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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
CARNEGIE MAKES GOOD
Reimburses Students For Money Lost
BY Chadwick Forgeries.

BY ChdoWlCk For9eTicS.
Oberlin. O., Jan. 18-Gratifyiug news
was received by the students OF Ober-
lin College, when President King an
nounced at chapel that all moneys
which had been lost by students by
the failure OF the Citizens National
Bank, which closed its doors at the
time of the alleged Chadwick forgeries,
would be paid on presentation of their
pass books.
President King announced further
that Andrew Carnegie was the man
who was doing this.
AT the time of the failure. in which
Mr.. Carnegie's name played such a
prominent part, the stories OF priva-
ton and hardship which would ensue
to students and others who had their
all in the bank, we're brought &c Mr.
Carnegie's attention, and he imme-
diately ordered a list prepared Of all
worthy depositors This list was ac-
cordingly prepared. and check was
received from Mr. Carnegie. who, Pres
ident King stated. while innocently
figuring in the bank failure and In no
wise responsible. did not wish to see
deserving students and others suffer.
Besides reimbursing the depositOrs,
Mr.. Carnegie reimbursed the Y. M. c.
A. to the extent of some $4,000, which
had been laid aside for new building.
and which was lost in the same failure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
STATE ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE.
Stringent Legislation PROPOSED 81
Convention at Lynehburs.

The fourth annual convention oil the
Virginia state Anti saloon League De
gan a three days se.sion In Centenary
Methodist church. LyLchburg, Tuesday
with good attendance Il delegates
An address of welcome was made by
Rev d g G. Butts, which was r'spon1
ed TO by Rev John Harmon, OF Dsnville
Rev. James Cannon, OF Blackstone pres,
dent of the league, m ade his annual al
dress. and the meeti1g WAS closed WIN
an address by Rev. g. ". Young OF Ken
lucky. LA g.,
A preparatory meeting was h'lo IL
Cen tenary church, at which the most
important feature was the reading 81 a
paper on Needed Liquidation In VIZ
GINA" by Rev J. W. West, the state
secretary. In this he recommended I'm
posing AL sentence, in addition to hne'
Tor violation ri local option laws, 70
gether with a $500 bond to be required
to be increased $500 with each convic'
tiOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION

We have all along expressed tint
firm conviction that she real leaders
81 the Republican party never enter
tained any idea of carrying out the
threat, contained in their platform,
10 reduce Southern representation f.
Congress on account of alleged dis
elimination in the South against the
nsgro's right of suffrage. 1t has
never struck us as anything but
political ruse, designed to ii tluenc
the balance of power in Northern
States, supposed to be doubtful, and
in this respect il seems to have beel
conspicuousiy successful. Its object
has been accomplished, and it will,
beyond doubt, now be relegated t,
that oblivion which is the common
lot of things which have served then
purpose and are no longer useful
on course, We may expect such mel
~ T. c. Plstt. erstwhile boss of th'
Empire State Republicans, TO under
take to use the corpse IN his efforts
To regain his lost prestige, and pos
sibly he may use is to some purpose
to that end; and. OF course, we may
expect some, whose hatred Tor tht
South exceeds their love OF our COM
mon country, TO call out from time
TO time for the carrying out OF such
a project, but there need be noappre-
hension on the part OF the South
that any such legislation will be en-
acted, or even of any serious attempt
mt it.
If there was any doubt upon The
question beforehand in our mind
there should have been nOne-Presi-
dent Roosevelt seems TO have set II
at rest. He is quoted by Judge
Thomas q. Jones, OF Alabama, as
saying that he is decidedly opposed
TO any such legislation, and will take
decided stand against it.
1t goes without saying, that II Mr..
Roosevelt is opposed to the plan, II
will never find life in the form OF law,
and we are as thoroughly convinced
that even II the above report be not
true, that, nevertheless, the Presi
dent is opposed to any measure that
will widen the breach between the
sections OF common country, and
which but for such propositions, and
the existence of those who advocate
such schemes, would long ago have
been healed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

