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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
WESTM0RELAND.
Business and PoIiiieS- Religious
Notes Good Fishing, Etc.

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MontIoss, Va. Oct. Let, 1904
Me,ers Jenkins aud Chandler hAv,
shut down their csnuery They are vel
pleased Nth the stAsun'e reanlt, having
q .nneg 1000 cases, which exceeds last
year By 900 cases, They are now busy
delivering several thousand cases, sold
at 1lc per cAse.
There seems to be more ihtereft In
every department OF industry and enter.
prise than politics, Hon. e, Conway
Baker made an effort 10 arouse political
interest by raising large and beautiful
Parker, Davis and Jones flag az Mon
tTOss.
Miss Lucy Burrows, OF Caroline, who
has been visiting Miss Lou Robinson ~
Montross, returned home by steamer
Caroline.
Dr. NJ NJ. Walker is in Baltimore this
week. on professional business,
Rev sir Firer, pastor OF the NJ E.
churches, MOntross circuit, Is assisting
Rev. MIR. Williams thls week IN u revival
at Carmel church. WestmOreland circuit.
lie will begin a protracted service at
Providence NJ. h. church here, st sun
day in October, assisted by Rev. Mr.. WI
iams.
The fishermen with hook and line are
enjoying Bne sport on the Potomac.
Capt. Anadae caught 80 large trout re
Gently ia two hours. Some Others did
quite as well.
The report of guns can be heard In va
ri0us directions ut early morn aud late
eve. and equirrels are seeing So much
trouble they are afraid to bark Or gnaw
the hickory .
The county board OF supervisors VIII
hold another business meeting at Mon
tross soon. Mr.. VIM. Mayo, it, chair
man, is the right man in the right place.
He il public spirited man.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Harris il in Baltimore
on business. L.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
FuneraIof Mr.. w. Mills

The funeral of the late Joseph " Mills
took place from the Baptist church
Thursd ~ evening At four o'clock, and
was largely attended by friends OF the
family The services were conducted by
Rev Dir. II. & Runaway assisted by Rev
+. A. Williams. DR. runaway ieelingly re.
ferred 70 the deceased, whose pastor be
he had been for many years. He had
baptized him, had stood with him at the
marriage altar, but he had not, he said,
expected to take part in his burial. He
had supposed, owing to the disparity In
their ages. that he would prPcede him to
the grave. but such are the ways OF
Providence. The list Of pallbearcrs was
published in a previous issue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

The Executive Board OF the Goshen
| Baptist Association will meet on We'd
nesday. October 9TH. at Hebron church,
in Spotrylvania county, toconsider mat
tar- - importance TO the Association
Rev. X A Williams. pastor OF the Bap.
fist church, and Capt \ j. Qninn, oithis
city, will attend.
Rev. Willis Robinson held II Sun Riur
meeting in his new church Sunday morn
ing. The collection amounted 10 30
At night he held large meeting. The
church WAS packed and n number OF
white people were present. The pastor
asked Tor $50 from the congregation to
help paw for the church. and when the
collection Wss counted it amounted 20
S141 2I.
Mr.. Geo. b. Walker, son Of Mir W. F.
Walker, who has been employed by the
News leader in Richmond, has accepted
a position with the Adams Expire sCom-
peny ia Baltimore.
Mr.. Atkinson Sullivan, late ni Stat
ford county. has purchased from Col h.
D. Cole two building lots on the Boswell
field tract on which he will erect two
dwellings.
Mrs Wayne Myers met with painful
accident Saturday evening in falling
down the steps of her back porch. She
was considerably bruised, but IL improv-
ing
Mrs. Annie s. Moore. Of Philadelphia,
has returned from Richmond and is the
guest of Mira. NJ T.. Tompkins, on Wash.
ingtOn avenue
Miss Flora Mason, of King George,
who has been spending some time here
with relatives and friends. returned home
Monday.
Mrs W. " Owens. of New York. who
has been the guest Of her father. Capt.
Frank 4 Forbes. returned home Mon
day
Mr. Chester b Goodrich, who has been
spending few days with his parents,
returned 70 Washington Monday.
Eva Carter and Perry Walters, colored,
were married Sept. 20. Rev Geo Dixon
performed the ceremony.
Miss MA6ge Cfuichileld lett Monday Tor
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she will
teach school this session,
Mrs . A. BilIingsley and sou. who
have been visiting iriends in Washington,
have returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. q NJ Henderson, Of King
George county, WEIR in the city shopping
Saturday,
Mr., Jas. Bowman, of Washington,
spent Sunday here with Mr.. Chester b.
GoolricE.
Rev and Mrs Jas Carmichael. Of vii
mington, \. c are visiting relatives 10
the city.
Mr. Walter Purks, 1I King George, was
in town Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Mr.. FITzHUGH AND HIS HAT
a Staffordian Exchanges Heaassar
With Him Mr.. F. Did Not Discover
il Until Some Hours Later.

