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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-02-16

No. /: H F. Bertelmann. $433O; A. A.
Wilson S36S5; H. De Fries. $3299; Sill
va & Costa, $3O35; Lord & Belser,
$3O26; Cotton Bros. & Co, $2935; L. NJ.
Whitehouse, $2661.
Concrete arch culvert. honolulu,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-02-16
Bad Boy Escapes.

At sos p. m. a report to the police
station from Waialua courthouse
stated that 14-year-old boy named
Hanakeoki from Hilo had escaped from
the WaiaIee Reform School during the
afternoon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-02-16
THE FUNDAMENTAL LAW OF
HAWAII CONTAINS:

1. The first Constitution of Kane
hameha III, 1910, including the pre-
viously issued. Bill of Rights.
2. The first laws of Hawaii. enacted
under Kamehameha III, QS33-1S42),
published together in 1912.
8. The law creating and principles
guiding the Land Commission
f. The second Constitution OF Ka-
mehameha III, 1852.
5. The Constitution OF Kamehameha
V, 1864.
s. The Constitution Of Kalakaua,
1887.
Z. The Proclamation and orders incl
dent to the esta blishment of the Provi-
sional Government, 1898.
s. The Constitution of the Republic
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-02-16

of Hawaii, 1894.
g. The treaty annexing Hawaii to
the United States, 1897.
TO- The Resolution of the Hawaiian
Senate ratifying the annexation treaty,
1887
II. The Joint Resolution of Congress
annexing Hawaii. 1898.
r. The documents and procedure in
cident to the transfer of the sovereign
ty and possession of Hawaii to the
United States, 1898; and the executive
orders of President Mckinley. relating
to the government of Hawaii issued
during the transition period between
the date of annexation and the pas
sage of the Organic Act. 1898-1900.
49, The Act Of Congress organizing
Hawaii into a Territory, 1890.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
READY fOR TIN ENJOYS
Bad Weather Delays Their Arrival
at Portsmouth.
SESSIONS TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY

Rooms at the Naval Stores Building
In the Navy Yard, Have Been
Adorned and Beautihed For the
Peace Sessions.
Portsmouth. y. H.. Aug 7. After
much activity in the navy yard. the
finishing touches in preparation Tor the
peace conference were made and every
thing was pu; in readiness, bow ON the
inside and the outside Of the large
naval stores building. where the pleni-
potentiaries will be received and where
they are to hold their daily sessions.
The second floor OF the building IS To
be occupied by the peace missions. Inc
conference room is in the center build
ing over the main entrance Adjoining
II on one side is a suite of three spa
cious rooms which have been assigned
10 the japanese ENJOYS. On the other
side is a reception room dedicated to
the representatives of the United states
government Beyond this Is suite OF
three rooms for the use OF the Russian
mission. on either side OF a corridor
which divides the building are the large
dining rooms. where midday luncheons
will be served separately TO the respec-
tive missions.
Two hre-proof rooms have been htt'd
m for the storage OF documents. The
conference room is imposingly furnish
ed. A mammoth table in the centre
is surrounded by huge chairs. beau'i-
fully upholstered in bleack leather On
the Aoor Is a costly Persian rug At
either end Of the room are mahogany
tables adapted for clerical work. The
walls OF the room are draped with har'
used by the navy in making the inter
national code signals These flags re-
lieye the bare walls in all OF the rooms.
and are the only decorations.
Handsome desks. chairs and tables
make all Of the rooms appear in el"-
CANT dignity. Persian rugs are laid
anon all the floors II has cost the
United States government $4,000 %
EQUIP the quarters for the conference.
Without the building all appearance
OF newness has been removed. The
border OF the newly laid cement walk
have been sodded. and the gravel walk
leading to the landing. 1000 feet away
has been put in repair.
Every available room in the hotel
where the missions are TO be quartere
has been taken. The city is filled with
a small army of newspaper correspond
ents. representing. in addition TO the
press associations and the great dailios
Of the United States. journals in Ell
rope and Japan.
The news that Mr. White had aban-
doned his trip by water and was to AZ
rive here by train was the only de-
velopment Of interest.
Herbert d. Peirce. son OF the thiri
assistant secretary of state. will me-
the Russian plenipotentiaries at the
railroad station and convey them 10
the Hotel Wentworth in an automobile.
Mr.. Peirce speaks Russian fiuently.
At the conclusion Of the exercises at
the court house the plenipOtentiaries
will go to their hotel there TO remain
until the first business session OF the
missions are held on Wednesday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
FRAUD INVESTIGATION ENDS
Voters In Richmond Testified at Rapid Rate oil
-four Minute.

