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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-14
WAR ON DIVORCES.

The Executive Committee oil the IN
ter.Church Conference on marriage
and divorce has just held all import
ant meeting in New York, and put
forth strong address to the public
on the "sanctity oimarriage and the
grave dangers Of existing laxlty
through the frequency OF divorce. "
This work was assigned this commit
tee by the great gathering held in
March last, at which these subjects
we're ably discussed and the evils
growing out of ill-cOnsidered mar
riages and the suitsior divorcements
that followed them.
That Conference was composed OF
delegates from all or nearly all OF the
different denominations OF the great
city OF New York, and it's action and
the appeal sent out by it's Executive
Committee cannot fail to put the
public to thinking OF the subjects
treated, and finally OF good results.
The committee is free to confess that
before any civil legislation can be en-
acted which will prove operative III
correcting the evils, the public mind,
both OF professors and non-proiessOrs
of religion, must be elevated and
lifted up to a recognition OF the no.
blest dignities Of LIE. Therefore, they
first of all plead for the cultivation
of the grace of purity in the lives OF
the parents and home culture that
will instill into the hearts and lives
of the children a love for the pure,
the holy and the upright, and an alb
horance OF all that's contrary to the
teachings OF the Word OF God. The
address also says:
We plead for a recognition OF the
sanctity of marriage. We are facing
a condition In our country today which
threatens danger to the most sacred
things. The very sanctuary OF human
life and of human love is assaulted and
profaned. Manhood. womanhood and
childhood. the home and the family
are involved; and neither civil legisla-
ton nor ecclesiastical discipline can
save them. until and unless the con.
science of Christian humanity is reach
ed. Behind the monster of polygamy'
behind the spectre OF the lax divorce
court. with its collisions, its corrup-
tions and its contagion. stands the sad
fact of the low ideal e marriage.
Marriage is a holy thing Marriage
| Is the institution of God Himself and
is sanctified under the solemnities OF
the old sanction by our blessed Lord.
! This is the root OF the matter. Refor-
nation must begin here. Children
must be taught it. Young men and
Young women must be made to feel 1t.
Protected in purity, boy and girl. man
and woman alike. must be trained 10
look with reverent eyes upon the holt
ness of this estate; upon its myster-
iousness as something higher and
deeper and larger than can be meas
ured or reached by the low ideas OF
convenience. of worldly advantage, OF
the qualification of passion, or by the
light and easy estimate of the consent
of the passing personal fancy and the
mutual recognition of the civil con.
tract.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-14
find out,

Capt. Robert f. Lee, youngest son
Of Gen. Robert e. Lee, is writing a
book entitled the "Recollections and
Letters OF Gen. Lee" twill no doubt
nnd a ready sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-14

No Gloss Carriage Paint Made
will wear az long az DeyOe's. No nthers
4re a. heavy bodied, because Devoe's
weigh 3 TO = ounces more to the pint
Sold by J Willard Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-14
Vim. Livingston,

Contractor and Builder FredeIicks
ourg, Va Fully equipped for all kinds
If work In the building line. Businesf
,fice-Room IA. Enterprise Buildir e.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-14

Train leaves Broad and Hancock
Streets, Richmond, Monday morning
at A. NJ. Returning, leaves Ninth
ard Maryland Ave, Washington,
Tuesday, May "a, 6 p. M. Sharp.
ROUND TRIP FARE:
Richmond to Washington. $3.50
Richmond to Fredericksburg, 1.25
Milford to Washington, l.j0
fredericksburg to Washington, 1.25
Special coaches for colored people.
Plenty of ears and no crowding. We
20, rain or shine. Refreshments sold
on the train. For tickets and in
formation, inquire Of j. M. Thomp-
sou, 20 +. Broad Street and at the
train. Train stops at all regular sta
tions between Richmond and Guam
tico and at Alexandria. This excur-
sion will be run under the manage
ment of
]. NJ. THOMPSON & CO.,
The Old Reliable Excursion Managers.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-11

A. Mortensen will call for and deliver promptly any clothes de- sired cleaned or pressed. 86dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-11

In addition to the great values VI
 are offering, we will put on sale 4 ShirtWaiStS in the house which VI have divided INTO TWO LO7
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-11

