make him drink. The captured
witness will in all probability remain
mum
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
Confessed Murder.

Richmond, Va, July 3O.-Harmon
Truman Coates, who was committed to
Jail her for ten days for drunkenness
and who has been wandering in the
South for over year, has confessed
to the police authorities that he is a
murderer. The crime, according to his
confession, was committed at Spring
Valley, ~ Y. May 10, 1902, and the
victim was Louis Hull, of that town.
A telegram from Spring Valley con-
firms the story. Coates says he was
born in Paterson. N. ]. He posed as
an umbrella member while here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

The editors Of the Spokane, Wash
ington, newspapers have been com
PEELED to drop the quill and take up
the compositor's "stick" in order
to get out their papers. They are in
the midst Of strike in this striking
country. and the printers are walk
ing the streets. The editors do not
make much time in typesetting and
their editions have not been very
creditable to the art preventative.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED
Troops Guard Negroes on Trial for
Assault

Anderson Finch and Doc Bacon, two
negroes arrested few days ago at Chase
City, on the charge OF attempting to
commit q criminal assault on Mrs. +.
Geoghegan, were convicted in the Coun.
ty Court of Mecklenburg OF the charge,
and both sentenced to be hanged Sep
TENDER I'd.
The feeling against the two prisoners
was such that it was necessary 10 have
a military company from Emporia pres
ent at the courthouse during the trial
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

Ii is estimated that the United
States consumes Oue-half of the
earth's product OF coffee. The
total crop is sixteen millions OF
bags and We consume eight millions
of them That is one thing our
great country does by halves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

An economist says that cheese at
thirteen cents a pound is cheaper
than meat at the same price. That
may be true. but who is to furnish
psgOod cheese at thirteen cents in
these days Of high prices?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

Senator Scott. OF West Virginia,
has opposition in his race Tor re-elec-
ton. but thinks he is all right before
the people in their primaries, which
plan he iavors. The Senator has
two things to contend with before
success is assured. He has to get
the nomination from his party and
then he has to secure a Republican
Legislature for his State. This lat
ter may be more difficult than the
former. Notwithstanding his boast
that West Virginia will be found III
Republican column in both state
and National elections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
imprisoned in Ice Box.

Three little girls, daughters OF Victor
Floyd, a storekeeper on the Brook turn
pike in Henrico county, spent some time
imprisoned in an ice box, and when res
cued they were more dead than alive.
All were resuscitated. There is an ice box
in the back yard OF their fathers store,
and they got in it in play. The heavy
lid fell and they were imprisoned and
were utterly unable to lift the top, nor
could their cries be heard. laborer
to go through the yard heard
a moan, and, lifting the lid, found the
little ones nearly dead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

Germany seems to be far ahead OF
our country in the use OF the automo-
bile. In the United States it is used
for pleasure and for killing people.
In Germany they use it as a means
Of transportation, and it is made TO
carry from six to eight tons over
hiIi; roads. We rather prefer the
German idea. Y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
No,.b.,, colonisss For Virgins.

Windsor Shades, in New Kent county,
owned by +. Barnes, and comprising
6. 900 acres, has been sold to a syndicate
OF men from Madison, Wis. The estate
will be cut up into small tracts and col.
onized with farmers from the Northwest,
who want to migrate TO toe milder ell
mate Of Virginia The price paid Tor the
estate was 500 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

So far no crepe ilutters from Dem
ocratic headquarters, and this in
spite of the fact that the Peoples
Party has finally announced its in
tention to fuse no longer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
BlYII0g Green FGIlIG Seminary
Bowling Green, Va.

Unsurpassed opportunities at the
lowest possible co +.
Literary Course. Music lIustrumen-
tai and Vocal. Art, ElOcution.
EVERY TEACHER A COLLEGE
GRADUATE.
a Catalogue for the asking.
T.. II. PHELPS. \. ",
iyll-2m Principal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

The press OF Japan is getting quite
bold on the Manchurian question
and is speaking in plain terms, which
is not very complimentary to Chinese
craftsmanship or candor. The
Japanese Times says:
The diplomatic situation with regard
to Manchuria has passed the stage where
questions of China's moral courage or
are of any Importance The
only possible way to permanently settle
the trouble is 70 discuss the matterirank-
" with Russia. and there may be war or
NAV be peace. but either way, the settle
mcnt will be definite
And Russia, while not so retincent
or e0uiyocal as China is and has
been. has not acted squarely with
the Nations concerned in the Chinese
question. Promises have been made
and not kept by her and allthat she
has yielded has been upon positive
demands which she could not ignore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

1t is rumored that a distillery will
soon be started in King George. OF
course, the output will be for home
consumption only.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
State Female Normal
School, Farmville, Va.

Founded 10y the Legislature ~ edu
cate teachers tor the public schools.
FREE TUITION for two hundred
young women.
scholarships appointed among the
counties and cities.
Liberal course in Language. Litera.
tufe. History, Sciences aud Art.
Strong professional course for teach
err. Session begins September 9Th.
Write for catalogue and application
blank. iy2N st
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
( Startling Sacrifice
Sale on Shoes.

