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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
DISPATCH From KuropatkIn.

ST. Petersburg May 25.-The follow.
Ing dispatch from General Kuropat.
Kin to the emperor dated May q. has
been received.
"Our cavalry outposts on May p
and % observed a movement Of por-
ton Of the Japanese forces westwardly
along the IIai Cheng road, near the vii
lage OF Daliandiaputze. six miles from
Feng Wang Cheng.
ION May u Japanese detachment.
consisting OF six companies OF infan-
try and three sQuadrons OF cavalry.
attacked some sotnias of COssacks on
the heights on the right bank OF the
Sedzi river. near the village Of Poou-
teikha When the engagement began
the japanese cavalry remained under
cover. and the infantry, which de
clined 10 cross the valley maintained
q distant and almost harmless fire
without sparing ammunition. \ small
party unsupported tried To cross the
river for the purpose Of turning our
left flank. but was driven back b. the
charge of half sotnia OF Cossacks
and the fire of the sotnia occupying
the heights Towards evening the Jap
anese retired. Our losses were 10 Cos
sacks wounded.
"Details Of the engagement, May 20
and q. at Sitkhoutchindza have not
vet been ascertained.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
WESTMOREI AND.
Notes, Personals, Etc.
ChiItons. Va. May %. Ia

Chitons. Va, May %, 1903
Most all of the corn crops are up sew
eral inches high The hay crops promise
good yield Most Of the farmers will
grow pea hay.
Fruit tree agents are making their an
mail tour through the Northern Neck
During the past two years the amount
VI nursery stock purchased seems TO be
on the decrease. Tue town OF colonial
Beach gives market for u large quantity
OF the fruit grownin the upper portion oil
the county.
MIR Robert +. Campbell, OF Newlsnd
Redmond county, visited bis brother,
Mr. John r. Campbell, here last Sunday
Mrs. j. W. McGinness, OF Washington,
is visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs. c
Balderson, At MontrOss.
Mrs. Emma Riley, Of Glen Echo, Md il
spending some time at her parental home
near here. Mr. Presley &. Baldersons
MIR. A NJ. Chandler il in Philadelphia
on business.
A drama entitled Among The Break
ers's will be rendered by the Montross
Dramatic Troupe at their Town Hall IN
afew weeks.
The post flee not far from Oak Grove,
known as Norma. has closed.
4 church society, known az Woman 4
Missionary Union. has been organized al
Rapp shamrock and Welcome Grove Rap
tirt churches in upper Richmond county
Mesdames T. d Marks and j. H. France
are the respective presidents OF these or
carnations
MIR Charles Vickas, OF upper Richmond
county, il critically Hin Il Baltimore hos
pital His family is in that city.
Jack Frost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
ORANGE.
Base BaIl-Many Personal and Other
Notes.

Base Ball Many Personal and Other
Notes.
Mine Run, Va, May oath, 1904.
Corn and wheat crops and gardens art
looking well. Labor is very scarce.
Messrs {. NJ Harris and +. l.. ThOmp
son have purchased new sulky plows
and are much pleased with their work.
Miss Celia Siz'r, of st. just. Is visiting
friends at Mine Run.
Mrs. r. II. finder and son. Tazewell
have recently visited the formers brother,
Mr.. j. s. FaulcOner. of Brokenburg.
We are sorry to note the extreme ill.,
ness OF Mrs. Willie Turner, near Waco
MIR NJ. v Harris and family, who spent
the winter at Gold Dale, have returned
to their home at Granite Spring.
Mr.. Tommie pemberton and family
formerly OF Hanover county, are now re.
siding at New Hope. Mr.. z. is engaged
in business at the Henderson saw mill
near there.
Rev. c. A. Sanders preached an excel
lent sermon to an attentive congregation
At Craige on Sunday last.
Miss Annie Wiltshire has returned home
from Oakland, where she attened school.
Mr.. Smith. teacher and scholar of
Oakland Academy, is whiting Mr.. Ben
Wiltshire, en- route to his home in Nelson.
Mrs. C. NJ. Harris. who has been very
much indisposed for several weeks, is
better.
A plague seems TO be visiting this com
munity In the shape of caterpillars. The
trees are being destroyed and the cater
pillars almost cover theground in places
Waco and Burr Hill boys played a
beautiful game OF ball 10 the field OF Mr..
C. NJ. Harris on Saturday p. m. last. A
large crowd assembled and the game
was greatly enjoyed by all. Waco won
by the score OF 38 TO p.
A "Waeo" Girl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
WHY NOT STEVENSON

