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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

Russia has a high court to consider
the distinction between conditional
and absolute contraband of war, and
report at the earliest moment. 1t is
thought the result will be cOmmuni
Gated TO the American and British
Ambassadors by the end of the pres
emit week, and that it will tend to the
removal OF existing causes OF friction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The opinion that the big man
makes the best soldier Is said to b.
rapidly changing. The Japs are
known as sbe little brown men, and
yet we are told they are the equals
OF any other soldiers on the globe,
whether the test has been one OF
bravery, endurance or accuracy IL
firing. And there was no discount
on the little man during our Civil
war, either in camp, on the march OF
in battle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Local Markets

Corrected by Simon Hirsh q BrU.i
Wheat. % 20 81 .O2. corn, new, 63 O.,
GG, meal, 81 .40to 81 40 per 100 pounds
eats, 40 to ~: fowls Qive), 3 10 .
chickens, live, IL 20 12k; ducks, lives u
9; turkeys, 10 to II; lard, IL to IL
Spring chickens, II to 12s per pound
sggs, 1G to II; butter, 15 10 -
hams. IA to II; Irish potatoes, N
TO soc; beef 3 to 81; pork, 8 to Z; veal
X to D; lambs $3.50 to $3.50; hides
green 3 ito 8; hides dry 8 to 10: s8lted
hides, 7 to s; bAled hay. t15 to SIS pc;
ION.
Leaf SumAc-55 TO 60 per 100.
Wool-Unwashed, % TO 23; washed
% to 26.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Checks for the Veterans.

Mr.. E. L. c. Scott, pension clerk 10 the
office of Auditor Morton Marye, at Rich
mond. will, on September lat. begin
-ending out checks 60 the 10000 pen.
sioners OF the State, under the acts OF
1900 and 1901. The amount to be dis
tributsd to the soldiers aud widows OF
Confederate soldiers will approximate
1915, 900. This is an average Of about
500 each
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Heavily Fined.

James Thomas. OF Lara, was tried at
Heatbyille Saturday before Justice Z. W.
Eichelberger and fined $685. for Illegally
selling whskey 10 local option district.
The Anti.Sal0On League, it is said, has
long had it's eye on Mr.ThOmas, but until
now has been unable 20 secure proofs.
At the camp meeting, however, one Of hie
cOniederates WAS surprised with liquors
in satchel and was frightened into
telling on MIR. Thomas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

Japan officials have discovered a
rich gold mine in the province OF
Iroase, and mining engineers who
have made Investigations say it will
Yield gold to the value OF S500,O0O,-
900. Its annual output will be
about 49, 100000 and work will be
commenced at once. With this rich
mine, and probably Others in the vi
clnity, the Japs will feel independent
as 80 the money question.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The Kansas City Times thinks it
very amusing for the Democratic
campaigners to attempt to make the
country afraid Of President Roose-
Welt. 1t may be amusing, but it If
amusement that is giving the Repub'
leans a good deal OF uneasiness
about this time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The spppulator who got on the right
side of dollar wheat is all right, but
where IL the raiser OF socalled dollar
wheat Richmond Times Dispatch
Why, right here in the vicinity OF
fredericksburg. Many OF our farm
ers have sold their wheat in this
market for a dollar FIVE, and return
ed home with the "chink in their
pockets" and as happy as larks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The printing OF the Jefferson Bible
by the government is again revived,
and it is said the work will soon bt
done. This Bible, as it is called, If
the work of Thomas Jefferson in hiT
leisure hours, and is entitled "The
Life and Morals OF Jesus OF Nazareth
extracted textuaIly from the Gospels
in Greek, Latin, French and Eng
lish." If it is printed, the Senators
and Representatives will have charge
OF it's distribution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The report is that Kuropatkin is
still in good spirits and satisfied with
shs situation, but he seems to be the
only one on his side that is satisfied
with u.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The Gar has promised many re-
forms in consequence of the birth OF
an heir to his throne, but many Of
his subjects fear that many OF the
nromises will never be fulfilled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
State Democratic Committee to
Meet.

