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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBERll.l 1905


President Roosevelt and Speaker
Cannon seem To be- playing a CASTOR
and AlphonSc game in regard to the
Republican nomination Tor the preS'-
dency in 1905. Some weeks ago the
President is alleged To have sad To
Mr. Cannon: "lou. MIR. Speaker, VIII
be- the next president. and now II Is
renorted that Mr.. Cannon. ina speech
Mt Rockland, Maine, where the Speaker
went for the purpose of assisting Mr..
Littlefeld in his effort To succeed
himself in Congress. said stranger
things might happen than Roosevelt
being president until 1912. We do
not know upon what authority
either Of these gentlemen speak.
Chief among those who boss the q.
q. p. ut this time is Theodore RooSe-
welt. but ia spite of his power over
his party. We donot live him credit
for foresight enough to pick the win
ner of the 1905 presidential handI-
cap two years ahead OF time. nor Tor
the power to force his own choice
two years hence upon his party, and
then to insure the election oil his man
thereafter
In reference to MIR Cannon I'M
piled prediction. it can only come to
pass with the revelation that MIR.
Roosevelt is violatOr of a solemn
pledge and promisevoluntarily made
to the American people on the night
of the presidential election in 1901,
when he said
Il am deeply sensible OF the honor
done me 10y the American people in
thus expressing their confidence III
what | have done and have tried To
do. | appreciate to the iull the
solemn responsibility this confidence
imposes upon me. and | shall do all
that lies in my power not to forfeit
it. On the lth day OF March next |
shall have served three and a half
wears. and this three and Il hall years
constitutes my first term. The wise
custom which limits the president To
two terms regards the substance.
and not the form. and under no cir
cumstances will | be a candidate for
or accept another nomination.
There are no two constructions to
be placed upon such language, and
there is no way 10y which Mr.. Roose-
welt can be released from it The
ONLY construction which can be-
placed upon the conduct OF these
gentlemen, therefore, is that they are
throwing bouquets at each other.
but Uncle joe does not seem to
realize that in making his prediction
he is casting IA serious rehectionuPon
the integrity of the President
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
Court Commissioners Sale
Ola Very Valuable Piece OF
Land and Mill Site

Pursuant to DEGREES ofthc CircuitCourt
Of Spotsylvania county, Va, entered
June 9Th. 1908. and Aug. 9TH, l9o'- IN
the chancery suit OF Embrey W. Embrey'
the undersigned special commissioners
will offer for sale before the auction
house Of James Roach, in fredericksburg,
Va. on Commerce street between frin''Ss
Anne and Charles streets, at l. O'Clock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
TO LEAVE CITY

| have for sale two very valuable city
residences, good location). Reason for
selling, business location of owners
changed Any one desiring n good home
or investment will do well to see or write
me at once, az these properties will sell
quick at price Also several good lots
cheap. Jno. W. Allison. Jr.,
fredericksburg, Va.
lseD1 13-s31 .6.1O
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
COMMISSIONER K0INER BACK
Went To Europe To Get Immigrants For Virginia.

George W. Koiner, Commissioner of
Agriculture, who has spent the last three
months in England, Ireland, Scotland
and other European States in behalf Of
desirable farming immigration to Vir-
GINA, has returned to Richmond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
DEATHS

George Hunt, eighty-four years old,
died Monday at Fairfax &. Ii.
George NJ. Turner, aged sixty-iour,
formerly Of Portsmouth, but who has
been seeking health at Louisa &. H., was
stricken with paralysis Monday night
and died a short time afterwards
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
THE REELECTION OF MIR. LIT
TLEFIELD

