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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
ARE THEY SOCIALISTIC TEN
DENOTES?

With the city Of Chicago going in
to the operation and control OF
all street railways, the State OF Kan
sas operating oil wells and running
oil refineries on its own account and
Nebraska contemplating the manu-
facture OF binder Irvine by means Gifts
own factories. some persons have
been led to say that socialism and
radicalism are running riot III the
country, and that while the two
great political parties are still held
together under their old-time desig-
nation. and while they yet proclaim
conservative principles there is a
strong element OF socialism in them
both, which crops out usually in
State and municipal affairs, but
which will, sooner or later. show it
self in national matters. Governor
Hoch of Kansas has been particular
to explain that the entrance OF his
State into the manufacture Of oil is
in direct opposition to socialism, be
cause it is undertaken to preserve
competition. The distinction which
the governor draws, however, is very
fine, and If the Kansas plan of pre-
serving competition were carried out
by every State in the Union and were
made TO apply TO all trust-made ar
ticles and to public utilities operated
by trusts. the States would manu-
facture all or nearly all of the neces-
saries OF life, and would own and OPP
crate all or nearly all the railroads,
steamboat lines and street car lines,
which, according to our idea, would
come somewhere close to the social
istic propaganda. Nevertheless, un-
less something is done in some other
way to curb the trusts the drift is in
that direction, and we are inevitably
driven to this method of defense, in
the absence of better one, by the
abuses of the trusts. The failure OF
private business to satisfy the pub
lie demand inevitably advances so
ciaIism. 1t is therefore to be hoped
that such restrictions will be placed
upon the trusts by law that the pub
lie demand will be satisfied and the
tendencies toward socialism, inaugu-
rated by some States and munich
palities. will be checked.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
Donations to University Of Virginia.

President Alderman of the University
of Virginia announces the following do
nations to the University OF Virginia:
Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, of Boston,
$5O. 900; Thomas Nelson Page, $4,000;
James c. Carter, of New York, 10000;
Charles Broadway Rouss, $4,000; Hon.
Elihu Root, 81 900; George Foster Pea
body, $4,000; Francis Bartlett, -, 800;
Joseph Bryan, $4,000; Samuel Spencer,
s., 1000; Mr.. Humphreys, of st. Louis,
81 900; small donations, $500, and
John d. Rockefeller, 800, 900, making
a total of $213,O00 and. with Andrew
Carnegie's $500, 900. $T13,00O.
The Rockefeller gift is memorial to
the late DR.. J. l.. NJ Curry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
JUDCESHIP AN ISSUE.
Hon. in. Stubs, a Candidate Against State
Senator Sears.

Hon. James n. Stubs, Of Woods
Cross Roads, Gloucester county, has an.
nounced his candidacy for the State Sen.
ate. The issue between him and Senator
Sears is-who shall be circuit Judge. Mr.
c. b. Jones or Judge Garnett. The next
legislature will reflect Judge Garnett OF
elect another man to fill the position.
Mr.. Sears favors Judge Garnetts re-elec-
ton. Mr. Stubs favOrs the election OF
Mr. Jones.-Letter in Tidewater Demo
Graf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

Under a law Of Chicago the head OF
a family who has twenty or more
persons in his house is regarded as a
hotel keeper Under thislaw thenew
mayor is the keeper of hotel. When
furnished with his assessment Mayor
Dunno reached decision in this
fashion: That's right Twenty
three. Ten little DUNES, meand Mrs.
Dunne-that : twelve; the grandpas
and grandmas, the uncles and aunts
and the five servants. Great Scott
what is it coming to? | must con-
suit my friends" Yet the mayor Is
said to be all right.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

The Pan Russian Congress OF law
yers, in session at st. Petersburg,
has created a sensation by denounc-
ING the bureaucracy and demanding a
constitution. For once, it seems,
the lawyers of that country stand in
with the down-trodden people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
Excursion Boat For Potomac.

