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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
POLITICS LIVELY FALMOUTH
Both Parties Held Mass N ceilings
There Wednesday Night Willard .,
Rixey and Carlin Speak for the
Democrats Howard and King for
the Republicans.

tnt ftephbilSdhn
The Democrats aud Republicans took
the town oi Falmouth by storm "ednes
day night. Lent Gov Joseph +. vii.
lard. Of Fairfax; COngressman John +
Rixey, of Culpeper, and Elector O.. Tar.
lin. OF Alexandria. spoke for thu Demo-
Gratis, while MIR +. l.. Howard, ol hern-
don, MIR Rixey r opponent Tor congress
and VIM h King, Of BlGemont' we're the
Republicans speakers.
The Democratic speakers arrived
shortly after : o'clock, and opened up
their meeting iu the Wallace y Moncure
pickle factory, with a packed house. In
"A short while bells were ringing and
cries of fire were heard on the out side,
when il was announced that "A Republi-
can meeting was being held on the OppO-
ate aide Of the street in what il known
as the Falmouth Court lluuee, small
building A crowd WAS soon drummed
up. and in short while both meetings
were in full blast at the same time.
MIR. L C.. Carlin lei OF Tor the Demo
Gratis in short speech, mainly 10 eX-
plain TO the Democrats how To mark
their tickets on election day. He was
followed by Hon. John +. Rxey, who
made an excellent speech for al hour and
"A hall dealing with the issues of the
campaign lie was followed 10y Lieut..
GOV Joseph + Willard. who spoke about
three. quarters of an hour, bringing out
strong points in favor of the Democracy.
The speakers were vigorously applauded
Mr.. f. H. Howard led OF Tor che Re
publicans in speech Of about an hour
and half, followed by Mr. VIM. B.
King, who made an excellent speech
from the Republican point Of view.
Both meeting were well attended and
the evening pass. d oil quietly
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
TAMPERED WITH THE MAIL.
Driver Of Mail Wagon Here Arrested
and Confessed.

Lewis Smith, colored youth, who
drives the mail wagon for JOS. alker,
from the depot to the postofice, was ar
rested by Officer Tansill Thursday even
ing. charged with opening letters lie
admitted the charge Smith was put IN
Jail and will be taken to Alexandria
where his trial will take place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
ELECTION.
TURN OUT, DEMOCRATS.

Next Tuesday, November b, L. cleo
ton day.
Ii is very important that every Demo
crat should vote.
Don't iail to 90 to the p0llsearly Then
YOU will be sure to cast your ballot.
Don't forget Tuesday, November n.
Fredericksburgwill give "A big majority Tor
the Democratic ticket If the Democrats
will do their duty
mot f.. y Cole, chairman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05

The Mccall Patterns are the only pat
terms made with perforation, showing
the exact hastings and sewing lines and
the seam allowance, without waste o.
material. No other pattern has this Tea
ture. For GALE at Lowery's. Fashion
sheets Tree.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05

Mrs. Sallie W. Wager announces TIE
marriage Of her daughter. Miss Ame no
Marshall Wager, 10 Robert Garnet tli',
Of Buffalo, W. Va. The ceremony VIII
take place on Wednesday afternoon, Nov
is. at 4 O'Clock, at Trinity Methodist
church, in Orange.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
Tenant Wanted.

! want a good tenant for my farm
Of 1915 acres in Stafford county, three
miles from Fredericksburg. Teams,
&c, furnished. Apply by letter to
Owner,
Care Free Lance,
oct22 I'm fredericksburg, va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
KING GEORGE COURT.
Small Crowd in Attendance Demo-
cratic Speaking by RiSey, Willard
and Carlin the Feature No Repub-
Iican Speakers Present 3D. NoteG,
Etc