Representative w. A. Jones is
quoted az saying that Judge Parker
has succeeded in checking the Hearst
boom, but in doing so had killed his
own chances for the Democratic NOM
ination. More than a week ago we
gave expression to somewhat the
same opinion, and at the same time
we declared that the Democratic
party was not dependent upon the
candidacy OF any one man for success
There are a dozen or more men who
fully measure up to the requirements
of the present crisis, whose available
ity and ability are beyond question
States which will be pivotal in de-
termining this election are now in the
throes of Republican dissension.
Notably among themis Illinois Re
publicans in this great State have
been vainly trying to select noml-
nee for Governor, and after more
than hall a hundred ballots the con
vention adjourned over To n future
day without reaching "a decision.
These bitter contests are sure to
leave their sears. and will as surely
affect the result at the polls on cleo
ton day, while the Democrats, eX-
cept in New York, are inclined to pull
together. Why is not the State OF
Illinois IA favorable field from which
To select the Democratic nominee? 1t
is one of the pivotal States. 1t casts
"A large electoral vote, and the Re
publicans appear TO be hopelessly
divided. II such man as Adlai +.
Stevenson was nominated at 81.
Louis he would in all probability
carry Illinois, and the New York
Democrats would give him their un-
divided support He has always
been a consistent Democrat, he is
sound on the money question and on
tariff. and neither the Bryan element
nor the cleveland element OF theparty
could consistently refuse To give him
the full measure of their assistance.
TO our mind the situation in Illinois
affords an excellent opportunity to
the Democratic party, OF which it can
avail itself with profit, In the event
of "A tie-up in the st. Louis conven-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

Lao Yang. May 25.-There is con
tinual diminishing between the Rus
sian cavalry and the Japanese. Cos
sacks are harrassing the Japanese III
the hills and byroads. generally driy
ing them back.
The general plan Of the Japanese
has not been diyulged They are ap
parently marking time. a''aiiing the
arrival Of reserves from Korea, who
have been delayed owing to the impas'
stability OF the roads.
The Japanese are sending all In
yalids in the direction of the Yalu to
a central hospital.
The Chinese report the destruction
OF another Japanese battleship on Port
Arthur. but the report is unconhrmed
and is not credited.
Several Japanese who landed from
junks near Port Arthur and started
toward the town with the intention of
dynamitng the docks. were captured
and shot
The Russian wounded are recovering
rapidly. Several wounded soldiers de
serted from the hospital and stole
back to the front.
\ report has been received from
Newchwang saying that on May Is five
battalions of Japanese troops recon
nuitored 10 the south almost as far
as Kin Chou and ran into Major Gen
eral Focks' artillery which was
strongly posted on the heights in a
narrow section of the Lao Tung pc
nnsula. and that the Japanese were
entirely wiped out. The report lacks
confirmation.
General Kuropatkin has just re
turned from a tour OF inspection OF
the. Russian camps with the general
health of which he Is greatly pleased.
II is reported from a Chinese source
that the Japanese have evacuated
Fenr Vans Cheng and are occupying
villages in the surrounding territory.
There IS no explanation OF this move.
but IL is though, that 1t may be con
nected with the prevailing cholera
epidemic
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
SLAUGHTERED BY MoRos
Flhy-three Loyal Filplnos Massaered
al Niuht BY Natives.

Manila. May IA report has been
received here from Camp Oyerton on
the Island OF Mindanao dated May 10.
stating that a massacre had taken
place on the 18th near Malabang. on
the southern coast. Fifty-three FIJI
pino men. women and children the
families OF employees Of the United
States military government at Mala-
bang, were surprised at midnight while
asleep by the Datto Ais and band OF
Moros from the Rio Grande Valley and
slaughtered. The chief and his follow
ers escaped before the alarm could be
given.
Details OF the massacre are meagre.
Major General Wood has been in the
interior OF MindanaO since May II.
Cable communication between Manila
and Mindanao is interrupted and the
wires are down in the interior OF the
island The report OF the massacre
was received by mail from a CORE
spofdent al Camp OvertOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

