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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
CIIEERED ROOSEVELT
Democratic Mass Meeting at New
ark, N. J., Nearly Routed.
GATHERING WAS IN UPRoAR
At Mention Of RooseVelt's Name Ter
rife Cheering Broke Forth, Which
Democrats Met With Hoots and
Hisses-Parker Was Not In Hall.

Newark. y. j.. Nov 2.-Eventually
Ineffective. but temporarily successful.
was the attempt made 10 rout a mon
ster Democratic meeting at the Essex
Troop armory. where Judge Parker
was the principal speaker. The great
building. with "A capacity said TO be
more than twOthirds that OF Madison
Square Garden New York. was iilled.
and at the first mention OF the present
administration and the name Of Presl-
dent Roosevelt hundreds broke forth
with terrific cheering. and for several
minutes il appeared as though the
Democrats were in the minority. The
scene that followed was one OF un-
imaginable confusion. Kisses ana
cheers were mingled. Words in anger
and threat were heard. and the police
we're powerless to control Finally the
Democrats by sheer force OF numbers
and their greater volume OF sound
drowned out their adversaries.
The disturbance occurred before
Judge Parker reached the hall. The
meeting was held under the auspices
OF the Parker Constitution CluO OF
New Jersey. and Richard V. LIMA
bury was introduced as the presiding
officer. He began his speech, devoteu
to national issues. but had not fairly
started before it became evident that
there were a number OF Republicans
in the building. Mr. Lindabury re-
ferred TO the alleged usurpation OF
mower by the executive in the Panama
Republic incident. which appeared 10
he the signal for the outbreak.
In an instant the representatives OF
the two parties were locked in COM
hat of boots and Kisses. handclapping
and cheers.
Mr.. Lindabury appeared to be taken
nv sunrise and he repeated the refer
ence to Panama. again mentioning the
name of Roosevelt. which was cheered
louder than ever BY this time the
Democrats in the audience were ready
TO meet the dlldOh' MHiSh NN@
with Kisses for the Interruptions and
cheers for the Democratic candidate.
In defiance of the attempt to rout
him Mr.. Lindabury abandoned the
speech he had prepared for the occa-
sioh and talked directly at the DIS
turner's. He seemed to relish the con-
test. and when the band leading the
Parker procession was heard TO ap-
proach the armory he had efectually
sllenced those who had cheered Tor
the Republican party.
When Judge Parker finally reached
the platform he was given an ovation
equal in intensity to that at Madison
Square Garden. Throughout his speech
he was accorded marked attention.
Judge Parker's invasion of New Jer-
sew TO make in the present campaign
the first speech he has delivered out
side of his native state was met with
2 resounding welcome. This started
when the candidate boarded a ferry
nj the Delaware and Lackawanna rail-
road AT New York, and was continued
at the Hoboken station, on a crowded
train 10 Newark and en- route to the
home OF former Senator James
Smith Jr.. where the members OF his
party were guests.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

A verdict in the case of ex-Mayor
Ames, OF Indianapolis, charged with
taking brides, is hard to reach. bis
fourth trial has just closed with a
hung Jury who had been out seventy
hours. There are several indictments
against him, but they will all prob
ably be dismissed.
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MIUE CASE NEARS END.
NEGRO BOY PERRY CALLED TO
THE STAND.
Defense Announces il Has Only One
More Witness.

