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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
BRYAN IN INDIANA.

Whatever else may be said OF the
Hon. VIM. j. Bryan, it must be con-
coded that he Is the most magnetic
political orator in the country to-
day, and contrary TO some OF the re-
ports recently circulated from vari-
GUS points in Nebraska, to the effect
that he was insincere in his efforts Tor
the success of the Democratic ticket,
upon which we recently commented
Q litorially, his recent speeches in In
diana have been full OF loyalty 80 the
Democratic cause, and he is today
the most effective speaker on the
stump in either party. The Wash
ington Post says that correspond
ent Of the Tribune, telegraphing from
Indianapolis, says: Bryan issaving
thousands of votes in Indiana. He
has been in the State since the mid
die OF the week, and has had extra
ordinary receptions everywhere. His
crowds have been the only ones OF
any magnitude during this cam
paign. -" The wisdom OF Tom
Taggart in bringing Bryan TO lndi-
aua has been fully justified, because
enormous audiences all over the
country have demonstrated that the
Nebraska leader still possesses all his
old-time magnetism"
This report comes from the CORE
spondent OF a Republican paper, and
is therefore not overdrawn, and it
clearly demonstrates that the wild
rumors In connection with Mr.. Bry-
ans Nebraska speeches were without
foundation. We take oil our hats
again TO Mr.. Bryan. He is making
a great tour through the Hoosier
State, and If the electoral vote OF
that Commonwealth is found in the
Parker column, it will be on account
OF Mr.. Bryan's presence and efforts
there during the campaign.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
MorrisVille News
Morrisville, Va, Oct. 10Th, II

MOrrlsNlue, Va, Oct. -Otn, I'Ot.
Mr.. John B. Jones, one of our leading
merchants, has just returned from bus
mess trip To fredericksburg Mr.. Wallace
Brooks another one of our merchants
has also been in the Burg on business
Mr.. W &. Turner, the popular book
keeper of Mr. c. W. Jones, Of Fredericks
burg has been spending several days
with MIR. John b. Jones
Miss Laeta Rixey, one Of Culpsper' :
charming ladies, who is now boarding
with Mrs Cooper 10 this place. paid her
home fl ing visit last week.
Mrs. 81. d. Cameron and sOn. Master
Roy Cameron, of Liberty. spent Tuesday
night ard Wednesday with Mrs Cam
erOns daughter, Mrs T. T. Jones
There were services at Mt. Holly
church Sunday near tbis place, conducted
by Rev A. J.CummiDgs. our regular pas
tor. large number were in attend ance.
Hazel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
GENERAL MARKETS

Philadelphia-Flo firm: winter su
perfine. S3.65@3.90; Penna. roller, clear
$50 $40; city mills. fancy $1,000 $50
Rye -four firm per barrel. $40
Wheat steady; No. 2 Penna. red, new
S1.136D1.131@. Corn steady; No. vel
low, local, 63b a 64c. Oats firm; No.
white, clipped, 361Rc.; lower grades
Csc. Hay steady; No l timothy, $15Q
1850. large bales Pork firm: family
$17 Beef steady; beef hams. $23 q "a
Live poultry steady; hens. 11h@12c. ;
choice fowls. 13hc.; old ROSTERS, Sc
Butter steady; creamery. 23c. per Id.
Eggs steady: New York and Penna.,
23c' per dozen. Potatoes steady; new,
Baltimore-W Wheat dull; spot con-
tract, S1.17A Oils; spot No. 2 red
western. $1.19% 61.20; steamer No.
red. S1.12A 011215; southern, by sam
pie. $105m113; southern, on grade,
S1O96119. Corn easier; year. 500
5ONc.: southern white corn, 55Q5Sc.;
southern yellow corn, 6l@62c Oats
ouiet: No white, 34O34@c.; No.
mixed. 33lbc. Rye firm; uptown, No 2
western, SOC Hay steady; No. ] timO-
thy, $14d14.50; No l clover. mixed,
s12612.50 Butter steady; fancy imita-
ton, 1701Sc. fancy creamery, 2lq22c.:
fancy ladle. l4G15c; store packed, 100
l3c. Eggs steady: per dozen, 21Q22c.
New York-Butter firm; creamery
common to extra f3024c.; do. held,
2O02O1ac; state dairy common to ex-
fra. l3M20c. Cheese weak; state full
cream small colored and white fancy.
1Oc.; do good to prime, 9hQ9%c.;
do. poor to fair. 719@9Ac.; large col
ored fancy. 91ac.. do. good to prime,
909Ac.; large white fancy. 9Ac; do.
good to prime, 7%Q9c. Eggs firm;
state. Penna. and nearby fancy Sc
lected white extra. soc; do. choice, q
m29c.; western finest selected, 23h0
24c.: do. average best, 22RQ23c.;
southern, 17Q2Oc. Live poultry easy;
western chickens, 12hc.; fowls, 13c.;
turkeys, 12@14c. Dressed poultry ir
regular: western chickens, 12@13c.;
fowls. l3c; turkeys. 16@17c. Potatoes
firm; Long Island. $l75Q2; state and
western. $1.37@l75; Jersey sweets.
Sl25G175. Cabbages we're steady;
per Darrell 50Q75c
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