IUBLIC SYMPATHY FOR CRIMINALS
To our mind, there is nothing more
disgusting, nothing more subverslve
Of proper administration OF pun
ishment for crime. aad nothing more
conducive to commission of crime, OF
to a condition wherein crime is made
attractive, than the modern tendency
OF many persons to indulge In senti-
mental gush and sympathy over per-
sons charged with heinous offenses,
and even over persons who have been
convicted OF them. The Chadwick
and Nan Patterson cases afford two
striking illustrations OF this truth.
Ii ia true. that in the latter case the
evidence does not appear so be suffi-
GENTLY strong to convict the accused
of the murder of Young, but it does
show the defendant, according TO her
own admissions, TO be highly i'm
moral woman, and II the newspapers
are 80 be credited, there are maudlin
fools. without number, INDUCING in
a gush OF sentiment toward the girl
which is positively nauseating. Some
Offering remuDerative positions,
when the talons OF the law relax
their hold; others seeking theatrical
engagements, while still Others in
dulge in preposterous proposals oil
marriage, and so on, ad nauseau.
Ii would seem that all a young girl
has to do nowadays to gain notori-
ETY., howsoever Infamous it may be
10 the eyes of morality and decency,
or TO secure for herself lucrative en-
ployment, is to engage In some SEN
sationally wild escapade, and the
wilder and more Infamous, the surer
and more lucrative will be the re-
ward.
This unnatural wave OF sympathy
stands as a serious obstacle today
in the way OF netting outpunishmens
TO offenders, and it is, in addition, a
menace to morality and decepcy, IL
not, indeed, an incentive to evil do
ing. What ought to be the remedy
we cannot say, but long step in the
right direction will have been taken
when newspapers stop giving so
much space to stuff about criminals.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
M'CUE GIVEN RESPITE
GOVERNOR GRANTS REPRIEvE UN-
TIL FEBRUARY 10
Petition to Supreme Court.

J Samuel McCue. convicted v lie muir
derer. of harlotttes, lr, will not b'
hanged Friday. Gov Montague Tues
DAY night granted him reepitr unit
February 10 The governor codsder"d
the matter at length.
PETITION ron REHEARlAG
Counsel for McCue filed with the 81
preme Court alengthy amended petition
asking for rehearing In the case.
The petition contends that the ouri
should give counsel for the accused n
chance TO argue the points made In TN
first petition presented. and states thai
many Of the questions raised are new IN
this State, notably that OF the jury being
allowed 10 read the newspapers during
the trial. and that relating To the prose
cution impeaching its own witness.
SIGNED IN CHARLOTTEsvliLE
Mesrrs. Walker and Sinclair, two q
McCue's attorneys, circulated petition
Tuesday In Charlottesville for signature
To "A r, quest To Gov Montague t0 give
their client respite of such time a. the
executive might care to name IN order 10
give the convicted man time TO prepan
Tor his doom The petition alleges hat
the prisoner fully expected writ ol
.ror which wOuli have operated To Civ
him at last more tine. Something more
than hundred citizens alta he'd the
signatures TO the petition.
The erection Of The scaiI I'D In the iti
yard WAS begun Tues 'av. A thi' wurI
proceeded within fifty feet 81 McCur''
cell. he wss, of cuurse, aware OF what
WAS beirg done
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
ORANGE
Church Notes Mr.. ard Mrs. Fred
Mason Entertain Gathering Ice -
Personals and Other Notes.

Mine Run, Va Jan. l1th, 1909.
Public schools have reopene at THU
place with a good attendance
We regret to note the illness of that
estimable old gentleman. Uncle Peytoh
Wiltshire, and wish In speedy re-
covery.
Miss Nellie finder, a popular young
lady Of Vrrdiersyille, Ia whiting Miss Thee
II 1rrir
Mrs DR.. l. l.. Lumsden left lart weel
for Philadelphia, Pa to jim her hus
band, who ID. stationed there Tor tn
present IIer many friends were sorr!
10 part with her and wish Tor h return
in The near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. ] T Payne visited At Mr.
J. +. Lumsden's several days recfntly.
Rsv. II. s T,mpleman hlled his ap.
pointment at Antioch on Sunday AL
preached n fine sermon. Antioch hAf
never had II pastor whom the peop't
loved any dearer than Mr.. Templeman.
Despite the extremely cold day, quite
large crowd was out. The church de-
cided TO have their protrarted meeting
in August, MIR T,mpleman To secure hi
help
A small crowd from here went down
20 the Fenderson saw mill siRhtseeing u
Saturday aud enjoyed II very much W.
were pleasantly entertained for " lille
10 the huge dining room by Mr. Febd,r
son ana several Of the gentlemen. The
mill will be moved shortly
Farmers are taking advantage oi thir
cold spell and are busily gathering ice
Mr. and Mrs Fred Mason gave "A De
lighliu dance at their hOspltable homt
near Golddale on Friday night last. The
snow fell fast, butb by ; O'Clock the
were ii led with bright faces. The yount
folks were full Of glee, and Messrs Sid
ney Julian and Wistar johnson furnish
ID violin and banjo music. At , 0'clocl
delightful supper was served. W.
thank our kind host and hostess agar
for the pleasant evening, and LOOK Tor
ward TO the next meeting in that splen
nd room
Glad Heart -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
STOESSEL STARTS HOMIE
Ship Left Nagasaki After Dark tc
Hide knowledge of Defences.
MAY INVOLVE OTHER NATIONS
japanese Believe Russia Violated Neu'
trallty to Draw France and China
Into War to Take Her Defeat With
Greater Grace.

