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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
LET THE PROTECTIONlSTS
VINCE.

If the contention that our tarlii
laws need rearrangement. so that
articles manufactured in this coun-
try cannot be sold at higher rate
at home than they are sold abroad.
after paying the freight. ever needed
anv demonstration in ordertorcndcr
the contention an indiSputable iact,
we seem TO have il in the decision
of the lsthmian Canal commissions
ers 10 purchase material for the con-
struction of the Panama Canal III
the open markets oftheworld because
the necessary material and supplies
can be purchased cheaper abroad
than at home.
OF course. the canal commissioners
are doing the right thing in purchas-
inc where they can buy cheapest.
They are engaged in government
work. and it is their duty toconNum-
mate the work at as small cost rs l.
consistent with a good job. II a wall
goes up from our home manufacture
ers. SO far a. sympathy l. concerned.
they will find that the great mass OF
American people will turn a deaf ear
in their direction. Thy and a few
over-zealous leaders OF the Republi-
can party have heretofore combined
to keep the tariff wall on their pro-
ducts abnormally high. and now.
when they have fallen in the mesheS
of the net which they prepared to en-
snare Others. they should be left to
extricate themselves as best they
can.
The United States GOyernmentcdu
import such material from the out
side world without payment OF the
tariff tax. and the fact that this will
now be done. is the most telling and
convincing object lesson and demon
stration that the tariff laws as they
now exist. in many instances. are
robbing the peoplewe have everSeen.
1t is complete rout for the high
protectionists and a notable victory
for the tariff reformers. 1t l. not an
argument for free trade. but il does
show how much too high the present
tariff wall is and the extent To which
it should be lowered.
The humorous side OF the situation
lies in the fact that the tariff wall
was supposed TO be so constructed
by its architects that they could pet
out but the other fellows could not
get in. and We now witness the spec
tacle OF the other fellows coming In
while the builders cannot get out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
FOR ASSISTANT PAYMASTERS

The navy department has issued an or
der designating two more young men
from Virginia to take the examination
Tor assistant paymaster June II. They
are W. l.. Jennings, OF Culpeper. and
John r. Booth. OF Sussex. Mr. Booth Is
now principal Of Fair Oaks school. Acco-
mae county. Mr.. Jennings is a law clerk
in the office OF Barbour 4 RiXey at Cui-
pepper. Should they succeed in passing
the mental and physical examination
they will enter the pay corps with the
rank of ensign, and salary Of $1,000 a
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
GERMAN TRADE GRIEVANCE
Object to American Flour lmpor. s
Made Of Canadian Wheat

Made OF Canadian wheat
Berlin. May % The shipping or
Canadian wheat 10 Germany by way o'
the United States will form ore OF The
subjects which the German government
will bring mp in the tariff negotiations
with the latter country. II is felt here
that. in view of the existing tariff sif-
uation between Germany and Canad1.
It is unfair that the Dominion shou ID
send its wheat 90 the United States
have Il ground into -four there aud
then send It to Germany az product
of the United States.
Germany will endeayor to include %
tho commercial treaty with the United
States that a provision that certiI.-
cate Of origin shall accompany all flour
from America.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
EVANS REVIEWS VETS
B. 900 Inmates Of Hampton Soldiers Home In Line.

Rear-Admiral Robley u. Evans. com
mander OF the battlpship squadron now
lyingi Hampton roads Sunday reviewed
the veterans in the National Soldiers
Home at Hampton.
The occasion was the regular Sunday
morning parade. and nearly 5000 veter-
ans of the Civil War and "a number of
those who participated in the Spanish
american War were in line.
1t is expected that the battleship squad
ron will leave Hampton roads Tuesday
for practice cruise and for mancuycrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

Another effort is being made to
save the life OF Mrs Rogers, of Yer
mont, who is condemned to hang for
the murder of her husband. For the
sake of her sex it is hoped her pun
ishment will be fixed at life imprisOn-
ment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
WHALES IN DELAWARE BAY
Three Of Them. Fishermen say ana
One Of Them 115 Feet Long.


