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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
4 QUARANTINE NIX-JP
Mississippi and Louisiana Author
tiles May Clash.
ARMED GUARDS INVADE STATE
Yellow Fever Continues to Spread 3
New Cases and 6 Deaths Being Re-
ported-Scourge Appears In Three
More Parishes.


More Parishes.
New Orleans Aug 2.-Foli-wins -
the yellow fever record ny To IA
night. New cases. -; total cases u
date $40: deaths. g. total deaths II
date. 6s: new foci, 4; total Ioci 10
date. 30.
The days record shows cont nueu
improvement so far as the number OIL
now foci is concerned. and villa ID
secondary injection from any OF IN
existing foci. the general situation Is
regarded as hopeful The large mum
her of new cases. the largest yet re-
norted IN a single day. shows mat Inc
tertiary infection among the panic
stricken people in the original district
is appearing. which was 10 b. expect
ed. one OF the new cases is on jack
son avenue. in the residence district
and the victim has returned recently
to the city from his summer home on
the coast
Tho relations between the state OF
Louisiana and Mississippi have no"
reached an acute stage. and from indl-
cations il will change from interviews
about the ooncealmont of cases to 4
much more serious matter From IN
formation that has come To hand, the
dignity of the state of Louisiana has
hc-n offended by an armed invasion
from lhe sister state. and Governor
blanchard communicated with the
captain OF the naval brigade. which
has a fully equipped gunboat. with the
Wow of having il dispatched to the
bordors 10 protect Louisiana citizens
from further indignities Mississippi
has five armed boats patrolllng the
coast 10 prevent fishermen from
breaking through the quarantine lines.
These vessels are also assisted by tho
j United States revenue cutter Winona
The Mississippi boats will not allow
Louisiana fishermen 10 even enter Mis-
sissippi Sound. east Of St Joe light
bnt from reports received here IT APP
pears that one Of these patrol boats
came into Lake Borgne. which Is dis
finctlv Louisiana territory. The naval
brigade vessel Stranger draws too much
water for service In that vicinity. but
lisht draft boat will Doe impressed into
service armed with a howtzer or two
and manned 10y officers from the bril-
gade. and will be sent out to prevent
+ further apgresgiOns
II was learned authoritatiyely that
/ the schooner Grace. of Gulfport and
another vessel had been lying five miles
inside Of the Louisiana most Of the
time for the past week and al times
even entering the Rigolets the outlet
from Lake Ponchartrain into Lake
/ Borgne and in that time had taken Is
boats and turned them over to the
United States revenue cutter Winona
and lowed them TO ship Island. where
+ the crews were immured.
This brings the federal government
into the muddlc Governor Blanchard
has wired 10 Washington. but the text
OF his message has not been given out.
The state board Of health received
official notice of the appearance Of fever
/ in three other parishes. but as the vic
tins are all Italians or Austrians, and
the connection with the infected dis
/ trict in New Orleans has been estab-
/ lished. there is no alarm felt over the
news.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
VIRGINIA NEWS

James Il. Gamble has hccn appointed
Internal revenue agent to succeed the
late +. Il. Thompson.
Gloo~tor Manor. one of the most bean
tiul country homes in Albemarle. was
sold Tuesday toa wealthy Chicagoan.
for $4,000 Gloostor Manorissituated
near Greenwood.
Little Ruby McCue daughter OF former
Mayor j. samuel McCue of Charlottrs-
vile. and whocameinto prominence dur.
ing the trial of her father is i'll of typhoid
fever. She is at the Martha Jefferson san
itarium.
Marvin Grove. ON the border OF Rich
mond and Northumberland counties. be-
gins it, 2Sth annual camp meeting ON
Friday. August 18th. Kirkland Grove
near Heathsyille begins ON Friday. Au-
gust Is
The Hume COoperage Works. OF Rich
mond said to be- the second largest rs
tabEshment of its kind in the United
States. filed a deed OF assignment Tues
dav. II il said that the firm owes near
ly 800, 700.
W. &. Tingley. OF Jersey City, y. j.,
and Miss Daisy Lee Jacobs. formerly oi
Orange. were married July 10th. at the
residence OF the brides aunt. Mrs. ;. VI.
Roach. in Jersey City. The couple VIII
reside in New York
Miss Flora Eastman Killed n large
black snake on her mothers farm, in
Louisa. There was "A peculiar hump
on the serpent's back. and IT was cut
open. Much surprise followed when a
large china nest egg was found.
DR.. Owsey has purchased Tiyerton,
the former home of the Baylors, in Abe
marie and il erecting n magnificent
dwelling. which will cost, when com
pleted. over 100000. Tivertonis near
iv opposite MradOr. the home OF Chiswell
D. Langhorne.
4 lawn fete was held few evenings
since on the grounds of Hotel Nelson, on
the RappahannOck, near Urbanna, for
the benefit of the Protestant Episcopal
church. Of Urbanna. The lawn and pa
vilion were Illuminated with Japanese
lanterns. and the booths We're covered
with vari-colored bunting. intermingled
with holly. Numerous launches brought
several hundred persons from other
points. Rotations We're given 10y Miss
Hilda Nelson and Mr. p. Johannsen.
Those having charge of the Hotel Nelson
fable were. Mrs. W. Key Howard, Mrs.
McIlvain Mrs. Ness, Mrs. &. W. Hetzel'
Mrs. W. y. Thomson, Mrs. j. {. Palmer
Mrs. Johannsen and Misses Mcllvain,
Trader and Byrd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

