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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

u IT Is not always pleasant to be sue
cessful novelist in GerHony pa rticularly-
), 8ai,thorship is allied Il, service in Tho
army. "a Tho s case of Lieutenant lsilse,.
recently referred Is to In the cable. dis
Spatches. illustrates this Tue author has
been sent to jail, the editions Of this
book, Aus Elmer llIctcen Garrison.
5.s rom a Small Garrison "--E;a"e been do
4stroyed as far as possible, md the pub
Fishers have had to leave the country to
avoid arrest. lJia
Lieutenant Bilse wrote what was AZ
first supposed to be work OF fiction.
& 1t transpired however, that there was a
1 good deal of fact for a basis. So much,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

tho winter Of 174o. 17i1, usually called
TIC cold winter the depreclating oldest
lnhabltnnt,' ngaln!l when York river dld
not freeze ovcr ut that place.
There's no denying the fact that az
the periods mentioned by Mr.. jefferson.
wllliuinsh,,rg had occasion first to wejps
her seerEuckcr coat--lf any coat ut ALL
and later lier wrist warmers and enr
NUTS Hht that weather wasn't q marks
3cr4 to what we've had since. Some Of
our oldest Inhabitants, who were mere
pulling infants when Jefferson died, or
more probably not even on tho map,
could make tho Monticello ages reminds
4 cent back plumbers hide tllelrs heads In
shame. But we don require atiidavlts OF
tenn these days. 81 III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

is snail You all know that two gentle
mem OF the regiment We're forced to send
in their designations because they could
not stand tho pace over there and made
almost unbelievable debts
In this way does The author Introduce
the life of officers and their wives in a
small garrison, showing them full OF mean
gossip. their comma Rdss Using hls s'l-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

LII to 1869, an Interval of as years, ii
II there was no instance OF Fruit Killed
by the frost IN tho nelghborhood OF
Monticello. An Intense cold, produooh IL
BY constant SHOWS, kept tho blidx lool- ~
cd up till the sui cot:d OBTAIN. ~ tn
Spring OF the yonr and so fixed an 9ns.
tendency as to dissolve those si,2w W. y
Y and protec the buds during their de- \.
Y veloptr,ent from every danger Of rc-55S
turning cold. Nj n 5.a
.5sAs II matter Of fact, Mr., J siferaun WI.
mticli better at writing DECLARATIONS "A 81
tnnfhe WAS Mt inylllg de"n
laws about the weather and that too
despite tlle judlciDua counsela OF TIC
elderly What no said about our ell
mnto getting Smilder docs not nppear3tr
DO borno otit by tigires--or by our re !
cent coal Ills n "a q.
For instance, as thermonetricnl sock
dolagers. the sage OF the pippi.l country
mentions tho ollcwng: AT llanls-
burg, III August 1885, a the mercury s in
Thermometer was at ls \ de- &c:
grces, corresponding with 20 1-3 of Reatl--
MUIR. AL the same place IN january, ~ n 80 80
1t was 8 degrees, correspo ndins VII 4.
below. zero, of Heaimur.s believe hess
may hesconsidered to be nearl ylsthe On
ttenes& OF heat and cold In Vat part O
the country. Tho latter may most cot.
tpInly, as at that time Y orls river. y
Yorktown, was frozen over 80 that PEG
lie walked across X; circumstance
which proves 1t to have been code thai
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

set your hearts on2 or course. now, all
never nss pi 3 Rb!ame 9 Tor tA ssasythiasl
self together and think It. oyerwhqW we
are to get some help, There must pc
s y Hera ii IS Z answered Bor,gert, and
threw d little revolver on the table
"a shndder ran through /, ne y ), woman Y,
stared round-eyed ana Mortified at the
little thing, whose polished metal gllt-
tered in the hrelight. 5. S RI . .
ia on, for Gods sake! she panted az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20
rIIE i rl[Il.N!AL8 QUARREL.