trallty to Draw France and China
into War to Take Her Defeat With
Greater Grace.
Nagasaki. Japan. Jan. is. - The
French steamer Australian sailed for
Marseilles. having on board General
Stoessel and his wife and sos Russians,
including Admirals GrigorovitIh and
Lockinsky Generals Gorbatowsky and
Reiss and 2i5 other officers and their
wives. The Australian was not al
lowed to leave the harbor before dark,
as a precautiOn against the Russians
or others obtaining knowledge OF the
defenses The steamer was piloted ort
OF Nagasah bS Japanese naval officers.
During their stay here the Russian
officers bought curios valued at over
$4,000. having ample supplies OF
money. but the soldiers had not re-
ceived their pay for many months.
General Fock remains prisoner In
Japan.
A correspondent had an interesting
interview with General Stoessel in the
course Of which the general said
THE capitulation occurring on New
Years Day was merely a coincidence.
The loss Of 203-Metre Hill and the
subsequent capture of forts. combined
with the deadly craftsmanship with
the terrible ll-inch sheHs. the de-
pressing effect OF the death OF General
Kondratenko and the fearful increase
of scuryy really fixed the time OF
capitulation 1t is quite untrue that /
dissented from the unanimous decision
of the final council OF war. Our final
urgent requests for relief were never
answered
The correspondent adds that CONVEX
sations with other Russian officers re-
veals great bitterness against and de-
nunciations Of Admiral Alexieh tor mis-
failure to properly fortify Port Arthur
and his cowardly flight by the last
train from the fortress The junior
officers denOunce the incapacity and
folly OF the government in entering on
the war. and declare that all the men
who return TO Russia from Port Ar
thur are revolutionists in spirit These
opinions were openly expressed in the
presence of General Stoessel. who re-
marked: Let them talk; they have
earned the right TO think as they
please by Drawing untold deaths for
our country
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
Church Of Which DR.. Dill is PsstoT
Celebrates 5oth Anniversary.

The fiftieth anniversary OF the build
ing of the First Baptist church, Of Bowl
ing Green, KY, OF which Rev. DR. } 5
Dill. d d., formerly Of this city, Is the
pastor, was celebrated recently.
Rev. j. NJ. Pendleton, d. d native o.
Spotsylvsnia county, was the pastor OF
this church from 1887 to 1851.
His pastorste OF twenty years is tn
longest 10 the history OF the church. II
was marked by two especially great re
vival periods.
Thr' Q events In the closing days OF DR..
Pendletons life are woven into the sacred
memories OF this building. They are;
His golden wedding, celebrated March
10. 1883 HIS last sermon, preached
January 26, 1891. His funeral service,
March 6, 1891. -oo
The church has membership oil 800.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

Conklin Bruce, son OF the late Sen
ator Bruce, of Mississippi, and who
is at the head OF the Academic De
partment OF Booker Westinghouse
School, at Tuskesgee, Ala, advises
the negro not to 60 North, but to
remain In the South, among the peo-
ole who know and understand him.
He asserts that the negro In the
North is not given an equal chance
with the white man, and thinks he
can do better and fare better In the
South. And this seems TO be the
opinion of most OF the intelligent
leaders OF the cOlored race.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
RUSSIANS VIOLATE NEUTRALITY
Japanese Believe They Are Trying to
Involve France and China In War

Japanese Believe They Are Trying to
Involve France and China In War.
Toxic. Jan. lS-The note OF the
Russian government to the powers.
calling attention TO the alleged viola
ton by China of her declared neu-
trality. which Russia charges has been
at the instance of Japan; the raid OF
Lieutenant General Mistchenko's cav
airy southwest OF Lao Yang. result
Ing. as the Japanese claim. in the al
legged invasion Of neutral territory. and
the alleged violation OF French neu-
trality by vessels OF the Russian sec
ond Pacific squadron in making a pro-
longed stay at ports Of the Island OF
Madagascar. have created the impress
sion in official quarters here that the
Russians are trying to involve France,
China and other powers in the Russo
japanese troubles in the Far East. so
that Russia may be enabled 10 take
her defeat with greater grace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
Local Markets