The Democratic State central commit
Tee will be- convened in Richmond about
September IL to make plans Tor the
prosecution of vigorous campaign Tor
the Democratic nominees for President
and Wee President, and for Representa-
tives in Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

Germany is reported to be suffer-
ing severely with al eight weeks
drought. Vegetation is dying. crops
have failed and the great nayigable
rivers are going dry, and shipping,
except for few miles near the mouth
OF the streams. has almost been
abandoned,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

1t is announced that Minneapolis
is 80 havea deaf and dumb candidate
for mayor. He thinks he would be Il
decided Improvements on his prede-
epssors, if he should be elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Wanted Cook.

A good home for good cook. If
married can furnish husband work
on farm. Apply TO Cbas. II. Hur-
kamp. Boscobel Farm, Fredericks
hurO Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

1t will be right amusing il the Rich
mond Congressional district should
have three Republican candidates
especially if they were 20 stump the
district together.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
K.,zIs Nominated to Oppose ha,

At an adjourned nesting OF the R9pub-
licau Seventh district convention, held at
Front Royal Tuesday, Charles NJ. KeezIe,
of Rockingham, WAS nominated for Con
gress, to oppose Hon. James Hay. Dem
0rrst, Of Madison, the present incum-
bent from the Seventh district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Wanted.

Two educated pupil nurses for the
Mary Washington Hospital at Fred
ericksburg. Apply at once to Mrs.
Chs. Wallace, President. aug@7-2w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
For Sale.

A flock of IS Sheep (aIl ewes and
none over years old, i'll good condi-
tiop; SouthdOwn variety.
j. =. H. Crismond.
II Spotsylvania, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

A young horse or mare, good roadster,
weight from nine to eleven hundred
pounds Inquire at o, ID. Fosters store
or at my house. Write or see me at once.
John W. Allison, Jr., Fredericksburg,
Va. a29-l3.slt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds OF job printing In flrstelass style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
For Sale,

A pure bred flock of Shropshire
Sheep. Address J. b. Gray, Freder,
icksburg. Va. sep1-2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
WANT ED

1000 tons Leaf Sumac, for which
the highest cash price will be paid.
We are headquarters for Leather,
Rubber and Cotton Stitched Betting.
John q. Hurkainp Co..
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

Remember our maorder department with its
corns OF experienced buyers is always ready to serve
YOU Purchases OF $500 or more are sent transPora-
zion charges prepaid to residents of Maryland, Fir
ginia and West Virginia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
Feel Way to Agreement.

ST. Paul. Mimi, July 1.-The state
republican convention held two short
sessions yesterday, and then, follow
ing out a program agreed upon by the
leaders of the partisans of the various
candidates. adjourned until . O'Clock
today. The leaders had been in con-
ference since Wednesday evening try
ing to devise a plan whereby the num-
erous contests may be settled with as
little friction as possible, and 1t was
finally determined to allow Chairman
Clapp to appoint a credentials com
mittee of fifteen, seven members to
represent the Dunn interests. seven the
Collins adherentS and one the Eddy
candidacy, and to adjourn the con-
yention until this committee had acted
This agreement was not reached until
the convention had taken a noon re-
cess and the delegates who were not
in the confidence of the leaders We're
rather disappointed when the adjourn
ment was suggested, but after Il mum
Der of motions and counters motions.
the suggestion prevailed and the con-
yention adjourned. The plan for an
adjournment was agreed upon because
1t was feared that if the session con
tinued thruout the day the excitement,
which had rapidly been reaching feyet
heat would render the delegates un-
controllable and trouble would ensue,
The committee on credentials met al
o'clock and at once began the WORK
of hearing the merits o. the various
cases presented to them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
Publication of Dispatch From
John R.McLean Fayoring His
Nomination at st. Louis
EASTERN MEN MOSTLY FOR HILL
Delegates to the St. Louis Convention
Have Not Begun to Arrive, but Many
Politicians Are on the around-Men
Opposed to Cleveland Fear His Pop
ularity.

