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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
FOLKS VICTORY.

Mr.. Joseph W. Folks contest Tor
the Democratic Gubernatorial noml-
nation i'm the State of Missouri, IN
which he triumphed signally over the
politicians OF the State, has evoked
more interest throughout the coun-
try than any other State contest.
Mr. Folk gained his present position
OF prominence by his vigorous prose
cution. as the St. Louis Circuit At
tornev. of the grafters and boodlers
OF that city. His present triumph is
omirous of a healthy moral and po-
litical undercurrent in Missouri
When he entered upon the present
political fight he had no prominence
or prestige in the State except such
as he had gained 10y his prosecution
and conviction Of these corruption
lists. He had arrayed against him one
OF the best organized political ma
chimes To be found anywhere. The
governor OF the State, with n TIRE
mendous political following, was
openly hostile to him; the Jefferson
Club, the leading Democratic Organ
cation of the State opposed him, ana
all the interests which hehad attack
ed in his prosecution, by no means
insignificant i'm political power, were
combined in an effort to encompass
his defeat. Is seems little short OF
miraculous that he should have sue
ceeded in the face 81 such foes, except
upon the assumption that the good
people of the State of Missouri rose
I'D in their might and gave substan-
tial evidence that fraud and corrup-
zion would not I've tolerated in the
Commonwealth, and added their IN
qualified endorsement To the man
who had exposed the corruptiohis's
and brought them to account. II
this condition of affairs could lie
brought about everywhere, ii the
people of the country, in every place
where fraud and dishOnOr Turk, would
publicly demonstrate their intoler-
ance Of such misconduct in office, aud
reward those officials who expose
fraud and bringevildoers to account,
as they have done in Missouri. ere
long corruptionists in high places
would perish of the face of the earth
under the torrid rays OF public scorn
ond contempt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
Senator Martin and the Merchant
Marine Connissio


Senator Martin is deeply interested in
the work of the marine commission ap
pointed at the last session of Congress,
90 consist of six Senators and six mem
beers of the House. Senator Martin Is
the chairman OF the subcommittee OF this
commission having in charge the invesli
cation at the ports on the South Allan
tic and Gulf coasts.
Il look upon the work Of this commits
sion. said the Senator, as exceedingly
important. The United States is now
doing only about : per cent Of it's own
ocean. carrying business and is paying 10
ships Of other nationalties something
like 5000. OO0,0 600 year in gold for
what they carry, TO find the cause OF
this decline in American shipping Il the
very difficult task assigned to the com
mission We have had hearings in New
York and Philadelphia. and will com
mence hearings in Baltimore. On We'd
nesday we shall have hearing in Boston.
My present purpose is 10 make appoint
ments later on for hearings at N;worrt
News, Pensacola, Savannah, New Or
leans, aud Galveston. Shipbuldiers,
shipowners and shippers, and also sea
men and sailors, will be invited 10 ap
pear. not only 10 give facts but TO sug
gest remedies.
The commission will endeavOr 20
present to Congress, when il meets the
first OF next Decem Der, the facts and his
tory in relation TO this very important
subject, and sincerely hope some prac
ticsble remedy may be found in which
both Democrats and Republicans unite
w ashingtOn Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
POLITICAL.

Magisterial District Conventions on
Saturday in Loudoun county elected
twenty seven delegates TO the state Con
yention. the sentiment of the deega-
ton is in favor of primary elections.
The general opinin among many
Democrats from Virginia who have visit.
"a Washington recently is that senators
Daniel AMI Martin GOV. Montague and
Representative Jones will be delegates
at-large 10 the ST. Louis convention
Wash. Corr. Alexandria Gazette
For delegates at large to the National
Democratic Convention atSt Louis there
il much speculation / is possible that
the four delegates may be- evenly divided
between the two factions Of the party,
the old and new organisations. Accord
ing to custom, it is expected that the
two senators will be delegates, whoever
controls. So FAR az known, there is no
outspoken opposition to Gov. Montague
as one Of the four State delegates. For
the other there seems to he no agreement
Congressman Jones has been suggested
aud would have a strong following u he
desires to go. Congressman Maynard
and Hon. A. Caperton Braxton are BE-
ing urged by some OF their friends. The
Southwest will probably make claim
for one OF the four. For eectOrs.at large
Judge Samuel W. Williams, OF Wythe-
Vile, will be urged by his friends, AMI
state Senator Archer A Phlegar il Rlso
mentioned; while Hon. II. St George
Tucher is believed 10 be willing TO serve
Messrs Williams, Tucker and Phlegar
are all from the western hall of the state
II Tidewster Virginia, with any unani-
nifty will urge a man forelector atlarge.
he will probably be given favorable con
sideration. State Senator J Boyd Sears,
OF Mathews, has been suggested for the
place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
NATURE TELLS YOU.
As Many a Fredericksburg Reader
Knows Too Well.

