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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
SALARIES OF SCHOOL TEACHERS.


The question Of salaries OF thepuo-
lie school teachers OF this country,
and especially of Virginia, was extern
sively discussed some time ago, and
the opinion seemed TO prevail with
many that our school teachers were
paid less than those OF almost any
other country. Buff any figures were
produced in proof OF this PROPOSE
ton they escaped our observation.
In looking over one OF our exchanges
the other day We found published
what purports to be the salaries paid
teachers In several Of the old coun-
tries. which show that our teachers,
generally, fare about as well and in
most cases better than those OF the
countries named.
We take It that the salaries men,
toned are those Of the city teachers,
except where otherwise stated, where
sessions are longer than our rural
schools have, and therefore Tor SEES
sion OF nine or ten months, which
might be compared with our city
schools, as the amount paid an
nually and not monthly is given.
In England the principal teachers
get $3.50 a year, while the women
principals receive $40, and thegrade
teacher is paid $500. In Belgium a
teacher starts with 1892 in addition
to free rent, and advances are made
to salary according to efficiency and
good conduct. The advance is not
rapid, but at the end of five years an
addition OF twenty dollars a year is
made. and so on, reaching an in
crease OF S120 after twenty years
service. Russia pays S21S for coun-
try teachers and $341 in the cities,
and yet they are said to'be hard
worked and poorly paid.
Saxony requires two years appren-
ticeship In school teaching, aud after
that grants a salary which may be
$l2O or $3.50 a year, according to
length Of service. The Parliament Of
France consented recently to raise
the salary OF teachers, but it will
take four or five years to complete
the reform. As beginning is has
been decreed that no assistant
teacher shall be employed at more
than 5000 per annum, and no regu-
lar teacher is to be paid less than
5000. In Italy the largest salary
paid teachers is 1922, and recent
effort to raise the amount failed in
Parliament. In the Netherlands it
is stated that no teacher gets less
than $160 per annum, while in Por-
tugal the minimum is 500 year,
and in the large cities the amount
paid is $135. In the Canadian dis
tricts teachers are paid four dollars
week. In the large cities teachers
Of large experience may reach up to
$500. So 1t will be seen, while our
teachers do not get what they de-
serve, the salaries paid in this cOun-
try are better than those paid else
where.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12

A dispatch from London informs
us that Henry NJ. Stanley, the great
explorer, is dead of pleuro-pneumo-
MIA. Mr.. Stanley is well remembered
by our Southern people. lie was a
Confederate soldier, having enlisted
in New Orleans, and although ne did
not leave usina very honorable way.
we cannot help but admire him for
the splendid record he made in the
wilds of Africa. and for which Eng
land so highly honored him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
IN MEMORY OF DEAD JURlsT
Tributes TO Judge Simonton by Cir
cult Court Of Appeals.

Chief Justice Fuller, OF the United States
Supreme Court, sat with the other judges
in the special session Of the Federal Cir
cult Court of Appeals at Richmond, Tues
day, in memory of the late Judge Simon
ton. The judges, other than the Chief
Justice, sitting during the memorial meet
ing were Judge purnell, OF North Caro-
lima; Judge b awley, of South Carolina;
Judge Morris. of Marylaud Judge Gof
Of West Virginia, IN u ise Waddill, Of
the District Court Of Virginia. ResOlu
tions from the various districts in THE
circuit and from various bar assOcia.
lions. city and State, were presented
with appropriate remarks, the Chief Jut-
ice being among the number who pai1
tribute to the departed iurist. The fig
on the Federal building was at halt mast
during the memorial exercises
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
MALCOLM A. COLES.
He Receives a Good Appointment.