One Of Them 115 Feet Long.
Milford. Del. May 22.-Men in one
of the off-shore boats Of the Harris
Shore fishing crew at Bowers Beach
Delaware bay, spied what they though'
looked like men on a raft far out IN
the bay Casting off their end OF the
seine. they pulled Justify expecting
to rescue shipwrecked sailors After
a mile of hard work the raft and men
doomed into three whales. They esti'
mated that one whate was about 10
feet long and the other two whaies
each about 60 feet long. The levla-
thians were spouting water 20 feet
high. and when last seen were floating
up the bav with food tide
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
JAMS 70 push Trade In shantunq.

Tsugtau. May 22 Tile newspapers
say that Japan Wiil establish a con
sulato al the Saantung treaty port OF
Wcihsien and push Japanese trade in
tic province of shantung.
1Wcihsicn is the most important
city IN Shartung n IS situated in tn
midst ol a plain separating the two
mountain systems of the province on
both banks of thc Pcilaug river. which
emptics into tho Gull Of Pechili, p
miles northward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
HAY TO LEAVE CABINET
Again Reported He viii Retire Next
Month.

MOnk0.
Washington. May 22-The report is
revived and on excellent authority
that Secretary Hay will remain at the
head Of the state department but a feN
weeks after his return to Washington
In June. II is said the president HIS
been aware of this for some time. ara
Is seeking a man to take the state d de-
partment portfolio. as well as that ~
the navy department in consequence
Of the determination Of Secretary Nor.
ton to quit public life.
No suggestion is made as to who IS
likely to succeed Secretary Hay. The
secretaryship Of the navy has already
been offered to at least one man. bit
his identity has not been disclosed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
Paint Your Ruaay for 7se.

70 st.OO with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint 1t weighs 3 to s ozs. more to
the mint than others, wears longer
and gives gloss equal to the new
work. Sold by j. Willard Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

Gen. Porter was very popular in
France, as he is in this country, and
in leaving Paris he was given a mag
nificient farewell. The bands played
the Star Spangled Banner and the
Marseillaise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

New York and Eermudez Asphalt
Co. Lose in Venezuelan Court.
THE FIGHT or LONG sTAMClHo
Trust Was Accused Of Violating It's
Contract ard Applied 70 U. S. Gov
-rnuent Fer Protection, But State
DEPARTMENT Refused to interfere.

Caramas. Nay 20 Tine president of
The federal court ol cessation. sitting
as tribunal OF first Instance in the
ease of the government OF Venezuela
AGAINST Tie .,,N YORK; and B,rMulDz
Asphalt COMPANY IN thc matter of
Tine Hamilton contract dissolved thr
contract and ordered The company 10
pay l.n.ela.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

A Luray couple got married the
other day after a courtship of forty
six years. The groom is now &c
wears old and the bride 6S. They
are about forty-fve years behind
time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
SENATOR MARTIN ON
NAVAL ACADEMY BOARD

Senator Thos. s. Martin has been ap-
pointed by Vice President Fairbanks a
member OF the board of visitors OF the
United States Naval Academy at Annap-
oils. Senator Dick, OF Ohio, is the other
member on behalf of the Seuate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

John Wise tried to induce the
President to accompany him on a
fishing tour, but he declined. Fish
ing is too tame for one who has just
returned from an exciting bear hunt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
feb16-ntf
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator Of
Hettie A. Ryerson, deceased, all those
owing her said estate will please come
forward and settle, and all those having
claims against the said estate will pre-
sent same duly authenticated for pay
ment.
+. V. Ryerson, Admir-.
Corbin's, Caroline Co., Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

Philadelphia is on the mountain
top OF excitement over the lease OF
the city gas works to private com
pany for - years. 1t is claimed
that the council does not represent
the people and they are havinga hot
time in the old town.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
EX-GOV. TYLER FOR JAMESTOWN

