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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
Last Meeting Before Lent Of Ladies
Gard Club.

Mrs. E. NJ. Young entertained the mem.
bers Of the Ladies' Tuesday Evening Card
Club Tuesday afternoon at her home on
Main street. Refreshments were served.
Mrs c. C. Rowlett won the first prize
and Miss Lucilla Yates the second
The club will not meet again until after
Lent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18

Pleasant and Successful Occasion.
At the valentine entertainment given
at the residence OF Mr. W. ID Carter for
the benefit Of the College Annual, the
sum Of Twenty-Five dollars was realized
and most enjoyable evening spent by
the participants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
Observation-Disclosures

All parties having claims against the
estate OF R F. Lunsiord, deceased, will
present the same for payment, and those
indebted will come forward and settle
same within thirty days.
John NJ. Stevens,
Admr. r. +. Lunsf0rd, decd.
stafford C. H, Va. Feb. 10, 1904.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
Lent.

On Ash Wednesday, February l 18th, the
beginning Of the lenten season. services
we're held in the Catholic church ct 8
o'clock o. m, and ct st. Georges aud
Trinity churches at ii .. M.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18

Connections st FYedereksburg with Re- r:
a p. 4. r., and Weems STEAMBOAT 20. AZ
0ynnse with southern X and Chesapeake
Ohio K. K. ,,,,,.
The only line 80 the ChancsilorsVille ana
wilderness Batslehelds.
"Ecstern STANDARD Time Daily exeeptSun-
asT W. II. RICHARDS. Gen. Man aEe'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
w. G. Newman Purchases MT,
Athos."

News has been received here that the
former owner, alter George Newman,
has purchased mount Athos," the hand
some estate in Orange County. The house
is known widely on account OF its mag
nificonep
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
Lost.

A pocket-book containing about forty
two dollars in each and number OF val
liable papers. Loss occurred between
this city and old Marshall Mine 10 the
county. Liberal reward II returned.
Thos. J. Hayden,
feb13.8t Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
HEADQUARTERS foa BUILDING
FOR SALE.

dwelling and lots in Fredericks-
h,-c and a farm containing 355 acres
in Spotslyania county. For further
INFLAMMATION apply to 3. Z. Foster,
fredericksburg, Va.
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febl63s.
The Beaumont enterprise. [volume] (Beaumont, Tex.) 1904-current, 1904-09-17
Ipun's Report.

New York, Sept. 1G-R. G. Dun and
Co.'S weekly report Of trade will say
tomorrow: Industrial and CONNER
cial progress is slow, but none the
less definite. Low temperature and
some injury to crops proved the only
adverse influence Of the week and
This has little effect upon manufac-
.Jurcrs and traders who have started
70 prepare for inceased business.
.B-yes 81 dry goods. clothing and mil
lirery are notably active in placing
.Drdrrs and other staple iiur= also
feel the effect 81 gradually expand
.iIa confidence. Even II the official
crop estimates 81 September : have
70 Doe moderately reduced because Df
ad weather since that date there o.
frll compensation 20 grower m fha
enhanced prices and the strength ~
securities indicates THE faith ~ fEH
financial world. MANY nils and frr.
rarna have ra-Im-d brrar=a ~ rrE
orders - adjustment ~ WAGES =raI-
md prices are s-nadiar in mos eases
-f p general afgarrn ln fIl ar
EFf1anrr that buyers Gro HHrIu g
Tr-fausirr REGARDING +fa Ha
rrr lf u--ru rJ1f= tends +G rIrr
ar rr feeling fIat tha u
a.H be- p uuTr f- H
r Yer -fr u--' Ir "A
industry 90 rrI
r- won rs r fh- vas
r.r II -l
- rr- 1- v r
revived d rhr ina
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heavy shortage in the wheat yield
larc all clements tending tocncuur-
lagc buying The feeling in many
lines is that as the season advances
and thecurn crop situation becomes
clearer. the need OF additional re-
orders will result in a fair volume
Iof trade. comparing better with raj
business than did last spring trDle
with the corresponding period OF
] 1909. Railway earnings reflect a
heavy traffic: roads report a gam o.
Ii per n over last August and me
hest q recorded FOR That mont
lTclecrams to Bradstreet Indicate a
fair evuansson in western trade.
southern trade is best in the section
.aet az the Mississippi Demand ioi
6-v goods are hardly up 10 s'a-'hA
tla eyDectations a. yet though q good
business is doing
business failure- I'D TIE pr
.-ba week ending September y" L
te- 7r7 against Ia last week lln Z
-la IKE week sn 1902 le2 I'D l
.--c in 1901 and $50 in 1900
IN Canada failures fgr me
rrmbar 70 againz- - last gear
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DAVIS RODE
FOUR WINNERS
LUCKY JOCKEY AT BRIGHTON
LOST ONLY TWO OUT OF SIX
MOUNTS,
SURPRISED At PINKfRIONS DEFEAT
Monis, Ebony, Ramshorn, Ben Chance
Envoy, Azelina, and Vain a
Molnen Won at Chi.
oago.
SURPRISED At PINKERTONS DEFEAT