Perhaps the most significant fea-
ture OF the Maine election IL the
proof furnished the country OF the
power of organized labor when
aroused by wrong either actual or
imaginary. Gompers came in an
ace OF defeating Congressman Little
field because the latter had failed to
support certain measures advocated
by the labor unions, and the bitter
fight made on Littlefeld hurt the Re
publicanparty not Onlyin his district,
but over the entire State. His re-elec-
ton in the face of odds was "A dis
tinct compliment to his independence
and to his refusal to bow to the will
OF the unions. We cannot help feel
ing that the people Of Maine were
right in returning Mr.. Littlefield to
the seat in Congress which he has so
ably filed, and while labor has our
earnest, hearty and sincere support
and sympathy in itsstruggle against
the wrongs and expressions OF cap
ital, yet we do not sympathize when
its efforts are turned in channels OF
menace to force members of the Con
gress of the United State to do its
will and follow its behests. A con
gresham, like members Of every leg
islative body, should be free to vote
as his conscience and Judgment die
tate, and mt that moment when he
surrenders this right to any organi-
cation he forfeits the right to his
seat in Congress. We do not know
what were the particular grievances
organized labor had against Mr.. Lit
tlefield, but We do know that the
course of this man in Congress has
been at all times such as to win the
admiration of men OF both parties.
He has at timesdiffered with his party
leaders when his career was threaten
ed by such course, but so well did he
maintain his position on these oc-
casions that in the end he won both
respect and admiration. Labor
should attack the dishonest and cor
rupt statesmen, who are creatures of
Wall street, not tie congressman
who has the courage to honestly diff
fer with some of it's ideas.
II any one wishes to know who was
to blame for the suffering of prison
ers during the Civil war and who re
fused fair exchange OF the unfortu-
mates, let him read Rev. John VIII
liam Jones, d., d., in Sundays Times
Dispatch. He makes it plain on the
subject so Misunderstood by South
erners and so persistently misrepre-
sented by the Northern press and
people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
NOTICE TO HUNTERS

All parties are warned not to hunt or
shoot or otherwise trespass on my prop
erty under penalty OF the law, which will
positively be enforced.
sep11s-l I'm M. b. Rowe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
MINERS WANTED.

Steady employment will be given 10
20 machine men ton air-drlllsl at Sl.9o'
and to 100 laborers at $l.lO, under-
ground. at the Arminius Mines near
Mineral, Virginia. m-f 'o'i'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
FIRST-CLASS BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging and
meals come To 314 Commerce street.
Meals 25c., lodging Doe Board by the
week or month. Mrs. J. +. Monroe,
fredericksburg, Va
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13

To handle branch real estate business
in fredericksburg for me. Good propo-
sition to right party. Address A. G.
Garrison, Guineys, Va. so-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
JOB PRINTING

We print everything from book to
n visiting card on the power presses oil
The Free Lance. Send us your orders.
The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
NOTICE

There will be- lawn party and enter
tainment mt Travellers Rest church sat
nrday. September 18th, beginning nj
3.3O p. IN. Entertainment from Z" "
O'Clock p N. Refreshments and supper
will be sold mt moderate prices: proceeds
for the benefit OF the church The public
are invited
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
SHERIFF'S SALE
Ola Very Valuable
Blooded Mare, Speed
Cart and Saddle

Pursuant To the terms uf AN order OF
the Circuit Court Of Stafford county Va.
entered on September lOih. 1906,
in the casc Of Garrison ~. HOrcne the
undersigned will, before the auction
house OF james Roach. in Frcdrricks-
burg. Va, on Commerce street, between
Princess Anne and Charles streets. az -
O'Clock noon, ON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13
Saturday, October Is, 1906,

sell mt public auction. to the highest bid
der, for cash. "a very valuable liloodnd
Mare and good Speed Cart and "A Sad
die. the property Of j +. llonne, and
ordered to be- sold in said suit
Walter Whmsley.
Sheriff ul Stafford County, Va
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13

A friend without discretion is more to
be feared than any enemy in armor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-09-13

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Subscription Sl.5O Per Year, in Advanc

The Free Lance is prepared Ia do all
kinds OF job printing in hrst-ciass s'Ih
~ moderate pricpS.
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The Washington times., 1906-12-23
BROOKE DIVORCE
HEARING BEGINS

Mrs. Mae s Brooke. formerly Mae
Parrish. a telephone operator at the
Arlington Hotel, was today in Equity
Court No /. Chief Justice CIabaugh pre-
siding. TO press her claim for alimony
against William Irving Brooke. whom
she is suing for limited divorce. Mrs
Brooke was accompanied by four OF five
women friends. whom il Is believed
would have been called as Witnesses had
there been an oral examination.
Chief Justice Clabaugh, however, re
ferred the matter TO Examiner Lemuel
Fugirt. TO take testimony in relation
To the amount of alimony which Mr.
Brooke shall pay his wife during the
pendency Of the proceeding for divorce.
Until all testimony ON the matter is
reported upon by the examiner. the court
directed that Mr.. Brooke pay Mrs.
Brooke SO weekly for her support
Mae Parrish was married 10 William
Irving Brooke at Alexandria. Va. Sep
tember Is last They returned to Wash
ington. and ten days afterward they
separated.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
SHIPS TRIAL A SUCCESS.