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.l
Nnest, Sl.l5 - SIP corn. new Il t.
-; old .4S, meal, 81 30 to 81 40 per l0'
Sats, 40 to A; fowls dive. : TO 8
'hickens, live, 10 t. H.; ducks, live, : t.
); lard, IL to u; creased chickens, II
to II per pound; turkeys. drpssei, M
irawn, ID to II, drawn, Ii to -; live, !.
to Is: eggs, - to -. butter 10 to -
iams. IL To II sweet potatoe'
soc 70 soc; Irish potatoes, 10
to toe; beef 3 TO ~; pork, > t. Il; ven
~ to ;; lambs $3.50 to $3.50; hide,
green 5 to q; hides dry, X to 10: seite
aides, 7 to 3; baled hay, tlo to fls pe
ton.
JLeai Sumac-55 to 60 per 100.
HWool-Unwashed. - To %; washeo
% to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

The bill introduced Friday by Con
gresham Sheppard, OF Texas, will
strike the common people as being
meritorious. 1t is intended TO pre-
vent members OF Congress from re-
ceiving mileage when they use fre'
passes over railroads. There is ne
Justice in the government allowing
railroad fare to members OF Con
gress when they have paid no fare
The bill ought to pass, but it is quite
likely that Ii will not.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

Waycross, Ca, is a city of six
thousand inhabitants, and the City
Council is determined 80 levy the
most of the cisy's expense on the
liquor dealers. Last year the license
was $4,000, but this year they are
increased to $4,000. We are not
informed as to how many will be
taken out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
A1taet Of Timber Land Wanted

want To- buy tract Il timber suiia
bic for oak or pine piling the latte
timber must be near railroad or wat1'
md of "a character that will cnt II incl
butts and up Also white Oak piling IA
inches at butt. 30 feet or more in length
The last 10 BE- near railroad and TO b
loaded on cars For further Information
address, John B bite. care +. " ,lr
man. Fredericksburg, Va GU 10
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

IN SPITEof the poor wheat crops The
| Deering Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath OF complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money ard brains car
build. Everybody in touch with Ereder-
lcksburg knows the history OF the Huske'
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where tther'
failed. Deering Corn llarvesters CAV
satisfaction last year they are better nov
When Won come TO town call and see u
and let us talk Corn Ilarvesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
Tor their strong support, we are.
Yours truly,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
Live Stock Markets.

Union Stock Yards. Pittsburg-Cat-
tle we're steady: choice. $5.40M SO Il.
prime. s5.10G5.3O Hogs were stea ~;
brine heavy. s4s5G 800; heavy YORK
ers and mediums $4S0N4 So; Ii hit
Workers. s46jG470. pigs. $3.50 a 46 =;
roughs. siG4.50. Sheep were steady;
prime wethers. S5.50H5.75; comm n
sheen. 81. 50M325: spring lambs. s. u
1855: veal calves. $SGS5"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
CHECEMATE FOR U. OF v.
Polytechnic Leases Richmond Foot
hail Grounds for Three Years.

In order to cbeckmste the Unlyerslt'
IF Virginia, the alumni OF the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg hst
leaeed for the athletic committee tbt
Broad street football park 10 Richmond
or Thanksgiving Day for three year..
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute ex
oects to play the Indians, the Virginia
Military Institute, or the Georgetown
team each year.
This action il due 10 the fact that thu
University of Virginia's athletic commit
tee decided to play the next Thanksgiv-
log Day game with North Carolina IL
Norfolk instead of Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
TUESDAY EVENING CARD CLUB.
The Members Pleasantly Enter
tanned By Miss Luciiia 3. Yates.

The Tuesday Evening Card Club wa
Ielightfully entertained this week b!
Mss Lucilla b. Yates at the home OF hri
parents on Lewis street, and II PROVED
TO be one of the most interesting meet
logs Of the winter.
The first club prize was won by Mrs
/. Randolph Howard; second by Mlst
Nary Shepherd First guests prize wa
captured by Mira. A. b Yates; second by
Mrs. j GARRETT King The BOBBY wen
20 Mrs A Z. Thornton.
Alter the game an hour was pleasantly
spent in social way, during which ele
rant refreshments were served.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
The fourth attempt has been made

The fourth attempt has been made
on Gen. Trepoff's life without sue.
cess. The last attempt was Sunday
at Moscow, when three shots we're
fred at him. Now they say he has a
charmed lie, but It is more than
probable that his escape was due TO
the wouId-be assassin being poor
marksman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
Stuart Qualities as Marshal

