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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
Potomac Oyster Beds.

A committee from the Virginia legisla
ture will meet similar one from the
Maryland legislature at Annapolis Mar b
% to consider the question Of intersts IL
control of the Potomac river oyster beds
The Virginia committee was appointed
on the last day of the recent session OF
the legislature. 1t Is composed OF State
Senator's c. H. Walker, Of Northumber
land; William II Sale, of Norfolk, and l..
II. Machen, OF Fairfax county, and Dele
gates..M. Greene, Geo. Hunley, j. n
Stubbs, j. NJ. Lyell and j. X Cation.
Similar committees were appointed by
the two legislatures Feveral years ago
and conferred. but no joint action was
taken by the States. The Virginia legis-
lature before adjournment continued the
existence OF the original committee and
authorized the filling OF vacancies caused
by failure Of several OF the original mem.
beers to return to the Legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.

u
While the Business Mems Associa-
ton Is to be congratulated upon the
success of the farmers institute held
here on Saturday, both on account
OF the addresses and the subjects dis
cursed, as well as on account OF the
marked increase of attendance over
shat of the last institute and the in
t,rest taken by the farmers OF tins
community, yet from the standpoint
ofattendance there was much room
for Improvement. 1t was noticeable
that the most progressive farmers
were on hand eager and anxious to
l.arn something, while many OF those
to whom Institutes shouldprove par
tieularly beneficial were conspicu-
ously absent.
DR.. Stabler in his address during
the afternoon session ofthei institute,
ia speaking Of the success OF the
fIrmers of his section OF the state
of Maryland and the reasons for IT,
said that "the best agricultural lit
erature has always been found in
every home. and the experience OF
Others Is eagerly sought and turned
so account" This indeed is the
whole secret OF success in agriculture,
and is pithily stated-tbe idea we
have endeavored to impress upon
she farmers of this section o' Viz
ginia. There is no better place to get
theexperience OF others and learn how
TO turn it TO account than at these
institutes. Not only are the various
phases and problems OF agriculture
discussed by men from the scientific
and practical standpOints, but the
benefits 30 be derived from inter
course and exchange OF ideas among
the farmers themselves are equally
beneficial. In farming as In other
business it is a case OF the survival
OF the fittest, and those who have
the capacity of gathering new ideas,
learning from theexperience Ofothers,
and turning these TO account will
survive, while the man who clings to
old methods and old ideas must fail.
There Is no occasion for the farmer
In this day and generation to indulge
in costly and doubtful experiments.
This is the function OF agricultural
departments, both National and
State, and it is only necessary for
the farmer TO seek the experience OF
other and to turn 1t to his own ac-
count. Farmers of the South do
not sufficiently appreciate what these
departments are doing for them, but
we earnestly hope that the interest
which has been started in this Sec
ton will increase and multiply until
farmers clubs spring up in every
county around Fredericksburg and
farmers institutes are frequently
and regularly held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
ASKS DIVORCE FROM BOB
TAYLOR.
Alleges That Famous Lecturer Failed
to Provide Support.

Robert l.. Taylor, three times Cover
nor of Tennessee, orator, politician and
lecturer who has been heard on the plat
form Of every State of the Union. has
been sued for divorce by his second wife
to whom he was married in Tuscaloosa
Ala. In September. 1901, after a breI
courtship.
Mrs. Alice Fitz Hill Taylor WAS the
daughter Of Hon James II Fitz.a prom
inent Montgomery banker, and treasurer
of Alabama University. She charges
bin with desertion and failure To pro
vide, aud asks slimony. The real trou
BILE is that each had families. and the
Taylor home, though stately mansion
wasn't large enough for them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

Gen. Wood was confirmed a. o
maiOr-general by the Senate Friday
After the death of Senator Hanna il
seems the opposition had no aggres
sive leader, and the friends OF The
general pushed his case with energy
Two Republicans voted against con
firmation-Messrs. Kittredge and
Scotland five Democrats voted for
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Cockrell, Pet
tus, Patterson, Clark and Dubois.
This ends long drawn out case.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

A leader OF rebel forces in China has
defeated a detachment OF royal
troops, and now declares his inten-
ton OF raising two thousand men
to massacre missionaries and stamp
out the Christian religion. He will
no doubt find that a more serious
and dangerous undertaking than he
imaglnes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
YUAN SRI EAT, COMMANDER IN cHIEY OF
CHINESE ARMY.

