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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Judge VIM. g. Riley, of Virginia. ditd
~ the Washington Asylum Hospital
Thursday.
Licensed 20 marry in Washington:
Ashton TormAn. Of Marshall, and Sena
Baker, OF Orleans.
Judge Isaac II. Christian died Wednes-
day night at his home. "WoOdbourne,
Charles City County, aged seventy four
years. lie was Judge of the County
Court for more than twenty years, He
is survived bS a widow. three sonH and
TWO daughters. Judge Christian made
an excellent record in the civil war as a
member of Wickhsm's Brigade.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Speaker Cannon is to make several
speeches in Maryland for the Repub
licans. From the brag OF the Repub
lican leaders that Germans State is
sure to go back on him in November
it would hardly be supposed il was
worth while to call Mr.. Cannon from
doubsiul States to speak in Mary
land. But that is what they are do
ing which shows that the Republicans
are not half as hopeful OF the State
as they make out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Mayor Wells, OF st. Louis, and
Mayor Harrison, OF Chicago, arc
arranging TO have a Chicago day al
the St. Louis Exposition which
shall eclipse any day yet held or may
be held there hereafter. A committee
OF three hundred of the most active
and influential men OF Chicago is to
be appointed to take charge OF The
whole matter and push it TO q sue
cess
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

In the automobile race at the
Worlds Fair the other day two spec
tators were killed and several hurt
and it has raised great protest
against such racing. Whether th'
protest will be needed remains TO bt
seen, but Is must be remembered that
the people of this country are FOND
OF excitement and will have it at
any cost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

The "Black Hand" is at work IL
Philadelphia. Geromo BOnovisO at
tempted to assassinate DIR. Fec the
other night for purpose OF robbery
When arraigned she prisoner con
fessed that be was q member OF the
''Black Hand organization which
has been committing such horrid
murder in various sections OF the
country, and that a branch had been
established in Philadelphia. Deter
mined efforts will be made to stamp
Is out. and punish it's leaders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

We are told that the family OF NJ
Gilet has held the mayorslty OF In
gersheim for 224 and may hold it
for years to come. This is probably
the longest record OF its kind in the
world
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Much is said by tire war cores
pondents about Kuropatkin's plans
at Lao Yang just as though his
plan was not to retreat and get out
of the way when the Japs come,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

The Boxers are giving more
trouble In China, and it is said the
American missionaries had to leave
their stations. This uprising is in
the province OF Pechili, and fears are
entertained that it is wide spread.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

The Irish Reform Association has
just adopted a platform for It's gov
eminent and setting forth it's views
in reference to the rights OF Ireland
1t maintains shat Parliamentary
Union wish Great Britain is essential
to the political stability Of the EN-
pire and the prosperity OF the two
islands, but it expresses the BELLE
that such union is compatible will
the devolution TO Ireland OF a larger
measure of local government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

One of the American schools in the
Turkish dominion was burned last
week. This makes the second school
in the same town burned this year
she first said to be ineendiary and
the latter an accident-but it Is
thought that the protection prom
Used by she Sultan to the American
schools will amount TO httle
unless he holds the enemies
OF she schools responsible for the de-
struction OF those in their community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
Harbor Lines. Carter's Creek, Va

L. ,. Engineer oiiicc,
e72s Pa. Ave, n. W.. Wash d. c.,
Aug. 20. 1904.
A public hearing will he held at
Werm's. Va, on September If, 1904,
mt II A NJ. when all persons in
tcrestcd in proposed harbor lines in
carriers Creek will be afforded an Op
portuuity Of expressing their views.
Maps showing proposed lines can he
examined at this Office.
sp3,G,i0 4. NJ. Miller, Col, Engrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

The Worlds Fair has paid back
nearly one half OF the governments
loan OF $4,6OO,Ooo, which shows
that IL has been quite successful from
a financial standpoint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
MAYOR WILLIS HORSE
He Wanted to go to Mayors Office
as Usual.