and Carlin the feature NO NePSO
liean Speakers Present o. Notes,
Etc.
The only Frederics-burger ~ King
George Court Thursday was the r,pre
sentative oi this paper The crowd
present was small. Some time ago we
predirted that the every other month
system Of holding court Was hayiog II
tendency to decrease the attendance, and
It II being verified Ouly those who have
real business go IL had been al vertised
that Hon. John +. Rixey, Lieut.. Gov.
Joseph + Willard aud Hon. I. 4 Carlin
would speak for the Democrats. aud II
WIS thought this would insur" IA large
attendance. Behind pair OF spirited
horses these distinguished gentle men ar
rived about | a III and were 'on sur
rounded by their friends. They mingled
with the crowd until noon, when Judge
Mason adj turned court and turned the
court-house over 10 them. The speakers
were introduced by Chairman 1. II Ash
ton. Hon G.. G. Carlin spoke Tor an
hour. He was followed by Congressman
Ri1ey in another hour and he 10y Gov
Willard in three quarters oil an hour.
The speeches were all good And the
issues from Democratic standpoint
were iorcibly presented There was
more attention paid and interest eVlnced
than we have before seen in the cam
pagn, and nearly every one was in the
building until "A fight WAS announced on
the outside when the speakers we're lett
almost alone for n short time. Marshall
Grymes disturbed the serenity ol The Oc-
casion. while Mr. RiXey was speaking,
and caused the speaker 10 stop and say
III no one else will take that IN n out, |
will do it,. Marshall WAS led out 10
hurry
1t was expected the Republican candi
date Tor Congress, Mr. + l.. Howard,
would be present and he was eagerly
looked for by Chairman Wolfe and
Others but he did not show 10.
1t looks a. If King George will 90
Democratic in this election both for Pres
dent and Congess If ~ il will be the
first time for many years. Mr.. RiXey
will certainly have majority lie II
very popular with the people
NOTES
Hon. Jos. t. Willard. who was already
very popular in King George, extended
his acquaintance in the county and will
be strong with the people there for the
Democratic nomination for Governor
next year.
There il larger area Of wheat seeded
than usual and il il coming up nicely
The corn crop isa good one and It Il
being rapidly housed
Hunting season II on and thu whir OF
the partridge il heard. Birds are scarcer
than last year. The owners ha,eposted
their lands and pot hunters are living
hard
The smiling countenance q tx lreas
nrer Henry Coghill was missed. lie
IL now living AT Port Conway. he has
been succeeded in business AT the court
House by Mr. j II Boggs, who has his
place stocked with goods
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
MAYOR WALLACE RETURNS
FROM CuLPEPER.
His Health Is M soh improved.

Mayor Thos, p. Wallace has returned
from Winston, Culpeper county, where
he has been sick for some time at the
home of bis brother. The Mayor
health has greatly improved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
Farm for Sale.

1919 acres on Rappahannock river,
six miles below Port Royal. Good
buildings on same. Will be sold very
cheap For full particulars apply to
EC. |. Mothershead, Return, Va.
all Inn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05

--01ascyions aI FredeYicksburg with r., :
PR r, and Weems StesmboaS Co AZ
OrsBxo Nish southern = Ahn -HesspsaAe
Otto X. x.
The only lice so she CSaneellorSVille ans
wilderness Bettlshelcs.
Eastern STANDARD Time. DslJ e1espIouh'
W y pICHAPnS. Gan. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
Found

A yearling heller. white, came to my
Altoona farm about week ago. owner
can get her by paying charges.
nov1.3t Nj. b. Rowe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
Noxenher Raspberries.

Mrs. Richard Hicks sent to this office
Thursday a small branch Of raspberry
bush with eight large, ripe raspberries
on il. This is ole on Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05

Poland China and Berkshire Crossed
Apply to Charles H. Hurkanmp, Bosco
hal Farm. Stafford, Va. n3.l5
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05

Rugs. Moquette, Smyrna and Jute
The handsomest styles we nave eVe'
shown. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05

The dwelling of Ferdinand Holmes
near The Grove, in lower Fauqule,r
was burned few days ago. Partially
insured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

Time IAbIe NO. 10.
In effect at a. IN. February 18th 100.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-05

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
WILSON. CONFIDENT
ON COTTON STATISTICS
Estimates of Crop Ordered by Con-
gress - Accuracy of
Information.

