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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
No Decision Reached.

St Petcrsburg June st Peters
burg is full of rumors of the most con
Trajectory character regarding the
prospects Of peace. but in the best in
formed quarters the Associated Press
was told that no definite decision had
been reached. Nevertheless ii is per
sistently reported that an imperial
manifesto may be expected within a
brief time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
TREAT ANNOUNCES DEPUTIES
Capt. Stuart Gets Commission As Collector At
Newport News.

Morgan Treat, just reappointed mar
shall Of the Eastern District Of Virginia,
has obtained from the department per-
mission TO transfer the office to Rich
mond, where it was located before Mar
shall Stuart removed it to Norfolk
Mr. Treat says NJ. j. Enright will be-
made chief deputy again in the place OF
Deputy J. +. West, who was made chief
deputy by Mr. Treat. Sam Bendit is
again deputy
Capt J. +. b. Stuart has received his
commission as collector OF the port OF
Newport News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
DONATION FOR RANDOLPH-MACON

John p. Branch, one OF Richmond's
wealthiest bankers, has given 500
to Randolph-M Macon College ut Ashland,
to be- used in the erection Of adormitory.
Mr.. Branch it a staunch friend OF the col
lege. and has heretofore made large dona-
tiOus
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

The Philadelphia Record has an
article on the Wicked Ambition OF
Germany" in which in reviews anar-
ticle in the London Review. 1t Is
said in that article that Germany
provoked the war between Russia
and Japan to weaken the Russian
navy. and then endeavored to get up
a row with France and England that
they might waste their resources and
thus make Germany the greatest
world power OF the old country. Ger
many will hardly acknowledge such
far-sightedneSs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
Admiral Toao Wounded.

Toxic. June 2-The Japanese losses
in the battle of the Sea OF Japan were
1l3 officers and men killed and 424
officers and men wounded. Ths com
pletion OF the revised list shows that
the losses were fewer than the Orlgl'
nal estimates The casualties on the
destroyers and torpedo boats were 81.
Commander Togo was wounded on the
AdZuma.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
WANTS ASSISTANT BISHOP ::
Favorable Action Taken by Council for Diocese
Of Southern Virginia.

In his annual address before the gen
eral council of the Episcopal church Of
the diocese OF Southern Virginia, in SEES
sion at Wytheville, Bishop Randolph
recommended the election ofan assistant
bishop. The matter was referred TO a
committee, which later reported that
another committee secure the consent OF
the church authorities for the election OF
an assistant bishop, and that the bishop
of the Southern diocese call another ses-
sion of the council for the purpose OF
electing him.
No name has yet been connected with
proposed new office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

President Smith, of the Mormon
church has purchased sixty thous-
and acres of land in British Columbia
and will start a Mormon Colony on
it. 1t is said there are already other
Mormon Colonies in that country.
It regarded as fine eforpropa-
eating that religion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Norris, the jeweer and optician, is al.
ways ready and willing To make good
any guarantee he gives you with his
goods. II they do not turn out just as
he represents them to you, return same
and he will satisfy you at any cost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

The Car is reported to have wept
over the loss of his magnificent fleet
the pride of the Russian empire.
But it is more than likely that he
was more grieved over defeat than
the loss of ships.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Things do not look very quiet
about the Corporation Commission.
In addition to discharging Major
Lanier, first assistant clerk; Mr. A.
NJ. Tyler, second assistant, and Mr..
J. W. Newly, stenographer, have
been decapitated. Major Lanier has
brought suit against Mr.. Upshur,
the clerk of Commission, for dam
ages and interesting Developments
are looked for.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Vice President Fairbanks need not
suppose that he is doing all the pres
idential running that is going on in
this country. Gov. Odell has placed
Secretary Hay on the track, and
there are Foraker and Taft, and
Teddy will be in the hands of his
friends. And there are others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
THE YELLOW PERIL.

