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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
KING ARTHUR ~.
Dark Bay, Is Hands, 1850 lbs BY
lonqfeilow.

Dam Belle Knight, by KDighthood, by
Imported Knight of st George. This
grand thoroughbred stallion will make
the season Of 1904 at BOscobel Farm.
Terms. $500 the season. Book lie now
oman u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
Stafford Liquor Cases To Be Argued
Here

The Stafford liquor licenseeases will be
argued before Judge j. E. Mason, 10 the
courthouse in this city, on Thursday,
Aprii %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28

Connections at Fredericksburg With r., ?.
q p. 4 K. and Meems steamboat GO. Az
Oraagp visa Southern K Z and Chesapeake
Ohio r. r.
The oEIy line so she ChaneellOFsytlle ane
wilderness BatGsnelds-
Eastern standard Time. Daily exeeptSun.
dAy. W II. RICHARDS Gen Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
LVMeER sHIPMENTs.
Much Activity Along the Rappahan'
mock.

Great shipments OF lumber ere being
made from the HappahannOck TO Balti-
more and other markets. Saw mills are
busy on both sides OF the river, and at
many points along the river vessels are
daily loading Such activity In this line
"A never known before.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
To colleeters Of Yellow Trading
Stamps.

The City Council having recently i'm
posed a license tax OF $3.50 on all Ter-
sons giving trading stamps, we will dis
continue giving them on May lst All
persons holding 125 or more of these
stamps are requested to bring them to
this store before May let and have them
redeemed
The T. y. Brent Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
IMPROVEMENTS AT TAPPA-
HAMMOCK.

Bank Building To Be Erected and
Hotel Property Improved.
The l.. +. Mumford Banking Company
has purchased Of Mrs. q, K. Scott, the
Virginia Hotel property at Tappahan-
mock, and will erect hank building on
a portion the lot The Virginia House
will be enlarged and improved. and con
tinued a. a hotel
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
F.a. For Matching.

From my high-elass (ringlet STRAIN
Barred Plymouth Rock, $3.50 q setting
ner Is. Satisfaction guaranteed. kobt.
" Harris APT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
! M,cALLA BOULWARE g. SON,
w. A. BELL g. BR(

Wholesale and Flour Bran shipstua Oats asy Meal
Commerce
We have Of the above goods offered ~
Prices Also Agents
suy OS Maehn
f McCala B0uware b Son, commeres 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
HEADQUARTERS ;. :. t e. |. su'LO'ss

Iksep all kinds of North Carolina and
VIRGINIA Lumber, dressed and undressed,
ehiSgIes, Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
lime Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plasterine
Hair Building and Paving Brick, Tin
- IRON Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, ali
rtrds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
finseed oil. Turpentine, Dryer Varnish
nd Ievis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
- All kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
S.;Iders' Hardware Of al kinds, Tar
Roofing. sbeathing Paper and fine Brick.
Keen large stock Of Sewer Pipe and
Firs Clay Pips' e. w. sVsk'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-28
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD

Timetable No. 10.
10 effect at IN. February Sth 1904
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

