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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
REVENUE RECEIPTS IN
VIRGINIA DISTRICTS

The preliminary report OF the Commls-
-iourr of Internal Revenue shows the fol
lowing to have been collections in Nir-
giuia ior the fiscal year ending June 20,
1905.
second Ui>trict-Asa Rogers. collector,
=. fO7. .47S.74
Sixth Di-trict-Park Agnew. collector
SgJO.g13.2l
Sixth District-Louis p Summers, col
hector. Sl174ijll.
Summers succeeded Agnew "a collector
of the Sixth District before the end OF the
fiscal year. and. thereiore the report
gives the amount collected 10y Agnew Tor
that portion OF the year be- had served
when Summers came in. aud the amount
collected by Summers from the beginning
of his term of service 10 the end of the iis-
cal year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
w,. eorr IN the Whit, House.

Washington. Aug 29.-Mrs. Mary
Emily Donelson Wilcox, said to have
been the hrst child born in the White
House the grandniece Of Andrew
Jackson. and a descendant OF John
Donelson. the pioneer of Tennessee
died here, aged 70 years, Her husband
John A. Wilcox. was at one time a
representative from Tennessee and
also represented Texas In the Conted'
crate congress,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
RAILWAYS WORTH
Sll,244.O52,OOO

According to a bulletin published by
the Census Bureau, the commercial value
ri the railroad property in the United
States is Sl1,244, ,Sl2, 900, distributed
among the various States. Virginia :
norton Of this value is 1916, 1000.
Tie valuation given does not include
the value OF Pullman cars private cars.
The value OF this equipment, independent
of the commercial use 70 which it is put,
is estimated a. follows; Pullman cars,
S51 600, 900; private cars, S72, 700, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
HOW'S THIS?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any ca~e of Caturrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrah Cure. +. j..
CHENEY Il CO.. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known +. j..
Cheney for the last II years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and fnanciallyable carry
ont any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN a MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o..
Halls Catarrah Cure is akeninternally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Iestl-
monials sent free. Price zoe. per bottle.
Sold 10y all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
fiDu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
APPOMATT0x RIVER
CHANNEL COMPLETED

The cutting OF a channel OF the Apo
mattox River FROM Petersburg to the
James River, at City Point, at depth
of twelve feet and width Of forty feet
has been completed. The work was
done by the the u. :. government at a
cost of $4,000. The government will
begin at once work on the diversion Of
the Appomattox River, the cost OF (which
will be $50. 900, to be- paid for by the
-.rDNnrnInnnf.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
R0BT. W. BLAIR IS STUMP
ING IN THE NORTHERN NECK

Robert W. Blair. OF Wytheville, Rerub-
lican member OF the late constitutional
convention and nominee OF his party
four years ago for attorney-general,
spoke at Montross. Westmoreland conn
ty. Monday. in the interest Of the Re
publican nominees, making anaggressive
speech. which was enthusiastically r.
ceived by the Republicans present. \
large number oi the old-time Republican
lenders we're present and lent their aid in
giving the speaker flattering reception.
Mr.. Blair il advertised 10 speak at War
saw on Monday next.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
MRS. ST0NEWALL JACKSON
RECOVERING

4 letter from Borden Springs, Ala,
states that the widow of Stonewall
Jackson. who has been dangerously Ill
at the home OF her grandchildren, Miss
.Iulia Jackson Christian aud Mr.. Jackson
Christian, of that place, il conyalescent
and expects To return To her home at
Charlotte. y. G. in the near future.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
RAIN BY THE TON
New and Impressive Way Of Recording Down
p0urS.