New York. Sept, 1G.-Thc fcat[e
Of the racing ut Brighton Beach to
day was the riding of w, Davis, Out
o, six mounts, he rode four winners.
First, six f%urlongs: Fleur de Marie
won; Workman second; Confcssor
third. Time liza 10.
Second, mile and sixteenth: Jo-
cund wonn; Brooklynite second; Wo-
tan third. Time LAG 3.5.
Third. six %furlongs: Castalian
wen; Counterpoise second; Liberia
third. Time 1913 As.
Fourth, mile and a furlong: Dcka-
Der won; Ostrich second; Hurst
bourn third. Time T. 80 3-5.
Fifth, mile and n quarter: The
%Southerner won; Stolen Moments sec
ond; Ed Tierney third, Time 2:O5
80.
Sixth, five and onc-half %furlongs:
Linda Lee won; Santa Catalina sec
ond; Raiment third. Time 1907 30.
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At Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 16.-Harlem results:
First. six furlongs: Monis won; be
Gene second; Jehane third. Time
I1:15.
Second. race seven f%urlongs: Ebony
won; G~lorioso second; LoulsVil'c
third. Time 1927 2-5.
Third, six furlongs: Ramshorn
won; Mad Mullah second; Dondomc
third. Time TIA.
Fourth, mile and a quarter p1,
Channce won; Major Mansir secohu
IRabunk third. Time 2:O9 ID.
Eifth five %furlongs: Envoy won
I,iout Rose second; Time 1902.
Sixth, five furlongs: Azelina won
Ct Dennis second; Silver Skin thiru
Time 1:01 40. .o,
seventh. mile: Vain a lone
won. The Lady second; Emperor o.
India third. Time 1:42 To-
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TIL. erenine viii bel given thr -'7t
Eo-e-s. re ua- ref femaa H
IN rho country h1rE and
sarnr and rhe ruH1mar1-
.rr -Ffrr -ra usual Saturday
Come r- aH1
rfr- su evening r -Hr
rn 30 pleased amused and
rafrn1
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FIRE at SOUR LAKE.
Three Buildings Destroyed valued
at about $4,000.

Cp,ci3l 10 The Enterprise.
sour Lake. Texas. Sept. l6.-Ih'r'
was a six thousand dollar fire in Sour
Tsto odav. There were three frame
luildipgs in all but two Of them were
vacant. The news and confectionery
Stand Of Chas. Riley was the only
business burned. loss about GOO dol
lars He is looking for a location to
rrsuon and will be ready for business
tomorrow The volunteer fire com.
rruv did good work or the two
1iaar- intending the post0mce woulI
have been burned
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At St. Louis.

st. Louis, Sept. 1G.-The defeat of
the 3 to 5 favorite Pinkcrton in the
fourth race at Dclmar was the sur
prise of the day.
First, six f%urlongs: Tryon won;
Fannette second; Tom Rowe third
Time 1:16 IL.
Third, seven furlongs: Aggio Lew
is won: Whiskers second; Kings
Charm third. Time 1923.
Fourth. five and a half furlongs:
Arlena won: Red Leaf second; Lay
son third. Time 1:O9.
Fifth. six %furlongs: Commodore
won. Ice Water second; Lasso third
Time ia IA.
Sixth, thirteen ~siXteenths OF a
mile: Drummond won; Edg1rdo sec,
ond; John McGurk third. Time 20"
10
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New YoIk Takes Two.