Thursday morning when the clock
struck nine Mr.. NJ. q. Willis horse, whtf
he hss been accustomed to driving tn the
Mayors office at that hour. W8s stand
ing ACROSS the street from his store. and
after the clock finished striking the hOrs,
deliberately walked across the street to
be driven TO the Mayors Office ~ usual
He did not know that the Mayors tern
had expired aud WAS taken bhck and
ffAd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
THE RETIRING MAYOR AND THE
NEW MAYOR.
VI. g. Willis.

Mayor NJ. q. Willis retires from tht
Mayoralty off er a service OF nearly foul
years. He was elected by the Council to
the vacancy caused by the death OF the
late Mayor A. L. Rowe and reelected In
the general election in 1902 During biz
two terms Mayor Willis has made ar
excellent record. lie has always beer
prompt and attentive in his official du
ties and has managed bis Office well. lie
was easily approached by all classes and
gave every one patient hearing. Until
the new Constitution went into effect
Mayor Willis presided over the sessions
Of the City Council and wAH always fail
in his rulings. Mayor Willis was a mem
Der Of the City Council for number o.
years and for a long time was chairman
OF he Finance Committee Hehas SERVED
the city well, both AZ Councilman and
Mayor, and fetires with the good wishes
of the community. Mayor Willis has
been successful in his private business
and is a large property holder. He is
big tax payer and iS a citizen OF whom
Fredericksburg is proud. Mr.. Willis is
also a farmer and has a splendid estate
in Orange county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
THOMAS p. WALLACE.

Major Thomas 2. Wallace, who entered
upon his duties as Mayor of the city
Thursday, is known far and wide. lie IL
lawyer by profession, has been mem
Der OF the Legislature, has stumped the
State for the Democratic party and has
Travelled considerably. Like his prede'
cessor, Mayor Willis, he owns a finefarm
which lies on the Rapidan river in Cul
pepper county, and frequently visits IL 20
look after lie management. Major Wal
lace is very popular and is exceeding po'
lite In his intercourse with people. he
has the good wishes Of a large number
of friends for successful administration
and it is believed that he will serve the
city well, and make an excellent Mayor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
U. 6. Army ManoeuVres, Manassas
Va. September 1904,

70 Manassas and return 81 10
Tickets on sale September 4, , and 8,
limit Tor return September H. Good
going only OH date of sale, and for
continuous passage in each direction
sep3ll,s3 &. &. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Mr.. II. Lewis Wallace was elected to
the Council two years ago and declined
20 be q candidate for reelection laai
June lie has served on several impor-
tant committees. and wss safe aud con.
servative in hiss course as member OF
the body He is very popular generally
aud is at present Teller Of the National
Bank.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
THE TIE I'm THE COUNCIL

Right of the Mayor to Give the Cast
inc Vote.
To My Fellow Citizens OF fredericksburg:
In section four OF an act OF the Legis'
lature, approved March 23rd, 1871,
which will be found on page fifteen, sec.
ton four, of Fredericksburg City Ordi-
nance, the following language Is used;
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Capt. F. II. Revere reiires after having
served two terms in the Council He wss
elected by good vote two years ago.
Capt Revere is the commanding officer
Of the Washington Guards, and his mill
tary duties prevented his attendance on
the meetings Of the body frequently. He
served As chairman OF the rire Depart
mpnt and performed well his duties IA a
member OF several other committees
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
THE NEW COUNCIL.
Brief Sketch Of Each Member.

The new Council il composed OF IA sub.
stsntigl, intelligent, business like pet Of
men. We append herewith "A hriri skrtch
NJ each member. which will no doubt be
read with interest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Prof. s. W. Somerville,' is one OF the
new members, having been elected June
18th. He resides on Washington Avenue
and has charge OF the Presbyterian AS
sembIy's Home for widows and orphans
in this city. Prof. Somersille has line
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Mr.. r. \. Brent. the well known dry
goods merchant. OF Main street, was
elected 70 vacancy in the Council dur
ing the last term, and at the election in
June lacked only few votes Of being
reelected. Sir Brent. while member
of the b ,dy only short time, compare
lively. was regarded az safe and sound
member. He has been very successful in
his business, and during his service in the
Council supported most OF the measures
for progress and public improvements.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03