The Navy Department has been no
titled that she preliminary trial Of the
South Dakota, off Santa Barbara, Cali
fOrnia. was successful
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

CHICAGO. Dec. PA plot TO assassi-
nate President c. p. Shea of the Teams
ters' Union, was charged by the defense
today at the trial Of the labor leader and
seventeen of his lieutenants on charge
of conspiracy i'm connection with the big
strike oG Chicago drivers, in 1905
The accusation was directed at Al
bert Young. a follower of Shea ar the
time of the strike. but now head of
rival teamsters' union, Young is also
under indictment. but with three Of his
supporters turned States evidence He
is now trying by his testimony 10 send
his rivals 10 the penitenuaTy.
The four men were recently smuggied
out of Chicago by the prosecution, with
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

the big, startling, final something to
happen that would mark the beginning
Of disintegratiOn of the public's idol.
1t has not doubted at any time that
that something would happen; but 1t
has found the delay very long and
tedious
Presidents Critics on Watch,
one incident after another. for two
years past has been seized upon by
these critics Of Presidential policy as pos
sibIy the hoped-for eye-opener 10 public
opinion. But none of them seemed ef-
fective. and Senatorial expression lat
terly has suggested fear that perhaps
the President was destined 20 prove
himself the one man who could fool
all of the people all Of the time!'
There is a prevailing feeling In sena-
toriaI circles that a great and patriotic
service TO the nation viii have been ac-
complished when assurance shall have
made amply sure that Mr.. Roosevelt
will retire from the Presidency in 1909
The Senate wants TO be rid OF him. He
worries H. IL finds him TOO strenuous.
too insistent, too full OF ideas, 1t sneers
at his moral lectures" or his 'hOmil-
les" as the Presidential messages are
called. 1t is quietly edited with any
development to the embarrassment Of
the Executive.
Don't Want Roosevelt in 1908.
The Senate-and for that matter
statesmen and politicians in general
who represent the old-line political
ideals. OF which Hanna was a type-is
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
HOUSE OF COMMONS
is CHEAPEST Gil

LONDON. Dee. 22.-The cheapest club
in London is the house Of commons.
Labor members of modest means find
that they have TO pay less for their
meals in the parliamentary dining room
than they would at the most mex
pensiva restaurants outside.
Soon after the meetir= of the new
parliament, with its host OF members
from humble life. the kitchen committee
began TO cater specially for them. and
introduced a shilling dinner. This in
cludes a cut from tte joint. two vege-
tables. bread, cheese, butter, and a
choice of two sweets.
Abstaining members can drink with
il water from special artesian well. or
for u cents you may have half a bottle
Of fair claret.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
BLOODH0UNDS TRAIL MAN
WHO SHOT ARMY OFFICER

FORT RENO. Okla. Dec. 22.-Blood-
hounds today were set on the trail Of
the negro who shot and severely
wOunde dCapt Edwin b. Macklin. of
Company c, Twenty-hfth United States
infantry, here. The negro Is believed to
be a member of one Of the troops dis
charged by President Roosevelt for par
ticlpating in the Brownsville riots.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
MRS. NELL FIA|NTS
IN TOMBS COURT

NEW YORK, Dec. Z1--AIrs- Catharine
Neill, the pretty artists model. charged
with the murder OF aer husband ==4tA a
nail file, created a scene in the Tombs
court today when she tainted and feh
into the arms Of a court officer, upon
hearing another woman sentenced % Tire
wCrkhouse before her own case was
called.
Racked bv her ordeal OF days and
nights spent In a cell in the TOmBs
prison. Mrs. NELL appeared worn and
shaken when she appeared IN court
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
Failure to Pick >Forcefu Issue May Mean Few Re-
Suits Scheme on Foot to Quell Enthu-
SiaSm for Roosevelt

session have passed have
plain
President hostile of the Senate,
N
position he a
the President had the od behind him in adyo
o
power behind
oveshadowi popular lgsla
tive found
great corporations
many subjects
Outse eecing
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

tend the funeral services wearing crepe
on their sleeves. Burial viii be made
in Mt OIlvet Cemetery.
Many handsome floral tributes have
been sent 10 Mr.. Gleeson's home.
The Rev. Father Edward Fink. pas
tor OF ST. Aloys!us Church. will officlate
at the services
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
MANY To ATTEND
GLEESON FUNERAL