New York, Sept. 1G.-Hittig oppor-
timely helped by errors by Brooklyn
gave the locals two games. Score:
First:
BROOKLYN ono 600 100 4 u
New York 600 O2O OOX-2 & !
Jones and Bergen; Matthewson and
RCWorman.
Second:
RrOoklvn 600 100 20O-3 Z q
New York OO3 OO1 O1X-5 y !
Cronin and Ritter; McGinnity and
Warner.
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sRADsTREETs REPORT.
rCme=tic and Foreign Trsoe Shows
I-7rovemsnt and Strength.

E~- york sept 1s.-Br-dstreets
.--4- viii saw while there are
a -lrrrrrrra iu domestic and
FOREIGN trade fIe tendency a. a Thole
Improvement along c1nserEa
- ErI-suE iI -E- =fpr5
.-al- ls--F
--f -ra --H r cereal r-ira ere
. u-rarrE -n Voc trade Hr'
NJ ffa h1 r WIN
. Hr -H alH
-r r - -l1I .l rt'
rr-aI Interests 1Tre tl.
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LEAGUE.
Meu,his 6: Montgomery o.

Memphis, Sept. 16.-Schwartzerrrr
in tho tnirl mu;rg. was responsive
three of the six runs made by inc
locals. Score: . q d,
Memphis wv" wa o"n n e .
Montgomery ooo WV orJ
Herr and Hurlburt: walsh anu
Clark.
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chicaao 3: Cincinnati 2.

Chicago, Sept. 1G.-Ewing's two
passes and Woodrufr's errors helped
ire locals 10 their three runs today,
Score:
Chicago O1O 600 1lX-3 IL "
Cincinnati 600 COL OlO-2 y z
Lundgren and O'Ncil: Ewing and
STREET.
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BOYS CLOTHING.

Boys Knee Pants Suits, all new
fall patterns, worth $2.25, Mill
End Price ..S1.4S
Boys Knee Pants Suits, all new
fall styles, latest cut, worth So.
Mill End Price,. .Sl.9S
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Pittsburu Won.

st. Louis, Sept. 1G.-Pittsburg out
played the home team. Score:
ST. Louis 600 OlO OOO-l u !
P%ittsburg 100 OlO 1910 10 "
Taylor and Grady; Lever and
Phelps.
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Birminuham Won Both.

birmingham. Sept. 1G.-Super'or
work on the bases and fast worN ~
tho infeld won both games Tor w
locals. In the second game Bar,ley
let birmingham down without a M,
Five men reached first on errors an"
a base on balls and swift base run
ming won for the locals. Score:
First: N e,
Birmingham O"O wv WV" 80 q
I Shreveport "oZ wv" W."
Reagan. Plyant and Matthew's
Swami and Graflus.
Second: n Z
birmingham llu WV" WE = q
Shreveport WV w" WV,
STREET and Matthews; baT'I'y ""
| Grafius.
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MEMS CLOTHING.

We have about fifty Mems three
piece Suits, odds and ends, worth
up TO SIG, Mill End Price. S5.4S
Choice Of Mems All Wool three
piece Suits, the very latest styles,
worth up to SIS. Mill End
Price ..S9.SS
Mems All Wool Blue Serge three
piece Suits, ,$l5 value, Mill End
Price ..................S7.9S
Mems Fine All Wool two-piece
Suits, broken lots, worth up to
$40, Mill End Price. SO
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Detroit Won Both.