Secretary Wilson has the greatest con-
fidence thar the Agricultural Depart
meGt's estimate of 1000 600 bale
cotton crop will prove correct when all
the returns are in
Speaking with reference 10 the attacks
made on the Government report by mem
bers of Congress, Mr. Wilson today said
1T may be true as is claimed that
injury was done the cotton growers by
the estimate given out few weeks ago
but this is a detail If the farmers Oh
the country are opposed to a continue
ton of these reports they should convey
their desires to Congress, for in compiI-
ing this information concerning the cot
ton crop the department is simply COM
plying with an act OF Congress which
lis mandatory.
AS the matter now stands the duty
simply devolves upon us to render these
reports as accurate and reliable. and
leave the responsibility for their pronui-
cation where it properly belongs, OF,
Congress-
IN days gone by the estimates of this
department have gone rather wide OF
the marx, but a regard fof the truth
does not require this admission to he
made with reference 10 the estimate
Uf recent years
Last year. for instance. the estimate
OF the government was found to be
wholly reliable, and it was then sale,
that the farmers were the beneficiar-
les am just as thoroughly Satisfied
with this years estimate
You people down South have got
Y 100000 bales of cotton, and this Will
De seen when the final reports from the
glnners are turned in, which will be in
less than week. We have eight
sources OF information, so the element
OF conjecture really does not enter the
reports 70 any great extent
The Times Democrat recently nuh-
lished about Atty letters from prominent
cotton growers and buyers, and four
nfths OF this number agreed that the
method adopted by the Government for
obtaining advance information concern
ing the cotton crop Is altogether ref
able. All chance OF going astray is re-
duced To a minimum"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
ADVENTISTS OBJECT
TO SUNDAY LAWS
They Hold Mass Meeting and Denounce
the Bills Presented IN
Congress.

The Seventh Day AdVentlsts of Wash
ington oppose vigorously the enactment
of Sunday-closing law for the Dis
trict- Their protest was voiced at 9
mass meeting held last night at Masonic
Temple. when the subject was discuss
ed at length.
The Seventh Day Adventists believe
themselves right in the religious obseTv-
ance of SATURDAY.. the old Jewish Sab
bath, but they do not believe In state
enforcement of religious observance OF
any day.
Among the speakers last night were K
G. Russell chairman of the meeting
w a Colcord, W. w. Prescott. and B
G. Wilkinson.
Last spring two Sunday bills were
introduced into the Congress" said Mr.
Russell, land they succeeded in getting
one passed by the House Of Represen-
tatiyes. which is now pending its third
reading in the Senate These bills were
ligio-political enthusiasts in such a quie:
way that it was impossible to secure q
public hearing. II can readily be seen
by every lover of liberty and right that
1t is high time to sound the warning OF
fore we find ourselves again in the
shackles OF religious tyranny and perse-
cution that has been a scourge that has
hlackened the history of the past"
Mr.. Colcord was not less emphatic
As all are well aware, he said
there Is a controversy as to which day
is the Sabbath. the seventh or the first
institutions. For the state to say that
either the one or the Other is the Sab
bath Is for 1t to attempt &c settle a re-
dgious controversy by law
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
J]NADABs ELECT
OFFICERS FOR 1905

The largest attendance of Jonadabs
held during the past year. assembled last
night at Milford Hall, Eighth ard /
Streets northeast, among whom were
representatives of alt of the councils OF
the CITY.
A review of the work accomplished by
the organization for the past year was
read, which shows that Unity Council
No. ,. has increased largely over any
other council during the year of 1904
A resolution offered by Secretary Jo-
seph T FAIR commencing George w
w. Drew, member of the District of
Columbia bar. for the able and efficient
manner he represented theE j onadaD or
der at the recent hearing held before
the board of District Commissioners on
the Dalzell bill now before Congress
prohibiting the sale of liquor on certain
specified national holidays, was unani-
nousIy adopted.
Clement r. Venable. George w.
Storer. D. E. Sands, Theodore RUPERT,
and Charles Egan were initiated as JON
for the ensuing term beginning with
the New Tear: Joseph T. Farr worthy
chief: George w. Hill. vice chief; j. B.
Sands. cha plain: George E Ourand. re-
financial secretary; Edward Archam-
hauit, treasurer: Burr NJ. Wildman,
herald; Carl Hendricks, assistant her
aid, Harry /. McCauley, guard, and J.
W, Taylor, outside guard
After the election the council went into
the good of the order and il was ad-
dressed by many OF the visiting mem
bers. The committee in charge of the New
Year Eve night entertainment reported
that in addition to the talent already
mentioned in the Times James l. Fee
ney. r. Emmett Duffey. W. G. Tsel ana
Carl Hendricks. and William A Hickey
and John w. Richardson will assist, and
ample accommodations have been made
for the large crowd of invited guests
who will be present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
In Praise of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy,