He Receives a Good Appointment.
Hon. Malcolm A. Coles, OF Northumber-
land, but for some time resident OF
Richmond has received a letter from the
Attorney General Of the United States,
informing him OF his appointment as q
special attorney in the Department OF
Justice in Washington His work will
be under the appropriation for Defend
ing Suits and Claims against the United
States" This position carries with it a
handsome salary, and all travelling ex-
penses, while engaged in official business.
Mr.. Coles is regarded as one of the bright
est and ablest campaign speakers and
debaters in his party in the State. He
was the nominee of his party for Con-
gress in the First Districtin 1902 against
Hon. w. A. Jones. Mr. Coles is B. A.
of Richmond College, an LII. b. OF
Columbian University, and an LII. M. OF
the National University in Washington
1t is understood that the position pays
more than two thousand year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12

Gen. Black, Commander OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, is on a
visit to the South for health and re-
creation. He was in Atlanta, Georgia,
last Wednesday, and decorated the
grave of Gen. Gordon, the beloved OF
the South, with flowers. This was
a most iraternal act and one that
will be appreciated by the Southern
people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
THE EFFECT OF RUSSIAN DEFEAT,


When hostilities broke out between
Russia and Japan, Russian newspa-
pers and Russian statesmen sought
to gain sympathy and assistance OF
the other great powers OF the world
by proclaiming the dangers, in the
event of her defeat, of Mongolian in.
vasion of Europe. The yellow peril,
as the danger was characterized, was
heralded as a menace to European
nations. but to Russia's dsappoint-
ment the European countries out
side OF Russia failed to take fright at
this bogie and continued serenely
with their heretofore avowed policy
OF neutrality. The cry is now raised
by an important st. Petersburg daily
paper, supposed to be in close touch
with the Minister OF Foreign Affairs
in the capital, says the Literary Di-
gest of May 9TH, against the "Anglo-
Saxon peril 1t is predicted that
Great Britain and the United States
under the cover Of Japan are in sym
patty with Japan for selfish pur'
poses, with a view OF ogerrunmng
Europe, when European nations are
weakened 10y conflict in the far East.
We can hardly believe that this alb
surd idea has any real lodgment
among Russian statesmen, nor that
any other European nation will be-
come panic stricken at thepossibillty
of such a calamity. On the contrary
it is no doubt the product of the lurid
Imagination OF journalists, who are
anxious in their extremity to excite
Others through fear OF Russian safety
TO help them in an undertaking in
which they seem to have more than
their hands full. According TO their
own admissions she Russians are in
a most perilous predicament, with
the "yellow peril threatening them
on the one hand, and the anglo
Saxon" peril confronting them on
the other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
Local Markets

Corrected by Simon Hirsh Bro.l
Wheat, 81 .05 to 81 10; corn, new 80 to
81, meal, 81. SOTO $1.35 per 100 pounds;
oats, 40 to 80; fowls Qive), o to 10;
chickens, live, II to IA; ducks, live, 8 to
O.; turkeys, 10 to II; lard, IL to II
Spring chickens, % to 30 per pound;
eggs, 10y to 14h; butter, 10 to 20
hams, IA to II irish potatoes, 81 20
to $3.50, Early Rose, $3.50 to $1.75;
sweet potatoes, 30 to 81 beef TO 3h
pork, 6 to Z; veal, Ak to 5;lambs, $3.50 to
$3.50; hides, (green) 5 to 6;hides dry ,sto
iO.salted hides, Z to 8; baled hay $40 to
SIS per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, % to %; washed,
26 to 20.
Leaf Sumac-55 to 60 per 100.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
VIRGINIA ODD FELLOWS.
An Address Made to the Grand Lodge
by Grand Sire Goodwin.

The sixty seventh annual session OF the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows OF Virginia
opened Tuesday morning in the Assem-
bly, Hall IF Hill City Lodge, Lynchburg.
About 400 delegates were present.
Speeches of welcome were made by r. D..
Yancey. Rev. A n. Perrymsn aud Rev.
T.. NJ Belt Tn, IT were responded To by
Grand Master Franz Cassell, Grand War
den Norman Ashby, OF Culpeper, and
Grand Marshal Roland +. Chase. John
B. Good win, of Atlanta. grand sire OF
the Sovereign Grand Lodge, made al
address and later left for Durham, \. e.,
TO attend the Grand Dodge OF North Car
DINA, now in session there.
Alter the public ceremonies the Grand
Lodge took up regular business, the ap
pOintment of various committees, and
consideration OF pending amendments.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
PARKER, GoRMAN AND HEARST
How They Stand With Delegates to
National Convention.