Wanted Messenger boy. Ap- ply to the Southwestern Tele- graph & Telephone Go. 13dtf
 Mrs. E. R. Beane of Russell is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. McI1ugh. l Great trouser sale Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 18th. See ad in this issue. Star Cloth ling House. 19d6t l Fred Suits, after pleasant visit to his uncle, Judge M. M. l Stuckey, has returned to his home lin St. Louis.
 Mrs. Kate Neal, after spend- ing a few days with her son, J. D. Neal, returned to her home in Ssarcy Monday.
 The Whist Club will hold a business meeting tomorrow morn- ing at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Gus Martin.
 Miss Lettie McLain, after spending the holidays at home, returned to Maddox seminary at Memphis Sunday.
 Miss Bertha Hirsch, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. L. Remmel, in Little Rock re- l turned home Monday morning.
 Mrs. M. E. Dixon was called to Bald Knob Sunday on account of the serious illness of her little granddaughter, Kittie Davis.
 Miss Barbee Craige of Kenyon, who was the guest of Miss Min nie Ross Saturday and Sunday, H returned to her home on Monday \ morning.
 0. c. Birch, a graduate Of the Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois, arrived Monday morning to accept position with the Newport Grocer Company in the bookkeeping department.
 Miss Noreene Kinman, after spending the holidays very pleas antly at home, returned to Mem phis Sunday, where she is at tending school at Maddox semi nary. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. T. D. Kinman.
 Miss Lena Weatherford re- turned home to Grand Glaize Monday, having accompanied her cousin, Miss Barbara Weather ford, as far as Poplar Bluff, the latter having been called home to Clinton, Ky, by the sickness of a sister.
 Mrs. w. B. Lawrence is se- riouslyy i'll with pleuro-pneumo- mia. She is being attended by Miss Dearson, a nurse from St. Luke's hospital, St. Louis. The Bee joins with many friends in the hope that she may soon be much better. Batesville Bee.
 Judge Fulkerson has called a special term of the Independence circuit court to convene Satur- day, January 16, for the purpose of sentencing Bud Sanders, and to transact such other business as may come before the court at that time.
 The reconstructed little steamer c. E. Taylor is ready to float, and Tiff the river does not rise up to it 1 soon they will slide it down to the river. This little craft was too top heavy but the boiler has been lowered and the upper. story ! taken off and now the little thing lis ready for some swift work. Black Rock Telephone.
 The Frisco railroad has notified Judge Poindexter that the bridge that it is now using over Spring river near Ravenden, which it has sold very cheap to the coun- ty, will be taken down and be
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-11
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l. D. Price for sheet music.
 Fresh oysters at Huffman's.
 Nice boiled ham at HuTman's s. Try Huffman's doughnuts. 05 Fresh oysters at Riley May hans.
 For stewing figs go to Huff mans. O5dtf
 Miss Aubrey Arnold is on the sick list.
 Huffman's rolls are delicious; try them. 05dtf
 Fine fresh stock of cigars at Huffman's. 05dtf
 Eggs and butter at Bowen's Cash Store. 14dtf.
 10 yards remnants 35c at Bow ems Cash Store. 86btf
 See the fine assortment of can- dies at Huffman's. 05dtf
 Trade at the Palace Jewelry Store. They lead. 96dtf
 Huffman's pies and cakes are good enough to eat. 05dtf
 For rent Storage room. Ap- ply to o. M. Bowen. 01dtf
 Phil German returned from St. Louis Sunday night.
 o. s. Lawrence went to St. Louis Monday morning.
 Chickens and turkeys for sale at Bowen's Cash Store. 14dtf Go to the Palace Jewelry Store for bargains in jewelry. 96dtf E. c. Terrell of Little Rock was in the. city Sunday
 Miss Harry Weaver is quite ill at her home in Batesville.
 Feed Huffman's bread to your babies, it will do them good. 05
 Have your diamonds reset at The Palace Jewelry Store. 96dtf Ernest Mcdonald went to Batesville Sunday to visit home. Rabbits, coons and 'possums at Bob Wallace's butcher shop. 06 Send your fine pearls and slugs to w. D. Rurd, Newport, Ark. 37 H. E. Kyler of Batesville spent Sunday in the city on his way to St. Louis.
 Mrs. M. k. Newborn, who has been visiting in Marianna, has returned home.
 Henry Schott went to St. Louis Saturday night on visit to his wife and baby.
 T. D. Kinman spent Sunday in St. Louis, returning home Monday morning.
 Mr. and Mrs. Allie Lippman of Tupelo spent Sunday and Monday in the city on their way home.
 For rent five room cottage on Laurel street adjoining my own residence. Jno. w. Wallace. 94 For toilet articles, fancy goods, combs, brushes and mirrors go to w. E. Bevens, successor to J. l.. Sells. 00dtf
 Great trouser sale Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 16th. See ad in this issue. Star Cloth ing House. lJdbtf
 Christmas is over, but you can't get along without White Silk Flour, sold only at Bowen s Cash Store. 14dtf
 A. Mortensen has moved his cleaning and pressing shop to the newly remodeled building oppo- site city jail. S6dtf.
 If you want to look neat, have your suit cleaned and pressed by A. Mortensen. In new quarters
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
"UNkNoWN."