Capt. Randall has leased in Rich
mond the sidewheel steamer POcahontas,
which will be put in service on the Poto-
mac during the excursion season. She
can make seventeen miles an hour and
carry |, 800 passengers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

Gov. Montague is no nearer the
Senatorial seat when he refers
to Senator Martin as Mr. Martin
than he would be if he were to refer
to him ms most people think he
should. as Senator Martin. NordoeS
Congressman Flood help Senator
Martin scause when he makes charges
against GOV Montague that cannot
be- substantiated, as he is reported
to have done in his recent speech.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

Admiral Dewey thinks if the Rus
sian feet shall defeat the japanese
feet all Of the Japs' land victories
will go for nothing. But his think
ing SO win not make it so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
Live Stock Markets.

Union Stock Yards. Pittsburg-Cat
tie steady; choice, s6G6.25; prime
s5.65G6 Hogs higher; prime, heavy,
medium and heavy Workers, 5000
Sos: light Workers, S5.S0G5.90; pigs,
IS faM $40; roughs. $4G5. Sheep slow I;
prime wethers. S5.1565.30; common,
s2j003; lambs, s9G12; veal calves,
s6G6.50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
A Big Contract.

Under contract to clear the Capitol at
Washington of rats, professional rat
catcher, with five assistants and twenty
ferrets. will have charge of the Capitol
for dozen nights He will use no dogs,
as dogs and ferrets will not cooperate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

The Legislature OF Pennsylvania
has done nobly in appropriating one
hundred thousand dollars to James
town. The bill goes to the Governor
and will no doubt receive his ap-
prevail. Pennsylvanians are whole
soul people and know how to do a
GOOD thing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

1t seems that the Spanish govern
ment cheated us in the Philippines
purchase as to the number OF inhab-
itants. We purchased 5000, 600,
but when Uncle Sam set his census
people TO work over these they found
only 7.G35. 426. and yet some peo-
ple think we have no need OF that
MANY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
Heavy Fine.

James Thomas gave bond in the sum
of 81 900 at Northumberland court not
to violate the local option laws again.
He paid a fine OF $500 and costs OF $l60
recently assessed against him for old Of
fences.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
AFredericksburt Woman Asks

'have you floor paint that will last
two weeks" Yes we have Deyoe's; 1t
has beautiful gloss and will wear two
years il properly applied. j. Willard
Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18
To the Citizens Of fredericksburg
Spetsylvania, Stafford and Louisa.

AS the county of Louisa wishes to
present a candidate for election to
the Senate Of Virginia this fall from
TIE district of which she forms a
part, and as a very general desire
has been expressed throughout the
c,alnty by the citizens OF Louisa, do
ing me the honor OF uniting upon
myself as such candidate. | hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for nomination for the Senate OF Vir-
GINA from this district, subject to
The Democratic primary, and have to
say that if this honor is conferred
upon me and / am elected to such
position, | will give my best en-
deavor to represent the people OF the
whole district. and | ask their sup
port.
Respectfully.
Frederic< Wilmer Sims
febl6 .fltf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

Well. Virginia is ahead OF North
Carolina in one thing anyhow. Our
Washington and Lee University boys
beat the University OF North Carolina
bows in debate at Chapel Hill the
other evening. winning all the hon
ors. But that will not 90 on the
monument.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

1t is said there is much indepen-
dence among the Mormons. Yes;
they do pretty much as they please.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-18

r. II. Gray, Murtlevillc.
{. T. Jones. Dunayant
VI. T.. Decker. Lahore.
Geo. pcndlrton. Mt. Pleasant.
II. y. Dickinson. Mt. Pleasant
.lno. K. Alrich. Alrich.
Eugene Bailey Dunnvant
John Han. Ierra
And many Others.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
DISASTROUS MINE EXPLOSION.
rwenty-Four Men Killed and Much
Property Observation-Disclosures
Party Perish.

Charleston. w. Va, March 20.-As
4 result OF a horrible explosion In the
Rush Run and Red Ash mines near
Ehurmond last night "a men now lie
stark In death In the two mines. Ten
Of these were killed In the explosion
Saturday night and the other IL were
4 rescuing party who entered the mine
this morning TO take from the mines
The charred and blackcned remains of
their fellow workmen. These latter
were killed by a second explosion and
the after damp. The first explosion
seemed to shake the foundation Of
The mountains and the angry twin
fash from the two neighboring drift
mouths lighted up the heavens for
miles around. Soon from the mining
villages for several miles up and down
the river hundreds of people rushed to
the scene OF the drearful disaster. The
first explosion caused by naked"
flame coming In contact with the gas.
The flames leaped from the drift mouth
and set fire to everything in the mines
which was not blown out by the force
OF the explosion. The great drum by
which the cars are run from the drift
mouth down the incline TO the tipple
and the empties drawn up was blown
from its moorings and down the noun
tain side 600 feet while the drum hovse
caught fire and was totally consumed.
The cars that stood at the mouth
Of the mine were blown far down to-
wards the tipple and much Of the
track Of the incline was destroyed.
The rails twisted and the cross ties
whipped from their beds in the ballast
and sent scorched and charred many
yards away. The big fan furnished
air IN the mine was so damaged that 1t
was several hours before 1t could be
started again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
oklahoma County Loses suit.