As Many a fredericksburg Reader
Knows Too Well.
When the Kidneys are sick
Nature tells you all about it.
The urine IL natures calendar.
Inireduent or too frequent action,
Any urinary trouble, tells OF kidney ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney ills.
fredericksburg people testify to this.
w. II. Smith, retired merchant, OF Main
street, says: "For several months
dull aching in the small OF my back, just
across the loins, annoyed me with its
very persistency. Ii was never severe
enough to lay me up, yet il was source
OF great discomfort. knew my kidneys
required attention, for the secretions
from those organs plainly proved it, but
what to do was a mystery. 1t struck
me If Dosn's Kidney Pills performed hall
OF what they promised they might tide
me over rather severe attack, and
went to G0olrick's Modern Pharmacy
for box. Relief followed after dose
or two, aud when the secretions from
the kidneys assumed their normal state
the backaehe disappeared.
For sale by all dealers; price 80 cents
per box. Foster-MilburD Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the u. 5.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no substitute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
Letter TO w. T. Smith,
fredericksburg, Va.

Dear Sir: Deyoe is worth 81 or s. a
gallon, put-on; how much is another
paint worth?
Depends on how many gallons you've
got to put-on, to be equal to one of De
voc.
Mr. J Hall, Sheffield, Pa, painted two
houses one coat, five years ago lead and
oil, took 40 gallons.
Last summer bought 40 gallons Devoe
for same houses; had 10 gallons left.
Mr. N Avery, Delhi. N !, owns two
houses exactly alike; painted one with
Devoe; took 6 gallons The other with
some other; took ] , gallons
Whas'd you give for those off paints?
Bear in mind, you've got to pay for the
painting. Yours truly
FW DEVOE a Co
"A New York
2. s. j. Willard Adams cells our paint
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY GET
TING TOGETHER.

No true American citizen who has
the welfare and advancement of our
common county at heart can help re-
joicing at evidences, as time advances
OF disposition on the part OF those
who were participants in the ClVil
war. and OF their descendants, tn
eradicate the sectional animosity ell
gendered thereby. Memorial Day
as il is celebrated each year, brings
new testimony ofthis feeling; flowers
are strewn impartially upon the
Union and Confederate graves by
the survivors OF both armies, memo
rial addresses are devoid OF bitter
partisanry characteristic OF former
wears, and the valOr OF both armies
is eloquently attested by Northern
and Southern orators. The Amerl-
can people are beginning to learn
that all the valor and honesty and
patriotism were not represented on
any one side, but that the war grew
out of difference OF opinion honestly
entertained. These differences were
settled in a manly conflict, and the
verdict has been accepted by all the
people. Only here and there do we
find some who still brand Southern
people as traitors and rebels in the
face of the common verdict, but they
are only conspicuous for the con-
tempt in which they are held. They
are OF those who remained at home
during the war without excuse, or
she offspring OF such. A notable IN
cident OF this class OF wOrdy veterans
is given by the Washington cores
pOndent OF the Richmond Tfmes-Dls-
patch. The principal ola school was
making and address on Decoration
Day, in the course of which he exhlb-
tied a Confederate flag. Instantly
small boy, afterwards learned to be
from Virginia, rose up and cheered'
whereupon the teacher became an
gered, rebuked the boy sharply, and
trampled the flag under his feet, say
ing it stood for treason. This Is an
instance where the man played baby
and the boy was man. This little
Virginia boy did what every true
Virginian would have dOneunder the
circumstances; it was spontaneous
outburst OF his heart. To cheer 1t
does not mean disloyalty to the
Union; 1t will not make his cheers Tor
the Stars and Stripes less hearty.
The Confederate flag is now only
memento OF bravery and fidelity, but
1t is a memento which will be handed
down as a precious heritage to all
generations to come, and our little
boys OF Virginia will always stand
MP TO cheer 1t as long a. time lasts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02

1t is rumored in Washington that
Mr.. German has no aspirations Tor
the presidential nomination and is
quite content at being United
States Senator. He will go to st.
Louis and will be the Maryland men,
Der on resolutions, where he is ex-
pected to meet and defeat any dam
neutrality-suspicious. offered by Mr..
Bryan, who is to he the Nebraska
member on that committee. That
does not appear strange, but the re-
port further says that Mr.. Hearst's
delegates, when it shall be shown
that their candidate has no chance
OF nomination, are to gOto German,
who they suppose is the best man
80 head off Judge Parker. So it
seems that they will be controlled
more by their dislike for Parker than
their love for German. But that
may not appear strange after the re-
cent New York conference and combi-
nation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
Graves Of Confederates Buried in
Arlington Deeorated by C. a. r.