Speaking of the heavy rain OF last Fri
day. DR.. Frankenfeld, OF the Weather
Bureau. at Washington said: a good
many people do not realize what "A rain
fall Of 4. % inches means. Ii means that
about 43O tons Of water fell to the acre.
or. taking < pounds to the gallon and
, 900 pounds TO the ton, this would
amount to about $1,000 gallons oi
water to the acre
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
EarOxar Sixty Yaara.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
II soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sunerer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Svrup.n and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
VIRGINIA NEWS

ID. A. Ritchr private secretary to GOV.
Montague. has decided To prnrtlcr law in
Richmond at the expiration OF the Gov
ernor'~ term.
Lieutcnant-Cooncl Robert I"-dy. of
Luray. was Saturday night elected
colonel oi the Seycnty y-secOud Regiment,
to succeed Col Bumgardner. resigned.
While returning from Cobham Baptist
Park Church Sunday night. when oppo-
site the home Oi Dr. Scgur. IN Warsaw.
Mrs. james u. Connclec aud her daugh-
ter. Miss Bessie were thrown from the
buggy hy collidlng with another buggy
The ladies were frightened as we'll as
bruised.
Five thousand PERSONS attended tie
Baptist camp meeting at Kirkland
Grove. near llrath~yIlr Norimmb.r
land county. sunday Rev. T. B White
hurst. oi Lillian. preached iu TIM NOM
ing and at night and Rev. Richard Ed
wards. oi Accomac county. preached n
the afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
AT REST

Died Monday night, August , list, 800,
at the home OF her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
j. A. Willoughby, near Curlew, Spot
sylvania county, Hette Ray Willoughby,
aged ( months and u days. lnterment
Wednesday p. IN. in the old family bury
ing ground at Mr.. W, W. Micks'.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
HERMON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The Hermon Association met III an
nual session with bethesda church, Car
oline county, on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday OF last week. \ large crowd
was present. The annual sermon was
preached by Rev Dr. ii. l.. Quarles'
Every church in the association was
represented. Judge T., c. Moncure ipre-
sided.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
BASEBALL
Hartwood vs.. GarrIsOnYiIIe.

A match game OF baseball was played
Saturday at Garrisonyille between the
HARDWOOD and Garrisonyille teams,
which resulted in a score Of - to9 in
favor Of GarrisOnville A large crowd
witnessed the game.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31

There is a lot OF fun in planning things
that never come off and 80 cannot dis
appoint you as to the results oi their
coming of.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
w. S. EMBREY

ISuccessor to Embrey & Bergman
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops Keeps
on hand large supply OF
Baled Hay and Mill Feed. Ottice near
Railroad Depot, Fredericksburg, Va
II o AGENT for Page Wire Fence %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
TO CELEBRATE VICTORY

The Democratic admirers of senator
Martin, Hon. c. L. Swanson and Hon.
James Y. Cation have made arrange
ments for rousing celebration in Alex
andria of the victory OF those gentlemen
over their competitors in the recent pei
mary election. The celebration wsli par
take OF the nature Of 2 love feast.
Every Democrat OF the city is invited TO
be present, and things which delight the
inner man have been provided in homti-
iul store. 4 number OF speakers have
been secured, and an orchestra will be IN
attendance.
Familiarity breeds contempt for mos
quitos,
Fortunes wheel reyolyes for the nan
who puts his shoulder To it,
Truthful persons -eldom boast OF their
own achievements,
Every time some men think. they ought
To be- allowed another guess.
Nearly all busy people are happy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
Notion Department

IIammccks, 7jc -, $l25 and up.
Croquet Sets, 7jc, 81, Sl.2j.
3 bars Witch Hazel SOAP, regular DC bars,
Zoe.
large box select Talcum Powder, l0c.
large box Colgate Talcum Power, loc.
large bottlr Bay Rum, Zoe.
large bottle Florida Water, 23c.
| bottle Dr.. Girard's Tooth Power, 10c.
large Turkish Bath Robe, SOC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31

Fortunes wheel revolyes for the NAN
who puts his shoulder To it,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31

Familiarity breeds contempt for mos
quitos,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31

Truthful persons seldom boast OF their
own achievements,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31
Nearly all busy people are happy.