Mr.. j. L. Rowe became n member OF
the body several years ago tie has
been an efficient chairman Of the Aims
House Committee for several terms Mr.
Rowe il popular with all Of tae members
and led the ticket in the upper ward ~
the last election. He is a son Of the late
Mayor A. L. Rowe aid is y safe, conserv'
alive business man and d usetul aud in.
iluential member of the body. lie il an
other member who has farming prOcliy-
tiles, and owns a farm in SpUtsylvania.
MIR. Rowe resides on Hanover street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-03
HENRY DANNEHL

Mr.. W. E Bradley has been member
of the City Council for nearly 20 years.
He has served on number of committees
during his career and takes an active
part in the proceedings OF the body. He
is a good debater and an advocate OF
improvement measures Mr. Bradley re-
sizes on Amelia street lie was Clerk OF
the Council for several years and has &C.
ted "a Clerk since Nov. l, 1903, when
the late Clerk j. Z. Corbin was taken i'll.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-26

ARE LOSERS
Suffering Big Financial Damage
As Result of the Pack
ers' Strike.
Public Welfare Demands PreSi.
dents Interference in
the Matter.

Chicago, Aug. 26-General n. W.
Shease, cattle raiser of South Da-
kota, announced during the day that
the cattle raisers of his section were
about to appeal to President Roosevelt
to save them from bankruptcy by in
! tervening to bring the packinghouse
strike to close. Shease brought $50
head of cattle to the stock yards here
rather than face the loss of feeding
them longer after having had them in
prime condition for some time He
declares they sold at a loss of So
head, considering their normal value
Others, he said, are feeding large herds
at heavy loss rather than face perhaps
greater losses by shipping. According
to General Shease the cattle raisers of
the DalSotas are in desperate condi-
tion.
President Roosevelt did so well in
settling the coal strike that I should
like very much to see him take hand
in. this said General Shease. Here
are millions of persons suffering be-
cause few packers and lot of labor
ing men are at outs. 1t is an outrage
that the public should be made to
stand the brunt of it ALL
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ORDER VESSELS DISARMED
RUSSIANS AVOID POSSIBILITY OF
SERIOUS TROUBLE AT
SHANGHAI.

Shanghai, Aug. 26.-An order has
lister at Peking that the cruiser Askold
and the torpedo boat destroyer GroZo-
vol are to be disarmed.
Wednesday was a day of considera-
BILE anxiety in official circles. First an
order went forth that the vessels could
remain four days longer. Then nego-
tiations were begun for another four
days. This request was eagerly and
persistently pressed by the Russian
minister at Peking, but it was abso-
lutely refused by the Chinese govern
ment. ThereupOn an order came to
Shanghai to rush work on the vessels
and go out to what seemed certain
death next Sunday. The abject distress
of the Askold's crew when this news
was received was pitiable. From the
.fi:assss~the officers and crew have urged
disarmament, but the minister at Pc
king would not consider the sugges-
ton. The dock managers notified the
Russian officials that the Askold's hull
could not be repaired by Sunday. More
telegraphing to Peling followed and
later the welcome order to dismantle
was received by the Russian admiral.
Under the supervision of the Gus
toms authorities representing China
the Askold and Grozovoi will go out of
commission before Sunday and as soon
as they are patched up they will take
their places alongside the gunboat
Mandjur, which was dismantled last
March.
Emperor Nicholas sent message
to the crews of the Askold and Grozo-
vol congratulating them for saving the
vessels and conveying words of hope.
There is general satisfaction here
over the outcome Of the matter. 1t is
understood that the Japanese fleet will
remain until the Russian vessels are
completely disarmed.
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EXPLANATION ASKED.