Washington, March 21.-In an
opinion by Justice Holmes the supreme
court of the United States to-day de-
-cided In favor Of the state Of Texas,
the controversy between Greer county.
Oklahoma, and the state of Texas over
lands granted by that state to tho
county for school purposes when tho
county was part of Texas. The decis-
ion was based on the ground that
Greer county. Oklahoma, 10 not tho
same person that Greer county, Texas.
was and that It. therefore has no claim
upon the Texas school fund.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
ASSAILS THE CHILDLESS.
President Roosevelt Says Those Who
Can Have Offspring and Who VIII
Not Merit Contempt.

Washington, March 15.-Before the
National Congress Of Mothers Pres
ident Roosevelt made some strong dec
larations regarding race suicide. StrilI-
ing sentences were: "The man or
woman who deliberately forgoes these
blessings of having children whether
from viciousness, GOODNESS, shallow
heartedness, self-indulgence, or mere
failure to appreciate Alright the DIFF
ference between the all important and
The unimportant-why, such creature
merits contempt as hearty as any
visited upon the soldier who runs away
In battle or upon the man who refuses
10 work for the support of those de-
pendent upon him, and who, though
able-bodied, is yet content to eat In
ldleness the bread which others pro-
vide"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
MANY ARE BURNED.
One Hundred and Fifty Horse
Power Engine Explodes.
Great Loss Of Life and Property
Eoiiow-a00 Employees Were In
building at Time of Elk
plosion.

Brockton, Mass, March 2l.-The ex-
plosion of q $50 horsepower boiler In
r. B. Grover & Co.'S large 4-story
frame shoe factory In the Campello
district today killed scores of employ
es, injured half hundred others and
destroyed property valued at $25O,OOO.
The charred fragments OF 43 bodies Is
In the morgue and ia additional
operatives had not been accounted for.
II is probable that the number OF dead
will never be- known. The dead list
is estimated at 75. The entire Grover
factory was reduced to ashes within an
hour after the explosion; the three
story block across the street owned
by Charles H. Dahlborg and five
other small structures damaged.
When the boiler exploded 1t passed
upward almost perpendicularly, tear
ing a passage as It went, killing many
on the way. After rising high In
the air IL descended half the distance
and then swerving northerly, cut Its
way like some hugh projectile through
dwelling house fifty feet away and
pierced another dwelling further along
Scenes Of horror followed the wrench.
ing apart of the factory building. In
the rear the three upper floors,
weighted es they were with heavy
machinery, collapsed with crash
that was heard for blocks. Men and
women working in departments OF
this section who were busy at their
machines. had time but to turn in an
attempt to flee after the first dull
roar when the flooring sank beneath
them and they were carried to the
ground floor, crushed and bruised
amid the mass of debris. Many fell
into veritable fiery furnace. In
the sections Of the factory which re-
manned standing the operatives were
panic-stricken as they sought escape.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
DIED A NATURAL DEATH
President Jordan, Of the University
which Bears Mrs. SanfOrd's
Name, Talks Of Her Demise.

Honolulu, March 15.-That Mrs.
Stanford died natural death, probably
will be the conclusion Of those who
are now investigating the case.
President Jordan, of Stanford uni
versity. has emphatically expressed the
opinion that Mrs. Stanford's death was
not due to strychnine poisoning. He
says that when he become familiar
with her symptoms he reached that
conclusion. He is director Of medi-
cine and says that since he has learned
that the amount of, strychnine taken
by Mrs. Stanford was not beyond a
medical dose, he is more sure than
ever that she was not poisoned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
TO KEEP THE PHILIPPINES.
Secretary of War Taft Declares
This Government viii Not Re-
lease It's Hold ora Islands.