We have just purchased the stock
Of high grade Mems Shoes Of the well
known Eagle Shoe Factory. These
shoes need no Introduction TO you. as
everybody m this State knows of the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
Hanover School,
MISS W. :. soEooLER, Principal,

MISS W. :. soEooLER, Principal,
Will reopen on Monday, sept an, at
Fredericksburg, Va. English Branches.
including Higher Mathematics and the
Sciences, taught. Also Latin. french and
German.
Miss Schoolef's aim is 80 to advance her
pupils that ON leaving her they may boz iit-
It'd % enter other institutions and obtain
diplomas therein without loss of time.
Term. payable quarterly in advance.
For further Information address,
MISS " r. SCHOOLtE,
Fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01

THE ten college buildings stand u a
park of thirteen acre, IN the best
residential section of the city The
buildings cost ~llO.OOO. Total value of
plant and cndownen exceed, 1905 %.
instruction is offered Zoo LAM
euages. ,cience,, philosophy. ! is
Try and nri.prudeuce. Course,
of study lead tO the degrees off B
=. -. 4, VI A..ard Bacheiorof
Law. Modern and well equipped
library and laboratories.
TIL ec dormiinrles on the clmpu, 100
close proximity 90 residence, OF ,iy pro-
ie,,0rs furnish 2Ol Students good lndg
iugs al moderate cost. Professors take
personal interest in every student.
Matricula'ion Fee 5000
Academic Tuition 5000
Law Tuition. ... $1,000 i0 $500
Toial Cost of Session, l2j.O0to -21j.Ol
Next session begins September %
For catalogue and fun iniorna ION ad-
lre,s
PresidentE. w. B0ATWRIGHT,
Hi.uroNr. "a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-01
TRIAL OF SHERIFF SOLOMON
Witnesses Testify That There Was
No Need of Troops

Sheriff Simon solomon. ~ llenrico ,hai
his innings Wednesday in the proceed
ings brought ior his removal by the
Passenger and Power Company, OF Hich.
mond.
Justice James T. Lewis. before whom
many of the cases incident TO the strike
were heard. and who lives between
the city limits and the end oi the
ear line at the reservoir. stated
that he visited the reservoir each alter
noon and talked with the sheriff about
the situation The sheriff asked him
every day # he thought it advisable to
call for the military He thought the
police force sufficient To preserve order.
Mr. Lewis testified concerning the riot
at Main and Vine streets He thought
the guards on the ears began the trou
bic He saw no rocks thrown and heard
no shots fired until after the guards open
cd the fight by shooting. torpedo eN-
pioded. he said, and the guards immeni.
Gtely opened fire Mr. Lewis said that
had he seen any disorder, he would have
made arrests.
Chris Manning. police COMMISSIONS,
Commonwealth Attorney Sands. OF
llenricO. and W j. Long. all agreed with
the sheriff that there had been no occasion
for the calling for troops before the call
was issued
SHERIFF ON Thu STAND
Sheriff Simon Solomon took the stand
in his own defence in the trial in Rich
mond TO reiute the charges Of incompe-
tence and neglect oiduty brought agaii RI
him by the Passenger and Power Com
pany. and on which his removal from OF
lice is sought Sheriff Solomon detailed
his cour.e in connection with the strike.
Sheriff Solomon admitted that he had
advised against the running Of cars on
the Sunday that the labor parade was 10
be held. He felt that doing - would
have been ike Haunting "a red flag in the
face of an angry bull He did not feel
that he could give protection in view OF
the big crowd that would gather IN the
Darade and 10 witness il.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-13
Mr.. Robertson and Miss Strunk
Married

At noon freddy at the home OF
the brides parents, at Spring Park,
MIR. John u. Robertson and Miss
Bertha |. Strunk were united in mar
rage hy Rev. L. b. Warren, pastor of
the Baptist church OF this city.
The home was prettily and arti~ti-
cally decorated with palms and roses
aud presented very attractive scene.
The bride, who is petite and
pretty blonde, WAS attired in "A MOI
ish travelling gown of gray cloth with
hat and gloves To match and the groom
was in the conventional black. Only
the immediate family Of the interes-
ted parties Witnessed the marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert.on left imme
6iately for Tampa aud other portions
Of the state. Tn y will probably
visit Cuba before returning home.
On their return to Ooals they will
live at Mr.. Robertson's cottage on
Ocklswaha avenue.
Mr. Robertson is prominently con-
nected with the turpentine, timber
and trucking Interests and the devel-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-13
Reading Club.

The above organization hell very
pleasant meeting with Miss Esther
Weathers yesterday afternoon.
The program consisted Of current
events by the club and p>pers 10y Miss
Mary Reardon and Miss Minnie
Gamsby. Miss Resrdon's paper was
OF the subject Of English Schools,
Prisons and Asylums OF the Charles
Dickens period, aud was very ex-
cellent and instructive one.
Miss Gamsby's paper was, "a hers
always are, particularly interesting
and enjoyable. Her paper WAS a con-
trast or companion of Dickens and
Thackeray.
Next week the club will take up the
study Of Bulwer and will meet with
Miss Prumby. The hour OF meeting
has been changed from 3 to 1890
o'clock.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-13
help Needed
Secretary

The house occupied by w. l.. Dow
ling aud family, about two NILS out
Orange avenue, WAS burned Tuesday
night. The family, consisting of
father, mother. two girls of nine ami
six years, and the aged grind mother,
are left destitute. Assistance j. need
ed. Contributions Of food, clothing
or cash may bee lert at this otfic-, or
At the Office OF Mr.. Warren AT the
baptist church.