Democratic conventions were held in
three more States last week, adding 90
delegates TO those previously chosen Tor
the st. Louis national convention. More
than one third OF the 900 delegates to
the convention have now been selected.
The predominant developments of the
week were decided gains for Hearst
in delegates and increased German
strength 10 uncommittsd delegates.
Judge Parker now has % instructed
delegates Hearst has 100 delegates ip-
structed, pledged or bound by the unit
rule governing State delegations having
a majority OF Hearst members, and there
are III uncommited delegates. lndica-
tions that Senator German will control
Pennsylvania 6S delegates, in addition
to the he is already understood to have
in West Virginia and possibly those OF
New Jersey, makes his latent though not
assured strength nearly 100 delegates,
or almost on par with that OF either
Parker or Hearst.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12

Senator German spent the most OF
last week in New York City, in con
sultation with leading Eastern Dem
ocrats. The real object OF his con
ference has not yet been madepublic,
but by many it was thought he was
coqustting with Tammany, and
would finally receive the support OF
Hearst. If it was necessary To defeat
Judge Parker. However suspicious
these reports may be the admirers OF
Mr.. German are not prepared to be-
lieve either. He Is too shrewd Il
politician to become the tool OF
Tammany to punish Judge Parker,
and is too loyal TO true Democracy
to place himself under obligations to
Mr.. Hearst or his adherents. And
so whatever the object OF the confer
ence was we may feel assured that it
was in the interest of Democratic
success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
rwo Children Burned to Death

Alexandria. Va. May l0.-Two chill
dren. Robert and Carrie Harper, aged
8 and 2 years. were burned to death
on a pitch-laden scow while helping
their sister Mabel. aged II. to get their
fathers dinner. The gasoline stove
exploded and set fire to the scow.
Mabel was rescued after being serious
" and perhaps fatally burned. 1t was
impossible to recover the bodies OF
the younger children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12

Russia has offered a twenty-five
thousand dollar prize to any one
who will make alcohol undrinkable.
Pamphlets giving the exact require
ments governing the competition
have been printed in French language
and sent to Russian consulates in
foreign countries. 1t is very doubt
full II she prize is ever awarded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
Louisa's Courthouse Building and the
SunerviSorS.

The Board of Supervisors, in regard to
the rule Issued against them at the
March term of court, decided to employ
An expert architect to look into the con
ditiOB. Of the courthouse, in order to de
termine what is best TO be done. Ii If
understood that THREE OF the four mem.
beers Of the board are unalterably opposed
TO building new courthouse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
VIRGINIA PRESS MEETING.
Convention OF Association Will Be
Held at Blue Ridge Springs July IL.

The executive committee Of the Viz.
ginia Press Association met in Roanoke
Monday and decided to hold the annual
state convention Of the association at
Blue Ridge Springs July II Some time
ago the committee met at Washington,
and at that time decided to hold the con.
yention at st Louis June 30.
Since the Washington meeting certain
matters have come up which necessitated
a change in the place { I convention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
WILL TEST THE LAW.
Gloucester Point Fishermen Secure
Injunction Against Police.

Injunction Against Police.
INJUNCTION WAS gotten out 10y the
pound-net fishermen Of Gloucester Point
last week 10 stop the State police steam
er Rappahannock from pulling up trap
stakes The fishermen refused TO pay
the taxes, and the State steamer was
ordered there to take up the nets, and
had taken up four hen the sheriff arfiy-
ed with the Injunction. The fishermen
claim that the law is unconstitutional.
and that they will take it TO cOurt Hon.
Jas. n. Stubbs ia counsel for the fisher
men. All the pOund.net fishermen on the
lower Rappahannoek and the bay shore
bordering Lancaster county have paid
the tax.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
STANLEY. THE EXPLORER. DEAD
He Served in the Confederate Army.

Sir Henry NJ. Stanley, the African ex
plorer. died in Loudoun Tuesday. lie
was conscious to the last and able a.
recognize his wife. Before he died Sir
Henry expressed wish to be buried at
his country seat, Furze Hill. Pirbright.
Surrey. The question. however, is being
discussed of burying him beside Living
stone ia Westminster Abbey.
He served in the Confederate army and
later In the United States navy. He was
a great explorer and has written mum
her of books
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
To Write Life Of Or. Curry.