Every time the Japanese army or
navy win a great victory. and they
have several 10 their credit some i'll
dividual or nation rises up and cries
yellow peril" These iooliShalarms
have, until recently. been confined to
continental Europe. but after the
battle of Ntukden. and now again
since Togo'S great victory III the
KOREAN Straits. resulting IN the an
initiation of practically the entire
Russian navy in the Far East, high
officials i'm the United States and
army and navy officials are predict
ing that this country will, in all
probability. be the object OF Japan :
next attack. and that We will be ask
ed to step down and out OF the Phil
ippines; and even the President Is
quoted as saying that Togo 'Svictory
means that we should increase our
own navy.
We have little stock in this cry oi
yellow peril. from whatever source
it emanates. but even ii there were
any truth that Japan contemplat'S
the proclamation oi a Monroe Doc
trine. Asia for the AsiaticS. surely
the United States. in view of our pol
lev in America. cannot declare the
rule unjust.
Again. we have all along thought
that the United States was sincere IN
reference to the policy she has pro
claimed of preparing the Filipnos for
self-gOvernment and then grantmglt
to them. Ii this is true. let Us by all
means propose sale OF the islands
to Japan. reserving such naval base
rs may be necessary Tor the pr"tec-
ton of our commercial interests in
the Far East. and accomplish the
double boon OF Kidding ourselves
of an acknowledged burden and re-
moving ourselves from the sphere OF
the yellow peril.
1t looks to us that We are begin
ming TO squeal before we are hit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

The latest industry in Michigan Is
fox farm, which promises to be a
large one in the near future. The
aim OF the proprietor is to raise fur
for the market, which he hopes will
be very remunerative.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

The appointment OF Charles j.
+ Bonaparte, of Baltimore, as Secretary
OF the Navy, will greatly please the
Maryland Republicans with whom
he is very popular. He also seems
to bea special favorite with the Pres
ident and is in perfect accord with
him as to the improvement and en-
largement of the navy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
ENDORSES MARTIN
FOR REELECTION

Friends OF Senator Martin have made
public "A letter 10 which the names OF
600 citizens Of llichmond are signed, in
dorsing him Tor reelection To the United
SenAte
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
NEW SECRETARY OF NAVY
Charles ]. BOnaparis, Of Baltimore, 10 Succeed
Paul Morton.

President Roosevelt authorized the an
nounccment that Charles J. Bonaparte,
OF Baltimore. Md, would be appointed
secretary of the navy. to succeed Paul
Morton. who will retire July l.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

The vessel sunk by the Russians,
supposed to be American, turns out
to be English. So thequarrel is now
between the Car and John Bull,
Uncle Sam being entirely out of it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
Live Stock Markets.

Union Stock Yards. Plttsburg Cat
tie slow: choice, S620U6.3O; prime
S6d6.15. Hogs lower; prime, heavy
$3.50. medium and heavy Workers
s5.6OG5.G5; light Workers and pigs
$50; roughs. S4n475. Sheep slow
prime wethers. $490n5: common
S2.50G3; spring lambs. S507; veal
calves. SG.50G7.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Just received lots Of beautiful sterling
silvcrwnre. suitable for bridal gifts, an
niversary and birthday presents, etc, at
Norris, the iewcler and optician.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Star Building, ON north side OF Com
merce street. adjoining the Johnston 4
Parsons Drug Store.
If Alvin T. Embrey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
FOR SALE CHEAP.

4 good second hand "a NJ. Williams
Thrrshing Machine, in good condition
and working order.
Chas. Wallace & Bro,
l-il-2w Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03
WOOL WANTED

VIII pay the highest cash price for
wool. j. X. Rawlings x Son, Knox +
old stand. m23 I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Mayor Weaver may be boss, but
he is the kind of boss the people
admire, and the council is with him
also.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Col. Frank Hume. a former Confederate
Army officer. is making an EFFORT 70 get
the Grand Army of the Republic To IN
dorse his plan 20 have a bell cast. 70 be-
the largest in existence. TO be- hung m the
Arlington Cemetery, and To be- tOiled dur
ing the funeral rites OF solders.-EN-
change.
Col. Frank, although an Alexan-
drian. became a member OF Banks
dale's Mississippi brigade during the
war when a mere boy. and did splen-
did scout duty He was brave and
fearless. and is now active in all
movements having for their object
the honor OF the soldier and the pre-
servation of our battlefelds. He Is
a strong advocate Of the Fredericks-
burg and Adjacent National Battle
fields Park.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-03

Parties leaving the city foran extended
stay can have The Free Lance sent to
their address at reasonable rates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07
TopAY's PROCEEDINGS OF
THE DISTRICT COURT