cleveland, Sept, 1.-THE loeal'
were unable Ia hit %opportunely IN
either game, Sedge.
First;
Detroit O0n onn Olo-l .
Cleveland 0O0 OOO uOo-o q !
JOSS aud nuelow; Stuvall and Drill
second;
Cleveland 001 ni0 oil \
Detroit unl n.0 nO-i Z !
Moore and Ostdic6. Jaeger AMI
Drill, 49,
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MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Mems fine woven Madras Negligee
Shirts, new fall patterns, 75c
value, Mill End Price.
Mems Fine Suspenders, 25c value,
Mill End Price.
Mems Fine Suspenders, 35c and
soc values, Mill End Price..2Sc
Mems Fine Imported Half Hose,
in lace and fancy embroidered,
SOC and Use values, Mill End
Price
" Three pairs for $500. "'
Mems Fine Imported Half Hose,
full fashioned, 25c value, Mill End
Price
Mems fine plain white and fancy
color border Handkerchiefs, l5c
value, Mill End Price.
Three for Csc.
Mems white and colorod Balbrig-
gan Underwear, 25c value, Mill
End Price. .19c
Mems white and colOrcd Balbrig-
gan Underwear. soc and Csc val
ues, Mill End Price. .35c
Mems Fine Silk Bows, all new fall
patterns, 25c values, Mill End
Price .l0c
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LEAGUE


s.. rr-r- SGT 1f-Whfn "
,-y,.- r-seE u+ehar vas pr Die h
srpn
81 Lnri= "h "
rflrarq "H Nmi
zir.- and KahDe. Wni-r end
Ivan.
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Atlanta a: Little Rock 0.

Atlanta. Sept. 1G.-smi'h's phcH,
ing throughout the game anu
WEIGHTS error At first in tho four'h
mini caused tho defeat 81 the Nisi-
tors TODAY. Score:
Atlanta wv ~" W /,
Little Rock VT" Wv" a.
smith and CLARKE: Watt and An
dcTaon.
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Today the Last Day--Your Last Chance
LADIES' FANCY HOSIERY.

Ladies' Fast Black Lace Hose;
also n nice line in fancy cmbroid-
cred colors, 35c values, Mil End
lrlce y1c
Ladies' Tan Hose, in plain and
fancy lace, 25c value, Mill End
lrlcc
Ladies' Plain Fast Black Lisle
Thread Hose, double heels and
toes. 25c value, Mill End
rlc
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Nashville. Sept lG.-Boih teams
eal5ad v-oII TODAY. but Nashville hl'
mo-o opportunely than New Orleans.
Score. I,
$50, 10 nnn 1nv-2 ~ ;
Wor Orleans NhN VIZ ~"
herman and Knoll. wItridge nn1
Sullivan.
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LADIES'

Ladies' Black Near Silk Petit
coats, made with accordian pleat-
cd rufles, Mill End Price. 500
Ladies' Black Saline Petticoats,
made with acccordian plcated
nounce, $1.25 value, Mill End
Price 9Sc
Ladies' Black Saline Pctticoats,
knee nounce with three fagoted
ruffics, $1.5O values, Mill End
Price .$1.25
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Columbus .; Louisville o. Forfeit
ed
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r E NANTS

of fine white and colored Ginghams,
Madras, Lawns, Batiste, Dimities and
other desirable materials, suitable for
Wrappers, Waists, Shirts, Kimonas
and Children's Dresses. All marked
If Mill End Prices.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Toledo 3; Indianapolis 9.
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cHlLDREN'S SCHOOL DRESSES
In Madras and Pcrcalc, trimmed
in embroidery. buttons and braid,
sizes G to IA, all %colors, neatly
made, ut Mill End Prices.
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LADIES' WRAPPERS.