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

How strictly the law against carry
ing concealed weapons Is observed
may be seen when almost any traeus
occurs in town or county. In most
cases she pistol makesits appearance
and gets In some serious and oftimes
fatal work. II the law against car
rying firearms were more rigidly en-
forced we would havefewer casualties,
and human life would not beso much
in jeopardy from the rowdying and
drinking classes. II persons will car
~ concealed weapons in defiance oil
law, they should be punished TO the
extent of the law. We are led to
these observations because oithe fire.
quency OF difficulties where the pistol
Is used, and especially the race fight
near Danyille last Sunday, where
three whites and three colored were
engaged, having casually met in the
road. And yet it was found that
everyone of them was armed with a
pistol and all commenced shooting.
II they had had no pistols, there
would have been no shooting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

W. NJ. LaDghorne. oiVirginia, has been
appointed consul at ChuDgking, China.
Licensed to marry in Washing ton:
Samuel T. White and Mary ID. Graves,
both Of Madison county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward l. Daingerfeld,
Of Alexandria, have announced the en-
yagemept OF their daughter, Miss Mary
d. DaingerHeld, to Mr.. William Melon
aid McGrath, Of Detroit, Mich.
W. F. Gordon, one OF the most prOmi'
emit citizens OF Louisa county, died Tues
day and was buried in the cemetery at
Louisa Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Cor
don was at one time member oil the
House OF Delegates.
Miss Hattie Catlett Jones, daughter oI
Marquis Jones, and John Lewis Bouldin,
OF Gloucester county, were married Tues
day evening ct st. PauPs Episcopal
church, Newport News. Rev. A. o
sykes Vfficiated The church was deco.
rated with flowers and eyergreens The
bride entered with her father, who gave
her away. DIR. j. w. G. Jones, OF Glou.
cester. a brother Of the bride. was best
man, and Miss Anne Burwell Jones, the
brides sister, maid OF honor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

1t is reported shat leading Demo
Gratis are strongly Of the opinion
that the National Democratic ticket
can be elected by proper work and
watchiulness, and that many Repub
lIcans share in that opinion. 1t lie
argued shat the important thing Tor
the Democrats so do is to see that
the entire vote is cast on the day Of
election, and TO carefully watch the
colonization OF voters In the doubtful
States to swell the Republicans vote,
and in that way carry them for the
Republican ticket. Of course both OF
these matters will be looked after,
and the party managers will see that
nothing shall be left undone that
should be done to insure success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

The Republicans are already be-
coming uneasy about New York and
will put forth their strongest men
wish a hope Of carrying 1t. Although
he has positively declined on several
occasions, strong efforts are being
made TO induce ex-Secretary Root to
head the ticket as their candidate for
Governor. The President is TO use
his influence on him and that's to be
followed by q strong delegation who
will undertake TO convince Mr.. Root
that he is the only Republican who
can save the State TO the Republican
tickets, State and National.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

Speaker Cannon declares that ILL.,
nois is harmonious for the Republi'
cans and that their ticket will GER
tainly be elected, and more, that
they will increase their representa-
tion In Congress. This harmony
must have come about very recently
for when the Republican State Con.
vention adjourned bitter feeling ex-
listed and threats were made that
the Speaker himself stood In danger
of bis seat, and 1t may be that this
talk Of harmony is more talk than
ANYTHING else.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
TIE DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN.

The Democratic National Commit
tee, failing to secure the services OF
Senator German, as it's chairman,
has made a wise selection in ex'May-
or Thomas Taggart, OF Indianapolis
Next to Senator German there Is no
man in the party who, all things con-
sidered, would make O more efficient
chairman. and in one particular, at
least that OF location, he has q decid-
ed advantage over the Senator. In
view OF the fact that both the candi-
date for president and vice president
we're selected from the Eastern States
Il was decidedly important that the
middle West, especially in this cain
paign, since several OF the States
composing this section are consider
ed debatable, should receive some
consideration and recognition. lndi-
ana is especially regarded as doubt
iul, and the residence In that State
OF the chairman and manager oil the
campaign, where all she work done
VIII be under his eye and personal
management, gives every assurance
that shis State will land in the Dem
ocratic column, il 1t can be carried
this year at all by that party. Mr.
Taggart has already had considera-
ble experience in politics and is re.
garded as pupil OF Senator Cor
man in she finer points OF she game
de has competent corps OF advis
ers, in Senator German, who " u
look after Maryland, Mr.. Sheehani
who will take care OF the Empire
State, and Others, so that those who
enjoy a political battle royal, ought
to be gratified to their hearts con-
tent this fell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

1t is reported that the newly elected
Councilman OF Richmond, failed to
qualify in the prescribed time and
that their seats are now vacant. 1t
Is suggested that quorum OF each
branch may have qualified, and can
elect the delinquent members and
thus complete the membership otboth
branches. But in case the vacancies
have 30 be filed in this way, other
parties than those who failed to
qualify, might be selected, and the
DELINQUENT will still be out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ACCEPTS.