Gen. Kuropatkin is accusing Gen.
Zassalitch OF the defeat OF the Ialu,
Notwithstanding the Willingness OF
the Japs to admit that they are
ready to shoulder the blame Gin
cinnati Tribune.
This reminds us OF Gen. Howard :
explanation OF his defeat by Gen.
StODewaIl Jackson at Chancellors-
Vile In 1868. In recent CONVERSE
tion Gen. Howard stated that he had
been trying for thirty eight years to
explain how it was that Jackson ran
over him in that battle, and he had
come to the deliberate conclusion
that it was Jackson's fault.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
Wild Geese Domesticated

An interesting sight 10 flock OF ionr
old and five young wild geese, domesti
Gated. on the lawn OF W. Med. Lees resi-
denee in Irvington. The6vegoslins now
a week old are the first wild geese known
to have been Matched in this section.
The old gander is belligerent custo-
mer indeed. He iorbids women, child
rem or dogs to trespass on his precincts.
The other day mule WAS turned out to
Craze on his feeding ground. He imme-
diateIy tackled his muleship, catching 1t
by the hind leg Presto, change and
Mr.. Gander gathered himself together
about 90 feet in the air from the quad
ruped's heels When he could think, he
resumed the attack, but more discreetly.
With Tapping wings and fearful "hoDks"
he annoyed the mule 50 that within hall
an hour the latter WAS at the lot gate
asking for egress.-virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
NEW PLACE FOR COL. MossY
Appointed Assistant Attorney in De-
partnnent Of Justice.

Appointed Assistant attorney IN De =
partnent Of Justice.
Col. John s. Mosby has been appoint
ed an assistant attorney in the Depart
ment of Justice at Washington. For
the last three years he has been employ
ed as a special agent 1.-THE General Land
Office, his headquarters latterly having
been at Montgomery, Ala
In 1878 Col. MOsby was appointed
consul at HongkoDg by President Hayes
He had declined TO accept office under
Gen. Grant, although he had supported
Grant for President. lie was then
a practiciDg lawyer in Virginia. Mosby
has supported all the Republican Presi
Dental candidates except Mr.. Lincoln
He east his first vote for President In
| $50 for Stephen A. Douglas, Of Illinois
In 1885 be was removed from the Hong
kong consulship by President Cleveland
At the request OF Gen. Grant he was ap
pointed an attorney in the law depart
ment OF the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company, aud since then has made San
Francisco his home.
Col. Mosby enjoys the unique distine
ton of being the first consul who ever
sued the United States. On settling HE
account he discovered that he had over
paid the government about $4,000
The Court OF Claims gave him Iudg
ment and the Supreme Court affirmed
the decision.
A Virginian by birth, Col Mosby will
again make the Old Dominion his home
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

The members OF the Illinois Repub-
lican convention have buckled down
TO work for ten days, and have ac-
complished nothing more than shout
ing themselves hoarse. Unable to
nominate a candidate for Governor,
after taking the tifty-eighth ballot, a
recess was taken until the last day
OF this month. There were seven
candidates voted for, but three only
got much OF a vote-Gov. Yates,
Lowden and Deneen. 1t isquite pos
sible that on the reassembliDg OF the
convention a dark horse may be
brought to the front and nominated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

The various States which have
elected delegates to the st. Louis
convention have all given expression
OF their views on the issues involved
In the coming presidential campaign,
and while some of them have been
clear on some issues, none of them
has formulated a platform upon
which the Democracy could hope to
90 before the country and make a
successful fight; while yagueness and
meaningless platitudes characterize
some, uncertainty and avoidance OF
expression on the vital question con
fronting the country are prominent
ia others. Indeed a combination OF
all the best features OF all the State
platforms yet adopted, if embodied
Ia one declaration OF principles, would
hardly constitute strong platform
from which to appeal for the suffrages
of the people. The Republican con
ventions which have so far given eX-
preston to their ideas have nothing
more desirable or attractive to offer
than have the Democrats, and as q
large majority of them seem we'd
ded to the "stand pat principle
on the tariff question their posi-
ton should be hopelessly unten-
able and unpopular on this great is
sue. The condition oithe Democrat
ic party is not hopeless; they have n
leader who on the floor OF the Ma
tional House OF Representatives has
not had an equal in twenty years,
who first pointed the way 10 Demo-
cratic opportunity along the line OF
tariff revision on conservative lines,
a way avoiding tariff for revenue
only and free trade, but deducing
tariffs which enabled producers and
manufacturers here to sell their pro
ducts at a less figure on foreign mar
kets than they were sold at home,
and which created mOnopolies and
stifed competition, and who in the
whole period of his leadership has
confounded the enemy and has never
made a single blunder. MIR. Williams
is clear on modern issues and he
should have a large share in the
preparation of the declaration OF
principles TO be adopted at st. Louis.
He can prepare platform which
will mean something and which will
appeal to- a majority. of the voters
OF this country. He may not be
available as Democratic nominee,
but the Democracy OF the country
looks to him to give life, force and Ell
feet to the platform promulgated at
st. Louis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