Mr.. Lion, the American minister
TO Liberia, gives a very bad report
of the conduct of the resident mis-
sionaries in that country. He criti'
cises, in his report TO the government,
their moral character and says they
are unduly thrifty at the expense OF
the natives whom they are sent to
help. 1t is quite likely that the re-
port will stir up an investigation by
those who are responsible for the
moral conduct OF she missionaries
referred TO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
Local Markets
Corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 Bro.)

Wheat, 81 70 81. Is; corn, new, 80; old
So; meal, 81 40 to $l.45 per 100 pounds
eats, 40 to As; fowls Qive), to 8
chickens. live, 8 to IL; ducks, live, 8 tt
8; turkeys, 10 to II; lard, IL to II
Spring chickens. 8 to II per pound
eggs, IS to 10; butter, 10 to 20
hams, IA to II; Irish potatoes, &c
to 40c; beef 3 to 81; pork, 6 to Z; veal
Az to 3; lambs $3.50 to $3.50; hides
(green) 5to6; hides dry, g to 10; salteC
hides, Z to 8; bsled hay, s15 to $1S pei
ton.
Leaf Sumac-55 to 60 per 100.
Wool-Unwashed, ~ to %; washed
% to 26.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
ARMIES FOGBOUND
FIGATINGIN MANCHURIAST
PED BY DENSE MIST AND
BAD WEATHER.

A dense fog following the rain, mud
and high water has prevented any mil
itary operations of consequence on the
part Of either the Japanese or Russian
Armies south of Mukden.
The two great armies are resting, fac
ing each other across the Shakhe river
Gen. kuropatkin's dispatches to st.
Petersburg are interpreted to mean that
he will attack Oyama as soon as the
weather permits.
The latest action reported was an at
tack by the Japs in the fog on Wednes
day evening, in which they were repulsed
and are said TO have lost one gun.
Ii is reported from Port Arthur that
the Sighting continues there and that the
Japanese had made further gains.
The protest of Japan against the al
legged Disgusting of Russian soldiers war
forwarded 10 st Petersburg through the
American Government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
Good Sum Realized at Oyster Supper
In Stafford.

The ladies of COakley p O.. Stafford
county, gave delightful oyster supper
on Friday night, Oct II. for chsrita
BILE GAUGE and realized 81 hecommit-
tee was an excellent one, composed OF
the following ladies: Mrs. Thos. Briggs,
Misses Lizzie Potts, Florence BOatler
Misses b. and c. Gross, Matte Skidmore.
Sue Briggs and Miss Whiting
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
ORANGE.
Firs-Ouiet Campaisn-Personals-
Notes, Etc.
Unionville, Va, Oct. 20, 1901.

Unionville, Va, Oct. 20, 1904.
The public school at this place hal
opened, the assistant teacher, Miss Kat
Jerdone, in charge. The principal, Miss
Fannie Gravee, has been very i'll. We are
pleased to state that she is convalescent
and will soon take her position.
The new store building and shop and
dwelling combined, property OF Mr.. II.
L. Fsirchild, near Special p. o., was de
stroyed by fire few night ago. 1t is
said TO be the work OF an incendiary.
The loss lie several hundred dollars.
Mr.. VIM. II. Fsulconer, OF Ohio, has
returned to bis home here.
Miss May Kriete, OF Essex county, IL
teaching at Esastern View, the residence
of Mr.. r. o. Hslsey and family.
The campaign In this section is the
most quiet in years. Neither party lie
active.
Mr.. James Talley and family have re-
Gently occupied the Kube place. near
Rhosdesvilie. which was purchased by
them some time ago. y. u 4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