The friends and admirers OF DIR. j. l..
VI. Curry will be glad to know that DR..
Z. G. Alderman, president Of the Uuiver-
sity of Louisville, will write his life and
prepare his memoirs. DR.. Curry was one
of the most beloved ministers of the
south. His biogrspher is distinguished
educator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
President Of Union Seminary.

The board of visitors OF the Union
Theological Seminary Tuesday night
elected Dir. W w. Moore, dean OF the
faculty, president Of the seminary. The
position has just been created.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
Thomas, of Loudoun, Mentioned For
CONGRESS.

Friends OF Mr. Clarence Thomas, OF
Loudoun county, are urging him to be-
come candidate for Congress from the
Eisbth district. Mr.. Thomas has been q
prominent factor in the politics OF north
ern Virginia for some years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
Profitable Fishing.

A fisherman in lower Lancaster last
week caught q huge sturgeon from which
was taken four buckets of roe worth 81
per bucket The fish afterwards weig hed
300 pounds and sold for 10 cents per
pound. A total net return Of 81 for
one fab Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
Wharton Grove Camp.

The camp meeting will begin this year
on Friday night. July 10Th. DR. ii. NJ
Wharton. assisted by Rev. John Robin
son. the great Scotch preacher, will have
charge Of the religious services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
Nevada Senator Sells His Farm in
Loudoun.

Senator Stewart, OF Nevada, has sold
his large stock and dairy farm near Ash
burn, Loudoun county, and has adver-
tised the sale of all his registered stock
on May 2G and ~.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
200. 900 Pounds Wool

wanted for cash. Also large lot OF
corued bay herrings for sale by every
steamer. Simon Hirsh & Bro.
me- I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12
WHGT-MONDAY

Special coaches for colOred people.
Plenty of cars and no crowding, We
go. rain or shine Refreshments sold
on the train: For tickets and in
formation, inquire Of j. NJ. Thomp-
sou, 20 f.. Broad Street and at the
train. Train stops at all regular sta
tions between Richmond and Guam
tieo and at Alexandria. This excur-
sion will be run under the manage
ment OF
JIM. THOMPSON & Co.
The Old Reliable Excursion Managers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-12

You seldom meet a married man who
thinks he knows il all.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15
Dates of Valley Fairs.

Representatives of the various
Arkansas Valley fair associations
met in Pueblo last week and fixed
the dates for fairs in the district
and arranged other matters of mu-
tual benefit. The different fair
associations will work for the COM
mon good Of the valley hereafter,
under the new title of the Colora-
do-Arkansas Valley Fair Associa.
ton. 1t will be the purpose of the
new association to arrange dates,
attractions and offer such induce.
ments as will be satisfactory TO all
concerned. The following dates
for fairs were fixed at their meet
ing on last Friday: Prowers couu-
ty fair at Lamar, Aug. "a to 26:
Bent county fair at Las Animas,
Aug. 81 to Sept. 2; Otero county
fair at Rocky Ford, Sept 7 TO 9,
Pueblo, Colorado State fair, Sept.
26 to 3O,-Rocky Ford Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15
Snow in the Mountains.

Reports from the mountains
show that there has been notable
accumulation of snow in nearly all
parts Of the state where the ranges
reach a great elevation. This has
changed the situation in compari-
son with what it was six weeks ago,
when it looked as though there
might be scarcity of water for
irrigation during the coming sum
mer. The accumulation seems to
be great enough to make the snow
fall about normal. and there are
possibilities for still more during
this month and even during the
early part of May. some of the
most severe snow storms known in
Denver have occurred in April
So much has the situation beer
improved that the farmers have
reason to look forward with conf.
dence to year of good irrigation
and consequently bountiful crops
Whenever the streams run full oi
water irrigation makes farming in
this state practically a certaint,
80 far as yield is concerned. Den.
yer Republican.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15
A Croat Sensation.