Ladies' Lawn Wrappers, nicely
made and trimmed, 81 and Sl.0O
values, Mill End Price. .G9c
LADIES' KNIT UNDERWEAR.
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests, with
finished neck and shoulders. 15c
values, Mill End Price 1-2c
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
Skirts. Corset Covers and Draw
ers, good material, neatly made
and lace-trimmed, S5c and$1 val
u2s, Mill End Price. ...... .4Sc
MEMS SHOES.
NJ. A. Packard's Union-Made guar
antced Shoes for Men, solid rock
oak soles, all kinds and styles,
sizes 5 IL to II, $3.50 and So
values ..................SS.9S
w. l.. Douglas Union-Made Shoes
fer Men, the best in the world,
every pair guaranteed, twenty
styles, sizes ) to -, Mill End
Price
800 pairs Mems So grade Shoes,
all styles and sizes, Mill End
Price ..S2.4S
$50 pairs Mems $3.50 grade Shoes,
all styles and sizes, Mill End
Price ..................$1.9S
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Took One Each AZ BdInton.

Boston. Sent. lG,-nunohing hit
gave New York the first game
| Young. In the second. held New fort
! safe throughout. Score;
First.
New York 3a0 O00 O00-G ? ]
Boston O00 OlO 5000 IN
Chosbro and Mcclure: Dincen and
Farrell.
Second:
Boston OF OOO lON-i Z !
New York OON -" 00l-2 \ !
Young and Crlgcr; Garvin nm
Pullman and Mcclure.
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Rain at Philadelphia.
Boston. kain.
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AND MISSES, SKIRTS.

In gray. oxford and mixed effects
all new and desirable, and made
in the latest style, worth mp to 81,
Mil End Price .S2.9S
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MILWAUKEE, @; 81. Paul Z.

Kansas City .; Minneapolis G.
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NOTIONS.

Ladies' Hose Supporters, in black and
fancy colors, in 25c and zoe values,
Mill End Price. ................lOc
silk Elastic Garter Web, all colors
and black, 35c value, Mill End
Price ,lOc
Pocket Scissors. different styles and
sizes, Mill End Price. ..........10c
Munyon's genuine Witch Hazel Soap,
worth &c, Mill End Price. .......9c
Box of good quality Writing Paper
and Envelopes, worth 25c. Mill End
Price lZc
Standard Spool Cotton, black and
white, three spools for. loo
500 Decorated Japanese Folding Fans
worth up to 25c, Mill End Price. .10c
Perfumed Talcum Powder, per can,
Mill End Price.
Good quality Wire Hair Pins, per
package, Mill End Price. ........1c
REMNANTS
of fine white and colored Ginghams,
Madras, Lawns. Batiste, Dimities and
other desirable materials, suitable for
Wrappers, Waists, Shirts, Kimonas
and Children's Dresses. All marked
ut Mill End Prices.
GoopYEAR's SOFT SOLE
For Infants.
Lot I. All colors, sizes 0 to a, Lacec
Shoes .29c
Lot 2. All colors. fancy foXed, 0 to A,
Lace Shoes .4SS
Lot 3. Half patent, fancy trim, but
ton or lace. extra fine, 0 to 4....59c
NEW FALL SHOES.
Misses and Ladies' Latest Styles at
Sale Prices.
High Shoes, patent tip, vici, Cuban
heel, .2-1-2 to S..,.....,......Sl.9S
High Shoes, BluciIer cut, patent tip
2 IL to ..Sl.SS
High Shoes, French heel, patent tip,
= IL to
High Shoes, Gibson heel, dull top,
2 1-2 to
High Shoes, patent vici, imitation tip,
Cuban heel, 2 IL to S........$2.4S
High Shoes, extension sole, patent,
Butcher cut, IL to ..S2.4S
High Shoes, extension sole, military
heel, 2 ID to ..S2.fS
High Shoes, turn sole, patent kid tops
2 IL to 'SS.IS,
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LADIES' WAISTS.

Odd lots. white and colors. worth
up TO $50. Mill End Price. soc
Ladies' white Mcrceri2ad Madras
Waists, in fancy floral designs,
Sl.50 values. Mill End Price CSC
Ladies' colored Madras Waists in
the new champagne color, beauti'
iuI paternG, 81 values, Mill End
Price
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-18
Capital Notes.

