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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12
Deadly Serpents.

Recent statistics show that serpenta,
kill mere persons in India than in any
other country. During 1901 the num-
Der of victims was 22.S10, and it esti-
mated that almost. if not quite, as.
many were killed in 1902
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12
Indians AZ Sohnni

In Indian Territory there are 1854:
Indian scholars enrolled in the public
schools. OF these 5,3SS are in the
Cherokee nation. 2.754 in the Creek,
4,7SS in the Choctaw and 939 IN the
Chickesaw.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

There are those who think that our
national patriotism is even robust
enough to survive the suppression of
the dynamite cracker and the toy pis-
toll on the Fourth of July.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12
DraWinQ.

An artist draws picture. an equine
draws a dray; the man who marries
draws Il blank sometimes, we've heard
them say; thirsty man draws wat
er; a blossom draws the bee. If L
can only draw my pay that's good
enough for me-Chicago News.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12
Got in for Nothina.

A Carthage s4nall boy, who accom-
panied his father to church for the
first time the other day, was much
interested in what he saw" says the
Press. When the collection box
went by he noticed it and also that
his father put nothing in it. Say,
Pop" be whispered. you an over
half of EN- got in for nothin', didn't
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

nobody rises to protest. In fact. every
body seems to be satisfied. The banks
enjoy monopoly of this sort of feel
ing when 1t comes to merging.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12
New York's Water spply.

The present plan for increase of the
metropolitan water supply provides for
al expenditure of about $50 900, 900 for
bringing to New York 20O. 0O0,00e gal
Ions daily from the Wappingers creek
and Esopus regions.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Hartford Post: We have found that
the most lovable women, as a rule,
are those who have no more mathe-
NAUTICAL ability than is required TO
keep account of the milk tickets.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Somebody will be trying to prove
next that Cresceus never trotted a
mile in less than three minutes, and
then he was tied to an automobile
and timed by a sun-dial.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Their fighting may not be no to the
European standard. but the Central
American countries do not keep the
WAR Is Inevitable" headline standing
for several months before they get
some kind of action.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

The Cuban congress has voted a
gift of $4,000 TO Gen. Gomez. Evil
IDENTIFY the Cuban congress wants
Gomez to retire permanently from the
revolution business
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Bad Faith RePudains the Treaty Between That
to
Attitude of the State Department the Recent
Country Has Been in Stat of Tur
Many YearsThe Importance of Preserving In
Ist1mus Declared o Importance.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

It will probably be incumbent on
the historian of the immediate future
to record that Generalissimo Rafael
Reyes of the Colombian army march
ed down a hill and then marched up
again.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Man is given a sense OF humor to
compensate him as the years rob him
of enthusiasm.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

The Toronto World hopes Uncle
Sam will Choke To death on the next
bite he takes off Canada" Perhaps
he'll try to swallow the pesky thing
whole next time.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

The boy who writes in his copy
book, Reach after the higher things"
cannot understand why his backward
anatomy should be tattooed because
he gathers jam from the top shelf.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12
plenty OF cleraymen.

At 4 wedding celebrated at Random.
County Cork. the brides father and
brother were the officiating clergy
men, while the bridegroom was also
q clergyman.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

During the last fiscal year the rail-
roads OF the country killed 1858 per-
sons and Injured 45.997 more What
are Macedonian outrages compared
with this record?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

When New York society leaders fall
out the wondering world learns that
being in the smart set doesn't dull the
edge of ladys tongue
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

woman strike sympathizer threw
a brick at car in Chicago the other
day. 1t is not related what shop
window suffered in consequence.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

People are seldom satisfied with
small favors," remarked the philoso-
pher. What fun is there IN kissing
a girl If you can't muss her hair?"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

King Peter tried TO congratulate
Great Britains diplomatic representa-
tive at Belgrade on King Edwards
birthday. but got snubbed for his
pains. Peter will have TO keep quiet
and make motions when he wants to
express his thoughts.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

The enthusiasm which Japan and
Russia are showing for peace causes
a suspicion that there must be
stock of damp powder in the far East.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

II it is true that the greatest happi-
ness is in having enough. the man
with seven daughters should be oh,
SO joyful.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

The man who stood on the bridge
at midnight probably found it cheaper
than sitting in at bridge at the same
hour.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Partisan. ate 2S.OOe horses last year.
Here we have a fiel3 where the auto
mobile cannot hope IL compete.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

The Brooklyn Eagle thinks current
carping at Patti is due 10 the "acidu-
lous pessimism of the supercritical
few" Good
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Thieves have stolen one of the big
bronze gates of Central Park, New
York. but at last accounts the obelisk
had not been taken.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Time WIS., when on the announce
ment of nsnk failure they used t.
ask what's ner name?"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