There is no other medicine manufac-
tufed that has received SO much praise
chamberlain Cough Remedy. 1t is eff
tectiye. ana prompt relief follows its use.
6rdteful parents everywhere do not hest
tate 70 testify TO its merits for the bene-
ut of others IL is a certain cure for
Group and will prevent. the attack &c
given at the first appearance of the
disease IL Is especially adapted TO chill
dren as 1t is pleasant 10 take and con-
Jains nothing Injurious Mr. E, A Hum
phreys, a well known resident and clerk
Cape Colony. South Africa saws: II
have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to ward off Group and colds in my FAM
/ ily.. found IL to be very satisfactory
\Rnd il gives me pleasure to recommend
For sale By all druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
HIS INVITATIONS MANY
TO VISIT THE SOUTH

The number of invitations President
roosevelt Is receiving from the South
70 visit that section is something re-
markabie in view Of the criticisms thai
have been heaped upon him in that
section
Ur to date he has received invitations
10 visit Nashville. Birmingham, Little
Rock. Corpus Christi, Atlanta, Louis
Fil!e. and a number of other Southern
cities
This is taken 10 mean that the South
Is more favorable TO President Roose-
Welt than formerly and in the future II
may develop that the South will come
around TO the belief that the Presidents
position in regard to that section has
been misunderstood
As yet President Roosevelt has made
no decision in regard to his Southern
trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29

tenest damaged by this rush of blood to
the warmer parts of the body because
OF their loose structure which affords
little or no support to the delicate yes
sells turgd with an unusual supply or
blood.
Peruna acts directly on the vasanlotor
system Of nerves. which give tonicity
70 these overcrowded vessels and en-
Fables them to regain their usual elias
ITCHY. and thus prevents further de-
rangement.
If you suffer from cold do not neg
lect it. Take Peruna at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
BURGLARS CART AWAY
COTS FROM PEST HOUSE

MAHANoY CITY. Pa, Dec. 29.-Brav-
ing the dangers of smallpox infection
burglars broke into the isolation hos
pltal at Gfiberton. near here, in which
many malignant cases of the diseas
nave been treated. and with a horse
anu wagon hauled away cots. bedding,
lufhture, Kitchen utensils. everything
movable. including cooking range.
Dr. J. q. Donaghue, deputy State
quarantine officer, fears smallpox cpl
demic as a result of the burglary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
FROZEN IN BAREFOOT HUNT
AFTER CHICKEN THIEVES

MOUNT PLEASANT. Pa. Dec. %
William Sullivan. forty years old, is in
the Mount Pleasant Hospital awaiting
anputation of his feet.
one night last week Sullivan thought
ne heard chicken thieves and ran our
III his night clothes and bare feet n
drive them off. His hands were rrosI
oiIten and bis feet frozen stiff
II is thought he viii die
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29

of India to the British electors and
politicians.
Other resolutions denounced the mis-
sions TO Tibet, Afghanistan and Persia
as threatening to entangle India in for
eign disputes, condemning the contin-
ued increase in military expenditures,
and protesting against the cost of Gen
eral Kftchener's reorganization scheme
be charged to India.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
All India in Protest
Against Kitchener Plan
Objection TO Scheme of REORGANIZATION.
Delegation to Go to England to Sub
NIT Colonial Claims

BOMBAY, Dec. 29-The twentieth an
Hual meeting of the Indian national con-
gress, representing almost every race
ana religion in India. including the Mo-
sammedans, concluded its iabors to-
Gay.
: resolution was adopted by acclama-
ton to send to England a delegation
representing the various provinces for
the purpose Of submitting the claims
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
SHOT BY CORRESPONDENT.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2s.-William
Murray, OF Mihnston. Pa, who was
shot by Jefferson Garman last Friday.
died today in hospital in this city.
Murray had named Garman as core
spondent in his divorce suit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29