Judge Russell convened the district
court for La Plata county this morn
ing, and finding the regular panel oil
the petit jury short nine persons, is-
ssued a venire and placed 1t in the
hands of Sheriff Thompson to sub
poena nine persons to I'LL the panel.
District Attorney Pulliam Aled the fol-
lowing informations, which were ac-
cepted and placed on the criminal
docket as follows:
State vs.. Robert ]. Taylor and
Mary Wilson. charged with robbery;
admitted TO bail in the sum OF $500
each.
State vs.. George Mayer, assault to
do bodily injury; bail, $500.
State VS.. Thomas Gentry, robbery:
bail, $500.
State VS.. George Holland. larceny;
bail. $500.
State VS.. David Bland. robbery;
bail. $500
State vs.. Grace Daniels. robbery;
bail, $500.
State vs.. Robert ]. Taylor, robbery.
State vs. Mary ]. Wilson, robbery.
State VS.. W. u. Melton. larceny;
bail, $500.
State VS.. W. NJ. Melton. receiving
stolen property; bail, $500.
State vs.. Christian Hansen, assault
to do bodily injury; hail. $500. 1t ap-
pearins that defendant had NO means
the court appointed Barry Sullivan to
defend.
State VS.. Fred Daniels, assault to
kill; bail $500.
State We. Mrs. Earl La AopS, may
hem; bail, t58S.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07

1855

plies .................'. o'oo
w. c. Chapman, supplies. l.oo
g. w. Franklin. balance ac-
count parking Third ave-. 1870
The bills Of the Durango Light Z
Power company for lights TO August
81. and Fritz & Goodman for repairs
at the Park school were referred back
to the building committee for tnvest-
CATION.
On motion Of Mr.. Wingate, seconded
| by Mr.. Sanford, and carried, the
buildings and grounds committee ana
prof. Gould were authorized to have
the coal chute at the High school eS'
| tended and II necessary before the
next meeting Of the board.
Moved by Mr.. Wingate. seconded
by Mr.. pike, that the secretary be IN
structed to write to the different coai
| dealers and ask for bids for slack,
| peanut and mine run coal, to be de-
Iliyered to the different school build
/ ing tne coming school year. Carried
On motion of Mr.. Wingate. second
ed by Mr.. Pike and carried. the super
l
|s1oO Of the funds now in his hahds
for the purpose Of buying new hDrafs
books, as needed. and he was also au'
thorized to appoint an assistant 10
the ianitor for the High school on the
same terms as last year, viz, tuition
) and SIS per mouth.
u A communication was read ITO"
Fire Chief Dietrich concerning nfe
distinguishing apparatus for the schoo
buildings and same was referred os
the president to the buildings ano
grounds committee.
\ On motion of Mr.. Pike. seconded b!
Mr.. Wingate, and carried, the secre
tary was instructed to have 200 posta
cards printed, to be used IN not'iyihs
the members of the board OF meetings
II On motion of Mr. Pike, seconded by
Mr.. Balster, and carried, the meeting
adjourned subject to the call OF thu
}president.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07

C. H. McHenry, 51st III. vet. vol.
S. j Pace, 25th n Y. cav.
A. F. Stump. 25th Ohio inf.
NJ C. Pickens, 7th Iowa cav,
f. II. Elmer 5th Iowa inf.
A. j. Brothers AID Ohio vol. Inf.
A. Bonwell, s5th Ind inf
E. II. Mc,Junkin, reporter failed to
get regiment.
Walter Weston, reporter failed.
Fl. c. King. reporter failed.
Mancos.
Adolph Krumpanitzky, 1lth Ind. vol
A. T, Sampson, 5th H. vol. inf.
F. H. Wagner, sth III. vol. cav.
J. F. Flanders. reporter failed.
Jack Wade, LIST Pa. cav. and wife
cortez
D. H. Saylor 7th Md. inf.
Dolores.
Marion Chambers. S7tn Ill. inf.
La Plata.
NJ l.. Towne. 18th Kas. inf.
Additional Durango.
Chas. Carroll and some OF his folks
list Colo. Vol. cav. and most OF the
old Colorado fellows were bad ones.
James C. Foster and wife. 18th and
18th Ind. vol inf.
Sam II. Smith, the blacksmith, 5th
Ohio vol inf
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07
IN MEMO RAM.

