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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
GEN. STAKELBERG
ESCAPES FROM
JAPANESE ARMY
Is, 900 Reported Cut OFF Join Main
Russian Army.
JAPs NOW OCCUPY LAO YANG
There Is still a pearth of News From
the Front But 1t Is Believed Fierce
Fighting Has Stepped, AS Both
Armies Are About Worn Out.

The only direct news from the seat
OF war bearing Sundays date came by
way of Toxic in "A report from Field
Marshal Oyama, saying that Lao Yang
fell completely into the hands OF the
Japanese at O'Clock that morning,
that the japanese casualties were be.
lievod to he heavy and that nothing
was known by the Japanese concern
ing conditions on the right bank of the
Taitse river
The only comfort for the Russians
Mt home was the news. conveyed In n
report from General Kuropatkin, dated
Saturday. that General Stakelberg' s
First Siberian Army Corps OF 10000
men, reported Saturday rs having
been cut on 20 the westward OF Lao
Yang. had been safely eytricated and
that the corps has succeeded in join
ing the main Russian body ON the
right bank or the river. but no details
or the escape of Stal1clbers are known,
General kur0patkin also reported thar
the greater portion OF his army was
al the time OF filing the report south
OF Yentai Go miles northeast of Lao
Yang and a few miles from the Yen
tai mines. where fierce fighting had
been in progress.
1t is Indicated that there has been
a cessation of the fiorcer fighting. HI
ropatkin reporting that his men were
not being much interiered with by the
japanese in the neighborhcod OF his
army.
In II. Petersburg the absence OF
news is looked upon as heigntening
the gravity OF the situation for the
Russians.
1t was reported in st. PETERSBURG
Sunday night that Kuropatkin had ar
rived at Tiehling. which is 10 miles
north of Ycntai and IS miles south oil
Mullen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

Judge W. G. Riley, in former years
a prominent politician OF the East
ern Shore, died in Washington on
Thursday. He was a man OF some
ability as a newspaper writer, and
held several positions under the gov
eminent, being at one time consul TO
Venezuela and also 90 Zanzabar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Local Markets
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro,'
Wheat % 20 Sl.O2; corn, new, 63 e
sc, meal, 81. 40tO il.45 per 100 pounds
Sats, 40 to 10: fowls dive, : to .
chickens, live, 10 TO IL; ducks, live, 3 te
9; turkeys, 10 to ID lard, II 20 IL
Spring chickens. 10 to II per pound
eggs, II TO Is; butter, Is to 20
hams. Ia to II Irish potatoes, 81
to 4Oc, beef 3 to 81; pork, g to z; veal
AZ to 3; lambs $3.50 to $3.50; hides
(green) to s; hides dry 8 10 10: salted
hides. to s; baled hay, $15 70 SIS pei
ton
Leaf SnmRc-j5 to GO per 100.
Wool-Unwnshed, ~ 90 %; washed
% 70 2G.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

Wives, It is said, will have their
way, which is true In all countries
and among all classes of people, IL
was shown to be true in the palace
OF Germany the other day. When
identifying protestant church at
Spires, the architect wanted seven
angels for the windows around the
chancel, and the heads of seven ELL
perial children when four years old
we're selected. To this the Emperor
objected and declared my children
are no angels" But the Empress
was pleased with the idea and they
we're selected, she Emperor to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

IL is said that Senator Fairbanks
is making a vigorous campaign for
Mr.. Roosevelt. There is no doubt OF
thas. He made a vigorous cam
paIgn for his own nomination, but
accomplished nothing, This pres
emit campaigning will likely be
productive of a similar result.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Wright. Latane Camp Delegates

Wright. Latane Camp, Of Tappahan.
mock, has elected the following delegates
and slternates to the Grand Camp al
Lynchburg, September l4th:
Delegates-Wm. Campbell, Il. l. Ware,
p. C. WariDg, MuseOe Garrett, A. j. De-
rieux, J. NJ Terrell, Il. e Mcdonald,
Richard Rouzie, I'll. Southworth.
Alfernates-Richard Davis, W. l.. War
ing, w. 8. Andrews, A, McTyre, Peter
Brigsndine, Wilton Phillips, r. +. Whit
locke, B. b. Brockenhrough, X. j. Muse
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