President Roosevelt has been for
mally notified OF bis nomination as
the Republican candidate for PreSl-
dent, by a committee headed by
Speaker Cannon, and in his speech OF
acceptance is regarded as having
sounded the keynote OF the Republi-
can campaign. The speech is un'
doubleday forcefully written, with
just a dash of Roosevelt in it, while a
conservatism. which would be almost
surprising If it we're not suspectt d
that il passed the muster OF a rigid
censorship, pervades it. The accom-
plishments OF the Republican party
are not uudply praised, from a par
tisan standpoint, but there is nc
light thrown on any OF the vague ut
tsrances of the Republican platform
The taIiff plank In heplatform could
only fairly be construed as a stand
pas" policy, and the tariff utteranct
OF the President Is apparently identi'
cal with It. Indeed II 1t was possible
he holds out less hope TO the Repub'
lean tariff reiormers and those who
favor reciprocity than the platform
promises. Organizations OF capital
and labor are each recognized as
having equal rights, and prot section
Is promised each 30 long as they dc
not transcend the rights OF Others
The foreign policy Of the administra
ton is given due praise, and It's Phil
ippine policy is commended.
Most conspicuous, however, Is the
failure of the President to refer at al
to what seems so have been his pet
hobby, and an Issue which be himself
has injected into the campaign, to
wis, she race issue. IL was to bt
hoped that he would at least some
what temper or explain the Chicago
platform ustersnce, so as to relieve
itof some OF the element OF offence TO
the South. His silence gives tacit
approval to the efforts OF the party
OF which he is leader TO raise the race
issue, and there are many OF his well
wishers In she South among the Re
publicans, who have cherished the
idea Of building up a strong party
here, who are distinctly disappointed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

Russia's reckless conduct in captur
ing, searching and sinking foreign
vessels on high seas has brought bel
into serious complications, and vii
result no doubt in an apology to the
nations she has insulted, a promise
that such things shall cease and max
ing good all damages. This must be
done or England and Germany must
take coersive steps, and serious
trouble may follow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

A colored company has been char
tered In New York, with a capital Of
100000, which is authorized to
purchase real estate and erect houses.
They are to build for colored people
alone, and declare that the negro
shall live anywhere In the city he
pleases. With a capital OF halfa million
they will not be able TO locate many
families in she fashionable parts oil
the great metropolis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

The Cars volunteer feet that
has been 80 busy In capturing and
searching foreign vessels on the He'd
Sea, and came 30 near getting kus'
sia into a serious difficulty with Eng
laud and Germany, has been ordered
home and will go out OF commission
Russia is in no condition now to
make enemies-she has too many at
home and they must be looked
after while she prOsecutes the wal
with Japan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

The Republicans in the Richmond
district are very inharmonious, and
the result IL already ioreshadowed
They now have two district ehairmen
and will have two Congressional
nominating conventions and two
candidates for Congress. IL is a spir-
tied contest between the Sins" and
"outs." The Democrats are not at
all disturbed at the condition OF
things, however, knowing that Capt,
Lamb can beat two candidates as
easily as he can beat one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
WHITNBR & SACRBY
Undertakes and Embalmers
No. 719 Main St., Freder-
icksburg, Va Phone SO.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten-
ton. Open day and night.