The Baltic feet that the Gar OF
Russia has been sending to Port Ar
thur for the last two months has
sailed at last, so it is reported. II it
does not hurry up it will not get
there in time to participate in the
surrender OF the fort.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

1t is reported that the Russian
Ambassador at Washington has de-
clared that no offers OF peace at this
time would be accepted by Russia.
She may be reluctant TO accept any
suggestions OF friendly powers, but ii
Japan keeps on as she is now doing
Russia will be compelled in the end
to accept such terms as Japan may
grant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

Henry Fuchs, the inventor OF
barbed wire, and who made a fortune
by the invention, but lost it by spec
ulation, died in California the other
day in an almshouse. Thus one
may be in affluence today and in
poverty tomorrow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
Tenant Wanted.

| want a good tenant for my farm
of 1875 acres, in Stafford county, three
miles from Fredericksburg. Teams,
&c, furnished. Apply by letter to
Owner,
Care Free Lance,
oct22-1m Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

The Republican papers claim that
Shaw has answered fully and COM
pletely the charges Of extravaganza
OF the administration made by the
Democrats. Pshaw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
Stafford Receipts and Disburse :
mentS.

On our first page today will be found
the statement of the Board of Supervis
ors OF Stafford county, showing receipts
and disbursements offunds of the county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

A small steer, color red and white, with
three Sits in each ear, came TO my farm,
one mile from Richards Ferry, in Stat
ford county, on June l. The owner can
recover same by proving property and
paying costs. r l.. Burton,
1t Falmouth, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22
RIPANS

There Is scarcely any ondition of
health that is not benefited by the occa-
sions.l use OF a RI'P'A'N'S Tabule. For
sale by Druggists. The Nye-Centpacket
is enough for an ordinary occasion. The
family bottle. so cents, contains supply
for a war
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

The Free Lance Is prepared to do all
kinds Of Job printing In firstcSsss style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-22

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
RECENT COMMENT.
Voice Not the onIy operate Necessity.


Heinrich Conreid, in Success.
The voice, however, is by no means the only con-
sideration in Judging a young woman's equipment for
grand opera Other essentials are the dramatic temper
amenf, in some degree. grace, and attractiveness OF face.
IN Germany, I would give a good part in an opera to
a homely woman who is an artist. but 1 would hardly
dare do It in the United States. Here. there is not yet
a sufficiently great and general appreciation of art in
itself to render 1t advisable to neglect the externals.
The ear and the eye must both be pleased. Audiences
demand beauty on the stage, and properly so. The effect
Of a good operate performance is sensuous. There must
be nothing Earring or incongruous. The music is beau
tiful, and, to maintain an artistic harmony, its expo
nents must at least appear beautiful. Therefore, a
young woman who has not a graceful body and pleasing
face would better not aspire to grand-opera honors,
however fine her voice may be, for she will be hopeless
ly handicapped.
characteristics that unfit many women for grand opera
I have often encountered an innate timidity and self
consciousness that could not be overcome In a great
enough degree to make 1t worth while or safe for me
to take a singer up. All true artists suffer from sta &c
fright, of course. but where the artistic feeling Is
strong enough the fervor Of the performance quickly
banishes the embarrassment But a self-consciousness
that cannot be thus easily subdued is especially disas-
trous to a singer. because it chokes and weakens the
voice. 1t has frequently spoiled scenes in operas, and is
one of the factors in my consideration Of an applicants
fitness for my company or school. After a careful trial
I am often compelled to drop singers whose vocal equip
ment is fully up to the standard. The general term we
use in describing such cases is, mot suited to the op-
cratic stage" AK
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
A SOCIETY OF THE WEST.