That there will be- am independent tick
81 for city and legislative offices at the
State primary August - seems assured.
should the city committee decide not to
order ID new primary. Thespecial grand
Jury. which has been probing charges oil
fraud. adjourned Friday, after having
examined hundreds OF voters. who testl.
fed AT "a rate OF four "a minute. Samuel
Stern. who formerly took prominent
part in local politics. has announced
that he will be- am independent candidate
for city sergeant. the office for which
there seems To- have been the greatest lr-
nrgularites in the recent primary.
While mo- official information was given
out by the grand jury. it is understood
that cases have been found in which the
names OF men We're given in a. having
voted who We're. in fact. not qualified To
vote. Enough evidences Of fraud have
been brought 10 light 10 thoroughly dis
credit the primary. The grand jury VIII
not report until some time next week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
the CANDIDATES

The ticket in the coming Democratic
State primary August - is as follows:
For l.. s. SenatOr-ThOmas :. Martin
and \. }. Montague.
For Governor-Joseph f. Willard, ".
II. Mann and Claude 4. Swanson
For Lieutenant-GOvernOr-James Ais
ton Cabell and j. Taylor Ellyson.
For Attorney Gcneral-William A. An
derson and Samuel W. Williams
For Superintendent Public instruction
-George ii. Hulvey and JOS. d. Eggles-
ton, Jr
Secretary OF Commonwealth d. Q. Egg
gleston, Commissioner of Agriculture
George W. Koiner, and Treasurer A. W
Hartman, Jr.. have been declared the
nominees for their respective positions
no one having appeared in opposition t.
them
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
VIRGINIA EEEg

g. uNoplali hns hora 1ppOmirl fos.-
master at Wooddll, Madison rouniN
The survey hn- been competrd ior tl"
electric line which Frank JAY Guu.d sill
build from Richmond 10 Ashland.
An eight-horscpower ga-oliu" engine
has been installed in the ferry bo.t ou tlr
Rappahannock at Tappahannoca.
4 handsome cup has been donated by
David Dunlop To- be- contested ipr ht tine
local ladies ia the harness class at Tie
stanton Horse Show.
The storp-hou>c of j. +. ShnckcIiorl n
Middle-rX burned with contents ir"
davs since. Fire WAS causrdhy ligilring.
Loss partially covered by insurance.
officer Garter. charged with fatally
shooting Henry Easily Jr AT south
Boston. WAS cNonrralrl Jog coroner 3
ury. llc WIS bc.ug beaten hy Lml g..
who was drunk and says WI- r"l"d
40 shoot.
Mr.. Edward Shachlrtt has nni,.d %
message from hi SOL. Wiz. $ Shc.rD.
stating that hr viii lu-'. several iiup,i- p
not his lrii hprd as d, result ni it' r,rlD-
sion on tho l-ia'rd Bennington YOUNG
Shacklett Joined thr navy about % Year
ago aud was serving ashn-pli"i t."Natd
at the time oi hi4 misfortune Warren
ton Nirginian
Tl.,L,,l,.,f Wn f NirIDi-.u ulO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh Il Bro.
Wheat, soc. to 90c.; corn, new,
SO 10 80: old, 60; meal, $1.30 to 81 81
per 100; oats, 40 to As; fowls (live) 10 to
iO4; hens, live, 10 to 10i; ducks live,
9 to 10; spring chickens, II to IL cents
per 10; lard, IL to ~; turkeys, live.
10 to II; eggs, 10 to IA; butter, 10
to %; hams, IA to II; sweet potatoes,
75c to soc; Irish potatoes. S5c to zoe;
New York Early Rose potatoes, 20 to
75c; Maine Houlton Early Rose, 80 to
81; beef 3 to 81; pork, 6 to 81; veal
~ TO 8: lambs, $3.50 to $3.50; hides,
(ereen) 5 to @; hides, dry, 8 to lOi
salted hides, z to 8; baled hay, $40 TO
Leaf Sumac-55 to 60 per 100.
Wool-Unwashed, 80 to 30; washed.
SO to 40.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
CASES NOW NUMBER OVER 500
2s New Cases, Eight 0eaths-Arch'
bishco Chapeiie Stricken.