Every time some men think. they ough
tn be- allowed another guess.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-31

rae Ct We-,.a c ought to Light In
Reach Adventure - Feared Disap-
pointed soa-a-Law Wor'd Carry or
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08
ONE IN
Victorian Arrives and the
 WEitehOrse Due

Whitehorse, Aug. S-The Victorian arrived at m today with three pas sengers.
 The Whitehorse, coming up stream, was st Yukon Crossing at 5p. m. and will arrive tonight or tomorrow morn ing.
 The Bonanza King was at Big Salm' on at 6 p. m. and Lower Labarge at g a. m. She will arrive today.
 The Selkirk left at 7:SO D, m yester- day with 10 passengers and 2ll tons of freight. The CaSca sailed at II ?. m. with lSS tons of freight.
 Going down stream, the Selkirk was at Hootalinqua at S:3O a, m. The Ca nadian was at Selwyn at s a. m.
 The river remains at 69 inches above low water.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08
SO DECEPTIVE
Many AIAska People Fail to ReAliz
 the SerIousnsNs

Backsche Is SO deceptive.
 It comes and goes-keeps you guess ing.
 Learn the cause-then cure it.
 Nine times out of ten 1t comes from the kidneys
 That's why DOan's Kidney Pills cure it.
 Cure every kidney i'll from backache to diabetes.
 Here's a case to prove 1t.
 Mrs. Fl. Nj, Hawkins, of l444 Kind St., Bellinzham, Wash, whose husband is . motorman for the Whatcom Im- proyement St. R. W. Co, says: "F'or three years past have been factoring at different times tor backache and other pains due to the affections Cf the kidneys. I thought l had recovered and expected DO more trouble, but last fall was taken with a similar attack and for three days, might say, was almost helpless. When was suffering the worst with the pain happened to hear of Doan's Kidney Pills and sent for box. I expected them to help me but did not look for such immediate relief. The first few doses helped and when I had finished the box 1 felt SO we'll that it was not necessary to con tinue the treatment"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents . box. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N, Y, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take DO other.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08


 Ex-Gov. Swinaford is denominated a ''crank" by some for the interest he has shown for the betterment of condi' tions in Alaska and his zeal for the cause of home government for the dis trict. Let the few of those opposed to him in these particulars, call him what they may; the old man Is right, and those are with him, heart and soul, on the propositions advanced, can te counted by the thousands. While his versatile pen is silent and sadly missed the seed sown and the thoughts dissem- mated on the all-important subject of a free people in Alaska, will bear their fruit in due season, and with that other champion of equality and justice, Arthur K. Delaney, deceased, will pass from this life houored and beloved for his effort in behalf of an outraged peo- pie. From present appearances noth, ing is contemplated for the betterment of Alaska's condition at the next session Of congress except, perhaps, to put it under "bureau at Washington, with the other "insular possessions With laws imperfect and far from requisite to meet our present needs and demands, whit are we to do with no one author ized to speak in our behalf? Here, again, Gov. Swineford offers panacea that will cure this defect. |. is this: Let convention composed of delegates from all parts of the district be called, to meet at some date before the assem- blirg of the next congress, and select cue, two or three representative men to represent the district at Washing ton. Surely if this were done, the choice of this convention could be considered as clothed with authority to speak for the people, and we see DO reason why they should not be recognized-to some degree, at least. Let other sections of Alaska think over this prop JsitiOn. The time is short, and if anything is done it must be done soon. But that something must be done is apparent,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

Ice cool steins at the Seattle saloon.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08
HERBINE

Renders lhe bile more fluid and lhuS helIs the blood to flow; t affords prompt relief from billiousneSs, iudi- gesiion, sick and nervous headaches end the eovsr-indulgeuce iu food and drink Hkrbine acts quickly, a dose after meals wfll bring the patient into good condi- tidn in a few days.
 G. L. Caldwell, Agt NJ. K. and T. R. R., Checotah, Ind. Ter. writes, April IS. Ieo3: 'I was sick for over two years with enlargement of the liver and spleen. The doctors did me no good, and had given mp all hope of being cured, when my druggist advised me 10 use Heroine. It has made me sound and we'll" SOC, Sold by Kelly Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

Hegg's Souvenir book for sl at Har- risons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08
PRosPERous sKAGwAY