Tom Watson says the Democrats
NAV claim the name OF Democracy,
bus be has the principles ofthe Simon
pure. But 1t is claimed shat the
Georgia statesman is talking
through his hat" as he has neither
the name nor the principles OF De-
moRrapv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

A charter has been granted for
constructing an electric road from
Hampton to Yorktown. This road,
when completed, will open up this
historic old town TO the outside
world, and make it easy Of access to
che Visitor,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

The meeting at the foreign office I'D
st. Petersburg Wednesday, which
was attended by the representatives
of the marine and finance ministers,
discussed the question of conditional
contraband of war, in relation to
breadstuffs and similar articles OF
trade. No. positive conclusion was
arrived at, but enough cropped out
80 show that the American view will
be adopted, This action was pre-
dicted when the question was raised
by our governments.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Live Stock Markets.

Union Stock Yards, Pittsburg-C Cattle
slow; choice, S56005.75; prime, $3.50
G550; fair, $1,000. Hogs slow; prime
heavy Workers. s6Ge.05; light Workers,
S5,9Om6; pigs, $5.65G5.75: roughs. 81
as. Sheep steady; prime wetheFS. 1920
m4.S0; common sheep, sl50G2. spring
lambs, s3.5OQ6.25; veal calves. S7G750
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Mr.. c. Beverley 6roun Awarded
Scholarship.

At meeting of the University OF Wiz
pinia Tidewnter Alumni Association held
AZ SalIds last week, Mr.. C. Beverley
Broun, Of Urbann8. wac recommended
for q scholarship in the law department
He was the only applicant. The asso
citation is entitled 20 two scholarships.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

Mr.. Carnegie encourages temper
ance in a very effective way He
gives a bonus Of ten per cent. on the
wages OF all the employees on his
Skibo estates who are total abstain
ers from all intoxicating drinks. Ii
is not difficult for the laborers, in this
offer, to add that sum to their
WaVp9
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

There is no use trying to poke fun
at Tom Martin because be was not
elected national chairman when
some of his friends urged him. He is
away up among she leaders as aeon
fidential adviser, and that is higher
than any other Virginia Democrat
has been elevated, and his friends are
proud OF the honor conferred upon
him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Family Reunion at Worlds Fair

Arrangements for the reunion Of the
Gaines family at the Worlds Fair Sep
tember % are being made by the Misses
Gaines. Of CulpepeF, who are the daught.
ers of DIR j NJ Gaines The reunion
will be held at the Virginia building and
will he attended by thousands Of the
Ciaineses from all parts Of the United
States
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

We are told there are tricks in all
trades" and the examinations OF
candidates for civil service in Ger
many have to contend with the
tricks of the examiners. They have
a test for quick memory in which
they can throw or pass candidate
at will, by slow or rapid dictation.
The examiner will recite TO the candl'
date a speech or poem and he must
be able TO repeat from memory one
fourth OF the dictation in order TO
pass. Those not wanted generally
fail to get a certificate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Democratic Speakers
The following appointments for speak
ing are announced:

The following appointments Tor speak.
ng are announced:
II. ST. GEORGE TUCKER
Louisa Courthouse, September 18th.
WILLIAM A. JONES
Gloucester Courthouse, September 9th
Bowling Green, September 18th
l.. c. GARNETT.
Warsaw, September 9th
Eastyille, september 18th.
JOSEPH Fl. WILLARD
Mathews Courthouse. September 10Th,
{ G CARLIN
Stafford Courthouse, September 18th.
Culpeper Courthouse, September 18th.
Orange Courthouse, September 10Th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

The Democrats of Wisconsin have
nominated Geo. W. Peck for Gov
ernor and are determined to make a
strong fight for victory in that State.
Wisconsin would show up gradually
IN the Democratic column in Noyem'
Der,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Essex Republicans.

The Republicans Of Essex county have
reelected their county committee as
follows:
K B. Rouzie chairman; Bsughen Beaz.
ley, Central district; Aubrey Jones. Rap
pahannock district, II. s. ROuEie, Jr.,
Oceupaeia district
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Manassas Faces.

The races OF the Virginia Racing Assoc
citation will take place az Manassas Sep
tember IL and ID. Anexcellent program
has been prepared, and 1t is expected
that the attendance will be very large,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Hanover Watermelons For World s
Fair.