Funeral services for Andrew GIeeson.
who died at his home, 1916 North Capt.
tol street on Friday. will be held in st.
AIoysius Catholic Church. North Capt.
tOl and ] streets northwest, tomorrow
morning at O'Clock The pailbearers
will be chosen from among the members
OF the Hlbernians. Elks. Fat Men, and
other organizations of watch Mr.. Glee-
son was a prominent member Dele
gates from all the organizations viii at
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
PRESIDENT WEAKER.
SENATE STRONGER
AT THIS SESSION

anxious TO take the President at his
word about 1903. 1t is willing To con-
tribute everything possible to allay any
public demand that might force the
President into reluctant consent TO run
again. 1t is highly considerate of his
feelings on this point. In determined
lnsistence not 10 run again. the Presi-
dent can count on the unqualified back
ing Of these interests. They are indeed
fully as anxious as he that he shall not
be forced TO run in 1903.
There is a constant quiet interchange
of experience observations, opinion,
among public men OF this persuasion, as
20 whether there is any cooling of The
public's devotion TO Mr. Roosevelt. The
men who have all along been confident
that the public would sooner or later
change its mind, have found some en-
couragement lately. They think failure
to do anything progressive at the short
session viii somewhat weaken the Pres
ident's hold.
Politicians Watch West.
Recently the opinion has been ex-
pressed in usually wen informed quar-
ters that tariff revision will not be taxi
en- up during the present administration.
The opponents OF the President believe
that If this proves true it will decidedly
weaken him In the West And 80 is the
West that the politicians are watching
with great concern just now.
For. IL is pointed out. Fairbanks has
made great progress toward control of
the Southern Republican delegation for
1893 Fairbanks has "A real old-time,
Hanna-esque organization at work. IL
is not making much noise, but IL is the
only organization in the field, and it has
/ backing of substantial character.
Attempt to Weaken President.
There is powerful opinion among
many politicians that If public clamor
I for another term of Roosevelt can be
moderated so far as TO leave the Presi-
/ dent doubtful whether he needs yield To
! it. Fairbanks or some equally safe and
sane" man may be made the 1905 candi-
date. To the enterprise OF mOderating
public demand for Roosevelt, a vast
deal OF political energy is being devoted
! this winter
The Foraker fight is an illustration,
/ where many other men undertake 10 do
| their work more quietly. II is by nO
means certain that Foraker's resolution
/ for investigation OF the Brownsville in
/ cident will be defeated. II so IL viii
! be because 3he Southern Senators defeat
/ 1t rather than have the race feeling in
! their section further accentuated.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Failure 10 concentrate and intensity
effort for some particular accomplish
ment will likely result in failure TO
achieve any important new legislation
this session. II is violation Of no con-
fidence to say that dominating Seua-
toril sentiment earnestly hopes for just
this
The Senate has never been comfort
able under the whip and spur of Roose-
Welt insistence. The President undeni-
ably rode the Senate last session. The
Senate is making desperate effort this
session TO buck him of At the end Of
the first round of the short session, the
unfriendly SenatOrs-which means most
of the Senators-wcut away feeling rX-
tremely cheerful about their showing TO
date.
Domination Chafes Senate.
There is one proposition on which
Senatorial opinion is and has long been
pretty united Without regard To poll
tics or sections. the Senate does not
like the Presidents domination; and be-
cause he insist on dominating, it does
not Ike him. Not only does it want
10 establish again its former position
of independence. but it also wants to
bring the public TO see Mr.. Roosevelt
as il sees him.
The Senate feels that the American
public is strangely, unaccountably in
fatuated with MIR. Roosevelt. The
Senate feels sure that the public is
wrong and that il is right in the esti-
mate of the President The Senate has
for a long, long time been waiting for
The Washington times., 1906-12-23
Plot to Murder Shea
Laid to Albert Young
Defense in Labor Leaders Trial Springs SEN
satiOn at ChiCagO-prOSeCutiOn Keeps
Accused in Hiding.

the explanation that their lives were in
danger.
we are ready to show" said AtJor-
ney Brady, for the defense. 'tnaJ with
ia twelve months Young -onnive1 at
and assisted in q plot to assassiaa5e
Shea. That's why we want him brought
back. We learned of this within forty
eight hours"
Young and some of his friends offer
ed money to "a slugger 10 put ne out
Of the way supplemented Shea.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19
WIN BEFORE COMMISSION.
Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain
 Ruled Against at Washington.