mirable features of the Old South.
there is combination indeed to give
the world assurance of a man."
Such a man is Peter Mitchell Will
son. He was born in Warren county.
July I, 1S49. His father. DR.. Thomas
E. Wilson, was native of Greenville
county, Virginia, who moved to North
Carolina early IN life. His mother
combines the hioo - thrifty Scotch
Persons whose names are indissolubly
linked with the Colonial and Revo-
lutionary history of the State. He was
educated first at the old academy in
Warrenton. Afterwards under the
elder VIM. Bingham and his sons. In
1865 he went to the University of
North Carolina where he stood well
in his classes. perhaps barring
mathematics" somewhat, and went
through the Sophomore year. He
then went through the University of
Edinboro', from which renowned in
stitution he received the degree of
Master of Arts in 1870.
Upon his return TO this country he
taught for a while in the excellent
school of DIR. Holcombe at Bellevue.
Virginia.
Returning to North Carolina, he
studied law under Hon. VIM. Eaton.
adorns the annals of our history and
upon receiving his license entered
upon partnership with his preceptor.
But Mr.. Wilson chafed under the ordi-
nary routine of a lawyers office. So
he came to Raleigh. was elected Read
ing Clerk of the Senate in 1876, and
about 1877 city editor of the Obser-
yer.
During Mr.. Wilson's journalistic
Il a.
labor to the industrial problems
which beset the industrial develop
ment of the State and wroN some of
his best articles-notably the one de-
scribing the Dialogue and Habits at
a Country store, whats the
Matter With Farmin in the
South" have had wide circula-
ton and publication. Some ten years
ago Mr. Wilson determined to give
his entire labor to work of this kind
and in 1880 he became Secretary of
State Board of Agriculture. which
office he held until he resigned i'm
1888. In 1888. as secretary North
Carolina Agricultural Society he per-
formed the chief labor in the success
full fair of that and the preceding
year.
In 1889 he became State Commits
sioner of immigration and has done
dS IluCn DeIId DIS ally Illdll III Tie
State TO advertise the advantages of
the State and attract immigration in
to her borders.
Mr. Wilson was Executive Com
missioner to the New Orleans Exposi-
ton in 1883. and afterwards at Chi
cago in 1898. From Chicago Mr..
Wilson was invited and acceEted the
position of one of the disbursing Of
ficers of the United States Senate.
which position he has up to this time
filled most acceDtably.
Naturally eloquent, of rare cultiva-
ton and attractive manners. he
has shown that the practice of a pro-
fession is by no means the nearest
avenue to usefulness in the South.
Mr. Wilson married Ellen, the
daughter of Mai. P. NJ. Hale. They
have one daughter who promises to
be as attractive and as gifted - her
father. At the age of years, on the
death of his father. Mr.. Hale's only
son became the ward of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson. He is now a young man of
mark and has for several years been
connected with the Southern Road,
stationed at Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
Story of the Merging of the Raleigh News and the
Raleigh Observer Into the News and
Observer.
CAPTAIN ASHE WRITES
Interesting Newspaper History in the
States Capital Traced by a Dis
tinguished Gentleman Who Gave
Fifteen Years to Adding to the Dig
nifty and Usefulness of the News
paper Profession.
BY CAPT. $. \. AsHE.

When / came to Raleigh in the fall
of 1870, The Sentinel was. according
to my recollection, the only Democra-
tic newspaper published here. In the
campaign of 1872. Mr.. John Spellman
and myself published a campaign pa
per called Blasting Powder, which was
what it's name indicates although the
result of that campaign would seem
to show that we We're the ones who
We're blown up. 1t was about that
time that the News was started by
Stone q Uzzell, with Captain Sam. Will
liams as editor for Mr.. Turner had
separated himself from many
of the leading Democrats. and The
Sentinel did not give general satisfac-
ton. There had been divergences,
and there were at least two strong fac
ticns already developed in the ranks of
the Conservatives. as the people oppos-
ed to the Republican party We're then
called. In 1874 l edited the Daily
Crescent and that year we redeemed ,
the State, our majority running up to
about $1,000. The particular issue was
Social Equality, for the bill making 1t
an offence to make any difference or
discrimination between negro and
white man in any church, or place of
amusement, in any hotel, or on board
of any cars. steam boat or public con-
veyance. had passed the Republican
Senate by a large majority, and would
have passed the House by an over
whelming vote had not Speaker Blaine,
with a magnanimity that should ever
be remembered with gratitude by the
Southern people. refused to allow the
bill to come up. He alone stood be-
tween the Southern people and the
troubles that measure would have
caused us. 1t was under such circum-
stances that the white voters of the
State were in 1874 brought together
and the ascendancy of the Democratic
party firmly established.
Two years later Governor Vance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