Commissioner Koiner. OF the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, shipped six big Han
over wstefmelOns to the Virginia exhibit
at St Louis. These melons average in
weight seventy.five pounds each Han
nYer Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

Parties leaving the city for an extend
ed stay can have The FREE LANCE mail
ed to their address for any length oftime.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
Eishth District Republican Conven.

The Republican Committee 10y the
Eight Congressional District at q recent
meeting decided 60 issue a call Tor q
nominating convention 20 be held in
Alexandria Sept. %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06
r. w. CHANDLER,
VIM. Livingston,

Contractor and Builder Fredericks
ourg, Va. Fully equipped for all kinds
Of work In the building line. Business
1ffice--RoOm "a. Ruterprise building
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

A fine flannel wasting
in the styles which last
year were so popular in
suitings green, lavender,
royal, brown and garnet
grounds hecked with
white.
They're a bargain Mt a
yard. ............... sec.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-06

Rsv Albert r Walker has declined the
call 90 the Episcopal churches OF West
mOrelAnd county.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01

be raised against imperialism and the
tariff. Under the heel OF imperialism
what has not come to pass, but we need
not at this time go into details it suf-
fees that things have come to pass. As
to the tariff, ii is well known that under
It's operation certain industries have
hourished outrageously. Under its ne
far1ous workings we are competing with
the world in trade and even the farmer
Is becoming, in some cases, far too opu-
lent. Take, for instance, the one who
raises wool. He gets far more for his
wool than he would were the Australian
product allowed to enter free OF duty.
Why should the wool grower be thus
benefited? We feel, as we have felt for
long time, that all is wrong with the
tariff. We may be a trifle vague con
corning our own attitude as to what we
might, could, would or should do with
the tariff were its adjustment In our
hands, but let that pass.
Troubles All Round.
The land is rocked by business and
industrial troubles Men are standing
against men, arguing, striking and oc-
casionally working. Nothing has been
done to bring all this to focus Where
is the hand of Power? What would
Thomas Jefferson do were ne with us in
the flesh to-day?
No Second Term.
In conclusion, gentlemen, wish to
remark that / seek no second term. |
feel that even a consideration of such n
thing as a second term would be un-
timely. / feel that we all. In common.
are convinced that all thought and energy
should be concentrated upon obtaining
the first one. Gentlemen, | am salts
fed with the platform, with you and
with myself. Could there be a more mag.
nifcent outlook for the party of T'homa
Jefferson, to whom, | believe have
already referred? Could there be an
outlook N ore full OF promise?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01
BRYAN ON THE NOMINATION.

ST have nothing to take back, have
nothing to withdraw Of the things
have said against the m ct DDS pursued
to advance his candidacy. 1t was a
plain and deliber tie attic m pit to deceive
the party. The New York plasfor m
was vague and purpsseiy so, because
the advocates of Judge Parker were
trying to secure votes from among the
people who would have opposed his
views had they known them.
The nomination was secured, there
fore, By crooked AID indefensib1e
method q. ''-William Jennings Bryan In 1.-THE
Commoner" July ID, 1904
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01
BOILED DOWN FACTS.

l. In politics the outs" want to
get in and must find fault with ''the
ms"
2. There are many good men In all
parties, but parties must be judged by
results.
3. During Republican admlnlstra-
tons we have usually had good
times" while during Democratic ad-
ministrstions we have usually had
hard times" The panic OF 1893,
which business men remember occur
red during the administration OF Gro
yer Cleveland. and, some people think,
was due TO changes In the tariff and
the currency.
4. While perhaps some h ing. mi z hit
be bettcred, do we want my radical
changes In the Government policy
just now asd are we likely to get any
more honest, patriotic, fair, able aad
safe man for President than Theodore
RooseveItf
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01
DEMOCRACY'S COAT OF ARMS