JE. B. Stuart, jr. appointed J. aiten
States marshal to succe ID Morgan Treat
0nalified Monday before United States
lndge Edmund Waddill, giving bond in
the sum Of $4,000 He will notremoVe
his Office to Norfolk nor make any change
in his deputies at present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

1t is reported shat the President T.
about to furnish Treat SO the 10.
Sernal Revenue Collectors Office IL
Eastern Virginia, and it may be our
Morgan
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
Saturday, the lllh February,
1905, at II o'clock NJ,

the tract Of land in Spot ylyania county,
Va, shout four miles from the city of
Freder ok sburg. known as the SnOwd0n
farm, containing by actual survey Isl
acres, situated on the Mine road and bound
ed by the lands of James and >amuel Ca =
lett and Miss Susan Pi;tmsn on the west,
and by the lands Of Walter McWhirt and
Jones and Perry on the east and north.
Terms OF Sale One-third Of the pur-
chase money in cash, remainder in two
equal annual instruments at one and two
years from dayOf sale evidenced BY bonds
OF purchaser, bearing six per cent inter-
est. payable semi.annually, and secured
by a deed Of trust Oh the premises, with
privilege to purchaS' to pay all cash
81. GEO. K. FITIHUGH,
Special Commissioner.
I'm the Clerks ONCE Of the Circuit Court
OF the county of SpOtsy lvania + g. Hays,
plaintiff, against Buzzell ct ais, defen-
lants. |, T. A. Harris, Clerk of the said
court, do certify that the bond required Of
the spec al commissioner by the decree
rendered in said cause on the 9Th day OF
May, 1904, has been duly given. Give
under my hand as Clerk Of the said court,
this 18th day Of January, 1905.
T. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
S4ua,t In Office.

u s. Marshal ]. e. B. Stuart has as
sumed charge Of the Office, Morgan Treat
retiring. Marshal Stuart's 6rat official
act was TO appoint the present deputies
for 80 days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
A Barn For Sale or Rent.

II rented, a small family desired. Tit
farm contains one hundred acres, build
Ings all new, and is situated ! mile IRON
Spotsylvania G. H. Easy terms.
Apply to
w. NJ. Chiffon.
ian19il2t Spotsylvania, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
Saturday, the 18th Day
Of February, 1905,

the following three lots, with buildings
thereon, in the city Of Fredericksburg,
Virginia. OF which the late Miss Kate c.
HALE died, seized and possessed.
lst That lot, with three-stOiy br k
dwelling thereon. on the west side Of Man
or Caroline street, in the said city. begin
ming at int ON Main street 81 feet
north Of the corner formed by the inter
section OF Main and Char Otte streets, run
ming north therefrOm along the line Of
Main stIeet, and fronting there n about
81 Is feet, and running back at right angles
20 abOu the m, ddle If the block.
md That lot, with three-stOry brick
dwelling thereon. adjoining on the nos tn
the above described lot. fronting on Main
st Get, and running back at right angels to
about midway Of the block.
3rd. That lot on the east side Of Princess
Anne street, fronting ,0feet on same, run
ming back at right angles to about midway
OF the block and adjoining the two above
described lots which front on Main street
The dwellings on lots and are in good
repair and rent readily.
G. B WALLACE,
AtiOrney-in-fact for he heirs of Miss Kate
Z. ka'e, deceased. ianl1 til
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
VppoR1 OF THE CONDITION

Of the National Bank of Frtderi ksbnrg
at Frederit ksburg, in the State of Var
pinia. at the close Of business, Jan
IL, 1905:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19
MAY Be TWO PRIMARIES.
State and City and County Candi-
dates May Be Norinatsd Sspa-
FateIy.

There Is general impression that il
will be necessary to hold two primary
elections next summer-One to nominal
State and the other city and county Off
.ers. The State committee must fix thu
late of the first and the county and city
committee of the other.
The primary for State officers will Dr.
1eld some time between August I and
september :. full State ticket VIII o.
FAMED: also members OF the House oil
Delegates. half the Senate, and a Unltea
States Senator. SO important il thh
primary that it is hardly likely it will b.
combined with the one to name the
smaller officers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-01-19

Mrs. Sarah Boughan, widow OF Z. R.
Boughan, died Sunday ut Poverty Hill,
the old family residence, In Essex county.
Mrs. Boughan leaves two sons, james
BouRhan, OF Missouri, aud Everett
Bouahan, OF Essex. She was the daugh.
ter OF James Croxton and sister OF
John Thomas Croxton, OF Essex.