Cars Martial Message Meets With
Response in Russia.
EFFORTS TO UNITY THE NATION
While Believing a Basis Of Peace VIII
Be Found II Possible, Plans Are
Being Made to Continue the War "

Be Found If Possible, Plans Are
Being Made to Continue the War II
Necessary.
ST. Petersburg. Aug .. - Emperor
Nicholas martial message to the Oren'
bourg clergy. in which he expressed
his determination never to conclude a
peace dishonorable to Russia or un-
worthy of her greatness, IS reprinted
in every paper In Russia. II has struck
a responsive chord in many quarters,
even among the friends OF peace.
The emperor's words. however, by
no means bear out the construction
placed upon them by the jubllant war
party. nor do they at all exclude the
idea OF a successful termination OF the
approaching negotiations at Ports
mouth. but they certainly strengthen
the militant spirit aroused by the ca
bled versions of the Sato interviews
and the cold figures representing the
supposed extent Of the contribution to
be demanded by Japan.
Subsequent explanations have failed
to efface this idea Of oppression en-
tirely. and many voices have been
raised to urge the government 10 resist
too onerous conditions. For example,
the merchants of Moscow. who are
largely old believers and who control
much of the wealth OF the nation. are
sending an address 10 General Line
witch to express confidence that the
army will defend Russia's honor and
that a humiliating peace will not be
made
While many influences tending Ia
unity the nation. if IL should be neces-
sary to continue the war are evidently
in operation. no disposition Is shown
to anticipate the results OF the peace
conference nor to make the task of the
commissioners more difficult and NJ
Whites presence at the head OF the
mission is regarded as a guarantee that
acceptance Of basis OF peace will be
found II possible.
In significant connection with the
peace conference is the meeting OF the
emperors chosen cOunsellors. "a in
number representative Of both the
liberal and conservative schools, as
we'll as the ministers TO pass their yer
iict on the national assembly project
The deliberations probably will con-
linue a week, perhaps longer, but the
emperor wishes to reach conclusion
before the birthday of the Grand Duke
Alexis Nikolaieyitch. heir othe throne
August u. and a manifesto generally
Is expected on that day The promul-
CATION OF an acceptable reform project
would make the acceptance OF the de-
cision OF the peace conference. either
for or against peace. much easier.
A bureau OF the council. composed
OF officials of the imperial chancellerie
has taken over from the committee of
ministers the work OF celebrating a
proiect for the conyocatoin OF the No
tional assembly. The project is TO be
thoroughly recast and Of a more liberia
form. When complete it will have littl'
in common with the scheme presented
by Minister of the Interior Bouligin
The council will not touch upon The
question Of principle, combining Itself
to details on which there are no differ
ences Of opinion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
PRODUCE Quotations
The Latest Closing Prices In the
PRINCIPAL Markets.


PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR steady;
winter extras, $3.50 q 3.75; Pennsyl
vania roller. clear, 1890 q 4.10; city
mills, fancy, $5S0d6. RYE FLOUR
firm; per barrel, S415. WHEAT steady
No. 2 Pennsylvania red. new, S5hc
CORN firm No. yellow, local, 5s1ac
OATS steady; No. white, clipped
3Sc.; lower grades, 36c.. HAY firm
No. | timothy, large bales, sl5.5O
PORK firm; family, $l7. BEEF finn
beef hams, $23n2L POULTRY: Live
steady: hens, l5c; old ROSTERS, SIC
Dressed firm; choice fowls, 15c.; Ole
ROSTERS. 91ac BUTTER Arm; cream
cry, 24c. per pound. EGGS steady
New York and Pennsylvania. zoe. pei
dozen. POTATOES steady; new, pei
bushel. 90c q ST.
BALTIMORE-WHEAT steady; NO
2 red. size; steamer No. 2 spot, 79c
do. new, 63091c. CORN quiet; mike
spot, size; steamer mixed, 56Rc.
southern. 60 a 65c. OATS steady;
white No. 2. 1914 m3Shc.; No. 3, 81 4
G38c.; No. 4, 6g36l5c.; mixed, No. 2
35hc.; No. 3, 34% a 35c.; No. 4. 34h a
34I1c. BUTTER steady; creamery sep
arator, extras, Il q 211ec.; held. 16q
1Sc.: prints, 20 a 23c.; Maryland and
Pennsylvania dairy prints, lac. EGGS
firm; fancy Maryland, Pennsylvania
and Virginia, l71sc. West Virginia
17c.i southern. l6hc. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
WHARTON GROVE CAMP MEETING

The camp near Weems, Lancaster
county. opened last Friday to continue
ten DAYS. Revs. II. NJ Wharton, j. ).
Wharton. NJ. G. Peters and \. +. Owens
are doing the preaching. Last Sunday
about 1000 people were present. The
number would have been larger but for
threatening weather. Next Sunday tie
crowd will probably number over TO-
900 Excursions will be run from Nor
iolk. Newport News, Mathews and near
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
FOxHOUND MATCH DECLARED OFF

The match between the English breed
of toxhounds owned 10y the MiddleseN
Hunt. Mr.. \. II. HiggiuSon NJ. +. H..
and the American breed oi fONhounds OF
tine Grafton Hunt. Mr. Harry W. Smith.
NJ. +. H.. for a stake of $4,000. which
was To have taken place this fall near
Upperyille, Fauquier county, has been
declared off by Mr. Smith. because OF the
failure of the MiddlescN Hunt To deposit
n forfeit Of $3.50 on July /, a. required.
The deposit was made on July II. and
the delay it is alleged. was due 10 illness
of Mr.. HigginsOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
YACHT RUN DOWN BY STEAMER

The yacht Of W. +. Morrison narrowly
escaped sinking off the mouth OF COch-
rers Greek. Northumberland county. a
lew nights ago while loaded with ladies
and gentlemen from Reedville. The
Yacht was returning from a pleasure
trip when the man who was steering,
ATTEMPTED 10 cross the bow OF the fish
steamer W. ;. Brusstar The steamer
struck the Yachts bow and did much
damage. The passengers were trans
ierred To the steamer without any lives
being lost. The yacht was towed into
RnedVille
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
COLORED VOTERS BALK

Angered by the reports that the Re
publicans are determined to have a lilly
white" convention at Roanoke, to nom
mate a State ticket, the negro voters OF
Richmond have adopted a resolution
declining to participate in the primary,
which is to elect delegates to that con
vention. and adding; we propose to
show the Republican party that they
are responsible for our political comm,
ton. Let them have their lilly white
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
DELEGATE j. N. LEWIS,
OF ESSEX, REN0MlNATED

Hon. James NJ. Lewis of Essex. has
been declared the Democratic nominee
for the House of Delegates from Essex
and King and Queen counties by County
Chairman W. j. Parker, OF Essex, and
County Chairman +. W. Smith. OF King
and Queen.
Mr.. Lewis had no opposition. He rep
resented his district in the last Leglsla-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
A,kansa, EstabIishes Quarantine.

Little Rock, Ark. Aug. 2.-Goyernor
Davis issued an order directing Gen
eral Haynes. commander OF the state
national guard. to detail as many men
as may be necessary TO establish
strict state quarantine against all
points where yellow fever may exist.
The militia will act as guards on all
trains entering the state and at all
polnts where boats may land.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
RESTRICT NEGROES AT PARK

The Petersburg city council has
instructed the park committee and the
city attorney to consider "a plan for a
division Of the races at Central Park, the
popular resort in Petersburg. The park
is frequented by many negroes, who
almost mOnopolize the place.
An ordinance was also introduced
which imposes a fine OF 81 on any one
who appears in the park in his shirt
sleeves.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Saturday lightning struck the dwelling
of C. c. Leckham, near Lillian, Northum-
berland county. The bolt went through
the stove pipe hole in the chimney, tear
ing the hat off the head of Perry Leck-
ham, aged twenty-one, and killing him
instantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
TRY TO MAKE DANVILLE WET

Danville has been nominally a dry
town for over two years A petition fOl
an election under the local option law
was presented to the Corporation Court
Tuesday by citizens who favor the sale
of liquor. The petition is said to con
tain more than the required number OF
names. but the members of the Anti-Sa-
loon League are urging objections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
Gar Recomlnn Warlike.