st. Louis. July Talk in the inter-
est of Cleveland for the presidency
constitutes the most prominent feature
of nti-convention gossip heard today
and publication here of a Washington
dispatch quoting John r. Mclean in
advocacy of the presidents nomi-
nation has added somewhat to the
volume of predictions. There is no de-
finite movement discernible in Cleve-
lands interest, and the few delegates
in the city generally decline to discuss
probabilities. saying all predictions
would be premature at this time. The
discussion is therefore confined to the
politicians other than delegates, and
with reference to Clevelands nomina-
ton these are divided into two classes,
those who favor him and those who
fear him. In general way eastern arr
rivals are favorable, on the ground that
Cleveland can carry eastern states,
such as New York, which they say nc
other man can carry. 1t is asserted
that strong influence among business
interests is being organized In his in-
terests.
AT the Jefferson hotel where the ma
tional committee makes II sheadquar-
ters the friends Of Judge Parker are
congregated in large numbers. In
cluded in them are a number OF lead
ers from the west. whose delegations
are not instructed for Parker. They
ara ,,ar,, anita gonistic to Cleveland, and
freely predict Parker's nomination a.
comparatively early date in the con-
yent.on. The delegates instructed fol
Hearst say he will not be able to con-
troll all his forces in case OF a break
and the CLAIM, is made that eseil many
of them will so to Parker. The friends
OF Parker assert that the Cleveland
talk. which is now so plentiful. will
have the inevitable effect of aiding
their candidate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
Big NAVAL ENGAGEMENT
REPORTED NEAR CHEFOO

Russian infantry, who allowed the Japs
to approach within 400 yards. The
Japs attacked three times, getting to
within sixty yards of the Russians, but
each time they were repulsed. Later,
being reinforced by two other regi-
nients, the Japs compelled the Russians
to fall back to their fortifications. The
total Japanese loss was 1000 men. The
Russian loss at Dalien pass June 81,
was so men killed. The Japanese losses
We're heavier.
The Chinese say the real rainy sea-
son has begun. The roads in some
places are absolutely impossible. How
ever, a decisive battle Is still regarded
as possible within the next few days in
the northwest region between Hal
Cheng and Kai Chou. where the ar
mics OF Kuroki and Oku have concen-
trated. The Japs have retired from
Dalner pass and are moving in a north
easterly direction on the Lao Yang
road. They have appeared in great
force at Eenshui and Molten passes,
oufflanking the Russian positions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
HARVARD WINS ouR.oARED.
Yale Made . Desperate Effort, But
Harvard's Final Squirt Won.

New London, July 1.-The Yale Har-
ward four cared race started at 9:36
this morning. The water was smooth
and there was little wind. Harvard led
by half length. Yale gaining. At the
half mile Yale led by a length. Time
2:40. Then Harvard began to creep
up, and at the mile the crews were
about on even terms, Yale splashing.
Time 2:52. The crews were rowing a
quick stroke. about thirty-eight to the
minute. Half way to the mile and a
half flag Yale was leading by three
quarters of length. AT the mile and
half mark Yale led by a length and
half. Harvard was apparently tir-
ing and both crews were splashing.
Half a mile from the finish Yale had
Increased the lead to two and one-half
lengths. rowing gamely at thirty five
stroke. Harvard began a most Won
derful squirt, passing Yale and won by
one and three quarters length.
Official time-Harvard, 1912; Yale,
10: 15.
Fish, of Yale, broke an out rigger
four lengths from the finish.
The event was rowed in deplorable
confusion of official arrangements.
Without warning the race was allowed
to precede the varsity event. contrary
to all arrangements. There We're all
most no spectators, no observation
trains, and OF newspaper men there
were dozens stranded in the city and
did not witness the race.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01

clue and 1t Is believed she will soon
find her son. She had scattered circu-
lars containing his picture all over the
world. No explanation has been given
of the young mans conduct, but It Is
generally believed he got into some
sudden trouble. Octave Thanet. the
Iowa author, has taken deep interest
In the case and has assisted the mother
IN the search.
A suit has been commenced in court
here to test the Iowa law raising the
limit OF fees for incorporation Of COM
panies. 1t is brought by the Sioux
City Gas and Electric Company to re-
cover 81, 1876 from State Treasurer Gil
bertson and Secretary Of State Martin,
claimed to be excessive fees charged the
company for incorporation for mil
lion and a half. This is in excess of
the old limit OF $3.50. Congressman
Walter /. Smith, of Council Bluffs, Is
attorney In the case. 1t ia supposed
that the entire law will be attacked and
if so the way will be opened for recov-
ering thousands of dollars from the
state officials by companies that have
paid the fees for incorporation. The
state is getting over a quarter million
a year from this source.
Governor Cummins has named as
commissioners to build a monument to
the memory Of Iowa soldiers who died
at Andersonville prison Messrs. w. A..
Brewer and NJ T. Russell. of Des
Moines. D. c. Bishard, OF Altoona, M.
Y. Evans, of Beaman and Capt Tomp-
kins. of Clear Lake. The commission
will have the expenditure of 500 for
this purpose. The Iowa Association OF
Prisoners of War has been laboring
for this many years and the approprt-
alton was made at the last session OF
the legislature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
YALE WINS THE RACE
Defeats Harvard in the Big Varsity
Eiqht- Dared Race, the Main Event of
the Day-Harvard Wins Four Dared
Event Owing to an Accident to the
Yale She'll.