Great Britain Calls Attention to Activ.
ity of Smolensk.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-Great Brit
ain has formally called the attention
OF the Russian government to the re
neWed activity OF the volunteer steam
er Smolensk and has asked for eX-
plantations. Russia has not yet for
mally replied, being without official
information, but in a general way she
has explained what the foreign Office
suggested to the Associated Press
Wednesday.
Orders sent to the Smolensk not to
stop any more neutral vessels have
not been delivered
The Noyoe Vremya, commenting on
the English newspaper propositions to
treat the Russian auxiliary cruisers as
pirates, asks them not to forget Pre-
mier Balfour's remark that the neu-
trails Of today are the belligerents of
tomorrow and inquiries how the British
auxiliary cruisers would relish being
treated as pirates.
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Chefoo, / lg. 26-Russian advlces
received here say that the Japanese
assaults on Port Arthur Aug 81 and
20 were repulsed with tremendous
losses. 1t is added that the attempt Of
the Japanese to capture fort No. 1
cost them 10000 men and that their
attack on Fort Etseshan resulted in
their losing 5000 men killed or wound
ed Port Dalny is said to be filed
with wounded men.
The Japanese are hiring laborers
here for service on the Liaotung PENN.
Sula.
1t is reported that the Japanese are
obtaining provisions through the port
Of WeihaiWei.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-26
ARMOUR AT STOCK YARDS.
Big Packer Suddenly Returns From
His Vacation.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-J. Ogden Armour
reappeared at the stock yards during
the day, having suddenly returned
from his vacation in the East. In
proceeding to the packing center he
drove through throng of strikers and
pickets who were resentfully falling
back before an attack by the police.
There was no demonstration, although
he was recognized
In connection with the unexpected
return of ]. Ogden Armour to Chicago
reports of another effort to bring about
peace negotiations independent of the
councils efforts were circulated. Strike
leaders called meeting and unusual
activity was manifested.
Fifty strike breakers at the plant of
Nelson Morris e Co. went on strike
during the day because the company
refused to discharge a policeman whom
the strike breakers said had beaten
Frank Norice, one of their number
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road from Newchwang to Tatchekiao
into narrow gauge and are conveying
thither twenty siege guns.
Field Marshal Oyama, the Japanese
commandments, is understood to
be with the besiegers at Port Arthur
it continues to be believed here that
the Japanese armies in Manchuria are
awaiting the result OF the storming of
Port Arthur before renewing their
movements against the forces of Gen
eral KurOpatkin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-26
ONE OFFICER KILLED.
Philippine ConstabuIary Ambushed by
Bandits

Manila, Aug. ga detail of native
constabulary has been ambushed on
the island of Leyte by superior force
of bandits. Captain H. Barrett of the
constabulary was killed in the fighting.
There has been trouble in the prov
lnce Of Misamis, island of Mindanao,
where bandits have looted several
towns. The native authorities were
dehed and Pablo Mercado and his fam
lly were kidnapped Mercado was ac-
cused OF being too friendly with the
Americans. Three Chinese stores were
burned. Four natives were murdered,
three of them being buried alive.
Colonel Harbord of the constabulary
is now on the trail of the bandits.
Lieutenant Thornton of the con-
stabulary has met death by drowning
near Daguipe, island of Luzon.
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CONSERVATIVES IN FAVOR.
Lamsdorff and Witte Honored by Rus
sian Emperor.


sian Emperor.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-The list Of
christening honors is very large, con-
tanning plentiful recognition Of the
army and all departments of state ex-
cept the navy, where the honors are
practically limited to the appointments
of Admiral Jessen and Captain Dabich
as imperial aides-de-camp.
The comforting of the high order of
St. Alexander Nevsky on Foreign Min
lister Lamsdorff and the order of the
White Eagle on M. Witte, president of
the council of ministers, is regarded
as significant and as indicating the
complete return to favor of the en-
peror's conservative counsellors.
While there is some popular disap-
pointment with the emperor's mani
festo because it was hardly as broad
as expected the papers unite in prais-
ing it and in expressing good wishes
for the heirs health and happiness.
They also publish special articles on
the abolition of corporal punishment.
The Novoe Vremya says that the
peasants remitted arrearages OF taxes
exceed $6S,500,000.
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QUARTER OF A MILLION men
RUSSIAN ESTIMATE OF JAPANESE
FORCES IN THE VICINITY
OF LIAOYANG.