was nominated for Governor and elect
ed. That also was the great cam
paign year Of the Tilden election and
when the Constitutional Amendments
We're submitted to the people for their
ratification. 1t was the greatest cam
paign ever made in North Carolina.
Somehow The Sentinel had been los
ing money to such an extent that all
Of Mr. Turner's resources We're ex-
hausted. and before election day, /
think, The Sentinel suspended. In
November of that year, after the cleo
ton. The Observer was started by
Hale & Saunders. Col. Saunders,
along with Major Englehard. was
some years earlier editorso of the Will
mington Journal, and both Of them
hHd established a great reputation
for editorial ability. But the Journal
had failed.
Mr.. Hale had been associated with
his father on the Fayetteville Observer
and had every element of AN editor i'm
his characteristics. But the field of
journalism at Raleigh was then too
limited for the success of two daily
newspapers, and by the spring of
1879 the Observer had expended all
its means. and being heavily i'm debt
passed into the hands of a receiver.
and on July 5th 1879 was sold at auc-
ton. l was at that time chairman OF
the State Executive Committee. and IL
was represented to me that IL was
probable that The Observer would fall
into the hands of The News; and i'm
that event 1.-THE factions within the
party could not be quieted, and the
party would be rent in twain; and
that there was great danger that all
that had been accomplished In the
way Of establishing the Democratic
party in the ascendancy in the state
would be lost. And / was appealed
TO to become the editor Of The OBJ
server on the ground that by doing
so, since / was chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee and enjoyed measure
bly, the confidence of a considerable
number of local leaders who were not
attached to either OF the factlons,
could probably prevent that disaster
and preserve the unity of the party
so it was arranged that some of my
personal friends should buy the prop
erty for me. In the hands OF the re-
ceiver the Observer had been losing
money, but it was thought that II could
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
BY PETER M. WILSON
An Appreciative Tribute Of Two Of the
States Foremost Journalists, and
Their Associates, With Incidents
That Give the Color of the Scenes
and Times of Those Stirring Days
by One Who Bore a Conspicuous
Part.
BY PETER MITCHELL WILSON.

TOUR thoughtful request is that
write for the Review Number of your
valuable paper such incidents as my
connection with it under Messrs. Hale
and Saunders would make me familiar
with and in that way contribute TO
fair knowledge of its great history
The paper has been mirror OF the
life of the State and its people for so
long that it's story is their story, and
any assigned part in its telling musl
he brief Indulgence will be claimed
too for unintended omissions, for un-
due Importance to particular events
and lor those personal preferences
which under the name of prejudices
will crop out in all evidence however
truthfullv meant
You will not forget, please, that
quarter of a century. a good thick CEN
turv at that. stands between US and
the blessed people and times and
things you wish told about 10 their
grandchildren. Therefore. l purpose
80 tell as nv strength and routine ems
ployment will permit first how the
two really big men who set on foot
this story of the State appeared TO
others as witnessed by the estimates of
them preserved in what are called
obituaries, when reserve is weakest,
and then how they appeared to me.
This last would carry but little except
that l am sure there must be value
i'm what subordinate has to tell OF
his betters If it smscks OF their every
day methods and habits of life and
labor their appearance. the little
crannies about them which olners
perhaps more observant happen not
to know and provided always his PEN
oil keeps to the edge of the Colder
Rule.
If he retouch the fading faces OF
those unconsidered craftsmen whose
only business is tn carry the bricks
up a seven-story ladder where they
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

y. G. troops, ftetn s DIV, "A. T.
Hills Corps, A. N. Va.
hand them over to the gentlemen who
do all the work" he will not have
done useless thing. Each one had
his pride in his part as have their
own who follow them. So if the COM
posite picture of the planners and
doers, the editors. reporters. CORE
srondents. compositors. solicitors
clerks and devil is set before the
reader so as To make a clear true and
agreeable impression on him the Lord
be praised for the miracle. IL il does
not do this vanity VIII point to where
the fault lies.
Peter Mallett Hale.
Peter MaIlett Hale was born at Fay
etteville about 1928. being the eldest
son of Edward j. Hale. and his wife
Sarah Walker. After the ordinary pre-
lininary education he entered the Uni
Nersity at Chapel Hill in the class Of
1S49, and at once took a fine stand
in mis- studies. which he maintained
SO admirably that he graduated al
the head of his class, and, receiving
the nonor of being chosen to deliver
the valedictory. we'll performed that
pleasant duty. Not only was he thus
early distinguished for his scholastic
attainments. but he was generally es-
leemed as a Young man of more than
usual culture and Judgment. possess
ing in a marked degree the esteem OF
his entire community. Soon after his
graduation his father, being the lead
ing Whig editor in the State. associated
Mr.. Hale with him in the editorial
r'anagement of the Fayetteville OBJ
server. at once launching him out on
brilliant career as a public man and
journalist, with the fairest prospects
OF life opened to him.
About the year 1856 he was married
TO Mary. daughter of Hon. George Z.
Badger. lady equally lovely in char
acter. charming In accomplishment
and handsome In person. and reared
an interesting family of whom four
DAUGHTERS and young son now sur.
ViVe.
He was CLOSELY associated with the
Independent Light Infantry of Fay.
etteville. in which fine old organiza ton
he felt great pride, and at one time
was It's commander
After the Bethel campaign he re-
turned to the editorial chair and main.
tsined his connection with the Fay
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14