(The body of an unidentified soldie,
who fell in battle, was among the
army dead brought from the Philip
pines by the transport Sumner.)
After the fight was over
They found him stark and dead,
Where all the bamboo thicket
Was splashed and stained with red
No name was missed at roll call,
Not one among them knew
The slender, boyish figure
Arrayed in army blue.
Among our fallen soldiers
They brought him DER the deep
And with the nations heroes
They laid him down to sleep;
A starry flag above him,
And on the simple stone
That marked his final bivouac
The single word, Unknown"
Perchance mother watches,
Her eyes with weeping dim,
Or sweetheart waits the postnan
In vain for news of him.
While snow and winter freezes,
And April violets thrust
Sweet blossoms through the grasses
Above his nameless dust.
But when the last great trumpet
Shall sound the reveille,
And all the blue battalions
March up from land and sea,
He shall awake to glory
Who sleeps unknown to fame,
And with Columbia's bravest
Will answer to his name.
-Leslie's Weekly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
A War Haro.

"Lettem fight" says Deacon Stubble,
in the village grocery store,
AS he eats a cracker thoughtfully and
reaches out for more.
LET Rooshy rise in all her might an
sweep upon Japan;
Them Japs'll whip 'em standin' If they
only try my plan"
Then he talks of fleets and ornaments
and rations and supplies
And where the points of vantage are
and where to mobilize.
The deacon's eyes flash fire as he maps
the plan of war.
And his hearers gaze in wonder as he
spatters Russian gore.
The men who fought in 81 just chuckle
and declare
And whooped aloud for glory and plan
ned the campaign out
And cussed the hated enemy with
many ringing shout.
He filled their bosoms when they left
with many loyal thrill
And when they wandered home again
they found him talking STILL
But the deacon keeps right on and
whets his thirst for blood each day
BY winning battles from a foe eight
thousand miles away.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
OBITUARY.
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Chattie May Twedell, daughter of
Simeon and Mrs. Emma Twedell, was
horn in Dallas county, Iowa, April S,
1888. She came to Ottumwa in jan
uary, 1897, with her parents and re-
sided in the East End. Two years af-
ter she Joined the East End Presby-
terrain church with her mother, Rev.
Murray being pastor. On account of
her health and that of her two sisters,
who recently died, Mr.. and Mrs. I'VE
dell determined to make their home in
Denver, Colo. where they resided since
July, 1902. Her health had improved
very much, but the recent death of
her sisters was a greater burden than
she was able to bear. She grieved
sorely for her sister Georgia and from
the time Of her death her health rap
idly declined. She passed away at 8
a. m. Monday, February is, 1904.
Besides her parents she leaves behind
to mourn her departure her half broth
er, John Morris, her sister, Mrs, Belle
Streeby of Ottumwa, Edward and
Harvey Twedell Of Denver, Colo Three
sisters passed away before her, Misses
Minnie, Ella and Georgia Twedell, who
We're we'll known in Ottumwa Miss
Chattie was a girl of sweet and cheer
full disposition and dearly loved by all
of her many friends. The funeral SER
vices were held February II at the
East End Presbyterian church, Rev. w.
H. HORNED officiating. Only short
time ago Mr.. and Mrs. Twedell came
to Ottumwa on, a sad mission to lay
to rest the bodies of their. two daugh-
ters. Ella and Georgia. Little did they
think that their sad mission would
be ended by the death of their young
est daughter. February 9 Mrs. I've
dell was called to Keokuk to attend
the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Isabel
Ford. The heartfelt sympathy of their
many friends in Ottumwa goes out to-
wards them in this deep aff1iction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20