Washington, March 17.-In order to
allay misrepresentation relative to the
policy Of the administration with re-
spect to the future of the Philippines
Secretary Taft has made public the
text of a letter which he wrote to
John N. Blair, of New York, bearing
directly on that subject. The secre-
tary states very plainly that the pol
Icy of the administration is the def
nate retention of the Philippines, for
the purpose Of developing the pros
perity and the self-governing capacity
Of the Philippine people" What shall
be done when the Filipinos have
reached a condition when they can
safely be trusted with their own gov
eminent, the secretary believes to be
question which doubtless will have
to be settled by another generation
than the present.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
MAKE GOOD HAUL.
%1O,OOO Were TaI<en-RObbers
Make Their Escape.

Berkeley, CAL, March 21.-J. F. Daily,
an Oakland liverman who was acting
as a messenger for the Central bank Of
Oakland, was held up and robbed Of
$4,000 while on his way to the Stand
ard Oil refinery ut Point Richmond at
1890 O'Clock yesterday. There were
two highwaymen, one of whom was
tall and the other short and stout.
Both carried revolvers but only the
taller of the men wore a mask. The
short man had a heavy black beard.
Sheriff Frank Barnett and several
deputies and detectives from the Oak
land police department started at once
for the scene Of the robbery at soon
as the news reached Oakland.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
ATTACHMENT FOR PHELPS.
Judge Martin Issues Attachment for
the Railroad Attorney and Sets
Date of Nearing March II.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 1S.-Judge
Martin, of the circuit court, today is
sued an attachment for Col. w. H.
Phelps, who failed to appear before
the grand jury. He refused it yester-
day because Of defective service Of
subpoena, but today he said other
evidence was given to show that pro-
per service was bad. Judge Martin
adjourned court to March 81 and in
structed the sheriff to accept bond Of
Col. Phelps to appear before him
on that date to show cause why he
should not be punished for contempt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23

be wholly forgotten. Dauer, republic
can, OF st. Louis, was the lone Med
ringhaus voter on the last ballot.
There was several interesting fea-
lures about the balloting on the SEN
atorship. One, and among the most
notable, was the time taken in the roll
call, which occupied greater number
of minutes In each instance than was
consumed in the entire session on
many previous days.
While the assembly was demanding
an announcement on the result Of
the sixty-sixth ballot, Senator Peck
marched into the hall, escorting Col.
Kerens toward the speakers stand.
1t created q commotion which threw
everything into wild confusion. M
one knew exactly what 1t meant,
though the impression was that he
had come 20 announce his withdrawal
from the senatorial contest and to
declare his favorite While he was
still standing beside President Nc
Kiiiley, who was presiding, and be-
fore he had been given chance to
say word. If indeed, he desired then
to say anything, Senator McDavid
mounted chair, moved the assembly
dissolved, and asked roll call on tbs
motion. The motion to dissolve was
lost.
Then Col. Kerens was given recog-
milton, and, as he arose, he was given
IN ovation which could be interpreted
as meaning he had a desire to promote
the chances Of electing a republican
senator by a withdrawal from the
contest 1t was sbrewd move on the
part Of the man who had so often been
charged with being solely responsible
for the failure to elect. When q
measure Of quiet was restored, Col.
Kerens said: "Mr. President, and
Gentlemen Of the Assembly: Gallantry
requires me. before proceed, to ac-
knowledge the presence Of the ladies.
I do not think It necessary for me to
say am q Republican. This is a re-
publican assembly. Its duty is to elect
a senator, and that senator, let me say,
must be republican. II Maj. Warner
is your choice. say godspeed to him.
and to you to elect him."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23

Mining in the Nome country has
been vigorously prosecuted since the
great strike on Anvil Creek in the fall
sf 1898. The discovery Of gold in the
beach sands at Nome the following
year furnished an opportunity that
season for 800 men to make a stake
Of sums probably averaging $4,000 to
the man. The total gold product of
Seward peninsula in six years is ST.
100000. It is more accurate to say
that this is the product Of six sea-
sons, as the entire output Of the win
ter diggings is not more than 3d.
100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
WARNER rs SENATOR
Long Deadlock at Last Broken by
Election Of the Kansas City Man.
Aftsr Exciting Contest the Repub-
licabs Are Successful In Elect
Ing Member OF Their Party
M senator.