II there il anything in the way Of ap.
parel that Mr.. St George K. FitEnugh,
the distinguished attorney of this city,
brides himaeli on, it IL the style of hat he
wears. Ills preference is the Stetson,
Friday about noon he wBs observed
walking rapidly up Main street. bare
headed, with an old hat in his hand held
At arms length. lie Was en- route to
Brown a Crismondu 20 buy new hat.
A series of misiortunes have befallen his
hat in the past week,
Last week MIR. Allan Smith, a friend
from King George, took Mr. Fiizhugh' =
hat from the rack and left his own
After half an hours search the mistake
was rectihed. Later Col Cole made
another change with Mr. f., and the hat
again was recovered. but she climax WAS
reached when a tall lsnk Stafford
ian marched into Mr rs Office and TAX
ing of bic hat bowed most pleasantly and
laid II on the safe beside that of Mr.. Fs
Alter minute or two Of talk, In
which the sum of 7jc. WAS involved. he
took his departure, aud also Mr.. +. shat.
He left behind an old one worth Doc
aud that il the reason Mr. Fii2hugh wRs
going up the street bAreheAded
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Swan Their Horses and Crossed
Safely.

Misses Cora and Lucy Kay, OF Caroline
county, who visited "MlllbrOOk. The
home of their uncle Mr. b Ii Price. had
thrilling experience few days ago
They had 10 cross the Matapuni River
II looms Bridge. % King William side
rs they drove off the bridge they diacOg
cred hat the river WAS up and the low
grounds were flooded. Tuey were afraid
TO turn around They drove on and
soon their team was swimming. They
stood up in the seat, and hello To the
reins. and came out sally, but very wet
They then drove distance Of five miller
to their uncle =. They having II good
team, made the distance in IN few min
utes they seemed to enjoy their mar
row escape Underwater Democrat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
STAFFORD.
Sales Of Real Estate Growing
Family Other Items Personals.
Etc.

! Etc,
stan ri C. II Va, Oct. l, 1861.
&c. l. Monrnfe. Jr ha- purchased of
| Hugh Auir his farm known ns Grape
Hill, On the Telegraph road, one mile
northwest Of the Coal Landing, This il
the oil lowell property.
James NJ. Woodland has purchased of
the heirs Of j. W Hanes the house and
lot formerly occupied by him, lying on
the Main road from Court House 10
Brooke.
Mr.. Ivan Green left here fnr the Bury
this week. where he will attend college
Mrs. NJ. f. McGregur i, serou-ly sirb
and IL being attended by DR.. X. } Payne,
hlrs. Mary callahan il Ill WIN lever
aud in being attended by Or Smell
The supervi sor of Aquin district had
quite an important arrival MT his house
this week twins. egad, both bOys, lie
says he intends TO name them Parker
and Roosevelt, This Ii the Second AT
rival OF twins at this house, The last
c0uplet being Of the feminine persuasion,
and it don't look like race suicide, either
Miss Daisy Nountioy, Of Garrisunville-
has been seriously III, bat II now i'm
proving. She was attended by both
Drs. Payne and Sneed,
Mrs. George g. Curtis and Mrs. Mary
Taft, ol Washington, have been visiting
the family Of d w. Curtis.
MIR. aud Mrs. Harvey Dent and Aliss
Lucy Morton. of Washington; Mrs. ;. h.
Dabney and family, of Quincy 3. hre visit
ing Mrs n. III Morton Mt Brooke.
Mr. Boswell Alsop, OF Richmond, il
spending some time with his macy Stat.
ford friends.
Mr.. Arthur Moore, OF Washington, ir
also visiting friends here,
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ). Moore have been
visiting friends In upper Stafford for the
last week.
Misses Mamie and Esther Bryan and
Mr. r. j Moore have been visiting. with
T. W. Berrey and family. in Madison
county. Whilst there they visited Luray
and shenandoah All speak in the high
est terms Of the beautiful country. the
Luray caves, and last but not least, II
the true Virginia hospitality snt cOur-
tesy OF the inhabitants OF that section OF
the State.
Mr. + West has purchased pair OF
boOts At frat he was under the impress
sion no had the boots but after wearing
them for some days this hot weather, he
states the boots have gotten him, to the
tune OF skinned shRnka aud heels
Scrbber.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Hon, John Goode III