Representative Williams Of Mi%Si&-
sippi, who has been i'll for some days
has about recovered and expects to be
able to be in his seat in the HouSc
Monday.
The executive board of the National
Congress Of Mothers at Il meeting at
Washington, Saturday. strongly do
nounced MOrmonsIn. and urged Tn"
diplomatic corps in Washington to al
wise their governments that Mormon
ism embodies polygamy, and to take
action to prevent emigration to Utah.
Measures to afford protection from al
legged false representations of Mormon
missionaries We're advocated.
Gen. Gillespie. recently confirmed as
Na iOr general. and Gen. Mackenzie,
confirmed at the same time "a, chief of
engineers. are prcC!udcd temporarily
from accepting their new commissions
because Of technical error made by
the Senate. The nominations Of Giles
pie and Mackenzie We're confirmed. last
Thursday. but the nominations of Gers.
kobbe. Sanger. Bates and Randolph,
made at the same time, were passed
over for a few days. the result being
to nulify The confirmation of Gems.
Gillespie and Mackenzie who were
actually confirmed to vacancies that
did not exist. 1t is understood that
Gems. kobhe. Sanger, Bates and Ran
d"iph will be confirmed. early this
week. thus permitting the confirmation
OF Gems. Gillespie and Mackenzie to
become effective.
Sec. Hay had q conference. Saturday.
with the President. He was followed
soon afterward BY Representative Hit,
chairman OF the foreign affairs COM
mlttee of the House. The interview
between the President and MIR. Hit
was 4 prolonged one. Little Informal
ton could be obtained from Sec. Hay
of Representative Hit. 1t is under
stood that the conference related 10 the
situation in the Far East. While it is
regarded as serious. no developments
of Importance are expected until Rus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-18
TIE PEASANT CODE
Is Designed to Give Great Benefit to
the Russian Poor.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 11.-Minister Of
the Interior Plchve has completed the
draft of the present code or scheme for
the peasant reforms ordered III the
Cars recent manifesto and it VII
probably be sent to the local commit
tees throughout the empire within 4
few days.
Members of the nobility in each
province AND district will be allowed
to elect representatives on these conf
mittces, but the Zemstovos Cor elective
provincial assemblies composed OF
landed proprictors and representatives
of the artisans and peasants) Will be
appointed by the governors.
The committees will be allowed free
dom to discuss the project and propose
any changes therein except OH three
points which the Emperor has reserved
for discussiOn-namcly, that the peas
ant class must remain entirely Scpa-
rate, legally, from the other classes;
that the commune is to remain I'M
touched by legislation; that the peas
ant lands are. to remain inalienahie.
These points stamp the forthcoming
legislation III the main, but the present
chaos is SO great and so much room is
left for the arbitrary conduct of the
police and the local representatives OF
the ministry of the interior, as we'll as
of the peasant courts and administra-
tive machinery and their commune
town meetings. that the Liberals de-
clare any codification would be i'll the
line of progress.
The ministerial project proposes g
retain tn" system of corporal punish
ment. but the Emperor did not Include
this among the matters not subject to
Change. The Emperor regards the VS.
erVatfOn of the peasant class. the re-
trntion of the economic commune and
tie inalicnahility of ncaSant lands as
NO - ss:iry for the protection of tho
peasants from exploitation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-18
HOSPITAL SHIPS
Are Ready If Needcd-A Woman's In.
fiUcnce at Seoul.

victoria. Il. c., Jan. 11.--Adviccs were
brought by the japanese steamer TBS,
MtrG, arriving, last night, that tn
fcd eros hospital ships IIuhuai Mari,
and kOsai Maru, chartered from the
Nippon Gu-rn kaisha Line. are nov.
ready for service in the event of war
NadivostcCk harbor has been froze "
over In this connection the Hochi o.
today says Il telegram has reported
that four vessels have been caught in
the ice and will be held al winter.
y Seoul correspondent says the wife
OF the Russian minister has become
influential at the Corcan court and that
owing to this influence the Russian
minister has been enabled to make II
COMPACT with the rorcan Emperor
whereby he may take refuge at tho
Russian legation III the event Of war
and issue ali administration orders
from the Russian legation.
~ number Of war correspondent;
gathered at Toxic, have made visits to
Corea and Manchuria.