Ex-Gov. J. Hoge Tyler OF Pulaski. is
also being mentioned as president oi the
Jamestown Exposition Company TO sue
ceed Gen. lee. lie has many friends who
think he is admirably fitted for the place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

DR.. Osler has taken his final leave
from America, and so those above
sixty can came down totheir wonted
equilibrium
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

Give your absent relative or friend n
paid-up subscription to The Free Lance
for one year for a present. Ii would be
appropriate and pleasing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
ST. LOUIS FAIR COMPANY SUES

About 300 suits have been filed by the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Com
pany to collect stock subscriptions aggre-
eating 100000
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

The question is will the President
back down on his Panama open
market policy? The high tariff news
papers and politicians OF his own
party are trying to make it warm
for him, but those who know the
President believe he will carry his
point, regardless OF criticisms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish in Devoe's
Varnish Floor Paint; costs cents
more r quart though. J. Willard
Adams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
Open Night and Day
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY,
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

Two hundred and twelfth session be-
rin, September lth. 1908 TWocourses:
tn. Collegiate Course. leading 10 the de-
grr> of B. 4. and VI. A: t2l. Normal
Cour~r Tuition free and board al rr-
,nrcd rates. Buildings renovated and
newly equipped lighted with electricity
and supplied with pure artc,an water.
Scndiorcatalogue LYON q. TYLER.
my G-w2m President. NJ. A., Ill. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
WOOL WANTED.

Will pay the highest cash price 80.
wool. j. X. Rawlings K Son, Kno * q
old stand m2 In
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

Harvard University wants -, 300
600 for endowment, and a strong
appeal is sent out signed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Bishop Lawrence.
1t is claimed that the business ex-
pense is now cut down TO the danger
point and cannot be further dimin-
ished. The urgent appeal will no
doubt bring quite a sum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
WOOLWANTED.

Highest cash price paid for wool by
b. j. Marshall.
m20-l1m fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

Johann Hook. who has been on
trial in Chicago some days for wife
murder. has been declared guilty 10y
the jury and must hang. This man
has a remarkable history. He Is
said to have been married TO forty
women. most OF whom have died
under suspicious circumstances. and
it is now believed that Hook murder
ed most of them by slow processes.
1t is well that justice has at last
overtaken such hardened criminal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

The coroner's Jury Investigating
the Harrisburg disaster'exonerates
the railroad from all blame. The ac-
cident was caused by applying the
air-break on the freight train. which
caused two cars to jam. one being
loaded with blasting powder, which
was scattered around. At this mo-
ment a mail train came by and the
powder was set on fire and the eX-
plosion followed The damage was
great and many lives were lost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
P. hCRACKEN, BRO. q co.,

GROCERS and LIQUOR DEALERS.
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons pr RE RYE and
BOIKBON WHISTLES from the following We'll
known distillrrir.. Graft a TO-. az ohio. BOONE
cnuufv pi-tiliiur co.. of Kentucky. Monticello
pi~tnrry. ~ Maryland and ". T. Gray. ~
Pruu~N wanna
AGENTS for Hcrgner x Enrl"s Lager Beer
Tl.y also offer staple and Fancy Grocrre-,
Agricultural implements. seeds, tuano ana
. .fufeuf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-05-23
To the Citizens OF Frsderiekshurs
SpotsyiVania, Stafford and Louisa.

lOS DfNOc Il 20
81. Willard Adams sells our paint
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08

Tha conservative government in British Columbia will enter the next session of the provincial parliament stronger than it has been at any time since Richard Mcbride, the brilliant young lawyer from New Westminster, was made premier. Counting the rep resentative from Nelson, elected as 8 conservative, but who has been an in- different supporter of the government, with the opposition Premier, 1McBride' it is claimed, will be backed up by 2l votes to r for the liberal opposition, Without the assistance of socialists or labor representatives he will still be secure in his seat.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08
NEW BOAT
Alaska Steamship Co. May
 Enter Ketchikan Trade