Russia is having home troubles, so
it is reported, which will interfere
very materially wish her trouble with
Japan, II they are not overcome.
The report says that the situation is
becoming serious as regards the
preservation OF the present institu-
tions, the military failures in the far
East having strengthened the opin-
Ion that the evils are due to the pres
emit organization OF the country, in
which change is necessary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
Fiuvanna County Democrats Advo'
cate Kansas City Platform.

After electing delegates to the State
Democratic convention, the Democrats
of Fluvanua county adopted resolutions
declaring the platforms OF 500 and 1900
to have been the "clearest enunciation OF
human rights since the days Of Jefferson,
and W. j. Bryan the ablest exponent"
The resolutions regret that certain news
papers have seen fit to speak slightingly
OF Bryan, but favor reunion OF the
Democratic party. The general primary
plan was indorsed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
GIFTS TO UNIVERSITY.
Two Valuable Libraries Added to the
Institution.

Bradley s. Johnston, OF GoOchlsnf
county. has presented the law depart
ment of the University Of Virginia hi-
splendid law library Of about 200 vol
umes, valued at $4,000. The gift Is in
memory OF his father, the late Gen Brad
ley +. Johnston. who for many years
took very great interest in the Univer.
sity OF Virginia and had n high estimate
Of the excellence OF her methods of in
struction, the thoroughness OF her work
and the high tone OF her graduates.
The university has received the library
Of the late Prof Thomas r. Price, of
Columbia University New York former.
ley professor of Greek in the University
Of Virginia. IL consists OF 4, 900 vol
umes, and is said to be an extremely
well chosen collection Of books.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
STAFFORD.
Base Ball Crops Other Notes.


Garrisonvule, Va, May 23. 1904
Mr.. j Lee Webb and bride, of Wash.
in atom, called on their relatives in the
village last week, en- route to the World :
Fair
The "foluca Spiders" were vanquished
on their own grounds Saturday last 10y
the miner Sluggers" OF Aqua city, near
this place. 10y u score of 81 to . On
Memorial Day, 30th Of May, the victors
expect game here on the village grounds
with the Falmouth Inyincibles Every
Dne ir invited, aud bic game Is expected
Farmers are late with their crops and
the crows and black birds seem To have
sworn dire vengeance against the Sfed
c iming up even when planted All de-
clare that not in years have they been 80
destructive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

In an address in Chicago. Prince Du
Lun, OF China, stated that he be
lieved that the basis OF success Of The
American people was education, and
the more general education was
diflused the greater would be the
achievements Of the people. China
is now favorable to modern improve
ments and improved methods OF edu'
cation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
VIRGINIA VIEWS.

Lewis G.. Tarrant has been appointed
postmaster at R'xeyvile Culpeper
county.
The Richmond Horse Show Will be held
ia the amphithestre near West End
Park, Richmond. on October 18th, 18Th,
20th, 2lst and 22i.
Mrs Maria Glascock, widow of George
Glasc0ck, OF UpperVille, died this week.
She was eighty three years Of age, and II
survived by one son and two daughters.
The Democrat OF Buena Vista district
King and q Ieen county elected delegates
20 the State convention ~ follows:
George C. Rland, W. : Courtney and
John 4 F. Vaughan.
Mai J. II. Macrae. Of Upperville, Eau
quier county. il dead. lie WAS eight!
years Of age. a graduate of West Point
and WAS at the time Of his death mayor
Of Uppervile For many Years he was Il
teacher in the schools Of Upper Fauquier
lie is survived by widow. four daugh
ters and two sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

The question has been asked, How
shall We get rid OF anarchists? And
Baltimorean has undertaken to
answer that question. As Congress
has passed law prohibiting their
landing on our shores, we should get
rid OF those in our country just as we
try to get rid OF reptiles and creeping
things that are the enemies of the
human race, and which are not pro-
tected by any law. This would be a
dangerous way OF dealing with hui
man beings, we should think.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