In the name of the Commonwealth
Il of Virginia. In the Clerks Office
of the Circuit court of the county of
Spotsylvania on the 9Th day of July,
1904.
Lillian McKenna, plaintiff,
against
Thomas F. Mckenna, defendant
The object Of this suit is TO obtain
from the defendant for the plaintiff
an absolute divorce. And an affidavit
having been made and filed that the
defendant, Thomas f. McKenna. is
not resident of the State OF Virginia
it is ordered that he do appear here
within fifteen days after due publica
ton hereof, and do what may be nee
essary to protect his interest in this
suit. And it is further ordered that a
copy thereof be published once a
week for four weeks in The Free
Lance, and that copy be posted at
the front door of the courthouse of
this county on the first next succeed
ing rule day.
A copy-Teste:
IT, A. Harris, Clerk.
L. j. Graves, p. q. j9w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
MONUMENT UNVEILED.

Larsa Crowd Attended the Ceremo-
MES at King William Court House
The largest crowd that ever assembled at
King VII liam Court House was the {
thursday to attend the rnyei'ing oi "A
monument to the Cor iederAts deRt al
that county.
Miss jessie c. ,wis, daughter OF ii. |
Lewis, drew the cords that ulyeiiei Il e
shalt. Hon. A. e. BraXton, oiStaunton,
me lie the principal address, Spt' ches
were also me lie by Col. b. l.. FsFinholt,
VIM. Ii. Turpin and CongresmRn LRmb,
Another inf srCsting feature of the day
wap the unve'ling in the courthouse OF a
DOT trait Of the late Col. William X Aylett.
Judge T. Il. b. Wright made the pre-
sentation address and III. l. Lewis &c
cepted il in a short spe CD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
ALLAN FoA CONGRESS.

Nominated by Anti Machine Repub-
,ioans OF Third vIrsinia District.
The Republican faction OF the Third
Cor &c ssionsl district Known ss the
"outs," or anti.m6chiue wing OF the
party, heg1ej by Miles NJ Willisme, O!
Richmond, held convention Thursday
aud nom'uat' ! Edgar Allan. ir., for Con.
gfess. The convention pc sst d resolutions
condemning the action OF the opposing
faction Wednesday in forming another
district committee aud electing another
cha,I man, and jndoI std the n0mins Of
the Chicago convention aud the admin
istration OF Pre- sident Roosevelt.
Mr.. Allan, the nominee, is young
lawyer, son Of Gen. Edgar Allan, who
was u. 8. district attorney for the East
sIn district. He will make an active
Canvass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

YYIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
~ Estate Agricultural and Mechanical College,
at Backsburg Va A Southern Institute OF
Technology. 81 instructors; thoroughly equip
ned shops, labo-atories, and inhrmary; farm OF
100 acres; steam heating and electric lights In
dorfnItOres; degree courses In agriculture, horti
culture, civil mechanical and electrical engineer
ing applied chemistry and general science. Short
or courses In practical agriculture and practical
mechanics Total cost OF session OF nine months,
including tuition and other fees. board. washing.
text books. uniform. medical attendance, etc,
$500; cost TO state students. slS2. Next session
begins Sept 2lst. 1904. For catalogue and other
apply to
J, NJ. McBRYDE. Ph. D., Ill. D.,
ia 1t President
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

The King oil England is disposing
of many Of his fine horses, because
chew are not needed for travelling.
He has adopted the mosor-car sys-
tam for his Journeys, and orders have
nan sant ont over the kingdom that
hIs cars are to have the right OF way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

The opinion that Caps.Shinebergel
was killed by q bullet shot at she
negro, Goode, as he ran by a detec
tive seems to be gaining ground, and
It may be Goode viii be acquitted oil
the murder. But in that event be
win be tried for the murder OF a col
ored man shot some time ago TO
vhIch Goode has confessed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
First New Western Wheat.

The fret new Western wheat OF the
season arrived in Baltimore Thursday. Ii
came from Ohio, was OF inferior quality
and graded No. 4 red. Western Miller
have been buying good Southern wheat
in the Baltimore market to make Hour
of, because OF the bad condition of near
by graiu.-Baltimor Sun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
Won PLEHVE SLAIN.
RussIa's Minister Of Interior Blown
to Pieces.