result OF the first heavy land fighting.
A big victory by the Russian army. il
Is believed. will insure the quiescence
OF the Celestial empire, but there are
grave fears as to what might happen
in the event OF a signal Japanese sue
cess In the early stages OF the land
operations.
The recent naval success Of the Japa-
nese has not greatly impressed the
Chinese, but If the Russians should
sustain a really disastrous defeat on
land the Chinese might suddenly be
aroused. whether with the conniyance
or even with the consent OF the Japa-
nese. against Russia and perhaps
against all foreigners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
FITz. LEE FOR PRESIDENT
He Treats the Subject Humorously

He Treats the Subject Humorously.
Gen. GrosyenOrs kind words for the
south at the banquet given members OF
Congress Saturday night by the jams
town Exposition Company at Old Point,
has started boom for Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee for President Gen. GrosvenOr urged
the South not to be so modest, but t.
assume it's old position in the councils 'oi
the nation.
This advice has been taken literally by
the friends OF Gen LIE, and he was asked
for his views on the subject Of heading
the Democratic ticket. Gen. Lee wac
disposed to treat the subj let dangerously.
81 am already pledged" he said. 80
the jamestown Exposition, the Stuart
Monument Association. and the JEFF r
son Memorial Road Association. You
can readily see, therefore, that ! have no
time to give TO such minor matters az
running for the Presidency"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
SHARP WORDS BY WISE.
MEMBERS OF VIRGINIA CON
VENTION CALLED PIRATES.
Attorneys Brief in the Virginia Dis
reimbursement Case - Especial
Stress Upon the Fact That Consti-
tuition Was Proclaimed.


reimbursement Case 90 Especial
Stress Upon the Fact That consti-
tuition Was Proclaimed.
Much comment has been aroused by
the brief OF apt John ). Wise, OF New
York, presented to the Supreme Court In
the case desiguei To overthrow the new
constitution # Virginia. Capt WISE
who ia counsel for the dlsiranch sed ne
grnea. calls the members Of the constitu-
tional convention band OtcOnspirators
lie describes the matter thus:
This is the ease presented 10 the gu
preme Court Of the United States by
/ 900 outraged citizens oi tn united
States. whose rights as citizens OF Nlr'
yinin have been guaranteed tn them ny
the general government and stolen lroul
Them by a band of usurp'rs IA shameless
and defiant hs any pirates that ever
strode quarterback upon the high seas
with cutlass and bOarding-pike.
Capt. Wise lays special stress upon the
fact chat the constitutional convention
did not submit the new constitution 10
the people, but simply proclaimed 1t
This matter was thesubject oil prolonge
discussion by the convention. and some
members expressed the opinion that II
should be submitted for ratification lear
ing that not to do so would render II
vulnerable when it's constitutionality was
brought into gu. stion 10 the courts.
leading lawyers. however, express
confidence that the Supreme Court VIII
uphold the new constitution,u under which
a majority OF the negroes of the state
are debarred from voting, they having
neither the educational nor other quail
lications.
Should the court take a contrary view
the result would occasion the utmost
confusion. Since the constitution went
into effect there has been new hllgh'
ment of the two dominant parties. IN
Republicans have TO "A large extent TX
cluded the negroes, few in numbers, VINO
are still qualified 10 vote, from their par
ty councils. and received large white re-
endorsements. whose presence was only
rendered possible by the absence oil me
negro The result OF the ease IL awslten
with intense interest all over Virginia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

firing lasting for 90 minutes At 4
O'Clock In the morning the attack was
renewed.
"At $50 o'clock in the morning four
OF the enemy's ships appeared from the
south. followed by the whole squadron
Of II ships and eight torpedo boats.
Our squadron left the roadstead 40
meet the enemy.
"At9 o'clock the enemy's battleships
opened fire on Liaotishin. after which
they took mp a position behind the
rocky eminence OF Liaotishln and bonn
barded Port Arthur"
Vlceroy Alexief adds that he is walt
ing for details
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
VIRGINIA CHURCH AWARDS,
Federal Court Settles Claims Grow
ina Out OF Civil War.