useful public man has gone out from
among us. and his departure leaves a
void that no other man can fill
The father of William Lawrence
Saunders was a minister OF the Epis-
copal Church. and resided IN Raleigh.
here Colonel Saunders was born June
30. 1895. He graduated from the
University in June, 1854, studied law
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
Sketch of Mr.. Wilson.

1.-THE development of the material
resources and the upbuilding of the
Industrial enterprises of the
South i'm general and North Caro-
lima in particular is the surest wcy
for native son to pay the debt that
every man owes to the generation in
which he lives-and when there is
united in one man the faith. the
knowledge and the labor that are
characteristic of and are potent in
creating the New South, together
with the culture. the knightly chivalry
and genial courtesy that are the ad-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-14
PETER NJ. WILSON
Sketch of One of the
States Most Gifted
Writers.

In 1890 a gentleman who had every
opportunity TO know Mr.. Peter M. viii
son Wen, wrote the following sketch
of his life, which is reproduced here
for the younger people of North Caro-
lima know too little of this rarely
gifted man.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25

[ pecial Dispatch to Daily AlaskanI
 Juneau, May 25.-All is harmony at the democratic district convention which convened here this morning un- der suspicious circumstances. Robert W. Jennings, of Skagway, was tempor- ary chairman, and delivered a great speech which aroused the delegates to a high pitch of enthusiasm. He took strong ground in favor of territorial government, and denounced the imper- ialistic tendencies of the present admin istration. He predicted that Alaska would never get fair treatment at the hands of the federal government until there was iu the White House an executive well grounded in Jeffersonian democracy, who believed that all power is inherent in the people.
 Attorney Cosgrove, of Ketchikan,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
ALASKA DEMOCRATS MFFT
 AT JUNEAU

was made temporary secretary of the convention.
 Chairman Jennings appointed the fol- lowing committees:
 Resolutions-Sw Swineford, Ketchikan; Burns, skagway; Davidson and Cobb, Juneau; Fenton, Nome.
 Credentials -Duckworth, Treadwell; Epsteyn, Juneau; Hentz, Douglas.
 Order of business and permanent or ganization-Teal, Juneau; McHugh, Wrangell; Agnew, Sitka.
 After the appointment of the commit tees, the convention adjourned until 8 o'clock.
 The session of the convention was at tended by a large crowd. The brass band is out and the day perfect.
 Judge A. K. Delaney will probably be permanent chairman.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
WILL FUSE
POpulists Would Support
 Hearst for President

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan J
 Chicago, May 25-It is announced that the populist national organization will make no nomination for president in the event of William R. Hearst suc- ceeding in capturing the democratic presidential nomination at St Louis.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
DEMOCRATS NAME FOLK

inee for president. In an interview to- day Mayor Johnson declared that at the national convention the forces of Hearst and Parker will unite in forcing the choice of Folk for president.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
Talking Machines For Sale

The undersigned has all kinds of talk ing machines and records for sale. Or ders taken for anything in the line not carried in stock.
 Jeanette de Gruyter,
 At Case & Draper's, Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Cleveland, May 25.-MayOr Tom l.. Johnson, of Cleveland, says Joseph w. Folk, the intrepid district attorney of St. Louis, will be the democratic nom-
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
KILLS SEVEN
Explosion Results Fatally
 in Ohio

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Findlay, Ohio, May 25.-As a result of an explosion at the Lake Shore bot ting plant, seven persons were killed and five more badly injured.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25

Ice cream, water ices and sherbets of any kind and quantity, delivered to any part of the city, by the Boss Bakery.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
BLOWS UP
Fireworks Factory ExplOdes
 in New Jersey

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Camden, N. J., May 25.-One man and two boys were killed and six men seriously injured by an explosion of a fireworks factory in this city yesterday.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
Seasone d Lumber