TO FiSGeS.
NJ. Won Plehye, Russian Minister OF
the Interior and considered the NOR
powerful man In Russia next to the Gar,
was blown to pieces Thursday by n
bomb hurled into his carriage on the
GRO wded Zsbalsusky PrOsp ct lii
coachman was also killed and Other
were wounded. The Minister'S head wae
almost blown off, the carriage demolish
ed and much havoc was wrought In tie
ueighborhood.
The supposed assassin, young man
dressed as railway employe, who was
badly wounded in the abdomen, was ar
rested, but being unconscious, lite
could be learned OF his name OF national
ity. IL was believed he took poison
when he threw the bomb. He Ii said "a
be a Finn Nj Murayiefi was later ston, d
while out driving.
The two predecessors OF Won Plehve
were both asPassinated, the former il
1901 and the latter in 1902.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

Gov. Montague Gene to Lake George.
Gov. Montague, wife and daughter
have gone to Lake George, N. Y, to
spend week or ten days. Later they
will go to Bar Harbor for q while. The
Governors two younger children will
spspd the month OF August Ia Orange
county with their grandmother,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
NearlyfOO Years Old

James Keyan, Confederate veteran
died recently at the Hospital of the Lit
tie Sisters Of the Poor, Richmond. back
ing only six months of being 100 years
old. He had been a resident OF Rich
mond since his youth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish in DevOe's
Yarnish Floor Paint; costs 3 cents
more a quart though. Sold by J,Wil
lard Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
Louisa Newspapsr Sold

The Enterprise, a newspaper published
at Louisa c. H., has been bought from
the stockholders by Mrs. Linda Hender
SOD, who will continue it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
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. Hurkamp Co.,
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
Republican State committseto Nee.

The State Executive Committee OF the
Republican party of Virginia has been
called to meet at Murpby's Hotel in Rich
mOnd, at 3 p m. Saturday. July Both.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
GENERAL NEWS.

The arid land reclamation fund in the
United States Treasury has been inereas-
ed to $25, 900, 900.
American railroad accidents in the first
quarter of 1904 resulted in the killing OF
81 persons, while II IA persons were
injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
Richmond College

Session opens Sept. 20. Courses
of instruction lead to degrees of b. A.,
b. 8, NJ. A. and Bachelor of Law.
Special advantages to scientific stu
dents For catalogue address
President F. w. Boatwright,
tsS Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
Choice Liquors
and Groceries.

Isell the Finest Whistles, Brandies,
Wines, &c. 1 also sell the best low
grades on the market. Ny prices
are the lowest. Groceries OF all kinds.
Give me call.
MRS. J. F. MONROE,
Commerce st. fredericksburg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30
" Q w

II will pay you to subscribe for Washington daily
papers for details of these cut price sales.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-07-30

W. M. Langhorne. oiVirginia, has beer
appointed consul at ChuDgkiug, China.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
BUSINSS-LIkE MILITARY METH
OHS

,6From the London Telegraph)
This is a picture of battalion leaving
Toxic in the Chinese war at the railway
station; Suddenly the public are instruct
ed to wait little and the turnstiles are
locked. At last the great iron gates at
he end of the platform are opened and
he head of the battalion appears. 1t
marches straight on till the leading COM
pany arrives at the front carriage
The battalion is halted. turns toward
the train: in a moment the train is pack
ed as full as it can hold. The guard
whistles. the train moves off There are
on friends on the platform-no women
no band playing The Girl l Left Behind
Me" 'All is quiet. all is great; every
thing betokens order and quiet determin-
alton. Now the train has gone, the great
gates are shut the turnstiles are opened,
the next ordinary passengers train is
ready to depart ION time" This is as
far as l can remember the exact descrip-
ton Of a japanese battalion leaving for
the front in the Chinese war. Who can
resist such a nation as this?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
GOT HIS REVENGE,

Uriah Utter. an old citizen of Amity.
N. Y, has just purchased the ancient
school house in which he obtained his
education. AS soon as he got possession
of it he set men TO work tearing il down
and destroying the material. out of re-
venge for some Of the whippings which
he received beneath its roof.
Mr. Utter says the punishment he re-
ceived in his school days sixty years ago
was unjust and through all his life he
has held bitter feelings against the teach
er who administered the thrashings. and
has also regarded the old school building
as his enemy.
Years ago he declared that if the OPP
portunity ever offered he would destroy
the building and with aht end in view
he saved sufficient money to purchase the
structure and obliterate it.-Philadelphia
North American.