Jefferson City. Mo-, March 20.-War-
ner. 81; Cockrell, SO; Niedringhaus,
1. On tho sixty-seventh ballot the
senatorial deadlock was broken Satur-
day afternoon by the election OF Maj.
William Warner Of Kansas City, the
ballot standing as shown. There was
a riot. which promised bloodshed, In
cited by dilatory tactics OF democrats.
The announcement Of the result Gre
atcd greater confusion than was
awakened by the riot, but II was good
natured and no one tried to stop 1t.
Every one was cheered for, and by one
Of those singular occurrences the man
elected was named last, and so far be.
hind the others that II seemed he would
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23

Before the death Of her son Mrs.
Jane Stanford's display Of jewels in
Washington was a source Of envy to
many women. It Is said that there
we're few choicer or more extensive
collections among the royal families
NJ Europe. Their value was variously
estimated at from $1,000, 900 to $4,000
BOO. Mr.. Stanford bought four sets Of
diamonds for his wife when the val
uables Of Queen Isabella of Spain
we're sold in Paris, and be paid up
ward Of 100000 for the four.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
NATURALIsTIc HorArroHs.

The bat Is the worst walker Amongst
four-legged animals.
A ny walks Is times % fast as man
can run, in proportion 10 its size.
The eggs Of lAndfowl, tortoises, croco-
dies. ostriches. sturgeon and emus all
form articles Of diet.
The guinea-pig grows moro quickly
than any other quadruped. attaining tn.
full growth In six weeks.
A single freely, In some parts Of Cen
trail and South Africa, gives sufficient -.
light to illuminate q whole room.
The arctic hare. the arctic fox, and
TO some extent the lemming In arctic;
regions, change their coats to match.
the snow.
The bees of Brazil hang their combs.
ut the end Of the slenderest twig, at the.
very summit Of tree, to be out Of tho,
reach of monkeys.
Toads have been found 80 useful that.
they are sold In France by the dozens,
for stocking gardens to free the ground.
from many injurious insects.
Imported foxes have increased to,
such an extent In Gippsland, Victoria.
that organized drives" to exterminate,
them have been resorted to.
The ermine Is really stoat whose
coat has turned white with the coming:
of the snow. II has been found that.
cold alone will not produce the change,
but that It only occurs when the snow
lies deep, thus showing that It is ma
ture that has given to the northern
stoat this wonderful means Of protec-
ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23
GOV. MIAsORODOFF SHOT.
RevOlutiOnist Fired Three shots
All OF which Took Effect,
One Seriously.

Viborg, European Asia, March 81
Gov. Miasorodoff was shot and ser
iously wounded today by boy whose
identity has not been ascertained
The assassin, who is about Is years
old, obtained an entrance to the gov
errors Office and fired three times at
him, one bullet inflicting serious
wound and the others slightly wound
ing the governors legs. The COVER.
nor's clerks and secretary were unable
TO stop the would-be assassin who
reached the street where, however, he
was arrested without struggle. The
governors condition Is critical.
The youth who shot the governor
has been identified as Matti Hjalmar
Reinikke, who admits that he Ia
revolutionist. He halls from Kurikke
parish in the northwestern part Of
Finland, but recently has been living
in Stockholm to avoid arrest on &C
count Of his known revolutionary
ideas. He returned four days ago
10 Finland by way of Tornea and spent
three days in Viborg but declines to
reveal his stopping place. Gov. Miaso-
Iedoff has been most energetic in
the classification of Finland and
memorials have been sent 10 the estates
petitioning his removal on account Of
his alleged illegal methods and the
general conditions in his province
which were pronouncer to be intoler-
able. 4
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-23

One Of the most extraordinary accl-
dents ever reported on the Union Pa
cific railroad occurred recently near
Cheyenne, Wyo. The engine attached
10 the Overland Limited Jumped the
tracks and ran along the ties for al
most q mile, owing to the momentum
Of the train, which was going down
grade at terrific rate. At the foot
Of the hill the engine leaped back on.
to the track without damage to the
locomotive or the train.