The graves Of the Confederate dead
buried at Arlington National Cemetery,
near Washington, were covered with
flowers Monday by the came people who
decorated the mounds above the dust Of
the defenders Of the Union In addition
to the flowers placed on the grave Of
each Confederate soldier in the beautiful
cemetery, a small United States flag was
stuck In the mound that marked every
grave. The flowers were furnished by
the committees representing the Grand
Army posts OF Washington
The graves of the 1913 Confederate sol.
diers who sleep in Arlington will be dec
GRATED by the Southern Society on next
Sunday afternoon There will be ap-
propriate exercises, and the band from
Fort MJer will make the music.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02

Those who would defeat Judge
Parker declare that be still lacks
many votes of "a nomination, and IN
timate that he will have no more del
egates instructed for him and that
he will be unable TO secure any Oi
those who go uninstructed. 1t must
be remembered that several States
have not yet appointed delegates,
some of which have decided Parker
leaning, and which may instruct for
him. and is is too soon for those OPP
posed to the Judge to take comfort
at his defeat. lie is not defeated, and
from present appearances will not be,
yet between now and the convention
there may be developments that
would suggest some other as the
strongest man OF all Others, and
point him out as the proper man.
Under such conditions it would be
wise to nominate that man, and We
suppose it would be done, as victory
is the one thing to be sought and not
empty compliments. OF honors to
those who would stand no earthly
chance OF an election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
VICTORY FOR JAPAN.
Series of Engagements Lasting Over
Four Days.

Continuous fighting has taken place
northeast Of Feng wang cheBg, and the
railway above kin.chou since May 81
4 sharp ection has taken place eastwar
of simatsi, which lasted from the morn
ing of May - until daylight OF May 30.
Both sides suffered severely. Detailed
figures are lacking.
The engagement resulted in the Rus
SLAMS retiring on Simatsi, followed eau
tiously by japanese detachments. Three
companies Of Japanese are reported to
have ambushed q patrol of the Nerinsky
Regiment near Hunsian, wounding three
COssacks.
Severe fighting is reported along the
railway between NfangOy and Nfandien.
The Japanese suffered heavily, and
would have been annihilated had not
infantry reserves come up and forced the
Russians to retire into Niangoy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02

We learn from the United States
Treasury Department that the
amount of money now in circulation
for each man, woman and child in
this country is about $30.21. 1t Is
said this amount has never been
higher, and no other country, except
possibly France, has so great a per
capita circulation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
viroinia Episcopal Council.

The Episcopal Council OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church OF the Southern Diocese
of Virginia convened Tuesday Ia Grace
Episcopal Chnrch, Petersburg, Bishop \.
NJ Randolph presiding. The opening ser
mon WAS preached by Rev. W. II. Milton
of Roanoke. Rev Il NJ Hughes, OF Nor.
folk. gave notice that he wouli, during
the session of the council move To amend
the canons relative TO the election oil
vestry ~ ~ 90 secure judges Of election,
provided the ones elected do not attend
The report OF the committee OF the die
san missionary society was made 10y
Rev h. d. Tucker. The Woman's Auxil
isry report was also made
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

j lIammet Lloyd died suddenly H.
Madison county Monday. lie was sr
we'll IA usual and went To the barn, and
fell dead without "A warning. His vile
and several Sons and daughters survive
him
The new law adding per cent inter
est to unpaid tax bills will 90 into effect
June 10 Interest will startfrom Decem
Der Il. 1903 This will be added in ad
dltion TO the > per cent penalty which Is
provided by law.
The result OF the annual physician sex
aminatious of the midshipmen OF the
three classes now at the Naval Academy
Annapolis. shows that II midshipmen
are Unqualified to continue in the service
aud their designations will be handed IT..
Among them is George Morton, OF
Orange.
The following postmastes have been
appointed. l.ynhAms, Nor thumberland
county William X Harris, vice John A
]. Rock, dead; Sheliar, Louisa comfy
Mrs Victoria Meredith. vice Mrs BETTE
tIollins. resigned; Tatnm, Orange coun.
ty-Wattie j Tatum. vice Richard NJ.
Lumsden. resigned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
stork ovcrtook the Auto.