AT the regular meeting OF San 1nan
Commandery No. SO. Knights of st
John. Durango, Colo, held on Septem-
ber 2, 1905, the following resolutions
in reference TO the lamented death oil
the late William O'Connell were
adopted;
Whereas. BY the decree OF Divine
Providence death has summoned from
our commandery one of the most act
i've and faithful members in the per.
son OF William O'Connell: and
Whereas. His entire career stamped
him as a good citizen, a faithful Cath.
olic, patriotic Irishman. a devoted
husband and a loving and indulgent
father; therefore. be it
Resolved. That the officers and
members Of this commandery sincere
ly tender our heartfelt sympathy and
coincidence 10 the sorrowing family of
our deceased brother and as token
OF our sorrow our charter be draped
for period OF thirty days, and n
copy OF these resolutions be spread
upon our records; and that a copy
be sent TO the Durango newspapers
for publication and copy be trans
mitted to the widow of our deceased
brother
RICHARD M'CLOUD,
JOSEPH BRICE,
FRANK ROPER.
Committee on Resolutions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07
ARE. YOU ENoAosps

Engaged people should remember
that after marriage many quarrsls can
be avoided by keeping their dissstions
in good condition with Electric Bitters
IS. A. Brown, OF Bennetsville. s. c.,
says! For years. my wife suffered
intensely from dyspepsia, complicat.
ed with = torpid liver. until she lost
her strength and vigor and became y
mere wreck Of her former self. Then
she tried Electric Bitters, which help
ed her at once, and finally made her
entirely well. She is now strong and
healthy" @. e. Tiffany. Jy.. druggist,
sens and guarantees then, At soc q
bottle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07
belongs TO the public which has q,
wisely provided for its conduct Al
human wisdom can do.

belongs TO the public which has as
wisely provided for its conduct as
human wisdom can do.
Mrs. s. &. Wall and the children go
in the NOR aing to Lexington, KY,
where Miss Nutie will enter college.
The family will probably remain south
during the winter.
-
The county commissioners met tnis
morning as a board OF commissioners
and awarded the contract for building
the east Wallace bridge on the AMI
mas to T. E. Peterson for $3.50. The
board then went into session az q
board of equalization and Is hearing
kicks this afternoon.
Pennington is getting lively wigsit
on to make its fall fair success
The Aztec fair is first, but Farmin stot
will he ready to take up the thread
and hold the crowd. II Is INTENDED
BY the management to make this th'
greatest fair meet in the history O
the Southwest
w. C. Doddington. the painter. re
turned last evening from LOCKWOOD
| where he had the contract for patntipl
| the power house and ten-room COT
tage belonging to the lockwood pow
er plant. He was accompanied by nj
wife and children, who enjoyed tn
outing very much, and the chang
proved beneficial to the entire party
| o. s. Galbreath departed this morn
ing for Nashville. Tenn, to attend
grand council Of the Red Men. an
will be gone about two weeks, feedini
on 'possum and sweet potatoes an
goobers. The Judge still has hank
ering for the coon hunt and the ira
GRANGE OF the sweet corn patca an
the other simple attractions the Sout
lent when ne was a boy. "Consarn IT,
| %
There were three children going ou
this morning to the institute for tn
deaf, dumb and blind at Colorad
Springs who made bystanders sto
to wonder wha. they had been grie'
ing about Mrs. r. Hancock was theT
with her little Dick, who lost his hea
ing and speech in bad job OF takin
care of scarlet fever, and she was q
ing with him to see that he would 9
ushered into the new situation ava
from home so that he would be q
right.
Two children from Mancos, Ami
Brinkerhoff. blind. and Hazel Keene
deaf. were going to the institute. II
blind girl. little miss. appeared
have the most difficult battle with
world that is not kind and consi
crate all the time.
Roy Henderson, a nephew OF the ]
mented Johnnie Henderson. who ba
been at Colorado Springs for two {
three years. was helping to take cal
of the party and make them forg'
their misfortunes. He was going
Gallaudet college, Washington, D.
He is a bright fellow and Kindly pc
pie have been trying to help him
a better education.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07
he ERDaNg

aenders the bile more fluid and thus
neips the blood to aow; It Affords
prompt relief from biliousnsss, indi.
gesuon, sick and nervous headaches,
and the ovsr-inaulgsacs II food and
drink. Hsrbins acts quickly. . dose
after meals viii bring ths patient
into good condition In , fsv days.
@. l.. Caldwell. Agt n. X. and T.
X H. Chscotah. Ind. Tss., writes.
April IL. 1908: Il wAA sick for over
two years with enlargement Of the
liver and spleen. The doctors did me
no good and ! had given up all hop.
OF being cured. when my druggist ad
vised me to use Harbine. Il IA,
msds me sound and we'll" Soc, Sold
BY J. L. ParssAA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07