Hon John GOode, OF Bedford county
is i'll In Washington, where he practices
law. Mr.. Goode il nearly eighty years
old. He was president OF the late con
stitutlonal convention. and IL one OF tbs
few survivors of the Confederate Con
grese. It had been his intention To take
part in the campaign IN Virginia, for
despite his age, he lie still power on The
stump.
MIR. GOOde recently came out tavorinp
the reelection OF Senator Thomas ;
Martin. whose course in Congress he
highly indorsed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Dentistry in King George.

Dr. j. SydnOr Massey, of King George,
il devoting himself largely 20 The prac
tice Of Dental Therapeutics, in addition to
che general practice OF Dentistry, and IT
is said that he is meeting With eminent
success in treating diseases Ofthe mouth
aud in correcting alternatives, irregu-
iarities, &c. Persons relieved OF long
standing mouth troubles by DR. Msssel
speak in high praise of his mode Of treat
meQr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of VIM. M. Jones, de
ceased, all those owing his estate vii
come forward and settle, and all those
having claims against his estate will
present the same properly. authenti'
Gated for payment.
Sept. 10th. Gordon Jones'
senta-W4w Administrator
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Pleased With the Fair.

1t was the privilege Of the Herald edi-
tor to attend the Fredericksburg Fair
On Wednesday. A large crowd WAS
present, but the order was perfect. In
TACT the average burger seems so thor
oughly capable of self government that
he police could easily be dispensed with,
The races were exciting, the exhibits
splendid aud the balloon ascension lea
ture Hanover Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with perforation, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste oil
material. No other pattern has this fea-
ture For sale at Lowery's Fashion
sheets free.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Now For Your Photograph 4.

A.W. Maxwell, of Orange G. H., will
be at Bowling Green with tent the
second Monday. Tuesday and Wed
nesdav in October, and at Milford
station Thursday and Friday. All
styles made, from soc per dozen up,
All work guaranteed. 4oa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
HEADQUARTERS FOR suilDIks
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds Of North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
Shingles, Lsths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
Lime, Cement, Caffeine Plaster, Plasterlng
Hair, Building and Paving Brick, I'm
and Iron Roofing. Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Dryer varnish
and Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
OF all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware OF all kinds, Tar
Roofing. Sheathing Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sever Pipe and
Rtvs ffa< Pips. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Recorder Emhrey Oispatehins Bust
ness at Mayors Court.

Major W s. Embrey, Recorder, had
before him Saturday VIM. Jones, color
ed. for carrying Il concealed weapon. lie
was fined $40 and costs. -Four tramps
were up for trespRss on the property oil
the r F.&P. r. K They got 10 days
each in Jail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
R.oi,tration in Frederiekshurs

Next Friday, Oct7 is the last day you
can register in this city if you want to
vote at the coming election. For the
Upper Ward Registrar j Berry will b.
at the Mayors Office and for the Lower
4" ard Registrar j. WilmoIe Cox at tbr
COurt House all day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Child Bitten Bya Snake.

Little Dorothy Wnloughby, the II
months old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. I.
l.. Wiloughby, in Stafford, was bitten
by coPPerhead snake Wednesday even
ing while playing in the yard The little
child wAs taken az once 70 Or. 4 e. Dog
gett. of this city, and is now doing we'll
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Treasurer OF Gloucester County
Resiqns.

Mai VIM. K. Perrin has resigned the
office of treasurer Of Gloucester county
aud R p. Gray has been appointed BY
JndVe Garnett to succeed him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
To Hunters.

IL il unlawful 10 hunt wild turkeys,
pheasants or grouse, quail or partridges
or woodcock east of the Blue Ridge
mountains between February lat and
November LIST, or 20 kill winter wild
fowl between April | st and October 10th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Another Fine Residence Soon 20 be
Erected.

Mr.. Maurice Hirsh has contracted wit
Contractor +. q. Hefiq for the erection
of a handsome modern residence on bic
lot on the corner OF Main and Lewis
streets MIR Heflin will commence work
on the building in few days,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Weddind Cards.