bishoP Chapele Stricken.
New OI4clns. Aug The people
OF New Orleans have pledged them
selves 10 secure ali the funds neces-
sary 10 pay all the expenses OF the
federal health officers IN dealing with
the situation.
Fever reports up 10 last night. New
cases. IS. total cases to date. 5S3.
deaths. s. total 20 date. lO5, new sub
foot. 2. total subfoci to date. 80.
Archbishop =. L. Chapelle apostolic
delegate to Cuba and Porto Rico, and
formerly holding the same exalted po-
siuon to the Philippine Islands. Is
among the fever victims. He was
stricken at his palace on Esp.anade
street. and reports from there are that
he Is In a most critical condition. Al
one time his excellcncy was reported
diving. but DR.. Larue annuonced later
that Archbishop Chapelle was holding
his own. and that there had been n
change in his condition since last
night The archbishOp's illness has
sent a gloom over the local situation.
for he had been working daily among
the stricken Italians lie had an in
iuencc over them enjoyed by no one
else. and in that was able To assist the
medical corps In au unblundei mcas-
ure
Surgeon White returned from Cali.
port and Ocean Springs. whore he hal
gone 90 arrange for tie improving OF
the camp al Fontaiuebieu on tn
Louisville and Nashville road AMI
stated that he would probably not 20
tablish any camp ON the Mississ ppi
coast. In view OF the attitude OF ia
people Of Ocean Springs and Cover
nor Varadamn expressed determine
ton 10 abide by their wishes. The
camps at Slidell and Wyman will be
enlarged 10 accommodate such travel
as would have gone over to a camp on
the Mississippi clast
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
MARRIAGES

Mr.. Nelson Morgan and Miss LESSEE
Ewel, of Mathews, were married at
Macedonia Baptist church in that cOun-
ty last week by Rev Mr. Snyder.
On Thursday, July 20, Miss Matte
Smith Cole, OF Caroline couny, and Mr.
Clearance Augustine Marmaduke, OF West
moreland, were united in marriage by
Rev. W. c. Latane.
Thomas Noel Lynn and Miss Carrie
Lester Walker, both Of Orange. We're
married Wednesday night at the resi-
dence of DIR. Moore, in Washington, by
Rev. J. p. Stump, OF Alexandria.
Mr.. Charles d. Gilmore, Of Richmond
county, and Miss MOllie v Gilmore, Of
Lancaster county. we're married at the
residence of Rev. Robert Williamson, at
Farnham church, Richmond county, on
August 2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
POLITICAL