Weed-Sugar Beets." They could
have done good lot of advertising
and enjoyed It. There were more
than n hundred soldiers and wives
and relatives. besides the great mum
ber of their friends who went down
n Denver to help them make n show
ing for Durango and jolly them on
the way. No other section win send
out a body of men bette. representing
the country's soldiery of 81. Some
Of them have grown quite old and griz-
zled but there was bright and kindly
light in every eye. 1t was the last
national encampment many of them
would see. and surely the last any of
them would ever see at Denver. They
had been in correspondence with old
comrades and relatives who would be
at Denver, people they Rad not seen
for thirty to Atty wears. and they
would get chance to visit them.
At the train yesterday morning
badges brought men together who had
been in the same company or regi
ment: they had lived within neighbor-
ing distance of each other for years
in the West without knowing. The
passing of the Grand Army becomes
more impressive as its ranks become
more broken-it was the grandest
its effectiveness and the results pro.
duced were greater than those OF any
other army.
The Civil war was a world lesson,
teaching nations humanity and civiliz.
alton, greater than all. showing that
a great government. founded upon
principles OF justice and humanity is
strong enough to repel attack from
within as well as without the borders
of its domain The present genera
ton will witness the final passing of
the men who stood for one govern
ment and one flag-they will soon
join the brothers who fell in the field
On Saturday morning w. T. Kirk
patrick, S, NJ. Biggs, T, C. Graden. r.
b. Whitaker, VIM, Wolf and Peter
Ward went out and the balance OF the
Durango or Sedgwick post members
going out yesterday morning were as
follows:
Cephus f. Andrus. 106th Pa. inf.
]. w. Bowlen, sta Iowa cav.
L.. s. Barnes. 4th Ohio vol. inf.
NJ. II. Copeland. l4th III. inf.
NJ. Connor, AID Wis. inf.
]. w Dobbins, I'd Colo. cav.
w. c. Davidson. l0lst Pa. vol. inf.
Il w. Dobbs, 1lth Ky. inf.
C. e Dudley, 22d Wis. inf.
p. Fassbinder. S0th III. inf.
Edwin Green, U. S. navy.
N. w Hammond, 1sSd H. inf.
Thos. X. Humphrey, 18th Pa. res.
%. w Hoover, 16th Kansas cav.
W. II. LaCount, o7tn Wis. inf.
c. A. Lemon. 72d Ohio vol. inf
S. F. May. Sth Pa. inf.
]. r. Pollock. 5th Iowa cav.
George Pauling. 22d Wis. inf
Samuel II. Smith. 5th Ohio vol
r. r. Sloan. 18th Pa. cav.
John ID. Starr. l5th Kas. cav.
John C. Sullivan, Sd Colo. inf.
Joseph Stansbury, 9th Kas inf.
Geo f. Tiffany. Sr.. 18th Mass. inf.
Geo, II. Tyner, 6Sth Ind. inf.
VIM. p. Vaile. 18th Ind. inf.
Peter Ward. LIST Colo. vol.
John w. Wingate. 1l7th n. Y. inf. |
r. r. Whitaker, 5lst Ohio inf.
Philetns II. Wilcox. 50th Pa. vol
T. w. Wattles. 18th Kas. cav.
Aztec.
c. r. Rodgers. Sd Iowa cav.
h. n. knowlton. 33d Mo. inf.
sam Ridinser. LIST Ind. heavy art.
John league. 10th Iowa cav.
w. II. Williams, I'd III. cav.
Fred Kohl. 18th III. cav.
q. W. Mccoy. I'd Neb. and Sd Colo.
James Scott. 9Th Kas. cav.
Peter Knickerbocker. 10th reg. Kas.
rol.
FarmlnSten.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07
Cured Of Lame Back After Is Years
Of Suffering.

II had been troubled with lame
back for fifteen years and found
complete recovery in the use Of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm" says John G.
Bisher, Gillian, Ind. This hniment is
also without An equal for sprains and
bruises. It is for sale by all drug
gists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-07
GOT OFF CHEAP.

he may well think hs has cot of,
enesp Who after having contracted
constipation or indignation, 10 sdll
able to perfectly restore his health
Notnins VIII do this but Dr.. Kings
New Life Pills. A quick, pleasant and
certain cure for headache. coastipa.
ton, etc. csc At G. q. Tf6Aay. IRA
drug store; guaranteed.