Washington, April 19.-The Inter- state Commerce commission yester- day in a decision by Commissioner Clements. announced it's determine ton in the case of J. w Morgan & Son of Lamar. Mo-, against the Mis- scuri Pacific Railroad company, and the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway company in favor of the complainants. The petition was based on alleged unreasonable charges on shipments of flour from Lamar, Mo-, to Hope, Ark, and from Little Rock to Hope. The commits slon decided that the rate of 42 cents per hundred pounds on shipments of flour from Little Rock to Hope is un- reasonable and that the rate of 19 cents per hundred from Memphis through Little Rock to Hope, after wards increased to 20 cents, was un- reasonable and unjust and that req scnable and just rate would be II cents per hundred pounds. The de fendants were allowed to refund over charge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19
GOING UP

It is seldom you hear of Real Es- tate going down in our city. The natural tendency is for it to go up in price. And the values are by no means "inf1ated' at that. Rents are increasing, property is getting more and more valuable day by day. If contemplating buying do so now, be- fore values rise still higher. We also buy and exchange Real Estate of all kinds and can sell any you have at a good profit to you.
 We can insure youl property against loss and damage by fire. accidents. in the strongest, oldest and best "Old Line Companies
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19
TO THE PUBLIC.

Pine Bluff, Ark, March $. 1906. We the undersigned hereby agrea to close at 12 o'clock on Saturdays beginning April 1, 1906 and continuln. until October 1, 1906:
 Signed:
 Cotton Belt Savings and Trust com pany.
 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company.
 Pine Bluff Trust company. Banking Department, from 12 m. to 6 p. m. Jefferson County Savings Bank. Simmons National Bank. Merchants & Planters Bank. The Bank of Pine Bluff. Citizens Bank.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19

Imperial council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convention. Los Angeles, Cal, May : 10 10. For the above occasion the following ronna trip rates and ar raneemen=s vfl apply in the sale of tickets either to Les Angeles or San Francisco: Round trip rate-One ra@- ular frst-cIass limited fare for the round trip. Dates of sale-AHril 25 to May }. inclusive. Final return limit-JH,y q. Stop.overs Will be al. lowed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19
SUPREME COURT PROCEEDINGS

The following cases before the Ark ansas supreme court were disposed of yesterday as follows;
 J. P. Franklin ct ai. vs. Chas. II. Triplett, Jefferson circuit court. Sub mitted.
 p c. Jenkins vs. N. T. Jenkins, Jefferson circuit court. Appeal dls missed.
 Joseph Hail and J. N. Albright Vs The Wellman Lumber Go. Jefferson circuit court Affirmed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
State Meetintg Will Be Held in Fort
 Smith June 13, 14 and IS.

convention of the Arkansas Good Roads association will be held in Fort Smith on June 13. II and 15. and President w. A. FalcOner announces that no pains nor expense will be spared to make it one of the best ev- CT held in the southwest. Road work in all it's stages will be shown. togeth- CT with the largest equipment of road machinery in the state. Prominent speakers from home and abroad will make addresses. and an important feature of the program will be praeti- cal road builders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19
PLEA OF IMMUNITY
 DENIED BY COURT

Kansas City, April 19.-ln the re- bate cases in the United States dis tlict court today, plea of immunity filed by the railways on the basis Of a decision by Judge Humphrey at Chi cago in the beef trust cases, was de nied
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-19
PRESIDENT P f ,EVELT
 G1IAkES A HAND

Washingto.. April 17.-President Roosevelt sent a message to conefe ss today recommending insurance legls- lation He declares We are not to be pardoned unless We take every step in our power to prevent the pos sibility of repetition of such sean dals as have been recently develop cd