ar5 4 ~. i. s l
Fred Osterberg, a well known Burling-
ton conductor, were conducted yester-
day afternoon at Q o'clock from the
Methodist church at Creston. Mr. o.
terberg died Sunday and although he
had been Ill for several days with an
attack of rheumatism of the heart his
death was entirely unexpected. He
had been in the service Of the Bur
hngton many years and was well
known among the railroad men in this
city.
Railroad Notes.
G. e. Carr, brakeman on the Bur-
lington, Is recovering rapidly from a
sprained angle sustained about week
ago and expects to be able to resume
work In few days. Mr.. Carr was de-
scend1ng from the cupola of the way
car when he stepped on the edge of a
cusp1dor and fell, spraining his ankle.
J. z. Flnesey. agent of the Rock Is
land in this city, received official no.
tice this morning of the appointment
OF w. V. Lawrence as general fuel ag-
ent OF the Rock Island with head
quarters at Chicago, to succeed H. G..
Angle. resigned. Mr.. Lawrence has
been in the service Of the Rock Island
thirty years. He was superintendent
OF the Missouri division, served as sup
erintendent of the Colorado division,
was twice superintendent of the Iowa
division and until a few months ago,
was superintendent of the northern di-
vision with headquarters at Cedar
Rapids. when he was deposed through
the personal enmity of First Vice Pres
ident Warren. With the change of
management Mr.. Warren became him
self the victim of the axe and Law
renee was given better position than
he ever had through the influence of
R. R. Cable and First Vice President
]. F. Stevens.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
DEATH OF MISS MoRcoMBE.
Deep Sorrow Expressed in Cornell Col.
lege For the UntimeIy Death.


MT. Vernon, Feb. 1S.-A feeling of
deep sadness pervaded the college on
account of the death of Miss Gorda
Morcombe. daughter Of Joseph Nor
combe, which occurred at her home in
Cedar Rapids. She was 81 years of
age and a member of the senior class
at Cornell. She was an unusually
bright attractive and promising young
woman who will be sadly missed by
all her associates. She continued her
work until November, when failing
health from tuberculosis compelled her
to return home. Her funeral services
were held yesterday afternoon from
her home in Cedar Rapids. Members
of the senior class acted as pallbearers
and representatives of the faculty as
also of the Aethesian society of which
Miss Morcombe was an honored men,
Der were present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
RECALLED FROM AMERICA.
Minister From the Netherlands
Transferred to Rome.

Washington, Feb. 18.-Baron Covers,
minister from the Netherlands to the
United States, called at the White
House yesterday to pay his respects to
the President and present his letter of
recall from this country. Covers rep
resented the Netherlands at this CAPT.
tai many years and is held in high re
gard by the officials Of this govern
ment. He has been transferred to
Rome
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20

of piles and hsua within 10 to IA days have not
to cure a case
60 mild and successful treatment
commenced
believe that there other cure but
the
and S cure continues the treatment 81
special method of
100
will for them
FewT
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
Accuses One Man Personally.

One miner was directly accused by
name of being one Of those who had
been promised compensation if the
measure was passed compelling $4,000
men engaged in the mines of the state
to pay in advance 81 each for fund
to be used for that purpose.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
CHARGES OF GRAFT
w. D. RYAN, ILLINOIS MINERS
OFFICIAL ARRAIGNs FELLOW
WORKERS.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Corruption within
the ranks of the United Mine Workers
in Illinois was charged in open con-
vention yesterday by Secretary w. D.
Ryan, who declared that delegates
were bribed to secure the passage of a
resolution that would create for a Chi
cago company the monopoly of fur
nishing legal talent to represent the
miners in damage suits against mine
operators.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
IN NEW QUARTERS.
MiIbourne Advertising Co. Rises From
Ashes of Baltimore Fire.