Mrs. Glow Has Used Pe-ru-na With
Benefit for Coughs, Colds,
and Satarrh.
Mrs. Christian Glow, 212 E. Harrison
Street. Colorado Springs. Col. writes:
II have taken PerEna off and on
FOR SIX years and have found IL very
beneficial In greaf many ways
II foOh IL for cough and cold.
also for Cafarrh OF fhe head, and III
cured me.
n took IL for a ionic and 10 give
me strength, and have every reason
10 speak vel Of your medicine"
We have or file thousands of testimo-
mails like the ones given above. We can
give our readers only q slight glimpse
OF the vast array of unsolicited indorse-
nIonts DR. Hartman is constantly re
ceivinE.
Address DR.. S. Is. Hartman President
OF The Hartman Sanitariun, Columbus
Ohio All correspondence held strictly
confidential.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-29
P|CKETI'S SLAVE
NOW A FARMER
separated From Master on
Field of Gettysburg
THE GENERALS CONFESSION
Said in 1858 He Deprecated the Talk
Of Secession in the
South.
THE GENERALS CONFESSION

POTTsTOWN, Pa, Dec. 2s-At one
time the slave of General Pickett and
associated with him through the trying
times of the civil war, until. on July 3.
1868. he became separated from his mas
ter at Gettysburg, never to see him
again, Hartley Johnson, of East Brad
ford, Chester county, has a unique his
tory
He was born a slave on the plantation
of General Piclsett's father. near New
Orleans, and when yet lad he was
taken from the fields to become q house
servant. thereby mourning the jealousy
of the 20 ether slaves on the place.
Called Hartley Pickett.
As he grew ZIP he was known as Hart
ley Pickett. and in 1853 accompanied his
master to Charleston. S c., where a
conference was held on the question of
secession. Joshua Howell, of East Brad
ford. Chester county. apparently a dele
gate, visited the elder Pickett in his
room and questioned him as 70 his
opinion OF secession. Mr. Howell said
he was afraid to speak his mind there
Thereupon Mr. Pickett ordered the
door closed and babe bis Northern yisi-
tor to- speak his mind freely, as he
would see that no harm was done him >"
Mr. Howell deplored the situation. and
said he thought it a mistake to jeopar-
die the union CT the States. Mr.. Howell
was surprised to hear Pickett express
similar sentiments, adding, however,
that he was only one among hundreds
more hot-headed and all enthusiastic
for secession
Went to the War.
When the war broke out Hartley
Pickett" the slave, went with his mas
ter, young Mr. Pickett to the front,
but he then became known as Hartley
Johnson. After Johnson and his master
We're separated on the bloody field OF
Gettysburg. he fell in with Colonel
Hambright, OF the Sixty-ninth Pennsyl-
yania Regiment and was his servant I'M
til 1865. Then he Joined the regular
army. serving for five years in the
Wichita Mountains and assisting in the
garrisoning Of forts in the West as a
member of the Tenth Cavalry
Johnson is seventy years old now, and
owns farm Of eight acres
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-01-01
s. The
Overland
lin1ited''

ELECTRIC LIGHTED
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-01-01
ONCE MANAGED
A SUGAR ESTATE

Martin Richter, whose position was
that of assistant manager in the Of
fees of the Swiss Marine Insurance
Company, at 315 California street. ended
his life yesterday afternoon with bull
let. What prompted Richter to destroy
his life is mystery. and the manager
of the company refuses to talk. Illness
is given as a possible cause. but a let
ter left by the unfortunate man to his
wife contains statements that lead the
police to believe that money troubles
may be involved.
Richter was a native of Germany
and about Sc years of age. He resided
with his wife at 500 Clayton street.
They had no children. He was a man.
ager of a sugar plantation in Hawaii
for many years. but came to this city
about eleven years ago and secured
employment in the offices of Cutie K
Frank, insurance agents at 1903 Califor-
mia street. On July IS he severed his
connection with this firm, saying thai
he had secured a better position with
Rosenthal. Cutie says that so far as
he knows there was nothing wrong
with Richter's accountsf but since news
of the suicide reached him an investi-
CATION will be commenced at once. At
the time Richter left for his new place
highly complimentary letter was
given him and was found in his DOS
session yesterday.-Call.