The surprise Tuesday in the McCue
Ease at Charlottesville came from the
iury box. Alter the defense had an
nounced the practical conclusion oil Its
case Juror Taylor, OF Richmond, request
ed the court, 10 behalf of the jury, TO put
the negro boy. John Perry, on the stand
The court granted the request, but the
hoy. wb n questioned, emphatlcally de-
med making statements accredited 10
MIN to tn. effect that he heard from his
room. next to the bathroom IN the Me
che house, Mrs McCue begging her hus
hand not t. Kill her. Ohthe stand Tues
day he testified that ne heard Mrs. Nc
Cue say: "5am. Sam; come and help
me-" and He lie killing me.
At first he couldn't remember talking
TO two colorei women, but d little later
admitted that he cODversed with them
He positively denied the authorship oil
his alleged statement Is written down
by Young McCue He denied having dlc
tsted it. When Capt. Woods, Tor Tn
prosecution. questioned bin Is to certain
statements credited TO him, he 0enleo
them il.
The two women were put on the stann
and testified Of positive RECOLLECTION
that Perry had told them that he hesro
Mrs. McCue appeal t. her husband not
Co kill her; that she was going To di'
ANYHOW. Their estimOny seemed T.
impress the jury.
W. q. Baldwin, detective, tOliowe'
Perry and testified that Perry had stateo
him among other things that be hear
) voice saying: sam, why are you treat
ny me sO;" that he Perry heard MOLE
ike choking. then a shot, and that Mr.
NcCue then came 10 his door Alberi
Raid win testified TO the same eject.
The court admitted all testimony as =
Alleged statements by Perry for the p ~
no.e of discrediting him aud not as evi
,ence against McCue. The statemen'
shich Willie McJue said he had write
md which made Perry say what PER-
enied 10 his testimohy,was received an
4 United.
BLOOD ON CUE FACE
Policeman Grady was the first wltnes
far the defense He was the second PEI
.oa Co reach the McCue residence ate
the tragedy. Blood, be said, was drll
ming from the wound on McCue's Ia
md had run down hiscbeek. The stan
on Mr.. McCue's shirt front appeared 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

In bis speech in Amsterdam, New
York, Monday night, Speaker Can
non declared that the country mere
" marked time" during Mr.. Cleve-
lands presidency. The sable Of
"progress" issued by the Republicans
shows, unwilliDgly it may be. that
the country moved forward under
Mr.. Cleveland, but it was OF that
steady, healthy growth that bene-
fitted not favored few, but the
whole country. There are times,
however, when il would be best for
country to mark sime' instead OF
rushing headlong into things that
may finally result in disaster.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

The Republicans claim that Mis-
souri,, that now has but one Republi-
can in Congress, will have three or
four there next session. This opin-
ion is based upon the report that
there are factions in the Democratic
party in several districts. The Dem
ocrats think the State will hold her
own and the representation will not
be changed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

Watson at last has defined his true
position in this contest. He is run
ming to defeat Parker, and itremains
to be seen whether or not his follow
ers are more Republican than they
are Democrat. II they are more the
latter than the former, they will no
doubt abandon Mr.. Watson and vote
for Parker.
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The Game Law.

The law now permits the shooting nj
the partridge, qnail, turkey squirrel
luck and all kinds Of game The law i
.ory strict AZ to the method 81 killing
ome OF the game. especially the part
idgp. A heavy fine is imposed for fh'
,nviction Of anv one netting or trap
o the bris. The hunters ara not a.
wed 10 track them In the snow or kill
Them sitter dark CT before sunrise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

Norfolk is after the lynchers OF
Blount in real earnest. She has OF
fered a thousand dollars for their de-
lection and arrest. 1t Is to be hoped
that they will not go unpublished.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

The Baptist ministers OF Richmond
give nine reasons why lynchiDg
should cease, when one is sufficient,
and that reason is because lynch nR
IA murder IL can't be anything else.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

him rs 4 they had been caused by tie
blood from the wound
The witness said McCue WAS much eN
cited The officers aaked MrCue how b.
happened. aroused replied "Snwebodl
killed my wife aud nearly killed me.
Charles NcCue. brother of the Acrnsr .
denied IA c,nyrf4arion which Jnilet MAJ
tin sN ore bad token place ia the Jail br
tween the srcustd. his son Willie, "nI
se,eral oi the PRISONERS brothers.
William MrOlr. "a third brother oil thf
pX.mAyor. denied the conversations
.lailer Martin reported.
Charles II Moore. nm tnghshnan, ha-
known McCue about 5 wears ami visited
his home semi annuany From what b"
SAW he suppose husband and wife werr
on excellent terms. often met Mclne r.
life At The prisoner r office.
The defense at this iuncture aunouncei
that they h4i but one other witness ami
that he could not reach there until later,
and with the agreement that he take
the stand when me arrives, the deiearr
rested 10 was at this point IN the pro.
csedings that thu Juror called Tor the ter.
timony of Perry
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
tinds Of JOB pf'htlLg a nrstclaSs ''Jie
At moderate prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
INSTRUCTIONS no Ilnl