Mr.. and Mrs. f. X Wheeler have issued
invitations for the marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Wilma Wheeler,
10 Mr.. Watt T. Thompson, both OF this
city. The ceremony will take place on
Wednesday, Oct II, at Z 10, il The Bap
tist church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Mr.. Purvis' Fine Shorthorn

One of the finest animals at the Fair
WA the thoroughbred Shorth0fn bulltx-
hibited by Mr.. Geo. Purvis, OF Little
Whim," Stafford county. Senator Mar
tin. who is well posted on Shorthorns,
pronounced him splendid specimen. He
won the blue ribbon in his class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Anaora Cat Stolen,

One of the Angora Cats owned by
Mrs. !. J. Dreher, OF Massaponax,
which we're on exhibition at the Fair,
straved or stolen. A liberal reward
win be paid for any information lead
ing 10 its recovery. J.W. Allison, Jr,,
Erederickshurg. Va. olsllS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
HaffIa For Sale,

Forty-four head of Young Steers.
Can be seen at my farm In Stafford,
three miles from Fredericksburg.
For further particulars, apply to Nj.
b, Rowe, Fredericksburg, Va.
u NJ. Honey,
300 9Th St.. n. W, Washington, ID. C.
sep3O- s4t-l3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
To the Public.

Take notice that on and after this day
OF September ~. 1904, st the stor'
House at Guineas, Caroline county, Viz
Oinis, formerly conducted by me, vii
conduct the eaid mercantile business fol
Lee williamson, whose agent | am.
Very truly,
sep22 2w A. j. Williamson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
ALarae Pickle CPop,

In spite Of the fact that the pickle crop
was snort this year, some Of the FARMERS
have done unusually well with their
crops. Messrs Wallace \ Moncure paid
Jno. Barton, who lives on the Rappahan-
mock River in Stafford 1898 for mis- crop
raised on one acre OF ground. and several
Others received As much az 200.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Death in Stafford.

Mr. Lemue Musselmsn, of Stafford
county, died at his home near Crest 7. ..
Friday of typhoid fever He was Il
years old. and had been in bad health for
some time. The funeral took place Sat
urdsy at - O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Special Services at Travellers Rest
Church.

Special services will commence at
Trayelle.'s Rest Baptist church on the
Bird Sunday in October and continue un-
Gil Tuesday evening. There will be only
one service on Sunday. Rev. l.. A. Bill
linpaleY IL the pAstOr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
CONTROL OF sEA5oARo.
Williams Asserts that Ryan Synei-
cate Has Only q Third ofths Stock.

Former President John SHELTON vii
lams. Of the Ssaboard Air Libe, says
that he was OF the opinion that the Blair
interests. which purchased the holdings
Of himself and Middendorf, are still desir
Gus of keeping prices of the stock down
in order that they may increase their
holdings. According TO Mfr. Williams
they now hold not more than Ohe-third
Of the stock, and are only able tn domi
nate the policy OF the road through con
troll of a majority Of the voting trustees
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

Rlehmend Horse Show, Oct. 1922.
Round trip tickets including one adj
mission to the Horse Show, $2.45. On
sale Oct. 10th to 22nd, final return limit
Oct. 23rd. Continuous passage in each
direction. C. c. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

Connections At Fredericksburg with R''
D z. X. r., and Weoms StesmpoAt "
Orange with southern Il and Chesapeake q
Ohio r. K.
FAs oaly llne 80 the Charlottesville ana
W.lderuess Bastlefeldf.
EssteYu StandaEd Time. Daily oXoeptSun'
anT ". II. RICHARDS, cen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Farm for Sale.

1919 acres on Rappahannock river,
six miles below Port Royal. Good
buildings on same. Will be sold very
cheap For full particulars apply &c
G. l. Mothershead, Return, Va.
a11.l3m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Bio Sweet Petetees.

Mr.. Thomas Jett. OF Spotsy lvsnis
brought to our office Saturday two
sweet potatoes weighing and y
nounds each
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Registration.

Next Saturday is registration day l.
Spotsylvsnia. II You want to vote IL
the coming election and have not r gis.
tered, this will be your only chane to do
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

City Taxes are due again. See notice
of Collector Rowe in this issue. You ca
save 0 per cent. by prompt payment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

Don't fail to see Norris, the jewelers., fin
watch display.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

Don't fail to see Norris, the ieweler and
opticians, diamond display.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
Adminiatrator's Notice.