The new fund for the Methodist
ministers amounts now to $40 600
more than half of what Willard Allen
took. 1t is not generally known just
where Mr. Allen spent Thanks
giving.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

An English mayor has handed out
his salary to be divided between the
poor and the town bands. The bands
presumably, are to be bribed to quit
playing.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Forty years ago Lincoln delivered
his famous Gettysburg address. Might
we suggest that this is good time
for the citizen. and every boy and
girl who expects 70 become a citizen.
to take this address to some quiet
spot and there read it and reflect on
its beauty and its nobility?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

One of the judges has decided that
a girl has no breach of promise suit
against a man who proposes on Sun
day and fails to carry out the agree
ment After this it may be expected
that the lights will be put out prompt
ly at IL o'clock Saturday night.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Why doesn't some enterprising me
dunn arrange an interview with De
Lesseps on recent events in Panama?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

1t is reported that a duke wants to
marry Helen Gould Now comes the
supreme test OF Helen's good sense.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

London is startled by a medical
opinion that the use of soap Injuries
the health. If Chamberlain really
wants to win back power, let. him
spring to the defense of that sacred
institution. the Englishmans tub,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12

Origin of Drug Store Signs.
Colored globes in drug store win
dows were first displayed by the
Moors of Arabs and Spain.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-12-12
HARRY FREEZE. Pub.

HAYS CITY. KANs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
Favored BY Confederates.

lamp Hardee. United Confederate
Veterans, of Birmingham. Alabama has
unanimously passed resolutions. indoors
ing the bill introduced by Senator Hannn
aio wing pensions t. formerslaves The.
resolutions say. in part.
We heartily indorse this bill ami sin
cercly Rope that Congress act uponit nd
give To all worthy ex-slaves who ara in
real need "A pension sufficient to keen them
rom suffering and want \ most kindly
Iee"hg almost that OF comradeshipl
prompts us To express ourselves in this
matter. realizing the fact that the South.
ern slave was not the cause by any act of
his own OF the shedding Of one drop OF
blood in the Civil War.
The conservative southern people en-
tertain Tor the slave a most cordial and
true friendship. and sincerely hope that
the pre- sent Congress will give him u nep.
sion sufficient. at least. To keep him from
real want and suffering.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
For Washineton's Portrait in the
Public Schools

The wee regent for Virginia in tn,
Mount Vernon La lies Association III
'he Union Mrs. Emma r. Ball has in.
AnSrated an effort To place the portrait
OF Washington in the public schools al
Virginia
Inc National Society OF Colonial DANES
oil Nirginia has responded first TO her an
peal~ by the gift twenty-five (S25)
dollars TO this end
Gilbert Stewards last unfinished pic
lures, the best likeness known of Wash.
ngton, Is the one selected.
All persons who desire TO aid in nIac.
ing these admirable pictures of Washing.
ton IN the schools may send contribution
TO ) 4. McGilvary, department of pub.
lie Instruction, Richmond
The pictures can be sent to schools
throughout the State whose superinten.
1eh's VIII get them framed and properly
hung upon the walls of their school.
rooms
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
STATURE.

The Norfolk contested election case. in
voiving the seats of the two members of
the House from Norl.llk, had the right of
way Monday ia the lower branch OF the
General Assembly
Col Cabell, Of Danville. who prepared
The minority report, spoke for more than
TWO hours in favor of seating Messrs
Lambeth and Blob the contestants.
Mr.. Leake, OF tioochland, defended the
majority report N favor of Messrs White.
head and Wood ward the sitting members
The House adopted resolution Offered
by Mr. ST Clair providing for the election
OF the 24 circuit judges. Thee Judges
do not go into Office until April but Sen
ator ST Clair Offered his resolution. which
was adopted, to meet the rumors that
have been atiOat ior some days to the
effect that an effort would be made to
reconsider the nomination of Judge r
I. jackson, OF Wythe, and name a new
man. This movement has been founded
on the fact that Judge jackson was n
gold Democrat and has not been alto
gether as alert to the interests OF the
Democrats of his section us the leaders
think be should have been
BY Mr.. Lyell: A bill to authorize the
hoard OF super v;sors of Lancaster county
TO effect loan for county road purposes
By various members: Petitions pray
ing passage OF the Mann liquor bill
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
Virgins FOR HANNA.
Practical Workids Republicans On
the Mistakes of Roosevelt.