The showing of the city's finances madeiEst night Is a complete answer 10 the malicious lies that were put in circulation last spring by knockers who sought to damage the credit of Skag- way. It was asserted then that the city was overwhelmed h debt, that there would be decrease in the mu- nlcipal revenues of one-half, and that the entire town was going to pot. The few months that have elapsed since these foul llbels were given to the pub lie have completely justified the refuta- tlonS that were put forth at that time by the Daily Alaskan.
 It Is refreshing to know that in the midst of one of the most prosperous sea sons in It's history Skagway's munich pal affairs have been as we'll cared for As has been the business matters of the excellent mercantile houses of the city. While the merchants have been draw ing heavier trade to our doors than ever before came here, while the w.. PAY. R. has been increasing its pay roll, while prOspectors have been un- covering great lodges of rich ore in the surrounding hills and making prepars- tions for An activity such as has not been experienced in this section of Alaska, the city has been receiving the fire protection assured by an adequate, municipal owned water system, the people have been receiving A good water service at reasonable rates ard the public debt has been whitted down to an insignificant sum.
 skAgay is today as it always has been one of the best cities in Alaska. And It's besi days are yet to come.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

Ouartermasler Ofice, Fort William H. seward, Alaska Iuly a, i9O6.-Sealed proposals, iu duplicate, will be received here until eleven o'clock a. m. August 2ith, and then opened, for the construction of one field officers quarters, one double captains quarters, one double lieut. enants quarters, two double n. c. s quarterS,snd an addition to quartermaSter StOJehouse, as per plans and specifications on file in this ofcc. The U. s. reserves the right Co accept or reject any or all proposals or parts thereof. lniorma- tiOn furnished upon application. Envelopes containing proposals should be endorsed "Pro- posals for Construction of Quarters and ad dressed to the Quarterma mastCr, Fort W. H. Sew- ard, Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08
ONE MORE.
Coy. SwinefOrd FayOrs An
 other Convention
(Wrangell Sentinel ]

- --f
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

The people are sgitating the ques- tiou of holding another all-Alt skan COL vention. If one could be arranged in which all sections of the district could be represented by delegates actually representative of those who live in the country great good would come oft. It is the only logical way of impressing the desires of the people upon congress.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

The Daily Alaskan guarantees it's ad- TsrtlSers that 1t has larger circula- tIon than Is possessed by any other daily paper in Southeastern Alaska
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

Tue OreGoniAn's Washington eorre- spoudent has discovered that Root and Taft will probably be active contestants for the presidential nomination of the republican party in 1908. The choice between them should not be hard to make.1
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08
SKACwAN WEATHER

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Aug. ' 1905 is as follows: Temperature time of observation. Q. 60 Max. temp. preceding 24 hours Q. ..6S Min |" ......5O Mean " .....5I
 Barometer, 29.S9.
 Calm, clear.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

IL begins to look as though Skagway might have cheaper street lightning than it has had in the past.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

All the latest novelties in merchant tailoring for fall and winter wear at the American Tailors. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

IF you are out of kindling see E McC Weste. have it by the sacK or cord. Phones 90 S4. If
The daily Alaskan., 1905-08-08

Ths place to get good growler meas ure le at the Totem saloon. You get your moneys worth.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
One Cost of HuIrA

Taking time to be fair would save
America lots of its face The
country is too busy, of course, and
either IL must choose "the safe side"
or get into trouble But the country
could get lot out of It by taking
time to be fair.
Some surprise is justified that this
hurry-up thinking is not altogether
disastrous. Yet it is not. Eight years
ago it saved the country from a poll
luted currency. Four years ago it saw
ed the people from an Executive who
had assailed their highest court.
And hardly anything but this at
the-elbow device and plenty of
money could have STAYED off those
two Affections. For now 1t is clear
to us all that practically every other
notable feature of those two dema-
gogic platforms was fully justified.
If Bryan and his followers had gone
behind their own words, had uncover
ed proof, had pounded that proof
over our heads, and had fired their
ammunition at the railroads and the
corporations instead of the national
credit and the Supreme Court-what
then?
Somebody will ask-"well-what
them"
Well-First, we should have. elect
ed William Mckinley President on
the clear-cut issue of gold standard
and put him into Office without the
yoke of $4,000 contributions from
trust funds like those of the New
York Life Insurance Company.
Second. we should have beater
Bryan on the broad questions of oul
national responsibility 10 the Philip
pines and our national Difference
to the law of the land and without
the costly help of votes herded bJ
the railroads and bought by Other
corporations.
Third. we should have elected
The Washington times., 1905-09-21
Retirement of PLdtt
Would ReneW Old Feud
Rumor That Health Of Senior Senator Will
Induce Him to Give UP Brings Up
Black Odell Fight