London. Aug. "A dispatch to the
Times from st. Petersburg says that
another imperial telegram even more
warlike than the emperor's reply u
the Orenburg clergy appears in tn
Oficial Messenger. The emperor. re
plying to an address from Khaba-
rovsk. heartily approves the recon-
mendation 10 continue the war until
the enemy is crushed, and above al
not to think OF the cession OF territory
or the payment Of an indemnity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
TO EXTEND RICHMOND BOUNDARIES

The Richmond council Monday night
passed compromise ordinance extend
ing the boundaries of Richmond so as to
take in 5000 acres and probably 10000
people. Ii will he cOncIrred in later by
the board OF aldermen,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

1t is reported that Admiral Stoes-
sci and his officers robbed the treas
ury of Port Arthur before surrender
ing it of 30,OOO,O0O roubles. This
charge will necessitate another in
vestigation of the conduct OF the ad-
miral while at Port Arthur.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
SNOW IN VIRGINIA

A midsummer snow storm ragged in the
Blue Ridge, in RappahannOck county,
last Sunday evening. For nearly an
hour the snow came down thick and
fast. The snow followed a severe hail
storm which visited that section at a
late hour Saturday night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
EQUITABLE DIRECTORS IN
COURT.

Acknowledgement Julius NJ. Mayer,
of New York, has filed suits in the SUI
preme court of that State calling ON
fortv-nine directors of the Equitable
Life Insurance Society for an ac-
counting. The bill OF complaint
makes some grave charges against
the directors. and is the outcome OF
an investigation had before state
Superintendent of Insurance Hen
bricks. which was made public early
last month. From the character of
the evidence adduced at that hear
ing. it would appearthat thcchargcN
ought TO be easily established. For
instance. among other sensational
admissions. Senator ChaunccY Vi.
Depew told how. rs member ot the
Equitable executive committee, he
voted to loan S25O,O0O OF the funds
held in trust by him III that capacity
to himself in the capacity Ofan owner
OF the Depew Improvement Com
pany. in spite of the fact that
the value of the property To
be mortgaged as Securityforthcloan
had been appraised 10y the State De-
pertinent OF Insurance at only 30
O)O. 1t was shown how the salary
of young Mr.. Hyde was Increased to
100000 per anmum, because ms
father had built up the society. and
how Mr.. Alexander's salary WAS also
increased to that figure, because the
president : salary ought not to be
less than that oil the LIST vice-preSl-
dent. There were other revelations
equally startling. which will be used
as evidence in the suits now pending.
and il now begins 10 look rs II the
policy holders will get their Just dues.
The troubles in the Equitable have
been a matter of much concern To a
great army of people, who compose
its policy holders.and it will begrati-
fying to them To know that the
fraudulent and corrupt practices
which have characterized lis manage
ment for some years were discovered
and checked before any very material
damage resulted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

In order to more rigidly enfore the
quarantine against New Orleans and
other points, Meridian, Miss, has
adopted a Curfew law. Many cities
have a Curfew law without quaran-
tine and many Others probably ought
to haveit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.

9Th year. state Military. scienti hc aud Techni.
cal school. Thorough courses oi general and
an,,iied chemistry aud ia Electrical and Civil En-.
pineering Degree 81 graduate In academic
course. aud degrees 81 Bachelor u Science In
Technical Courses All expenses. including cloth
ing aud incidentals provided at rate Of $3.50 per
apnum. as an average for the four years. eXelu-
siye of outfit For information address
iivl7.wlw SCOTT SHIP, Supt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

The office OF the Petersburg Index
Appeal was visited by fire on Mon
day and considerable damage was
done to the material and presses by
both fire and water, but it is a mat
ter of congratulation to the Index
Appeal andto its patrons that the
paper appeared as usual Tuesday
morning as bright and cheerful as
ever. We congratulate you, neigh
Dor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