It is said the Alaska Steamship Con- pany is considering operating a small steamer out of Ketchikan. It is pro- posed, so goes the rumor, to bid on the mail contracts now held by the Ketchi- kan Steamship Compay, operating the Alaskan and Alert, which make Metla- kahtla, Niblack, Oolomi, Chomley, Sulzer, Coppermount, Loring, Hadley, Sea Level, Grindal, Kasaan, Karta Bay, Hollis and intermediate ports.
 II the Alaska Steamship company shall get this contract, according to the story that is in circulation at Ketchi- kau, the Alice Gertrude, now being operated on Puget Sound and which will be replaced by the Indianapolis, will be assigned to the run.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08
King of All Cough Medicines.

Mr. E. c. Case, 8 mail carrier of Can ton Center Conn, who has been in the [. s. Service for about sixteen years says: I've have tried many cough medicines for croup, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king of all and one to be relied upon every time. We also find it the best remedy for coughs and colds, giving certain result and leaving no bad after effects. We are never witr- out it iu the house." For sale by Wm. Britt, the druggest.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08

No delegate in congress at all is much preferable to one not elected by the people of Alaska. The people want representative who owes his position to them and not to political pull.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08
PrineipalTa b rsiOP Leads

The Principal Barbershop and Baths is the leading tCns0rial ests lishmen, ir Alaska. Every hing in aIi the de parJments is strictly modern. The baths are first Class ia all respects.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08
COMPLAINTS OF THE CONvEN
 TON.

While the Daily Alaskan has never wa7ered from it's position, announced in the beginning, thaq all Alaskan con- ventions shold be held on Alaskan soil i. cannot agree with those who are spendingtheir timein vOciterous denoun- cement of the recent convention that was held in Seattle, Anyone wno will analyze the work of that convention and who is at all acquainted with Alas kan public sentiment must admit that it was fairly representative of the peo- pie of this district.
 No one will pretend that all of it's declarations or acts are just as all the people would have them, That condi- ton would be impossible in any convea- ton, no matter where it were held. The very purpose of the convention was for the people 10 get together and arrange their differences so that a united front could be presented to the congress on as many as possible of the questions upon which legislation is wanted. Nat urally such a convention resulted in some compromises and some contests. l, would be strange had it not been SO. The convention was deliberative body in which each delegate fought for those things which his judgment told him were best, or, perhaps in some in stances, as his interests dictated. It was just such a convention as: are those that are being held every little while in every state and county and city in the great American union where there is DO machine to tell delegates what they shall do or say.
 Very few of the complaints that are being made against the convention are both specific and true. It has been said that Nome tried to dominate the convention. What of it? It was rot permitted to do it. Nome sent dele gatiou with positive ideas as to what is wanted iu this country. Most of these ideas were tu llne with what everybody else wanted. They were agreed to. That far Nome was successful, but not further.
 It is charged that three delegate ships had to be made in order to satisfy the conflicting interests. .Conceding for a moment that to be true, it is Pointless, But that was not the purpose of prOvid- ing these delegates. The southeastern Alaskan delegations favored more than one delegate on general principles, and iu this matter, as in most others, it was successful. r. was not believed by southeastern Alaska that a delegate would be given the acor of congress. Twice had it been refused that right once when it sent Capt. James Carroll to Washington and once when that honOr fell upon John c. Price. Be- lieyiug whoever might be sent to Washington would not be treated oth- erwise than as an authorized lobbyist, delegates from older Alaska believed there was more to gain from a commit tee than from oae man. There are both more wisdom aud better security in three persons than in on. \ con- mittee will 7e closer to the 2-l pie than an individual would be.
 Alter all is said that is fair and true, the worst Of the recent c5nvertion is that it was not held in t'rsza.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08
Pack Train Always Loads