We may carry Virginia Tor Hanna p,
SAM one 81 the best informed men in the
republican organ zation AZ Norfolk The
occasion Tor the prognostica.ion was
the comments that several M IN q
group had made on the mistakes Pres
ident Roosevelt These mistakes an, nor
pleasant Tor the average politician To
contemplate. They are especially an
noNing 70 those who are CHARGED with
the practical work of rounding up the
voters
The reason why the practical men ia
the Republican party wish u nominate
Hanna are obviously that Hanna him
self Is practical aud that they Know nr,-
clseiy where To hnd him Thes. men say
1hHt they cannot tell from one dav TO
another witat President Rn0sevelt will
90 they illustrate their criticism by
tnc outcome ct the distri ution ~ offices
IN Virginia. which they say has not been
Tor toe good OF the party or to saeur,
ueitgat's TO the National Convention
but 70 sratiiy some personal whims If
TOE resilient which no onecould an,ic,
pate before they were sprung and no
one an account for since they have bsep
accomplished. The chief cause of The
complaint. however. il that in thes, an
pointments persons and questions out.
sue oil the State have bad more iftiuen. -
tnah the organization in the state has
had "'0
The object Of these Hanna men ! to
control. by the organization. all the M
htical affairs of the State. That cannot
De done IN the present condition. coDse.
queutly this plea Tor Hanna
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
Senator Martin snd Hon. T c
Pitcher

senator Martin. of Virginia. is firmly n;
the opinion that his fine Albemarle conn.
" farm Is one Of the hest in the Oh Do.
minipn. Among the senator's warmcsf
admirers II Hon T. G.. Pitcher of Fan.
quier. Tor many years a leaiin.. memh. ?
"i the house Of delegates. but now "A farm
er and merchant ~ Midland. Mr. Pitcher
l. convinced there Is no better a-ricpl t,r.
e i land in the country than in Fau,nier
How : the farm. pil-her - said S.na.
tor Martin TO his friend. who called to
see hum yesterday in the Marble Room Of
the Senate
Pretty fair. but the mud is terrible
down there. said Nr Pitcher There's
no bottom 10 the roads and fields sc
Ought TO move To Albemarle ~ said
the senator with a wink ~ a friend
oh, | don't want 20 live where TN.
top OF the earth blows overint, the pext
county every time high wind comes =
replied Mr.. Pitcher
IL great pity Fauquier isn't To the.
reward OF Albemarle. remarked Senator
Martin. whereupon Mr.. Pitcher arose
WIN the remark hat h. had TO catch tbe
i.3p p m train for Midland -Washiny.
ton Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
INSANITY ON THE INCREASE
More Patients And Larger Expenses
Caused Deficit Bill Rnpropri-
atine sic, 3O2 Was Passed

The discussion in he senate of the haI
appropriating SIG BOP - 10 meet a do
felt at the Western State HospitaI a,
Staunton brought cut the fact that there
j. marked Increase in insanity in Virgin
ia. when experts attribute 10 the power
~ OF people who were reared in luxury
lac dencit l. due 10 the large increase
Ia mum Der oil patients andto tn advance
IN the prices of coal beef. and other me-
essaries. senator Barksdale opposed
the appropriation at first. but after hear
ing explanations he withdrew his ohiec-
tons and the i'll WAS passed hin
was also passed appropriating $50 600
iOr the Eastern State Hospital. and
another authorizing the board of vii
nam and Mary TO use the 81. 900 appro-
prlatlon az they deem expedient
ne conference report on the dog tax
ON was adopted; numer rus petitions for
the Mann bill were presented: and Mr.
Hartman offered n bill To establish a nor
NAL school at Tazewel or some o,her
point in the Ninth district.
Messrs. John Whitehead and e
Woodward will hold their seats as mem.
oers OF the house from Norfolk. This
was finally decided when the house
adopted the report OF the majority of
the committee on privileges and elections
declaring the sitting members entitled TO
their seats. he vote was 43 to 13
The minority rep0I bad been previously
rejected by the vote Of - to Al. The
decision OF the matter followed another
long debate. Chairman Kelley defended
the majority report. Mr. Heermans
kepublicaa, favored sending the matter
back to the people Col Cabell closed
Tor the minority. Mr. Kelley scored a
strong point by declaring that even If
every vote for Whitehead and Wood
ward claimed TO have been fraudul
was thrown out it would not elect the
contestees. Mr.. Boaz called ND house
bill No. a out of it's order, to prohibit
the auditor from paying the clerks and
officers Of the house during recess. and il
provoked lively fight. The bill was
passed.
The house committee on roads indefi-
nitely postponed the consideration of
the bill offered by Hon W. II. Lewis. of
duquler, designed to allow through
passenger trains to he tagged at local
stations. The action Of the committee
Is considered as deathblow to the
measure, and it will likely never come M
again.
Inc house committee on the Chesapeake
ana ats tributaries reported bill offered
ny MIR. Jordan, TO prohibit non residents
rom catching bluefish in the waters of
virginia, ana to fix a license tax ofs2. so
upon residents before they are allowed
TO catch them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
How The Land Lays Politically