Reports from California concerning
the health OF Senator Thomas c. Piatt.
of New York. who has been on the Pa
cific Coast for several weeks and who
is supposed to be far from well, have
revived the discussion as to who won.d
probably come TO the Senate from New
York in case Senator Platt were forced
to retire on account of his health.
The Republicans have complete con-
troll of State affairs in New York. but
they are so divided among themselves
at this particular time that * would
take a wise person TO guess the name of
the man who could pull OF Senatorial
appointment from Gov. Frank Higgfns
in event of an opening.
Odell VS.. Black.
Ex-Gov. Benjamin Odell, jr-. who is
chairman of the State committee. and
ex-Gov. Frank c. Black. one OF the
most prominent Republicans in New
York, are at dasgers drawn and the
present indications are that II either
of them made play for Senator Piat.'s
seat he would have a good fight on his
hands These two fell out a year age
when Governor Oden, il is alleged. went
back on Black at the time the lattel
was after Depew's seat and. although
Odell has made all kinds of efforts to
make friends with Black. the latter vii
have none of the State chairman
Blacks friends have always said thai
Odell promised his support to Black fr
the fight against Depew. but that, wher
the time came. he turned mis- back or
the ex-governor and threw his weight q
Depew, who finally landed They claim
that the affairs of the Equitable Life
Assurance Company had something Il
The Washington times., 1905-09-21

theodore Roosevelt without giving
insolent courage to the infant indus
tries that now hold all our house
hold supplies in their grown-up grip.
Fourth, we should have awakened
to honesty in time to prevent secret
loans" and ''unaudited accounts" of
the money of policyholders. which
in only two companies have amount
ed to more than 100000 since
Bryan made his first national cam
paign against the mismanagement of
corporations.
But in those days we were too
frightened by the specter of free
silver, or too worshipful at the
shrine of mock conservatism. or too
weak, or too lazy, or too pig-headed,
to perceive that while the Peerless
Leaders deductions might be all
awry, his premises might, in the
main, be sound.
The Times does not regret Bryan s
two defeats. Neither do its readers
But we would all feel better over
! them if the country had had the
Self-control to beat him because his
policies were national danger and
not jump to the preposterous ex-
treme of contradict1ng every premise
on which those policies were sup
posed to hang, down to the Ten
Commandments.
America could indeed get a lot
! out of 1t by taking time to be fair.
The Washington times., 1905-09-21

|, do with Odell's change of heart, as he
and Depew were both interested in that
company.
An Alleged Libel.
Recently Blacks friends have had ad-
ditional cause for anger at Odell because,
they declare that 1t was through hie
influence. following an alleged reconcil-
iation with Black, that the latter was
selected by Paul Morton TO be counsel
for the Equitable. This Blacks friends
assert. is almost q noel on Black. He
has not made truce with Odell, and he
WAS not made counsel for the Equitable
through Odelfs influence. Paul Morton,
who has turned his back OF the old
crowd who controlled the Equitable,
he wanted a high-toned. able lawyer
| at his side.
What the relations are between Gov
erlnor Higgins and Chairman Odeli Is
campaign which landed Higgins IN the
State House at Albany. and 1t is pre-
| samed that the governor has kindly feel
If Senator Platt should die or retire.
| the Black adherents would put up q
| fight that would make Governor Hig-
gins think awhile before he went against
them
Blacl6tes Are Ready.
The Blackites are already planning to
open up on the OdeiI wing in october.
when elections for q few State Offices
are to be held. and they promise to
make things warm for the State chair-
man and his friends
In the meantime. former Lieut. Gov.
Timothy Woodruff is believed to have
designs on seat In the Senate. He has
not inquired very prominently IN politics
lately, but 1t is said that he Is lying
Low and will come from behind one OF
MS famous fancy waistcoats when the
, proper time comes