The Pack Train saloon always leads It carries only the best brands of whis- kieS. wines, beers and all the other goods to be had at irst-class gentle mems resort. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08

Congressman Jones, of Washington, is of the right sort. He seems to know what the people of Alaska want and what they need.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08

The presidents attitude on Oriental immigration will not add to his popu- larity in California.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-08

For first class carriage service ring up the Alaska Transfer Co. Phones 10 and 70. LI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-03
o JR METHOD MORE EFFECTIVE

American diplomacy differs from
Europeanin that it employs simple
and direct language instead of the
cloudy, ponderous, Delpic and de-
laying forms of expression and the
regeneration, employed by Eu-
ropean diplomatists. The Ameri-
cln method is more effective in an
honest effort TO arrive at an under
standing. 1t would be impossible
for President Roosevelt to clothe
his views in cloud of vague
language. He speaks with direct
ness and frankness. The late Secre-
tary Hay was the equal Of any
European diplomat, and while he
was Away dignifed and courteous,
he never minced matters. He de-
tested wanton falsehood, and this
story is told of him: A certain
titled European not now a member
OF the corps in Washington, dis
gusted Secretary Hay with his UNI
necessary disregard of truth. Mr..
Hay said of him: "When the Count
comes to talk to me I do not use
my wits in trying to ascertain
whether or not the man is lying.
know he is lying. What I am
trying to find out is why he is tell
ing that particular ie." The
Count did not deceive the Ameri-
can Secretary. He merely deceived
himself. American diplomacy has
been equal to all emergencies, from
the days of Ben Franklin all the
way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-03
FAST GROWING IN PROSPERITY

The people of the north and east
have so long been accustomed to
regard the south as their armies
made and left it, a fruitless wild
erness, that they cannot readjust
their point of view, and see what
is manifest to every impartial and
alert observer. But this blindness
is passing, having been partially
relieved by a touch of the pocket
nerve of the other sections. The
south has at last reached a point
where it enters, by force, the mar
ket places long held as the exclu-
sive battle-ground of the other
sections;and our commercial rivals
are compelled to see and under
stand. The reports of the govern
ment of our commerce for last year
have, by reason of the large part
played by the south in the bust
ness of the country, made the peo-
pie of the other sections sit up and
take notice. The papers all over
the land are calling attention to a
phenomenon that any of them
could have seen several years ago
if they had only turned their gaze
in this direction. The truth is
that the south is today the most
prosperous part of the union, that
its prosperity is advancing more
rapidly and has a sounder basis
than that of any other section. 1t
is also beyond question that the
promise Of future prosperity is
brighter here than it is in any
other part of the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-03
Here is Some Good
TALK FOR YOUR FEET.
A PUBLIC BENEFACIOH'

II L u DIN DLA' - -
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Professor Williams is a prog's' ,.;.,
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-03
FOR SALE.

room house IN good repair, $3.50.
Rent 81 month or II per cent on the
price.
room house, finished throughout,
large lot, nice home. Only $3.50. Rent
$40 month. Big bargain.
Sroom (aew) house, large lot, So, 200.
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and one three room house, near
churches and school,, S6 acre.
$50 acres, 10 m les CT railroad, IS
acre, one fourth ca b, balance, easy
terms.
800 acres, room house, 100 acres in
original forest on which is 200, 900 feet
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school. room house. lands clay sub
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acres beautiful level, low on which i'm
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advantage, fne pastures, low price,
only SO acre. Cheap at $40 acre.
P. B. WILLIFORD,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-03

1t is said that Mayor Myers will
not be a candidate for reelection
in Savannah. AS the election is
sixteen months off the mayor may
be persuaded to change his mind
and serve just one more term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-09-03

= A few years ago everybody stood
in awe of the word diplomacy. In
these enlightened days the fact is
fully realized that a skillful
diplomat is only a horse-trader in
disguise.