New Londor July 1.-The Yale -Har-
ward regatta was concluded just before
noon today, and again Yale took the
premier event in the big varsity race.
The Yale men crossed the line winners
by seven lengths Thruout the race the
ELS were never headed. and from the
crack of the pistol the result was never
in doubt 1t was case Of superiority
In rowing strength and rowing funda-
mentals. Just before the big race Har-
ward had snatched an eleventh hour
victory in the four cared race. In this
event Yale had led thruout and within
a quarter of mile from the finish was
rowing well and Two lengths ahead. Al
this point there was an unfortunate
weakness in Yale's rigging and outrig-
ger on which Fish was pulling broke
and this precluded all possibility Of a
Yale victory.
Aside from the races themselves the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01

feature of the day was a regrettable
one. 1t had to do with mismanagement
in the matter of official arrangements.
Yesterday thousands of spectators
were placed to no end of inconvenience,
but today the experience of race goers
was vastly more exasperating. Win
out public warning the racing events
were interchanged and set ahead. AS
a result the four cared race was roWed
without spectators and many news
paper men were allowed to wait In New
London without a chance to witness
the first race. The regatta committee
notified the oarsmen to prepare for
their race shortly after 9 o'clock. The
stakeboats were not in position. Offf..
cial boats were scurrying about the
river in a panicky style and railroad
officials, who were responsible to their
patrons for race-seeing transportation,
We're bewildered and thus no obserya-
ton trains went up the river for the
first event With wonderful CELEBRITY
the two crews of fours went to the
navy yard. Their launches had to be
used as stakeboats. and almost before
the handful of river habitues were
aware the two crews We're sent away
without cheer and practically unseen.
except by those on official boats. In the
city proper there was II loud outcry and
thousands of race-goers scampered
about looking for information as to the
hour OF the departure of the varsity
observation trains.
The railroad officials were perplexad
thruout the morning and were finally
bewildered all the more when hurry
up" order from the regetta committee
was megaphoned to the drawbridga,
calling for immediate dispatch of the
varsity observation train There was
more scampering of hundreds. How
ever, the finally succeeded in reaching
the drawbridge at the last momone,
In time to see the big race.
The Big Race.
The varsity eight-oare race. dis
tance four miles. up stream, with the
tide, started at 11:l6. Conditions Were
almost perfect and the crews got Oft
splendidly. In the first eighth of a
mile Yale gained quarter of length.
Harvard was rowing the fastest stroke.
but Yale held the advantage and at the
half mile was leading by half length.
Time, 2:2S 3-5 At five-eishths of
mile Yale held the lead. but was
splashing. The record at the mile mark
was very close Time 5:03 1-5.
After passing the mile, Harvard drew
up by Yale by less than length.
Time at the mile and a half, 7:5S, Yale
leading by three quarter lengths. AT
the two mile mark Yale was over thrae
lengths ahead.
After passing the two mile mark,
Yale drew away from her rival, until
she was six lengths to the good. Har-
ward made squirt. but Yale still led
by four lengths at the th,se mile mark.
Time, Yale. 1915 is; Harvard, 1925.
Yale Won by Seven Lengths.
Time: Yale. 21:411 II: Harvard, 22:7.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
CLAIM JAPANESE: DEFEAT.
Russian Advices Tell of Jap Regiment
Entrapped and Thousand Killed.