one hears great deal OF interesting
political gossip about the Legislature
nowadays, and a stranger in the Hobbies
would hardly think the gubernatorial
and senatorial battles were nearly three
years ia the future. For the most mart
the old time leaders are training under
thebaDner OF Hon. Thomas s. Martin for
the Senatorship, while the major portion
OF what Is known as the new regime is
standing on the side of Gov. Montague
Tor that office. As to the governorship.
both factions seem badly split up at this
time, and 80 far as can be discovered
neither has settled upon any aspirant as
it's candidate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
His Grandfather Was Native of This
City.

Capt. Alexander 5. Williams. the former
noted police captain and Inspector of New
ork City, il at the ShoTeham. accornpa.
MED by his vile and daughter. Capt
Williams retired in 1896 after "A career OF
thirty years on the force, during which he
made a reputation for ability aud fear
lessness that has rarely been matched
lie was the terror of GOtham's eyildoers
and produced in them fear no other
bluecoat ever inspired.
Capt. Williams is still powerful look
ingman physically, aud he is OF a most
anlable disposition, though averse to
talking Tor publication. lie was born
on Canadian soil, but his grandfather
was a native OF Frederick sburg. Va. and
fought in the Revolution Washington
Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
REV. CRAWFORD DISPLACED.
New Head Chosen for the Virainla
Anti Saloon League.

Rev. 4. II Crawford. for a wear or two
state superintendent Of the Anti-Saloon
League. during which tim. he WINS horse.
whipped 10y Judge Campbell. was dis
placed by the State executive rommitte.
AMI Rev j sidney Peters. Of Hampton
elected in his steal Rev. Mr. Cra,
lord was rendered the less important Do
sition 81 Office superintendent. bu, he ,ie
chned this. and ia the Christian Fed.r,-
tion, criticizes the committee rather
sharply.
The committee expresses high apareci
alton of hi- work. but feels that better
results can be obtained by having A Vir
ginian who knows the people better
The selection Of Rev Mr. Peters. a Meth
odist minister, was unanimous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12

just to give the directors an Illus
tration, a farmer who doesn't live
over ten milesfrom this city informs us
that he.lost the sale of over 100cords
OF wood this winter simply because
the roads were so bad that he could
not haul over them. And yet some
people argue that we are not finan-
cially s.ble to build good roads.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
lCommnnica,ehA
The Law in Reference to Bass
Fishing.

Second section of section 2IOS Code of
49, a. amended by acts of 1891 IN
der heat of Unlawful Fishing" states
II shall be uulawfrl' 70 Sill or capture
any river bass commonly called black
bass crsolack perch or pond bass tcom-
monty called Southern chub) between
the ID oi May and let of July Of each
year or TO shoot.spear trap or net same
at any time
Section 2lo9 Penalty poe fine foreach
onehse aud Imprisonment IN Jail until fine
IL paid not exceeding thirty DAYS and
forfeiture of all boats. nets Or otbe-scon.
trivances. employed in such violation.
See follards supplement TO Code of ] So
Page 2I0
am frequently asked a. To the law in
regard To Bass. and ask that YOU pub
iish this Tor the guidance Of those inter
ested
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
Stafford c. H Feb. 10. 1903.
Triss Plant REORGANIZATION

At a meeting of creditors Of the vii
nam X Irigg Company in Richmond a
plan OF settlement was reached. An
creditors who have claims amounting To
sloo or over are to receive 33 IL Der
cent. Ia cash and the balance in common
lied
committee was appointed 20 wait
on the creditors who were not represen.
ted at the meeting. and a. soon as all
OF these have signed the agreement the
contract will be Forwarded 10 the out oi
town creditors for their signatures.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12

The serious illness of DIR. j. l.. NJ.
Curry, former minister to Spain and
the head OF the Peabody fund has
caused much sadness throughout the
country.
DIR. Curry has had a varied but
brilliant career, and he has done much
toward breaking down the prejudices
that once existed in the North toward
the South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-12
Mr.. Bryan and the Presidency

Mr. Bryan's newspaper il said to he
successful financially, giving him a profit
OF tbirty thousand dollars Il year. The
circulation ID given as more than one
hundred thousand. Mr. Bryan 10 healthy
wealthy and waiting. lie thinks that II
the Den3 ocratic party gets away from him
IL 1904 it will come back in 1908. and ne
Is young enough and prosperous enough
to look six years In the face with compIa-
cency-Petersburg Index Appeal.