Bridgeport Ccnn.. May 3l.-A baby
daughter was born TO Mrs Madeline
Brundage as she was being rushed
across town in a big automobile. II is
believed to be the first instance of an
automobile baby, and ii had sad end
inc. for the unusual advent of the little
girl proved too much for It, and II
died three hours later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02

IN SPITEof the poor wheat crops th
! Deering Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sale
on these machines have been remarkable.
considering crop conditions. and not one
breath OF complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money aid brains can
build. Everybody in touch with freder-
icksburg knows the history OF the Huskei
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where others
failed. Deering Corn Harvesters gave
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When Won come TO town call and see US
and let us talk Corn Harvesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support, we are,
Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE & BRO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02

MAYOR ROBERT NJ. nj LANE VI hhhii"'''
the aEairs Of the city This, together
with criticism by his political opponents,
are thought 10y many to have caused Il
temporary alteration Of mind
Mayor Mcl.ane was elected as "a Demo
crat in May of last year for term oiiour
wears Under the charter he will be cue
ceeded by T. Clay Timanus, Republican
president of the cond branch OF the
City Council, to serve out the uneNplr d
term
Mayor McLane was thirty-eiX years oi
age. Previous To his election as Mayor,
he had filled tie office Of state attorney.
During his brief administration OF the
may orally Office. he had brought upon
himself the antagonism Of the regular
pemoc attic organization. Recently there
has been marked opposition 20 him by
Democratic members oi the City Council
in matters relating To the rebuilding OF
Baltimore Mayor McLane WAS mar
ried two weeks ago To Mrs. Mary van
Bibber, u well known society leader OF
Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
Dance and Reception at ouantieO

Dance and Reception ut 0uantieo.
A delightful dance and reception wer-
given AT Quantico Fri lay nightly Mi-sf =
III zabeth and Ethyl Horton in honor Of
their guests. Misses Idea Tray Tor, OF
Petersburg, aud I.otiie Fanlcon'r. OF
Richmond. Among those present wtr' {:
Misses Nadia and Carrie Wright of Fred
ericksburg: Mary X Green and Annie
Lunsiord, of Stafford &. II Minnie
Keyes. Of Myron: Elizabeth Merchant, 81
Manassas, and Edna Flick, Of Potomac
View; Messrs Thomas Walton. i. II
Lewis. Robt Stamper and &. II. SEMI, Of
Richmond; Rufus Crawford Charles Dixon
and Leo Dunn. of LOrton; Dr Frank
Ilornbaker. OF DumIries; Claude Wiley,
Of Fairfax G. H.; Capt Norris Cannon
and Andrew Bayliss, Of Washington, u.
G. Walter Lowry, Percy Wigglesworth
Jas Cole. W. Dunt. Frank and Alfred
Mclnteer and Allen Flick, OF Quantico.
! sumptuous supper WAS served at ,
o'clock and music and dancing Kept up
until the early hours Of morn.
IN Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
i1HTIIFE' ~ % W I7'I IWV'
GENERAL MARKETS

Philadelphia. Pa, June l. 49, Flour
steady; winter supcrGnc. s32jW31);
Penna. roller, clear. y440WA70. city
mills. fancy $j2jm535. Rye -four
quiet; 1920 per barrel Wheat firm;
No. z Penna. red. $lG5hm LOG. Corn
firm; No 2 yellow. local. 5fl&c. Oats
firm: No. white, clipped, iSc.; lower
grades, 46c hay steady; No. ! timo-
thy. $l7.50@1S, large bales. Pork firm:
family. SIG. Beef steady; beef hams,
S20621. Live poultry, hens, lac; old
ROSTERS, 10c Dressed poultry, choice
fowls, 14c. old ROSTERS, Toe. Butter
steady; creamery. 20c Eggs steady;
New York and Penna., 18c. Potatoes
steady; S5c.M$1 per bushel.
Baltimore, Md. June l. Wheat
dull; spot contract, $1.02K6I0zA;
spot No. 2 red western, $1G36103A;
steamer No. 2 red. 92h G93%c.; south
ern. by sample and on grade, CSC. q
$1.03. Corn steady; spot, 52h G525sc.:
steamer mixed. 50G50Ac.; southern
white corn, 51M5Sc.; southern yellow
corn, 51u5SRc. Oats steady; No. 2
white. 5SBc; No. mixed, 45c. Rye
dull; uptown, No. 2, 77Q7Sc.; No. 2
western, 79c. Butter firm: fancy imi-
tation, 10000; do. creamery, 25d
26c. do ladle. 150 1Gc.; store packed.
12Q13c. Eggs Arm; lie. dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02