Lao Yang, July 1.-Russian advices
from Port Arthur say the Russian Port
Arthur squadron, consisting of eleven
ships, attacked the Japanese squadron
Of eighteen ships June %. sinking four
Japanese torpedo boats and infiicting
damage on other vessels The Russian
ships returned to Port Arthur. Not a
single large vessel, II is added, was
damaged. On the evening of June 28.
fifteen miles from Port Arthur, two
japanese regiments, sLdvices further
eay. were ambushed by. 9 company Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
CAMPAIGN IS STARTED
Union Republican Club Of New York
Holds Big Meeting to Ratify the
Nominations Of the Chicago Con-
,.>n%;on

!
New York, July AT 81 mass meet
ing in Cooper Union the republican
club has formally opened the local
campaign. The meeting was called os-
tensibly to ratify the ticket nominated
at Chicago. Former Senator Thurs
ton, OF Nebraska, made the principal
speech. He review the republican ad-
ministrations of the last eight years,
in all the various departments of the
government, and summed up their
achievements by declaring the Ameri-
can people in looking over the history
of these years must admit the Party
has done tolerably WE'LL A demon
stration of approval occurred several
times during his speech.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
MICHIGAN MAN KILLS WIFE.
Says Spouse Ruined His Life and il
Glad Of Deed.

Sault Ste. Marie. July Former
County Road Commissioner Isaac
Eagle shot his wife in the head yester-
day afternoon and she will probably
die. Family trouble, which eliminated
in divorce proceedings was the cause.
Eagle says she ruined his life and
was trying to get property away from
him. and says that he is glad that It
is over. Eagle gave himself up after
committing the deed and is locked in
the county Jail. His friends declare
that he is insane. He was one of the
most prominent business men and poll
ticians in Chippewa county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
SUICIDE AT OGDEN
John versick Shoots Himself Thru the
Heart While Brooding Over III
Health Due to Consumption.

Special to Times Republican.
Ogden. Juyl John Versick, who
lately came to this city from a Chicago
hospital to make his home with his
brother. H. Versick, shot himself thru
the heart today at noon. Mr.. Versick
was a consumptive, and it is thought
that continual brooding over his sick
ness was the cause of his rash act.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
suicided While Insane.

Special to Tlmes- HepuU11csseu-
Iowa city, July 1.-The body OF T1ni-
othv sullivan. Of Nichols, was brought
here this morning He had COMMITTEES
suicide by swallowing carboifc acid last
night while temporarily insane, beino
worr,ad over the death OF his brother.
ATTORNEY sullivan, of Cedar Rapids. Ho
was nearly fifty and unmarried.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01

world, in Festival hall. Worlds Fair,
by cutting the secondary bellows. This
will not affect the working of the or
gan, which can be operated with the
primary bellows. Extra precautions
will be taken against future vandalism
by the company building the organ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
ORPHAN GIRL FATALLY BEATEN
Farmers at Aurora, Ind, Search for
Man She duplicates IN Crime.


Aurora, Ind, July 1.--Ethsl Rollings,
aged Is. an orphan living With oliver
Abdon, farmer near here, was found
today in Hogan creek, where she had
been left for dead by those who had
assaulted her during the night
Her clothing were badly torn and she
was SO severely beaten that she cannot
recover, but she was able to make a
statement describing the attack. She
implicated Alfred Louden, who works
in James Ravencrofts sawmill on Ho-
gan creek. Searching parties of far
mers as well as Sheriff Axby and his
deputies are searching for Louden.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-01
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphio News:
Great Naval Battle in Progress.
The Result Not Yet known.
Russians Claim Victory on Land. )
Cleveland Talk at st. Louis.
Bryan Expresses No Preference.
Yale Wins Varsity Race.
A Peculiar Cure for Lunatics.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief:
Wife Sues a Druggist.
Sunday School Convention Closes.
The Hamilton County Ditch.
Legal Fight Over Peddlers.
Wounded Preacher Still Alive
Sensation at Estherville.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Iowa Green Goods.
A Bad Correspondent.
The Cost of Government.
The Coming Convention.
Iowa Topics and Opinions
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Aurora Bank Failure.
Cashier is Defaulter.
Miscellaneous News.
"The Blazed Trail
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Big Chautauqua Begins.
Bryan Central Figure Today.
Bede and Wade Tomorrow.
Keokuk Game a Close One.
Iowa State League Results.
Mccarthy New Trainmaster.
Machinists' Schedule Talk.
Boy Seriously Injured.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial:
Board OF Trade Quotations.
Wheat About Unchanged
The Livestock Market.
Corn is a Poor Stand.