The United States Court of Claims haC
decided several claims Tor churches stu
ated 10 Virginia on account OF ne ant
injury to church buildings by United
States troops during the Civil War.
The Presbyterian Church at Lawins
vile, Fairfax county, sued for 81 ,9OI
and was awarded 81, 7G0. The Brad
dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South, at Winchester, sued for S4,5lt
and was awarded $4,000 The Presby
terrain Church, at Woodstock. sued fJT
81 900 and Was allowed $500 Tn,
sacred Heart Catholic Church, at Win
chester, sued for $500 and was allowed
500. The Evangelical Lutheran Church
at Strasburg sued for $2,3il and was
awarded 81 ,6l9.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

The western railroads are looking
into the use and abuse of wine sup
pers by their travelling agents. and
the result is that several roads have
decided to break them up. Thisis in
line with the policy OF those roads
to discourage the use Of intoxicating
liquors by their employees. 1t is a
good example and worthy to be fol-
lowed by other roads for the safety
Of passengers and their property.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

1t is seldom criminal prefers his
own execution to an appeal to a
higher court for new trial, but such
seems to be the case with Frank Bur-
ness, of Albany, New York, who kill
ed the captain of his vessel. His at
torney took an appeal in his case,
but he has written to the governor
asking that the sentence may be exc
cuted, as he is guilty and the SEN
tence is just.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
JUDGE w. II. Mann For Governor.

The question as to whether Judge W
II Mann will be a candidate for Cover
nor has been a subject of Discussion for
several months. It can now be stated
on reliable authority that be will b. a
candidate and the formal announcement
will be made in few days With bim
there are now four candidates in the field,
Hon. Rufus A. Ayers, Hon. Claude Swan
son and Hon. Joseph E Willard. State
Chairman J. Taylor EilysOn, who has
also been spoken OF as q candidate, is re-
icent, and when asked as TO his candl-
dacy. replied that he would maize an an
n luLcement at the proper time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

A society has been organized in
England which devotes itself to teach
ing and encouraging people to use
both hands with equal facility. Sue
cess in this direction wonld develop
the muscles OF both arms alike, and
we might not be able to assert with
truth that the cleft is the weaker
part Of man."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

Now that Japan is in favor with
Korea, many of the Korean officials
who favored neutrality or who SYM
pathize with Russia are becoming
alarmed and are fleeing the country.
Some few are seeking protection in the
foreign consulstes. It is thought
by the consuls that there is no need
for such excitement, as the Japanese
nave no idea of molesting them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
Special Tickets.

$26.74 to New Orleans, La, and re-
turn, via Southern Railway.
On April fourth and fifth the
Southern Railway will sell special
tickets from all points on It's lines to
New Orleans and return, with return
limit April 9th, at rate Of one far plus
25c, making the rate from Richmond
$3.50. Comparatively low rates from
alltother points. The Southern R'y
is the direct line to New Orleans, fast
trains, convenient schedules, through
cars, and Southern Railway Dining
Cars, the service of which represents
the highest standard Of excellence.
CIV. Westbury, ID. PA. Bichm'd, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

The gold dollar OF this country has
for some time been the monetary
standard oiCanada, British Hondu-
ras and Colombia. 1t has recently
been adopted by Panama and it is
predicted that Mexico will attain the
gold standard, with the American
dollar as its unit, at an early date.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
REBUILDING BALTIMORE.
Many Workmen Employed In Re-
moving the Debris.

A large number Of owners OF building
lots 10 the burned district have myraid-
OF workmen employed clearing away the
refuse preparatory TO rebuilding, and II
is expected that within a few days build
ing operations will be begun in earnest.
Several building permits have already
been issued, but thus far few plans have
been completed for new homes for the
many financial and mercantile bouser
which are at present occupying tempo
rary quarters There are many straDR
ers awaiting employment when .he
real work OF building the greater Balti
more" begins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

Mr.. Hearst defes the Democratic
leader In Indiana, who is Parkerite.
The New York journalist declares
he will carry Indiana against all
combinations. Carrying Indiana for
the nomination is one thing, butear-
rying the country is quite another.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
Local Markets

Corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 BrO.I
Wheat, $l.05 to 81 10; corr, new SO Il
50, meal, 81 .30to $1.35 per 100 pounds
oats, 40 to so; fowls Qive), 7 to 3
chickens, live, 8 to 10; dressed, 10 to II
ducks, live, 8 to 8, dressed, IL to II; tur
key ,dress'd northumberland, la
12;eggs, L to II; butter, Is to 20; hams
Ia to IL Irish potatoes, 80 to 30
sweet potatoes, 80 to 81; beef 2 to 81
pork, g to 7; veal, AZ to 5;lsmbs, 81. 80 10
90. 50;hides, (green) 5 to 8 ;hides dry 8 to
iO;salted hides, Z to s; baled hay $15 to
t16 per ton.
Wool-Unwsshed, 10 to 81; washed,
"a to %.
Leai Sumae-55 to so per 100.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

The leader of Tammany and State
Senator McCarren are quareling, and
it is said their differences will over
leap State lines and enter the Ma
tional Convention of the Democracy
and do damage there. II possible
such a calamity should be prevented
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
300 RUSSIANS
DEAD OR WOUNDED
Sharp Encounter on Yolu River,
Northeast of Wiju.
JAPs OCCUPY PORT ARTHUR
London Hears the Stronghold Was
Taken BY Combined Land and
Sea Attaok-Firing Heard at Sea
From Yin Kow-Russia Doubts

aNt" bJ ~N''S'NN
Sea Attack-Firng Heard at Sea
From Yin Kow-Russia Doubts
china's Neutrality
London. March 22.-A number OF
rumors are printed in the newspapers
here this morning. but they must be
accepted with great reserve.
The Daily Telegraph's Toxic cores
pondent cables a newspaper report OF
the japanese occupation OF Port Arthur
after a combined land and sea attack
Saturday and sunday. II is asserted
that division of Japanese landed on
the Lao Tung peninsula Saturday and
engaged the Russians near Port Ar
thur. while the fleet bombarded from
Saturday evening until Sunday morn
ing.
The same correspondent reports n
sharp encounter at Chyong Syong ton
the Yalu river. about 30 miles north
east OF W'An. in which the Russians
lost 300 in killed or wounded.
The Daily Chronicles Shanghai cor
respondent hears from Newchwang that
the Japanese crossed Tatung Pass. 40
miles from Hal Cheng. and that col
lislons occurred with the Russians.
The correspondent at Tien Tsin OF
the Daily Mail reports that Kataoka a
Japanese merchant and Russian spy,
has been assassinated by being buried
nliyc. but that the Japanese authori-
ties disayow any knowledge of the az
sassins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

The friends Of Councilman King, OF
Richmond, are making an effort To
have him released from prison onthe
ground that his punishment already
endured has fully met the ends OF
Justice. The jury and others have
signed a petition to that effect, but
she trial Judge and the Common
wealth's attorney have not yet sign.
ed it. As he was the only one punish
ed, sympathy will secure many
signatures for his pardon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
THE STATE SCHOOL BOARD
IL VIII Not Reseind Multiple School
Book System,

The State school board Tuesday refused
TO rescind the resolution declaring for the
multiple school book system Gov.
Montague being the only one In favor Oi
resembling. 1t was stated that to adopt
single system would involve in many
cases a total change oibooks and q gre II
expense to school patrons.
The board is preparing tentative Ii It
OF book for submission TO the locel
school authorities and will meet later in
May to make final selection
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
Asks That Kino Be Pardone

A petition il being circul .,ed in Rich
mond asking pardon for former Al Ter.
man John NJ King, who was founo
q Iity NJ accepting brides While a mem
Der of the city council, and sentenced TO
serve a year in jail and 10 pay fine OF
800. Kings time expires August l.
The signatures OF all the jurymen who
tried him and a number OF citizens and
ministers have been secured
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
lannn holds up General Allen.

Seoul. March % The Japanese have
stopped Bdgadler General Henry T..
Allen. formerly chief Of the Philippine
constahulary. and now United States
military observer with the japanese
army at Ping Yang. requesting him not
10 proceed neared their outposts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
VIII Elect President April 10.