4 Martin club has been organized at
Williamsburg.
4 Martin Campaign Club has been or
GAINED in Petersburg with several hun
drrd voters,
GOV. Montagu. spoke AT Woodstock
Saturday night ia behalf oi his candidacy
ior the Senate.
Senator Martin will deliver about a
dozen speeches in the southwest within
the next ten days.
Congressman Swanson spoke at East
Radiord Saturday night in support oi
his candidacy lie WAS we'll received.
Harrison H. Russell. oi Lecsburg who
announced his candidacy tor the House
oi Delegates from LOuduun. has with
drawn from the race.
Congressman Swanson will speak AT
I.re-burg. August 9th. at : O'Clock, at
Sterling. August 10th. and AT Round
Hill ON the night oi the same day.
Gov. Montague spokeat Fairfax {. H..
FRIDAY. The courthouse WAS filled AMI
his speech was well received. He made
Tn, usual attack ON senator Martin.
Capt. Willard will address the voters
of Manchester Wednesday night The
Willard Club has made arrangements
and "A band has been engaged Tor the DC
caSion.
Judge Mann delivered an address at
the Piedmont Assembly Grounds. near
GurdOnsyllr. Friday. \ large crowd
from Gordonsvile and many miles
around greeted him.
Judge Nan1 and Capt. Geo. II. HUI
vcy. candi, at for State Superintendent
OF schools. addressed the voters at Ma
nassas Friday night Captain Hulvel
spoke first and made a good impression.
4 letter written by Judge Mann to
Chairman Bevillc. of NottOway cOun-
~. REQUESTS that official To- appoint. u
practicable. at every precinct in the coun-
Is "a Judge who fayOrs each OF his com
petitOrs.
With ONLY two weeks lett before the
Democratic State primary August -, the
candidates for L. ;. senator. for Cover
nor and for the other offices 10 be- nomi-
mated are more active than ever and are
making a last finish.
Hon. c. \. Swanson will speak as fol
| lows MOrrisyille. Friday, August llth.
at l / "a. m; Bealeton, Friday, August
18th. at 3p. m; The Plains, Friday.
August / 18th. at $40 p. IN; WarrentOn
| SATURDAY.. August 18th. at : p. m.
Prof Geo. II. Hulvey, OF Rockingham.
candidate for superintendent OF public in
I structiOn. says he is the original single
/ list man in the State and all Others are
/ i'm the position of camp followers To the
soldier who did fighting at the front.
/ He iavors better schools for the entire
State.
Senator Martin addressed a large audi
ence at Berryyille Saturday afternoon
and was accorded hearty reception.
The speaking took place in the court
house. and large number OF ladies wer.
in the galleries Senator Martin vigor-
ousy defended his record in the Senate,
and answered charges made by GOV.
Montague and his friends.
Vim. l.. Royal, OF Richmond, was the
principal speaker at an outdoor meeting
at Newport News Saturday night, under
the auspices OF the Central Montague
Campaign Club. His speech was u crlti-
cism Of Senator Martin, giving his rea-
sons why he would vote against him.
Parts OF Mr.. Royals speech were ap-
plauded, but the meeting was devoid oil
enthusiasm.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
PEACE ENJOYS REACH NEWPORT
Russian Envoy Proceeds From There
Nv Train For Portsmouth, N. n.


Newport. r. l.. Aug. THE con-
verted yacht Mayhower with MI
Witte and Baron Rosen on board, has
arrived here. and arrangements hava
been made for Mr.. Witte to continue
the Journey to Portsmouth. y. H.. D.
train. The despatch boat Dolphin.
which is conveying the japanese rep
resentativcs from Oyster Bay TO Ports
mouth. anchored of Brenton's Ref
Lightship for some time and later
entered the harbor
When the fog. which had hung over
the bay all day. lifted. Captain Ken
Won. IL the Prices Neck life saving
station. sighted both the Mayhower
and Dolphin at anchor to the eastward
OF Brentons Reef Lightship.
The Mayhower came To Newport
and anchored at the torpedo station.
at the same time displaying the Rus
sian Gag at the fore. Soon afterwari
Mr.. Witte. Baron Rosen. two secret
service men and Commadner Gamer
II.
launch and were landed at the wharf
at the station The party was met b.
| Admiral French +. Chadwick Mrs.
| Winslow and IL. o. Havemeyer. Jr..
brotherin-law Of Commander Wins
low. Mr.. Hayemeyer conducted Mr..
Witte. Baron Rosen and Rear Admi-
raj Chadwick to an automobile. After
a spin about the city the party called
on Mrs. Chadwick at her cottage, and
then proceeded to Commander Wins
lows cottage for supper.
The despatch boat Dolphin remained
off BrentOn's Reef Lightship and the
Japanese representatives did not come
ashore Both vessels encountered
thick fog on the run from Oyster Bay.
They were Obliged to anchor off Block
Island. and again outside Brenton's
Reef Lightship for some time, but la
ter entered the harbOr.'
After a stay of nearly five hours.
Mr.. Witte left for Boston on a special
train He decided to remain in that
city over night, and proceed to Ports
mouth by rail Baron Rosen returned
on board the MayhOwer
Owing to thick water the peace
SQUADRON will be unable to reach
Portsmouth today, and the delay will
necessitate a postponement Of the
opening proceedings for one day.
The Mayhower and Dolphin were
conveyed by the cruiser Galveston.
The cruiser remained at anchor during
the Mayhower's stay In the harbor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