The miners OF Colorado are highly
incensed al the detention OF theiI
president under guard as a military
necessity" and have adopted a
strong protest, which has been sent
TO the Governor. He has now been
confined more than sixty days, and
the miners declare that it is done
only to pander to thepreiudice OF bis
personal enemies. The Governor
seems to be firm in his position, and
there yet may be more trouble.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
AWelI Preserved Gentleman,

Among those who attended court here
Monday, was Mr. Jno. ID. Cross, OF Gen.
treyille district, who Is well advanced in
his seth year, having been born In 1915.
With the exception OF little deafness,
he is q remarkably we'll preserved man.
He remembers seeing Gen. Lafayette,
when that distinguished Frenchman was
in this country in 1924. We know OF
only one man in the county who is older
than Mr.. Cross-Mr. Jack Buckley, OF
near Clifton, who was 80 years old on
the first day OF this month Fairfax
Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
BISHOP DAY RESIGNS
Methodist General Conference VIII
Mot Elect His Successor

Not Elect His Successor.
Los Angeles. May -. - The most
sensational incident Of the Methodist
general conference occurred In the
resignation OF Bishop James r. Day.
OF Syracuse. n. Y. His resignation
was accepted by the conference. The
conference then voted to Indefinitely
postpone the election OF n successor
10 Dr. Day on the episcopal board. and
this action was taken To mean that
there will be no ballotng for an eighth
bishop by this conference and that the
board will remain as at present con
stltuted.
In reslgning Bishop Day asked per
mission OF the conference to retire
from further attendance. The resis
nation came as a profound surprise &c
every one except few friends, with
whom Bishop Day had consulted re-.
gardlng his determination. and his
statement which preceded his action
was listened To by the delegates and
crowded galleries with intense interest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
HACKED WIFE TO PIECES
Parts of colored Woman's Corpse
Found Buried In Different Places.

Charleston. S. c.. May 24-Nearly
200 Marlborough county negroes who
had been searching for Mary High
tower. colored. found parts OF her
corpse hurried in different places in a
bay south OF Tatum. In one freshly dug
hole was found the upper part OF the
body OF a woman cut off at the waist
and the arms severed at the shoulder
joints. Other parts OF the body in
Guiding the head, were found buried
nearby and the face was identified as
that of Mary Higbtower. Actions OF the
husband and his failure to account for
his wifes whereabouts had raised the
suspicious of the big searching party
OF negroes.
Hightower. the husband. disappear
ed on Thursday night. telling the ne
groes that he had not killed his wife
and was going to bring her back.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
Letter to s. s. Bradford
fredericksburg Va.

Dear Sir: Pay more for Deyoe; be glaf
tn IL is fulLmeasure and honest.
Paint is a watchdog. How would
YOU like a watchdog that wouldn't watef
from two to FIVE O'Clock in the morning
That's short measure.
How would you like watch dog that
had way OF wagging his tail at burg
lar? That's false paint. The burglar il
rain and snow.
Go by the name: Devoe lead-and zinc
Yours truly
+. w. DEvoE x Co
New York
PSI. W. Adams sells our paint.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

A burglar has been given "A life SEN
tence in Michigan for robbing a store
OF three dollars and two hats because
it was the third offence. We are told
that in some parts of the country the
penitentiaEies might be filed il third
offences imprisoned men for life.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26

The Congressional convention al
Lexington, Kentucky, balloted POS
times for candidate for Congress
and nominated Col. Cantrill. Now
he declines to accept the nomination
and the work has to be done over
again. This Is too bad-thas agood
Democrat should decline an Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-26
PURCHASE OF CREDENTIALS
Reported Attempt to Gain Control OF
The State Democratic Committee.

II connection with the State Demo
cratic convention, which meets in Rirh.
mond June g. "A report is current that
efforts are being made To purchase the
credentials Of Delegates In order 10 con
troll the selection of members of the S ate
Democratic committee.
The control OF this com mittee, probably
will have an important bearing upon the
coming gubernstorial and Senatorial
elections, according as the primary or
anti primary people are in the majority,
for this committee is intrusted with
working out the details of the primary
plan.
The question of whether or not Viz.
ginia 4 delegates to st. Louis shall be
instructed continues to be discussed. The
opinion is growing stronger that they
should be left untrammeled.