Marshal Oyama, so it is reported,
has the Russians almost isolated on
Sahalin and they willbecompelled to
retreat. if retreat is possible, which
is doubtful.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

The Gar is getting his "dander
up" aud assures his friends that NE
will never submit to humiliating
terms of peace proposed by Japan.
On the contrary. if peace comes 1t
must be upon terms honorable to
Russia's standing as one OF the fore
most empires OF the world. 1t is
quite possible that the Gar will have
to bend a little. as he was 81 AFRO
giant in the beginning and japan re-
members it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

The Investigations are still going
on in the departmentsin Washington
and crookedness is to bestamped out
and those who are engaged in it will
be put out. OF this the heads OF the
departments, backed up by the Pres
ident. are determined on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

Secretary Wilson conferS with the
President about the crookedness in
the Department Of Agriculture with
view of having it renovatedand re-
stored to the confidence of the pub
lie. 1t is said the secretary is very
much depressed at the situation OF
affairs. and it may he this interview
with the President is to ascertain
how much blame is attached To him
for it, which will probably determine
hiSfuture course.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
Another at Montgomery, Ala.

Montgomery Ala, Aug. Ut is Of
fcially declared that case OF yellow
fever is at the pest house here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds of job printing in first class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

The newspapers outside OF Missis-
sippi are abusing Gov. Vardaman
for his strict quarantineru rules adopted
in that State against yellow fever,
but the governOrgoes right on about
his duties and pays very little atten-
ton to them. He is fighting yellow
fevnr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

1t is said that .Iapan's peace com
missioners and their attendants are
very liberal in their tips OF the wait
ers. And some impertinent fellow
suggests that this liberality comes
from their intention to finally charge
the tips to the Russian government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

Those in favor OF extending the
city limits of Richmond have won III
the City Council and the friends of ex-
pansion are rejoicing. Itwasa long,
persistent contest and we throw up
our hats for the victOrs and mingle
our voice with them in their reioic-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

Judge Keogh has decided against
a South Dakota divorce and states
that it is not valid in New York
Now. what is to become OF those who
started divorce colony i'll that
State, got divorces and married
again? They will have to keep shy
of Judge Keogh's dominions or they
might get into new trouble.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03

Parties leaving thecity foran extended
stay can have The Free Lance sent to
their address at reasonable rates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-03
POLITICAL

Senator Martin, Judge Mann and Judge
s. W. Williams spoke at Yorktown
Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-26
PACKERS FIX RATES.
President Stickney Says Railroads
 Have Little to Do With Matter.

Chicago, September 25.-"The packers fix rates" declared A. B. Stickney, president of the Chicago Great Western Railway company, who testified before the defense of the Interstates Commerce committee today regarding freight rates on live stock and live stock products from the Ohio river to Chicago. In answer to question how the charges were made, MT. Stickney replied:
 '.In fixing the rate on dressed meat we don't have very much to say. The pack CT generally makes the rate He comes to you and always makes you feel that he is your friend. Then he asks you how much you charge for certain shipments of dressed meats. The public tariff may be 2s cents per hundred, but they will not nav that You say to him, I'll carry your meat for IS cents He says: Oh, no you want. I wont pay that Then you say, well what will you pay for it?' He then replies, T can get 1t hauled for IS cents So you haul 1t for 18 cents per hundred nounds. He generally tells you that If vou want the business, you must haul inc meat for the price he names
 President Stickney denied that his road had paid any claims for damages or re- hates since the Grosscup injunction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-26
BRICK BUILDING COLLAPSES.
Three-story Structure In Buffalo
 Crashes Down.

Buffalo, N. Y., September 25.-With crash that could be heard for blocks a three-story brick building under course of construction on West Ferry street col lapsed this afternoon, carrying down witE 1t thirty bricklayers and carpenters who were at work in and on top of the struo- ture.
 A score of men were injured, eight of them seriously. Six of the injured men were taken to hospitals and two were removed to their homes in ambulances. The most seriously injured is Harry Craig, skull fractured internally injured ; will die.
 The score or more other workmen sus- tained cuts and bruises, but were able to go to their homes.
 The men were working on the third story today when the west wall went down, carrying with 1t portion of the front of the building, and q section of the rear wall That there was not seri- ous loss of life was due to the fact that there was no roof on the building, and that the mass of brick fell outward to- ward the street.