candidate Parker in a letter to a
correspondent, says that the arms of the
Parker family show three stays and a
chevron charged with a trefoil slipped.
Old Dame Democracy sits down
And knits her puzzled brow
Into deep and lasting frown-
II cant decide, somehow"
She signs, (which one of these designs
Shall be my coat of arms;
The figures and heraldic lines
Have rather lost their charms.
For instance: Here's q mule couchant-
His ears are both askew,
His legs all Imply lie aslant
Upon a field of blue
A placard tied upon his tail
Tells why he cannot run
This motto: DO not work, but wall
About Is to l.
again: Here's one discreetly drawn;
The mule Is on its feet,
But thin and rough and weak and wan
As though 1t did not eat
The shadow of portly man
Seems to be set astride,
And this dark motto meets my scan:
Let Grover Cleveland ride
And here q tiger is rampant,
With red lights for his eyes
The mule, concealed, is very gaunt
And looks on with surprise.
He reads the motto, which is big,
And which is printed thus:
In old New York you have to dig
The graft belongs to us
'eThey will not do. All, here is one
That | Will have to choose:
A mule, in fright, before a gun,
His neck held in a moose.
HIS heels tied by telegram
Inscribed: From Parker-quickr
Below, a platform, built of sham
The motto: You can't kick"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01
A Long Stride.

When notified of his recent nomination
for President, in replying 10 the commit
tee, President Roosevelt said: "In in
augurating the great work Of irrigation
in the West, the administration has been
enabled by Congress to take one Of the
Longest strides ever taken under our
government toward utilizing our vast ma
tional domain for settlers-the actual
home workers"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.
EXHIBITION OF AMBl0UOSiTY
AND ClRCUMLOCUTION.

Finest Collection of Telling AIIusions
on Record-Failure of Republicans to
Control Weather or Stay Progress of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01

to finish and actively set things going
is something our historic party is sa-
! credly pledged to combat to the end.
Imagine a power so ruthless that it even
threatens to tear a canal across the
isthmus of Panama and TO build vast
dams and reservoirs and irrigate the arid
reaches Of the West! We are opposed
to power.
The Weather.
Without the exhibition of any undue
bitterness, speaking calmly of our OPP
ponents, as should become an ex-Road
Commissioner, would call your atten-
ton, gentlemen, to the fact that under
Republican administration the last
winter was the coolest in over forty
years. What has followed? Has the
Signal Service been reformed? So far
as any intelligence has been transmitted
to me, the bureau of the Agricultural
Department to which / have just made
casual reference remains in almost pre-
csely the condition in which it was a
year ago. / wish to refer to this matter
with all broadness and dignity of percep-
ton, but, while | would not directly
charge NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in the prem
ises, feel at least justified in calling
the attention of the American people to
an existent state.
The Boil WeeviI.
Furthermore, gentlemen, and bearing
in mind the graceful remarks of your
chairman, | would call attention par
ticuarly to the boil weevil which has so
ravaged the cotton crop under Repub-
lican administration. 1t is true that GER
fai at+ - H. A.
evil have been made, but why should the
boil weevil have appeared at all? What
necessity was there for boil weevil I'M
der any circumstances? 1t is the old
story of Republican oppression of the
South. And the chinch bug Is undoubt-
eddy impending!
Encke's Comet.
But, gentlemen, and / am not I'M
mindful of the fact that / was practi-
cally renominated a second time on a
platform supposed to be thoroughly ex-
purgated in spirit il not in letter, | would
call attention to the fact that under this
same Republican administration Encke's
comet is to reappear again this fall and
tear its senseless way across our solar
system! The Republicans admit the fact
themselves, and having, unfortunately, a
majority of the educated class in their
ranks, including almost all astronomers.
they should certainly be conversant
with the situation.
November.
Gentlemen, | could, were | so inclined,
refer to the fact that, under this same
Republican administration, il is admitted
that November is coming again; No
yember. with its lowering skies and long
gray stretches Of hub-deep muddy roads
and consequent strain upon the farmers
horsefesh. Gentlemen, the farmers are
the bone and sinew OF the land. A
calamity to them is a calamity 10 all.
That other things than bad roads are not
unlikely TO occur to some of us In No
ven5er next may be fact, but upon
that we need not dwell
Imperialism and the Tariff.
1t is quite unnecessary, gentlemen, to
alude to the fact that our utmost voice,
the longest howl on Unalaska's shores"
If / may be allowed to misquote slight
ly In the manufacture Of a slmlle-must
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01

Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Committee: l have resigned the posi-
ton Of Road Commissioner to accept the
nomination for Deputy Overseer of the
Universe offered me by the grandest
convention of the grandest party in ex-
istence. l have deemed it best to open
the campaign with a resignation, in or
der that l might become accustomed to
the thing and, without undue attrition,
be enabled 10 exhibit the same spirit in
November.
l shall endeavor to express myself in
a manner which will be no discredit to
the party of which I have become the
standard bearer. | shall not assume the
methods of speech Of a distinguished
predecessor, for it Is not my style nor
habit to coin such original expressions
as ''innocuous desuetude" or "pernicious
activity" but l fatter myself that, in
the verbal feats of ambiguosity and cir
cumlocution, l can give an object les
son, as it were, to the eminent fisherman
to whom | have made allusion.
Praises the Platform.
The sublime platform recently con-
structed at St Louis, apparently out of
loose boards left over from the Louisi-
ana Purchase Exposition, is assuredly
marvel of compact quotations from an
cienr ana modern sages. AS matter or
course, it makes a liberal use of the de-
ceased Thomas Jefferson-as a party we
always use the deceased Thomas JEFF
ferson-but it goes farther and promises
to correct every known and a consider
able number of unknown wrongs and out
RACES, wherever, whatsoever and how
ever they appear in the boundless uni
verse. 1t vows to pry into, investigate,
drag out and jack up the scandals and
breaches of public trust, which we all
know exist everywhere. when we are out
of Office. Gentlemen, / approve Of the
platform.
Liberty.
Incidentally I will now refer to lib
erty, and | feel that / may do so fear
lessly, as it is a well-known assertion. if
not a fact, that many crimes have been
committed in the name Of said liberty.
Liberty is-in short. liberty is something
we always refer TO in the platform.
Power Menace.
Thomas jefferson said about all there
was worth saying about power. but /
may add few well-chosen words Of
warning. There is danger in the very air
Of Washington-nay, in the air of the
entire District Of Columbia. / do not
fear II, and / may never have to breathe
II, anyway, but, fellow citizens, | warn
you against the mierobe Of power which
infests the land watered by the historic
Potomac. The power which seeks to
do things, TO accomplish work, 10 create,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01

From the New York Times DemJ:
You can't 'elp likin' him." his Amer
icanism appeals to Americans. without
repelling those Of foreign birth, For
some millions OF the people OF this eoun-
try he stands for the best type OF cfti-
Eenship and this estimate Of him does NOT
depend upon his chance Of election.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01
of the National Com mittee-
George Foster Peabody.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
william f. sheehan, Chairman. New

William II. Sneeuans Nudir"ons A$c"
York.
william F. Sheehan was Lieutenant
Governor when David B. Bill was Gov
ernor of the State. A believer In and
exponent of Hill methods. he has a
large financial interest in trusts and
corporations. = Sheehan Is a director OF
the Albany & Hudson Railway and
Power Company; director Of the Brook
lyn Union Elevated Railroad Company;
vice president and director of the Citi-
ems Lighting Company of Louisville;
tor Of the Edison Electric Iilumtnat-
onpany of Brooklyn STANDARD Old:
or of the Hudson River Gas and
@Company; director of the In
hal Telephone and Switchboard
turing Company; director Of the
Ainty Electric Light and Power
tStandard OH; director Of the
ne Company; director Of the
and and Warehouse Com
II Of the Westchesfer Light
fStandard Oib director Of
IS Lighting Company.
of New York.
is one Of the most
RS interested in trusts
the United States He
irector of the Rapid
obstruction Company,
other corporations is
Alliance Assurance
director. American
Company; director,
elopment Company;
director. The Audit
TX: director. Century
rector Chic Nil
Railway CoHipauy
director, ciarksirrg
.irector Commercial
New Jersey; director,
|rrsnee Society Of the
rector, Fairmout Coal
Fifth Avenue Trast
hit and director. First
Hampstead: director
consolidated Gold Min
ing Company; dire
Company Of New Yo-F:
Tia Swiss Fire Insuf.,..es.
si1ent and director. Inter
Transit Company: direc-
pa Consolidated Railway
rector. Long Island Rail
ylny: director. Marha ttan
ypsny: chairman OF the Board
F6rs, Louisville & Nashville Rail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01

From the Chicago Evening Post
Ond):
Such il the man chosen TO lead the
Republican party in this presidential
year. A man OF courage, a man Of sin
cerity, strong man who frankly takes
the people into his confidence. tells them
what he believes to be right. and that he
intends TO follow the right at any cost.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-01

1T was at no time possible to have
adopted a gold standard platform at St
Louis" says Senator Culberson Of Texas.
No one will question Senator Culber-
sons rieht to speak with authority on
Democratic policies.