There was big sensation in
Leesvil.c, Ind, when w. II. Brown
of that place, who was expected to
die, had his life saved by DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. He writes: II endured
insutferable agonies from asthma,
but your New Discovery gave me
immediate relief and soon thereaf-
ter effected Il complete cure" Sim
liar cures of consumption. pneu-
monia, bronchitis and grip are nu-
merous. It's the peerless remedy
for all throat and lung troubles.
Price soc and Sl.00. Guaranteed
by 1kelman Bros. druggists. Triql
bottles free.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15
A Surprise Party.

Last Monday evening, the 11th
Mrs. Kate Millinger, the pioneer
"inn-keeper' of Holly was tender.
ed surprise party in honor of
her ten-well never mind what
birthday. She was very kindly
remembered by her MANY friends
in the way Of handsome and tasty
presents.
After the customary good wish
es had been offered. the evening
was passed in contests of wit and
mental skill. A game called "The
Parsons Cat" evoked great deal
of merriment and was enjoyed by
all-but the cat. '.Proverbs,' a
game in which the truth is lightly
dealt with, helped to make time
seem as nothing.
A dainty repast. which was a
part of the surprise, brought to a
close very happy birthday party,
and Mrs. Millinger was again
wished "very many happy re-
turns"
The lucky ones present were,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Mcpherson,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. McMurtrv, DR..
and Mrs. r. d. Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno. Duncan, Mrs. H. A.
Pettee, Miss Dora Mccoy of Pue-
bio, Miss Minnie Billingslea, Miss
Lulu Wood, S. G. Barker, j. w.
Wilkiu. N. F. Vidal.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15
Manager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman
to manage business to this coun-
t.y and adjoining territory for vel
and fsvorably known house of SO.
id financial standing. $:D.OU
straight cash salary and expe nses.
paid each Monday by check direct
from headquarters. Expense
money advanced. Position per-
mau.nt. Address Manager, $40
Como Block, Chicago. Ill.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15
BEET ACREAGE
TO BE INCREASED.
Farmsn Under Amity Canal Will
Grow Biggest Crop In History
Of Industry.

The Eastern Prowers County
Beet Growers Protective Associa.
ton held a meeting at the Myers
school house on Tuesday evening
and discussed the present condi.
tions and the seasons outlook as
relating to the sugar beet indus
try.
A large crowd was present.
President Marston made an ad-
dress to the association, urging
the members to push the beet
growing industry with all their
energy. He said he had made
more clear money from the beets
he has grown than from any other
crop, notwithstanding last year
was almost failure.
After full discussion of the
subject by various members and
receiving the assurance from Man
ager Wiley that water would be
turned out of the reservoirs on
May lst, resolution was unani-
mously adopted providing that
every member increase his beet
acreage twenty per cent.
With this additional acreage the
total for the district will reach
nearly 1000 acres.
The ground is to be prepared
and the seed planted before May
lst, when water will be run from
the reservoirs TO bring the plants
up. Therefore a good stand is
practically assured, which is con-
sidered more than half the battle
in growing a crop of beets.
The farmers are now taking
hold of this matter in the right
manner to make q success of it,
and they deserve the highest
praise for the strenuous efforts
they are making this a record
year in the sugar beet industry.
No locality in the valley has
the advantages in the way of wa
ter supply that We have here and
the fact is being appreciated more
and more each year. No other
locality has such gigantic reser-
voir system to tide it over period
of water scarcity such as threat
ems the valley this spring and the
farmers are feeling pretty good to
think they can irrigate when there
is no water in the river.
Hurrah for the reservoirs and
two hurrahs for the plucsy farm
ere of this district.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15
Keeping Up the Quality

In furnishings. dry goods and
shoes. We have no old goods in
stock. Our lines are new, bought
from the best firms in the coun-
try at prices that enable us to un-
der sell all of our competitors.
Don't fail to see our line of drv
goods and notice our prices.
WHITE Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-04-15

See lless apple, are among the
latest additions to the many won
ders of Colorado After seven
years of study, a ranchman at
Grand Junction has succeeded in
growing apples without seeds, aud
practically without cores The
new fruit resent blcs the seedlees
orange, aid grows witLo out any
blossom.