After conference between counsel Tor
both siies. Judge Morris heiug present.
the court late granted the Instructions
offered by the cour sci The more i'm
portant art.
That all statements which they may
believe from the evidence were made 10y
William Met ue. the SOU. and John Perry
not ia the presence Of the accused, can
only be- considered by the Jury Tor pnr
poses ui discrrcitlng. ana not asevi1encr
against the accused.
That il deVulves upon the Common
wealth 20 elevate the ofiense To murder
Ia the fret degree.
That the failure Of the defendant TO
testify creates no resumption against
him. and his failure to testify II not o
circumstance 10 be considered by the
jury.
That the law cOntemplates "a concur
renee OF twelve minds before 10 the ron
.lu-ion of guilt "a convection ran be han.
also ~ - the degree Of the crime, anu
that should one Juror entertain "a reason
able doubt. il il not his duty 10 suffen
der his own convictions ~ 10 the dtgr e.
4 guilt
That wh hen the killing il proved and II
Inacrlmpanied with circumstances Oh
pslllntion. the burden Of di-prOVlug nal
re il thrown upon the accused
A reason able doubt Is defined. and ihr
jurg is instructed that the rredlfahliN
# witnesses is a question eNcln-iTely ior
the jury.
That circumstantiai evidence Is legei
and competent 10 criminal cases.
That the rule Of law IL that n mau
-hall be taken TO intend that which hr
Toes
That whenever the killing j. willul. d.
iberate. and premed.tgted, the laws 10.
Ter malice from this fact
That the failure oi evidence 10 disclose
ANY other criminal agent than the a.
used il not u circumstance which may
Poo considered in determining whether CO..
not Doe Was guilty OF he crime charged
1or is be- called upon 10 vindlcete hi-
own Innocence by naming the CUNT!
parties
The different degrees of murder, His
villful and premeditated murder, are De-.
i.ed. and the jury il instructed 10 The
APPLICATION of circumstantial evidence.
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RlPANS

There ts scarcely any oDdition oi I'D
neaIth that il not benefited by the occs.
,ionhl use OF h R'lP'A'NS rabule. For
.ale by Druggists The Fiye-Uent packet
= enough for an ordinary ocrssioD The
family bottl-. 80 rsnlo. contains ssuppi'
60
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
WAR PANIC
IN LONDON
aiarmist Reports Concerning Russia
Caused Great Excitement.
NOTHING TO JUSTIFY IT

Foreian Office Issued Statement to
Allay Tumut--Negotiations to Set
tie North Sea Incident Progressing
ravorably. with Not the Slightest
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-06

ers. have been greatly improved.
The only loss which the Malay rajahs
and chiefs could substantiate would be
the power to Cypress. In every other
respect they are gamers. As for The
Malay rayat, his condition under the
present regime is as much better than it
was under Malay rule as it is possible to
conceive. The pity it that the national
characteristics of Malays make it difficult
for them to take full advantage Of the
opportunities which now lie ready to
their hands. Their natural tendency is to
do as little as possible, and their present
prosperity is not likely to act as a spur
to any form of exertion.
As a people they are certainly not
wanting in intelligence, but centuries Of
life as they led it in this enervating eli
mate, environed by the bounties of nature,
have combined to deprive them Of all
energy. Except in rare cases they will
not take the trouble to learn when they
are young, and afterwards, if they have
learned. they will not exert themselves to
apply their knowledge to any object which
requires a sustained effort. That they
possess energy is known to anyone who
has seen Malays engaged in any enterprise
which savors Of sport They do not mind
the trouble if there is only some risk
and excitement in the work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-06
MEDICAL BOARD
STILL At WORK

Included in the IS applicants for med
ical certificates now being examined at
the Odd Fellows temple are five women
and one japanese. The number at this
examination lacks only one of being as
large as last year at Spokane.
The subjects yesterday were gynecology,
conducted by Dr. Coe; diseases of chill
dren,, conducted by Dr.. Shaw, and OBJ
stetrics, conducted by DR.. Stuhl. The re-
quirement for certificates for practitioners
in this state will be rigidly enforced, said
members of the examining board yester-
day.. Up to this time the board has been
tolerant in the matter of certificates, but
from now on it will see that no unlicensed
practice is carried on.
cit is true" said DIR. Coe, chat the
law does not recognize physician as such
unless he holds a state certificate, and he
cannot enforce the collection of bills for
medical service unless licensed. The state
is getting plenty Of splendid men and
thoroughly equipped physicians now, so
there is no further need of people patron
izing doctor who cannot or does not
provide himself with certificate"
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FIERCE P|RAT|CAL MALAY SULTANS
co IN FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT

SINGAPORE, Straits Settlements, Jan.
GA very rapid advance of the people of
the federated Malay states under the gen
eral direction of Sir Frank A. Swetten-
ham, governor of the Straits Settlements,
can be reported.
The establishment of limited control
by the British government over these
states was owing to the efforts of Cover
nor Swettenham, who has passed his life
in these parts and is perhaps the most
accomplished English Malay student in
the Orient.
Step by step has judiciously been taken
by the governor, until last month the
sultans, datos and other chiefs, who for
merly settled their difficulties by war on
land and by piratical expeditions on sea,
met in convention at Kwala Lumpur, in
Selangor, under the Craftsmanship of
sioner. and discussed regnant issues in as
dignihed a manner as shown in the con-
crosses or parliaments of civilized nations.
The Federated Malay States have a
revenue of 10000, 900 and an ordinary
expenditure of little over half that sum-
They have $40 miles of excellent railway,
yielding a good income; they have 1000
miles of roads, over 1000 miles Of tele-
graphs, and schools, hospitals, prisons,
water supplies to all larger towns, and an
administration which comprises many
capable and devoted officers They have
also a highly efficient and completely
equipped regiment of Indian soldiers I'M
der British officers. They have trade
worth S48, $4,000 per annum. a credit
balance of 100000, and no debt.
While all these improvements have been
effected. the conditions of life for Malays
Of all classes, and indeed for all Eastern
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exact number of passengers which may be
carried. This number conforms to the
number of seats. 1t is a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine to exceed the num-
Der stated in the license.
Every London omnibus carries a sign
over the back platform: Licensed to
carry rs passengers, II inside and IA out"
1t may be remarked that all London omni-
buses and street cars have seats on top.
The driver is also licensed and the con-
ductor as well. Both must wear badges
with the numbers stamped on them. No
man can be employed on public vehicle
unless he is licensed, and for any misbe-
haviour the police can take the license
away from him and deprive him of his
livelihood.
The rush hour" problem does not
seem to bother the London car companies.
For one thing, London is built in a big
circle with the principal business section
at the center. Then there are several
underground roads which relieve the sur
face traffic. In the railway cars, by the
way, people are allowed to stand. and in
spite of divisions into first, second and
third class compartments at different
fares, the crowding is often as bad as in
New York or Chicago. On the street it
is different. When London omnibus
comes along which you want to take and
you find it is full, you simply have to
wait for another. Somehow it usually
happens that the next one has a vacant
seat. There is not the rush in London
there is in American cities and nobody
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-06
FATAL ACCIDENT

SEATTLE, Jan. 6.-Thomas Petrie, an
employee of the Pacific Coast company,
died at the Seattle General hospital last
night at 1880 o'clock from injuries received
by being struck, an hour before, by a
Yesler way street car.
Mr.. Petrie ran out of barber shop
at the corner of Fourth avenue and Yesler
way to get a car going up the hill. He
wanted to catch that particular car so he
would not be late for dinner, He I'M
doubtedly saw the car coming down toward
him, but thought he could cross the track
ahead of it and make the other. He
miscalculated either his own speed or that
of the approaching car, for just as he got
clear of the tracks, and was making a
dive for the rear end of the car going
up the hill the corner of the one coming
down struck him in the back of the head
and stretched him unconscious alongside
the tracks.
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HOW THEY MANAGE
CROWDING IN EUROPE

LONDON, Jan. Gin London, Paris
and other big European cities there is no
standing up in street cars or omnibuses.
In Paris a limited number may stand on
the platforms, but in London not even one
Is allowed. If you try it you are liable to
arrest by the nearest policeman and the
conductor is arrested along with you tor
letting you stand. This makes the con
ductor careful. When you and the con-
ductor are lugged into court you are fined
Sl.25 each and costs. This makes you both
careful
In London and all other English cities
the police have full charge of what are
classified as public vehicles" These in
clude cabs, omnibuses, and, under certain
street cars. In London there
are no street cars of any sort except in
the suburbs, so the omnibus does all the
duty of the electric car in American cities.
No omnibus can be put in use without
first being licensed by the police 1t is
inspected to see if it is strong
enough, whether it is sanitary, etc, and
then the license is issued, which states the
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0be |faGe
TACOMA ThEATER.