Good seasoned lumber for sale cheap. Inquire at Monogram Liquor House. Price, Sl6 per thousand.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
Vienna Bakery

We use only the best of material for the making of our bread, pastry etc. Give us a trial. Phone B.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Washington, May 25.-President Roosevelt has received invitations to visit many European courts next year.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
APPROVEIT
English Government Ap-
 proves Hunts Scheme

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 London, May 25-Leigh Hunts sch eme to transport American negroes to Egypt for cotton raising has the backing of the British government,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25

Summer goods now in at the Ameri- can Tailors.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25

Hanan Shoes at B. M. Behrends MercantiIs Company.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
If You Love You1 Wife

If you love your wife or your sweet heart, buy her candy at the
 Palace of Sweets, Fourth Avenue and Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
IN TIME
Discovery of Scheme May
 Save Many Girls

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 St. Louis, May 9 An extensive scheme has been unearthed to lure young girls to ruin. Those behind the the plan will be prosecuted.
 Suits to order at from SIS up at the American Tailors.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25
A Written Guarantee

That our ice cream and ice cream soda is the best and purest in Skagway.
 514tf Boss Bakery.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-05-25

Cutter shoes at CIaysOn's
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-02

But when this last flash hearts stood still.
screamed and M. quickly pulled down the window
tain saying, Don't be 'fraid the thunder won't find
US in the dark In the excitement my long-sufering
kitty. dressed in dolls best playing the
OF Mrs H, escaped Meanwhile second, and
more alarming flash, pierced it's way into dark
ened room. Selling dolls flew to the closet,
and slaming the door buried the dresses
on the walls Hardly there when cried, ooh,
my kitty! He'll be killed." flung open the door and
followed by M began our hunt for kitty.
Half blinded with haste fell a doll
rage Scarcely needing bruises hurried
Doors which had been shut for week flung
By this time had separated M. downstairs
and 1 went to the attic After various small mishaps
there, but without finding the object of search,
descended faster than went up, peal of thunder
urging me only to meet M. coming up There
head-long collision and both sat the landing
looking vaguely at each other. At that instant
heard the front door open. "Oh!' shreked NJ. 1.-THE
thunder's coming in" Down the two pairs Of stairs
rushed thru the basement hurried, and finally we
reached the woodpile back Of which felt
all terrors including thunder. We glanced to the
CONTINUED Sixth Page.)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-02

nant somewhat because of their
tendency to snap and flare up.
Juniors were "thoughtless,"
"heartless," wicked" and the
whole celebration was alto
gether horrible" Most of the
pieces had feelings" and were
sadly depressed at the near
prospect of going up" They
were a bit malicious, too. i'm
pertinently inquiring, How
would you like to explode 2"
and seemed rather glad Of
chance to scorch pretty new
gowns and pink finger tips. A
convention Of fiery spirits were
even going to the excess Of
blowing Willie up; and the
"fellow-sufferers" were on the
point Of carrying out their
threat when there was a bang
and Willie awoke-on the floor.
1t was rarely indeed that the
fireworks were content to live
their brilliant tho brief lives
for the delight of the children.
Northwestern Juniors please
notice that there is a topic
prepared especially for the
Northwest; several papers lately
have been on the Minneapolis
topic. Other stories lacked
name and grade, a page of
manuscript and one for June
rs was five days late. A little
care exercised in the prepara-
ton Of the stories is much ap-
preciated.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-02

and bits Of jewelry cherished
for ever so many years.
Hunting! That first sug-
gested to the boys times when
they shouldered rifle or shot
gun and took the trail for
deer. or even bigger game if it
Numbered upon them, or for
rabbits and gray squirrels.
Even the girls summoned
enough courage to touch a gun,
but in firing at hawk hit an
innocent COW. Girls are more
adapted to hunting flowers, or
moonstones, or playmates In
hide-and-go-seek, and ten-step,
or eggs, or almost anything but
wild things; and so they hunt
ed. too, with varying success in
the way Of bouquets and gems
and thrilling times peering
round corners and lying low.
Two brave girls went hunting
snakes which they evidently
did not expect to find; but they
did find one and probably
would have been running yet
if happily they had not reached
home. 1t is fair to presume
that they have not gone snake
hunting since. '..
Alice Van -Fossen and Ruth
Marshall did not state choice
of prizes.