VIII EIect Ttss'ueHt HpFII TS'
The University OF Virginia alumni, at
their meeting Ia Richmond Tuesday,
heard the announcement from Eppa
HuntoD, Jr, member OF the board of
visitors, that the board would certainly
elect president Of the university at its
next meeting, April 10Th. The alumni
elected B. Ran Wexford, OF Richmond,
president.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

A bill passed by the House OF Dele
gates of New York, and now be-
fore the Senate, il passed and ap.
proved 10y the governor, will practi'
cally destroy Niagara Falls. Ii is a
charter granting to company the
right to use the waters of the Mag
ara river above the falls to any extent
desired, and gives it the privilege OF
divertiDg the river and turning it i'll
to Lake Ontario. No opposition
was offered to the bill in the House,
but strong feeling is raised against
it in the Senate and it's opponents
think it will be defeated. 1t will be n
calamity to lessen the beauty or
grandeur of these wonderful falls,
and infinitely worse to destroy them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
Home for confederates, Widows.

The movement started some time ago
by Richmond women TO care for the
widows OF Confederate soldiers has h'en
enlarged by the purchase OF q $4,000
home for them in the most desirable
quarter OF Richmond. large portion
of the money was raised by baz .sf re
Gently held.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
CHINA WORRIES RUSSIA

Believes Her Neutrality Depends On
Result Of First Heavy Land Battle.
ST. Petersburg. March gin gov
eminent circles there exists a strong
belief that the question az TO whether
China will observe her neutrality I'M
dertakings will depend largely op the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
Senator Martin Introduces Bill Ask
ing $25. 900 to Protect Jamestown

ing $25. 900 to Protect jamestown
Island.
Senator Martin introduced in the senate
Monday an amendment to the civil sun
dry bill appropriating $4,000 for the
completion Of the sea wall at jamestown
island.
1.-The time for iormalties and red tape
10 past, said Senator Martin, land Inn
mediate action will prevent irreparable
loss. The water Is within a few feet OF
the foundations OF the old assembly
building and they must be saved"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
DEATHS.

Samuel Myers, OF Lucketts, Londoun
county, died at the home OF his son 10.
law on sunday afternoon. Tie was sgtd
eighty FIVE years. He lie survived by four
SONS and three daughters.
Rev. Henry Mcdonald, d. D., former
pastor Of the Second Baptist church, Of
Richmond, died Tuesday in Atlanta, ia
One OF his sons is Paul H. Mcdonald. q
lieutenant in the United States army.
Stephen Gibbons, a resident OF Lees.
burg, is dead from pneumonia. He was
a. e about seventy FIVE years. He was
an Confederate, and served through
the war. He is survived by two Sons
and two daughters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24

Booker Il. Washington, was In confer
ence with the President until midnight
Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-24
PORT ARTHUR
AGAIN BOMBARDED
Japanese Fleet Returns to Attack
on Russian Stronghold.
TORPEDO soATswERs REpULsED

Several Hours Later Fifteen Battle
ships Took Up Positions and sheIled
the Town For Five Hours-RusSian
Commander Reports Five Killed and
Nine Wounded.
ST. Petersburg. March %. - Another
attack by the Japanese fleet on Port
Arthur beginning with operations by
torpedo boats and ending with a bonn
bardment by batteships and cruisers
look place after midnight Monday
The emperor has received the follow
ing telegram from Viceroy Alexieff:
Lieutenant General Stoessel reports
that at midnight OF March n japanese
torpedo boats were discovered by our
searchlights. Our guard ships and fort
batteries opened fire upon them. the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-26
Travel. Meet and Marry.

CHICAGO. May 25.-Joseph n. Craw-
ford Jr.. Philadelphia, journeyed from
the East and Miss Alice Christensen.
San Francisco, journeyed from the
west The two met in Chicago and
were married today in st. PauPs
church, Kenwood The wedding was
IN double sense a union of families
The parents and other members of the
groom's family came with him to meet
the bride. and the brides parents and
many relatives accompanied her on
the journey to meet the groom. Miss
Christensen. now Mrs. Crawford. is
the daughter of Andrew Christensen
manager of the Wells-Fargo Express
company's business in San Francisco
Mr. Crawford is the son of Joseph N.
crawford, prominent railroad off,
eIaL Joseph n. Crawford Jr. is a me-
chanlcal engineer, with business con
nectlons at Roanoke, Va. He couldn't
leave his work for a period long enough
TO go to San Francisco, and so ar
engagements We're made for n meeting
and a wedding in Chicago. The bride
and groom left Immediately after the
wedding for the groom's home in
Roanoke.