Baltimore, Feb. 18.--The MiIbourne
Advertising Co. Of Baltimore whose
omGes were oe snn9vnoa IN me Dig nae
have been secured at ;;S24 North Cal
vert street, and the concern is again
ready for business
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
The Blazed
Trail
EIks Block.

is a distinct literary Sue
cess. In the virgin forest
the author has found a
field scarcely touched by
novelists and has given a
vivid picture of one Of the
most interesting phases of
American life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20

bad habits because they do not want
to mutilate themselves beyond recog.
milton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20

The ice trust is confident it can hold
on until spring
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
A Few Testimonials

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Evening star., 1904-03-16
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Alleged Ambiguity of the District
License Law.

Hopewell II. Darnellle the District as
sessor in report submitted to the Com
missioners today states that the provision
IN the license law relating to Contractors"
Is ambiguous. and that considerable trouble
is oceasioned tc his office because of the
varying constructions tnat may be placed
on the law.
The report of Mr. Darneille is made with
reference to an application of Thomas A.
Brown & Son. painters, who ask that the
District refund to them $25 paid by them as
contractors for the year ending in Novem-
Der. 1903. The applicants state that they
nave been informed that the Commissioners
have decided that those persons engaged in
the painting business are not required under
TIE law to take out a contractors license,
and they therefore desire the District to re-
fund the fee originally paid.
The District assessor in commenting on
the case calls attention to the law. which
reads that building and other contractors
snail be required to pay license fee of $25
year. 1t will be observed" he says. that
the license law is ambiguous in that the
term contractors is Eot defined. In at
tempting to enforce this portion of the law
the office has encountered many difficult
ties literal construction of the terms of
the law, Mr. Darneille says, would result in
the taxation of all people who made even
the most trivial purchases. Mr.. Darneile
states that in his opinion Congress, in
framing the law, intended the $25 to be i'm
posed only on those persons engaged in the
construction business and commonly desig-
mated as contractors. He also says the Po-
lice Court seems Inclined to give this part of
the law more liberal application.
AS matter of fact" continues the as
SCISSOR. lit is absolutely impossible for this
Office to draw the line between those con-
tractors who should be licensed and those
who should not. on account of the ambiguity
of the law. Under the circumstances, and
in the absence of a positive judicial con-
strucuOn of the law. we have been endeav-
oring to do the best We could in carrying
out what We believe 20 be the intention of
Congress, but it is an extremely difficult
task
Mr. Darneille holds that the request of
Brown Son for the refund of the fee
should not be granted, as the Office consid-
cred the firm liable to the assessment
Evening star., 1904-03-16
Anniversary OBSERVED.
Exercises Under Auspices Of Local
Phi Delta Theta Chapter.

The Washington Chapter of the Phi Delta
Theta fraternity observed the anniversary
of the birth of the founder of the society,
Robert Morrison, by banquet at the Riggs
House last night, under the auspices of the
Washington Alumni Club. Toasts were re-
sponded to by William N. Compton. Geo.
NJ Rommell, Ralph P. Barnard and Fred.
H Austin. Claude N Bennett acted as
toastmaster. :
Prior to the banquet officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows: Pres
ident, R. P. Barnard; vice president, c. N.
Bennett, and secretary, Geo. M. Rommell.
The following were among those present:
Isaac r. Hit. jr., Northwestern, 'SS; Geo.
NJ. Rommell, Iowa Wesleyan. 97; Albert r.
Dyer Lawrence, 80: H. F. Hall, Michigan
Agricultural, 80; G. J. Groseclose. Roanoke,
80; Ralph P. Barnard, Lehigh. 80; Gilbert
J. Woolworth. Union. '02; Edwin M. Has
brouck. Syracuse. 80; James Irwin Gay
city, Union, '99: George P. Chase. Univer-
sty of Pennsylvania. 80; Walter o. Woods,
University of Kentucky. '94; Wallace K.
Stansell. University of Georgia, 'S5; Claude
N. Bennett, Emory, 'SS; Tracy l.. Jeffords,
Vermont 'S6: William N. Compton. Ala
hama, 'SS; Fred H. Austin. University of
Missouri. 90; E. F. Pickford, Union, 90;
p l.. Hodges, Indiana, '95.
Letters of regret were read from Repre-
sentatives J. M. Griggs of Georgia, J. NJ
Brantey of Georgia. William NJ Howard
of Georgia, Gen. Charles II. Grosvenor of
Ohio. Graft Of Illinois, Prince of Illinois,
Hadwck of Georgia and Russell of Texas
and Senator Joseph C. Blackburn of Ken
lucky.