"The Bonnie Brier Bush" Ian Mac
Laren's canny story of Scotch life, was
presented by j. H. Stoddart, the veteran
theater last night. Rarely has a star of
the prominence of Mr.. Stoddart been seen
here with such able support as is given
him. Miss Mabel Brownell, as Flora
Campbell, daughter of the iron-willed
Lachian, is an actress whose equal or
promise is seldom seen here. Although a
young woman, little more than girl, she
handles the difficult role which she as
sumes with the ease of one with years
of experience. Miss Brownell has been
on the stage but short time, but every
where she is heralded as a coming actress.
Reuben Fox is also one of the strong
supporters of Mr.. Stoddart. He assumes
the role of Archibald McKittrick.
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Crescent
Baking Powder
At all groces with a $500 guarantee.
At all grocers, with $500 guarantee.

is chairman of the house committee on
merchant marine and fisheries. He las
been very busy for several years trying
to get a ship subsidy bill on the statute
books. Fate and some other influences
have blocked him, but he's still fighting
on. The prospect is that he and the other
subsidy advocates will keep the project
alive by having it referred to a commits
sion. This commission will report to con-
gress next winter. With the presidential
campaign out of the way, friends Of sub.
sidy believe there will be a chance To get
bill through congress.
General Grosvenor was born in Com
necticut in 1888, and five years later set
tied in the backwoods of Ohio. As boy
he was able ta sttend only = few terms
of school. He had the courage though,
to dig an education from books He taught
school, and in 1857 was admitted TO the
bar. Grosvenor went into the war a
ma jor and came out Of it bfigadier gem
eral He has had leading part in the
politics of Ohio for a generation. He
gained national fame for figures and proph-
ecy in 1896 when he predicted McKinley's
nomination and issued daily bulletins set
ting forth how his prediction was being
verified Since that time the generals
forecasts and figures have been an import
ant part of every campaign.
Grosvenor ranks as one Of the ablest
debaters in the house. He is at his best
when under fire. In that respect he is
good deal like Senator Spooner Of Wis
consin. Many of the sharp retorts be
has made to Democrats who interrupted
him have become a part of house history.
The danger of getting shaft with barb
in it has become SO well known that in
terruptions are not made az frequently as
in the earlier years Of the generals SER
vice. One of the best of his exploits at
repartee occurred last year, and, though
it has oft been told, may be repeated.
Grosvenor was interrupted by Vandiver,
the gaunt and cadaverous member from
Cape Girardeau, Mo. Vandiver referred
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no avail. You can't get on until your
number is called, and so everybody stands
quietly and decently awaiting his turn.
When you are foreigner. however. and
don't know French, it is little difficult
to know when your number is called
When the conductor yells "quatre-vingt-
dixsept" you may not be certain it is
plain 81 and that is the number you hold
A Frenchman, however, is usually looking
over your shoulder and gives a friendly
punch in the ribs when your chance
comes. Only when there are plenty of
empty seats can you get on at shelter or
anywhere else without number.
Berlin, Hamburg and other German
cities have municipal tramway systems
No standing is allowed, but as there are
plenty of fine big cars, the city not being
quite so keen for dividends as private
owners might be, you can nearly always
secure seat. And the fare, too, is only
two cents for any distance Another Ger
man wrinkle is to have each route num-
bered and each car bear conspicuously the
number of the route it is going on. So if
you learn your friend lives on line No. l6
you can take car with No l6 on it with
out being obliged to memorize the names
of all intermediate streets. Many people
who have been about a good deal will tell
the best managed street cars in the world
are in Germany. The former are owned
and managed by the state and the latter
by the respective municipalities.
JOHN VANDERCOOK.