Don't fail to consult Norris, the opti
clan, about your eyes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

Don't fail to see Norris, the jewelers.
handsome ring display.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
PUBLIC Speaking.
The following announcements Tor pub
lie speaking are made.

The following announcements Tor pub
lie speaking are made
HOS. ~. A JOINS.
Heathsvile, October 10.
King and Queen, October ] !.
TappAhAnnock, October Il
Montross, October q.
JOHN D. RNEY-
Toudnun Court, October 10th
King George Court. November -,
JAMES HAY.
Greene, October Sih.
& &. CARLIN
I.ee-burg, October 10Th.
King George, November ;id.
" =. HAEHspALE,
Bowling Green. October 10th.
l.. G GArnett. Democratic Elector tor
First District, will speak as follows:
Caroline, October 10.
King and Queen, October ] !.
TAppRhAnnOcs. October Il.
Montross, October 2f.
Accomac c II November {.
Hon Joseph f. Willard will speak at
Ruckersville, Greene county, Ger. nth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
September Weather.

Mean for eleven yeara. 6a6 ESQ
The above report has been furnished US
| by Mr.. ". b. Richardson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

In effect at a. IN. February Sth 1908
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-10-04

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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-03
ATTEMPT no AMEND THE RESOLUTION
MINORITY LEADER WOULD GIVE
HIM RIGHTS AND POWERS
OF DELEGATE.

d v :
Washington, Feb. 3.-A report from
the committee on rules giving the resi-
dent commissioner from Porto Rico.
Mr.. Degetau, the privilege OF the floor,
the right to address the house and
representation on committees on in
sular affairs, was called up in the
house by Mr. Dalzell as a privileged
matter when that body convened. Mr..
Williams, the minority leader, endeav-
ored to have the report recommitted
to the rules committee with an in.
structiGn for a resolution giving the
Porto Rican resident commissioner all
Of the powers and rights of a dele
gate from a territory. This, 1T was
stated, would give him q few add1-
tional privileges.
The previous question was ordered
I on the resolution and forty minutes
debate ensued. 4
Mr.. Cooper (Wis.), chairman OF the
insular affairs committee, although
supporting the resolution, believed
Porto Rico, with 100000 inhabitants,
was as much entitled to a delegate in
congress as Hawaii, with less than
100000 inhabitants.
The resolution was unanimously
agreed to and the speaker announced.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-03
HosT,LITIEs EXPECTED.
Japs Believe War May Be Postponed
Until March.

Toxic, Feb. Russia, s reply is not
expected to reach here before the
middle or latter part of the week.
From remarks dropped @byz--high Off
cials little hope is entertained that
Russia will in any degree relinquish
her claims in Manchuria, but is sup
posed to be simply prolonging the ne
gotiations in order to strengthen her
forces in various points.
A large force Of Russians is said to
have occupied Antung, on the Yalu
river, strategic point of great impor-
tancc in the event of Russia deciding
to carry the war into Korea as she is
expected to do.
An impression prevails here that
hostilities may be postponed until
March, but will surely come about
then, as both countries will by that
time be fully prepared in all points
for an extended struggle.
Conditions in the Korean capital
are said to be far from satisfactory
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DEFENDS ADMINISTRATION.
Senator Fairbanks Discusses the Pan
ANA Affair.

anna Affair.
Washington, Feb. 3.-The days
proceedings in the senate We're begun
by adopting resolution introduced by
Mr.. Hoar permitting the committee
appointed to Investigate the charges
against Senator Dietrich to employ q
clerk. to send for witnesses and to
take other steps necessary to carry
out the orders Of the senate.
The Bacon resolution looking for
the arbitration Of the claims of Colom-
bia against the United States on ac-
count of the Panama revolt was laid
before the senate> and Mr. Fairbanks
(Ind.) was recognized to speak.
Mr.. Fairbanks remarks were de-
voted largely to discussion OF the
question whether the United States
was in completely with Panama in the
revolt Of last November. He spoke OF
the Importance of showing this charge
to be without foundation, saying:
while we greatly desire an inter-
oceanic canal we are far more anxious
that it shall be constructed without
any taint whatever of national dis
credit
Mr.. Fairbanks was followed by Mr..
Clarke (Dem., Ark.), who made
speech in support of the treaty. Mr.
Clarke lost no time in declaring his
absolute adherence to the policy of the
president. The question of the wis
dom of building an isthmian canal is
no longer, he said, a question for dis