The Republican State convention opens
in Roanoke Tuesday. The only nomina-
ton for State office that is cut and dried
so far is that of Judge l.. l.. Lewis, Of
Richmond, who will head the Republi-
can ticket. j. l.. Gleaves, OF Wytheville,
L. S. deputy collector for Southwest yir-
ginia, will be temporary chairman, and
it is expected Il. T. Thorp, ex-Congress-
man, will be permanent chairman.
Secretary OF the Treasury Leslie NJ.
Shaw will arrive Tuesday. He will ad-
dress the convention that evening. Ii is
expected the convention will be the larg
est the party has ever held in Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
GAMBLERS ARE BLAMED
Charged That Sporting Men We're Behind Rich
mOnd's Primary Fraud.

1t is charged that syndicate OF sport
ing men is responsible for the irregular
tiles in the recent primary in Richmond.
which are being investigated by the
grand Jury. 1t is claimed that they de-
sire 10 secure the election OF certain Of
ficcrS with view OF again making Rich
mond "a gambling center. Some years
ago fare banks hourished in Richmond.
They ran almost openly. and some oil
their proprietOrs made fortunes. The
people became aroused and there was a
general cleaning out.
1t is believed that there are a few
houses there now, but they are well un-
der cover. The grand jury examined
several hundred witnesses Saturday.
Rumors are current OF other pending dii =
covercs Of Irregularities, but there will
be no positive knowledge until report
is made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
CANDIDATES. CARDS

To the Citizens of fredericksburg.
/ respectfully Announce myself "a candi-
dat. for the office of Commissioner OF the
Revenue. II elected pledge myself To
discharge theduticS of the oilicciuithlullN.
impartially and 10 the best oi my ability.
:. Sydney Bradford.
Aug. >. 1903.
To the Citizens OF Stafford and King
George Counties.
respectfully announce myself "a cahdI-
date Tor the House OF Delegates from the
legislative district embraced in the coun-
ties of stafford and King George subject
To the Democratic primary
II elected pledge my best endeavor'
10 serve the people OF bothcounties faith
fully and we'll Respectfully.
K. &. L. Moncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
CAPT. WILLARD AND The
jim CROW Law

The following letter from Hon. John
T.. Epp- d.spo~r~ oi the chargrthat Hon
Joseph T.. Willard opposed ihe Jim
Crow law.
Richmond. Va. July -. 1905.
Hon. JOS. T.. Willard. Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir-lt has come "a nay knowl
edge that charge j. bcing circulated
that you. while member of the House
Of Delegates. voted against the "Spar-
ate Car" bill. better known as the Jim
Crow Till.
| want to STATE that when this meas-
un. came mp ia the House of delegates
YOl VOTED FOR TT. saving at ihr
time that il gave YOU plca-ur. to do -o.
The bin passed the HOUSE unanimously.
lou arr privileged to lis" tins static
mrnt az you may dcslnr
Respectfully.
John T.. Epp-.
Patron of th. 1911.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
FATHER OF &c CHILDREN
Fifteen BOYS and Eleven Girls. and
All of Them LIVING.