Does the country adjacent to and west Of the
Mississippi River, from the northern limits Of the
United States to the southern-does the whole west
ern territory need an organization among its mer-
chants and manufacturers to combat the pronounced
provincialism Of the Atlantic seaboard capitalists
and traders? Circumstances make It apparent; for
the right good will manifested by the West toward
the East fails Of reciprocation and seems to invite
only pharisaical contempt for native ability and
energy.
The West courts the East, commends, exploits
and favors the East, bearing no malice or envy.
pressing no competition and depreciating nothing of
quality. In return it gets something like neglect.
The business men Of the East reap profits from
Western business; but they are not Interested in the
development of the Western territory and they
doubt that there is any character whatever in West
ern talent or enthusiasm. They believe, in their
ignorance, that the West is only semicivilized, is
coarse and incapable. They buy letters Of credit
with profits from Western sales. and then set sail
for Europe.
The leading cities of the West-St. Louis, Chi
cago. Milwaukee, st. Paul, Minneapolis, Louisville,
New Orleans, San Francisco, Kansas City, Omaha,
Memphis, Nashville, st. Joseph, Los Angeles.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
ONLY SEVEN DAYS MORE.

Only seven days more Of the Fair remain, and
they should be devoted to thorough study by all the
people who as yet cannot say that they have em.
braced their opportunities to the full.
The last seven days should be great Worlds Fan
days-spelled with a capital in the Worlds Fair cal
endar and emphasized in the public mind.
The end of the Exposition epoch must be made
It's climax. But the last days are Of more importance
to the people than they are to the Exposition, and
aside from the public spirit which should impei every
man to swell the closing triumph of the greatest
project In bis city's career, interest for the display
itself must prompt him to make the most Of his last
opportunity. 1t Is with the public a case of now OF
never.
A week still extends sufficient opportunity. Ever
two or three days at the Fair will be worth re
membering for a lifetime, while not to have enjoyed
at least a brief view Of 1t win occasion a never
ending regret to the man, woman or child who lets
the chance slip By.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
That Baltic Fleet.
London News.

The movements of Rozhdestvensky and his colleagues
appear to be still wrapt In some uncertainty. The Admiral
himself. with four battleships and some cruisers and
where. at various points, Golfers have been placed in
readiness to facilitate his movements. On the other hand
a second detachment. with torpedo notila, is proceeding
eastward through the Mediterranean. IN order to take
the canal route. The future progress Of the adventure
will be watched vito considerable interest and curiosity
by everyone. 1t is what may be called the natural diff.
culties which. 1t is anticipated, will delay the passage OF
the heet, The supply Of stores will. no doubt. be ar
ranged; In fact, a number Of Golfers are reported to have
arrived at Dakar, where, doubtless, Rozhdostvensky will
replenish his bunkers. But his crews are inexperienced
and his officers not much better. What more probable
then, than that the defects in full, machinery and equip.
ment. Of which We have already heard something. should
develop as the voyage progresses?
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Portland, Seattle, and so on-measure up, in
every vital respect, to the best cities Of the East.
OF most, if not all, of these Western cities, it can
be said that their progress is amazing, and that for
initiative, spirit and inspiration they are peerless
throughout the East, even and especially in sophis,
ticated New York and Massachusetts.
What reason the East may have for disparaging
Western capacity is not obvious; but the motive is.
The East is self-conceited. garrulous and provincial.
Since all the wealth, genius and refinement of the
nation are conceived to be assembled in the Atlantic
seaboard section, how can there be any heart or
soul in the West?
The Western business men would be justified in
organizing to promote all the interests of their re-
gion. The Western cities would be justified in cul-
tiyating a sentiment of nterfriendliness. If the
East is vain. and if it is unappreciative of Western
capacity. vigor and persistence. the West may vel!
give n demonstration of its worth and prospects by
ignoring the East and helping itself. The sun,
when it goes down at the eXtremities of New York
and Boston. does not leave the rest of the world in
darkness.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
ADMIRABLE TALK FROM RUSSIA.