Money is scarce in Manchuria and
brings a good price. It is reported
that reliable foreign banks are pay
ing seven per cent. upon fixed depos-
it's, and good Chinese banks are pay
ing ten, and make a splendid profit
on the deposits. The borrowers seem
20 be the sufferers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
MAYOR NJ LANE, OF BALTIMORE,
COMMITS SUICIDE.
Fires a Pistol Into His Temple and
Dies in Less Than an Hour.

Mayor Robert NJ. NcLane, OF Balti-
more, shot and killed himself at his resi-.
dence Monday afternoon. His bride OF less
than two weeks was asleep 10 an adloin'
ing room, aud WAS awakened by the dis
charge of the revolver.
The bullet entered the right temple
Mrs McLane rushed to the May ore ss
sistance, but he did not regain conscious
ness and expired within an hour. Ply
sicians summoned at once said the
wound was fatal.
No cause can he assigned for the act
by the members Of MIR. McLane's family
since the tire Of last February he has been
kept assiduously at work administering
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
Local Markets
. Mnrractad hu aimnn Hirak A BRO


Wheat, $l.05 to 81 10; corn, new 80 to
81, meal, 81 soto 81 .35 per 100 pounds
oats, 40 to 80; fowls Qive), 8 to .;
chickens, live. II to IA; ducks, live, 8 to
.; turkeys, 10 to II; lard, IL TO II;
Spring chickens, 20 to % per pound;
eggs, II to -; butter, Is to -
hams, IA to II; Irish potatoes, 81 20
to $50; Early Rose, $3.50 to $l.75;
sweet potatoes, 90 to s beef 2 to 3h;
pork, 6 to 7; yea, AZ TO 5;lambs, 81. so to
81. so; hides, (green) TO 6;hides dry e to
lO;salted hides, 7 TO 4; baled hay sl0 to
$lS per ton.
wool-Ilnwashed. 23 to %; washed,
26 10 20.
Leaf Sumac-55 10 60 per 100.
GENERAL MARKETS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds OF job printing in drst-class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
confederates Ohrorve Day.

Richmond Va. May 5l.-Hollywood
Confederate Day was observed as
usual. with a parade Of the local mill
tary and am address and decoration OF
the graves OF dead soldiers with flowers
and cvererocns The orator OF the day
was Hon. George l.. Christian. Of this
citv Tie famous "StOnewall" Band, u
stanton. headed the procession 10 the
cemetery. The day being national
holiday. the banks and public offices
were closed and business generally sus-
pended. General Fitzhush Lee and Gov
ernor Montague were among those
present M the exercises al Hollywood.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
RIPANS

There "a scarcely any ondition Of Ill
health that Is not benefited by the ocea-
sionsl use OF a R'I'P'A'k'S Tabule. For
sale by Druggists. The Five-CentpaeEet
IL enough for an ordinary occasion. The
family bottle, 90 cents, eontainsssupplJ
for year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
rlonnrs For McKinIex,s Grave.

Canton. o.. May 3l.-Floral offerings
from widely separated portions OF the
country were received by Mrs MCKiE
ley to De- placed on the tomb OF hcr
husband Among those who sent me
MORALS were President and Mrs Roose-
Welt the president sending a large
wreath OF various white flowers Mrs.
Roosevelt sent a beautiful bouquet Of
American Beauty roses. Mrs. Mckinley
drove 70 Westland Cemetery and placed
on the casket three large lunches OF
flowers. one Of white carnations. the
second of pink carnations and smilaN
and the third Of assorted flowers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-02
Flowers strewn On the Waters.

Newport News. Va May 3l.-An
unusual and most beautiful feature OF
the Memorial Day service held here
was the ceremony in which the Ladies'
Guild OF the Sailors Rest appeared.
They bore in their arms profusion
of fragrant flowers. which were strewn
I'm abundance on the waters OF the
James river in memory Of the dead OF
the United States and Confederate
navics Decoration Day was generally
observed here There were civic. reli-
glous and patriotic exercises, in which
the lical militia companies and the
Confederate Veterans participated.