Haverford. Pa. Aug. Glen Tuck
n weil-l.Eouu oolored resident OF Hav
er.ord. is certainly candidate for a
Roosevelt medal for raising large
family. Friday morning a girl baby
was born at the Tuck household. which
marked the Goth child in the family
All OF them are alive and well There
are Is boys and II girls. and Tuck
has been married four times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08

Mr. Hyde who vas chief o. Burrai
oJ Statistics in the Agricultural De-
partmcnt through which iniorma'
ton was gotten ahead OF reports. Is
in Europe. He informs Secretary
Wilson that,he will return assoon as
possible toassiSt in any investigation
in his bureau. He thinks he can
exonerate himself if not his bureau,
but everybody does not think as he
.lnns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08

Surgeon White Will Direct Work Of
Marine Hospital Physicians.
PLANS ALREADY UNDER WAY
Fever Cases Now Number over 500,
and Deaths Over 1o0-Archblshop
0napele Stricken-onO Death In
New York.

ana DcdtHS OHSl wv ~''S'e''N
~napeIle Stricken-OnO Death In
New York.
Washington. Aug. 7-Actiye cen
troll OF the yellow lever situation In
New Orleans by the United States
public health and marine hospital ser
vice will begin Immediately. Orders
to that encct were wired 10 Surgeon
J. Ii. White. the marine hospital ON
Ger nov on duty Ia thai city These
Orders followed the receipt from Dr.
White durins the day Oi several tele-
grams which showed that the citizens
oi New Orleans had promised their
hearty cooperation ia the WORK "a BE-
done Is Tie federal government and
would meet certain financial require
n.t4ts imposed by Tao mann hospital
service as a preliminary t. assuming
tkJ r,5Yoaa ibility.
Dr White already has determined
upon tentative plans Tor the work IN
hand. Use G,y will BE- divided into
Wards. ana oa,n ward viii be- placed
ia charge oi a. experienced surgeon
of The marine hospital service, who
VIII have absolute control OF the 10
,elity Already surgeon General Wy
man had gN.n directions TO a number
of marine hospital surgeons 70 pro
coed 20 Sew Orleans Tor assignment
70 worl, under Dr White. These are
.n uf'ccrs who have had experience
ia dealing with yellow fever.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
Respectfully.
Frederic Wilmer Sims.

70 the Citizens Of the County Of Spot
syvania and the City OF Frderlcks-
burg, Va:
respectfully announce myself n candi-
date for the House of Delegates. subject
10 the Democratic primary. | shall be-
thankful for your suffrage. II elected
shall endeavor To serve you TO the best
OF my ability.
Very respectfully,
G. K. MasseY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
GIRL RESCUED HORSE

Miss Maud Funk, of Warren county,
rushed into burning stable and rescued
her fathers valuable horse The stable
had been struck by lightning, and the
fire was at its height. She cut the halter
and drove the horse out through the
fire and smoke.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
BIG CONFEDERATE REUNION

The 18th annual reunion of Coined
crate veterans at Fishers Hill. Shenan-
doah county, Saturday was attended 10y
about ten thousand people. Gov.Monta-
que was the orator OF the day.
Speeches were also made by Judge
Mann. Attorney General Anderson and
Judge Williams, OF Wythe. Senator Dan
lei was also present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
FLY PAPER FOR PLASTER

Owen 4 Minor, druggists, of Richmond,
are being sued by A. l.Owrey for $4,000
because Of alleged bodily torture and
mental anguish due to n fly plaster.
Lowrey says he asked for beiladonna
plaster and got a fly plaster stuck on
him, where it spent the night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-08
To the Citizens OF Fredericksburg,
SnotsYIyauia. Stafford and Louisa.

To the Citizens OF Fredericksburg,
Spotsylvauia. Stafford and Louisa.
As the county of Louisa wishes to
present a candidate for election 70
the Senate of Virginia this fall from
the district of which she forms a
part, and as a very general desire
has been expressed throughout the
county by the citizens Of Louisa, do
ing Inc the honor Of uniting upon
myself as such candidate, | hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for nomination for the Senate OF Viz
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 ell
deavor to represent the people of the
whole district, and | ask their sup
port