Contrasted with the ruthlessness of the Russian
bureaucracy, which governs with a mailed hand,
fair Is the spirit with which the semioficial repre-
sentatives Of the provinces approach the Govern
ment In behalf Of the people, for necessary reform.
The bureaucracy would, If possible, restrain the
Gar and Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky from permitting
general assemblies; while the representatives, Or
Zemstvos deputies, on the other hand, declare a
willingness to accept merely gradual reform.
Russia well may be proud Of the patriotism Of
these agents Of the people. When discomfort at
lacks a country little time is usually allowed for par
ley. Concessions are not enough. Revolution stalks
abroad and demands complete redress. The reform
leaders in Russia, the responsible citizens who place
themselves at the hazard of a strict and cruel law,
arise not as instigators of trouble and war, but as
petitioners, as patriots and as lovers of peace.
The Government is Informed that the people de-
mand a constitution and a parliament; that these
rights are become imperative out of necessity, and
that the changes are as desirable from the Govern
ment's standpoint as from the peoples. But the de.
mands are honorably modified. The petitioners pro-
claim that they are not revolutionaries, and, there
fore, they hope to avert a disturbance. They desire,
and will strive, to achieve their purposes by organi-
zation and agitation; and there will be no civil war
unless the bureaucracy win remain foolishly OBJ
stinate and forces the masses to action.
Russia has an exceptional opportunity. II there
are men in the court who are as kindly and far
seeing as the Gear and the Minister Of the Interior,
reform will arrive BY sane agreement. If the mem
bers Of the bureaucracy are not prudent, the Govern.
ment Is bound to confront the other alternative of in.
ternal disturbance. Both parties have been heard
from-the bureaucracy and the representatives Of the
people. The former is seen to be narrow and self
ish, the latter liberal and patriotic. The situation is
thus made plain to foreigners.
Outside Of Russia opinion Is wholly with the as
sembly of deputies. By their utterances the repre-.
s%entatves Of the people have signifed ~loftiness of
policy. The reform movement is not only peaceful
md conservative, although determined, but patriotic
The leaders express love and respect for the Car
and his Minister Of the Interior, ascribe to both q
conciliatoIy disposition, and very calmly admonish
the bureaucracy that bloodshed may be prevented
by adopting the wiser and better alternative. TAX
ing into account Russia's predicament, on account
Of the losing war with Japan, the reform movement
in Russia is one of the best advised revolutionary
attempts of history.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
WHAT ABOUT REPUBLICAN v1oroR1Ess

WHAT ABOUT REPUBLICAN VICTORIES? .
Republican papers are making much Of a "con-
fession" Of Colonel Ed Buffers, In which he is al.
legged to have said, with profound contrition. that
he had stolen elections for the Democratic party
in this city Tor q period Of thirty years. Another
version is that he said merely that elections had
been stolen; not that he himself had stolen them.
Perhaps Butler said the one thing; perhaps he
said the other. 1t matters not whether either OF
these versions Of an interview IS true. The point
is that the Republican press Is holding him up as a
penitent and putting into his mouth a confession
which, IL true, would reflect LII upon the local
Democracy.
What tommyrot 1t is to talk about Buffers steal
Ing elections on behalf of the Democratic party in
the light Of his open alliance with the Republicans
in the late campaign and a vicious butchery Of the
Democratic ticket on November s. which suggests
election thefts by somebody.
II the Republican gang organs win insist on
putting In evidence such an unverlfed confession
1t IL In order to ask how much thieving Of ballots
has been done on behalf Of the Republican party.
and who participated.
It Is generally conceded that the Republican ad-
ministration preceding the Wells administration was
amiable toward Butler. 1t Is pretty well estab-
lished that somebody manipulated the election for
the Republican party. Does Buffers confession"
cover this period? he was the biggest and most In.
fuential Republican in the party, by all odds. and
he and bis votaries undoubtedly reaped in the course
Of the four years the greater portion Of the benefits
Butler has not acknowledged the confession which
the gang organs ascribe to him. Probably it is one
Of the fables Of the organs. But, II he does stand for
1t, let them take him back into the remoter past with
their Inquiries, and ascertain just what. IL anything
he contributed to their party's tiumphs. Butler has
been "the whole show" in the last two Republican
successes That he has played an equally large par
in the more ancient victories most people believe
Republicanism, for the past generation, has beer
far more characteristic of Butlerism than has
Democracy. The whole truth about Butler would
show him to have been a pretty consistent Repub
ncan over a long period of years.
Preeminently he is a Republican now. Beyond
cavfl his interests lie with the Republicans In future
I He ID seeking, and doubtless win attain, complete
domination over the Republican party in the in
terim between now and the spring elections, wheI
he will control the situation and have much, IL MOI
all, to do with naming the ticket The spring elec
ton will be more important to Butler than was thu
election Of this month. 1t is in strictly municipa
a1airs that Buffers Republicanism looms largest