Liaoyang, Aug. 26.-At the Russian
headquarters here General KurOlli' S
army is estimated at 100000 men, Gen
eral Nodzu's force at 10000 and Gen
eral Oku's at 100000. This is exclusive
Of two divisions of about 10000 men
moving up on the right bank of the
Lao river.
According to the Chinese the Jap
anese have converted the branch rail
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-26
Shareholders Are Assessed.

Washington, Aug 26.-The reports
of the First National bank of Grinnell,
La, were filed with the comptroller of
the currency during the day. The
comptroller authorizes the statement
that owing to the large amount OF
forged paper among the assets an as
sessment against the shareholders for
beir full 100 per cent liability is neces-
sary and has been levied
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-26
WARSHIPS
BLOWN UP
Two Russian Torpedo Boat De-
strOyers Strike Mines at
Port Arthur.
Names of the Ships and Number
of Lives Lost Unknown
to Japapese.

Toxic, Aug. 26-Two Russian tor
pedo boat destroyers struck mines at
the entrance of Port Arthur Wednes-
day evening. The larger one of the
destroyers, four funneled one, was
sunk. The names of the vessels and
the number of lives lost are unknown.
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Conference With Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, l.. l., Aug. 26.-After a
conference with the president which
extended far into the night and was
resumed early in the day National
Chairman George B. Cortelyou and
former Secretary of War Elihu Root
have left for New York. At the sta
ton before their departure they de-
clined to discuss the details of their
conference
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-26
slGsBEE's FLEET READY,
Will Be Prepared for Any Trouble ir
Venezuela

Washington, Aug. 26.-Rear Admiral
Sigsbee, commanding the Caribbean
squadron, cables the navy department
that he has arrived at Puerto Plata
and sailed from there to Monte Cristi.
If conditions at the latter port are
quiet he will at once proceed to Carta-
gena. How long he will remain at
Cartagena, which is in easy distance
of Venezuela, will probably depend on
developments in the asphalt contro-
VerSy
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HUNDRED FEET UNDER THE SEA.

Submarine Boat Held Crew Prisoners
for an Hour.
Newport, R. L., Aug. 26.-It has be-
come known that while the submarine
torpedo boat Shark was being pre-
pared for a submerged run near Bre-
tons reef lightship Monday afternoon
she sank to the bottom in 100 feet of
water and remained there an hour
before the crew could move her. The
cause of the sinking is not known
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Strikers on Picket Duty.

Youngstown, o., Aug. 26.-Amalga-
mated pickets have been thrown
around the upper mill Of the American
Steel Hoop company and every point
leai1ing to the plant is being closely
patrolled by the strikers The con-
tingent of strike breakers received by
tho company from Pittsburg are being
housed in the mills.
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BIG BATTLE
NOW RAGING

Thursday
Taitse
Liaoyang japanese attacking
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OFF COAST OF MOROCCO.
Three Russian Cruisers coaling From
German Steamer,

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Aug.
26.-Fishermen report that three Rus
sian cruisers are coaling from the
German steamer Valesia at Cape JUDY,
off the south coast of Morocco.
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DETAINED TWO HOURS.
Anchor Line Steamer Held Up by Ru

Anchor Line Steamer Held Up by Rus
sian Cruiser.
London, Aug. 26.-The Anchor line
steamer Asia, which sailed Aug. II
from Liverpool for Calcutta, has ar
rived at Port Said and reports having
been detained two hours while her
papers and cargo were examined by
the Russian cruiser Ural. This took
place sixty miles east of Cape st. Vim
cent.
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WHEAT PRICES ADVANCE.
Indications of Frost in Northwest the
Cause.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Indications of
frost in the Canadian Northwest re-
vived the spirit of bullishness in wheat
and for short time added between
S1@ and 4 1s cents to the price of wheat.
Many of those traders who had lost
faith in the high prices of wheat and
sold out their lines in expectation of a
break were among the days buyers.
September started at S1.03A to $1.O31h
and sold up to S1.06A.
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Ladies' Furs

10 introduce Our new line of Furs, we
will offer this week one lot of As
trakan Jackets, worth $55; now $25
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Chamber Sets

We have put in stock this week some
new numbers in Fine Decorated
Chamber Sets.