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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
SANTO DOMINGO

1t is really very hard, in spite OF
continued discussion of the subject
in the United States Senate, for the
average citizen to get at exactly
, what is the status of this govern
ment with reference to SantO Do
mingo. 1t has been charged that
President Roosevelt has put into
operation and effect treaty pro-
posed by him which has never been
ratified. and this has generally been
accepted as the true state OF affairs,
and has been the subject OF severe
criticism, both by the press and by
many senators. Now, however, SEN
ator SpoOhcr, of Wisconsin, has
spoken in defense of the President
and undertakes to show that the
President isnot undertaking to carry
out the provisions of treaty which
has never been ratified, and he even
goes so far as to say that there<is
not the slightest point OF resem-
blance between the existing manage
ment and the proposed treaty. 1t
appears to us, however, that Sena-
tor Tillman, who frequently inter
rupted Senator Spooner during his
speech, exposed the fact that practi-
cally the same end has been attained
by indirection as was intended to
be accomplished by the treaty. The
treaty contemplated the appoint
ment OF American officers by
the American government to
collect the revenues of the Do
minican government, while under
the present arrangement the Ameri-
can officers for this purpose were APP
pointed by the Dominican govern
ment and are protected by American
battleships. President Roosevelt
himself, in a speech delivered last
July, said, 1--WE are protecting the
custom houses and collecting the
revenues of SaEro Domingo" So
that, however much those senator's
who undertake to defend the posi-
ticxDf the President may bubble
about the Presidents attitude as a
treaty-maker in himself, the facts, so
far as the public has been able to
hear them, lend color to charge. Ii
this is not true, the public is entitled
to an exact statement OF the facts.
The Senate had good reason, no
doubt, for refusing to ratify the
treaty, and it should not have been
put in operation in any manner un-
I'll IL was ratified.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
VIRGINIANS TO MEET WITH
MARYLAND OYSTER COMMITTEE

Speaker Cardwell has received a COM
munication from the Maryland Degisla-
ture stating that committee had been
named to meet similar committee on
the part OF the Virginia Legislature to
confer with a view to concurrent legisla-
ton relating TO the taking of oysters in
the States OF Maryland and Virginia.
Delegate ThOrnhill has offered reso-
luton providing that similar commit
tee be appointed on behalf OF the Virginia
Legislature. The conference will be held
in Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
MISS ALICE IN PHILADELPHIA
Attends Dinner Given to MIR. and Mrs.
llovd c. Griscon.

Attends Dinner Given 70 Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd c. Griscom.
Philadelphia, Jan. 29.-Miss Roose.
welt, eldest daughter Of the president,
was a guest at a dinner given In the
Bellevue Stratford by Mrs. Isaac n.
Clothier to Mrs. Lloyd c. Griscom, wife
Of the newly appointed ambassador TO
Brazil The dinner was given stimuli
ianeously with one given to Ambassa
dor Griscom. at which Congressman
Nicholas IOngworth, of Ohio, who will
wed Miss Roosevelt next month, was a
guest.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Griscom's
Inner the ladies entered the larger
hall directly after the cigars were
lighted and listened to the speeches
made in honor Of Mr.. Griscom.
The hotel corridors were crowded
with men and women anxious to catch
a glimpse Of the presidents daughter.
Some Of them were gratified
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
To rrv Packers on immunity Plea.

Chicago. Jan. % That the question
Of the indicted packers immunity from
prosecution must not be tried on the
facts became a practical certainty when
the last effort Of the opposing attorneys
to reach an agreement by which the
matter might be expedited failed. The
hearing that now becomes necessary
will involve the taking Of a large vol
ume of testimony and will last for per-
haps three weeks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

New York. Jan 29.-Colonel william
D. Mann. editor OF Town Topics. was
arrested on charge Of perjury. grow
ing ont OF his testimony in the recent
criminal libel proceedings against
Norman HapgoOd. editor Of Golfers
Weekly. Colonel Mann was holH in
$4,000 bail for examination next
Thursday. February !. Bail was fur
nished by MIS-. Albert A. Wray, a
daughter OF Colonel Mann
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
OUR 2tsr BIRTHDAY

The Free Lance of fredericksburg
has Just celebrated its twenty-first
birthday anniversary and is now
numbered among the full grown
newspapers of theState. 1t is wise.
honest and patriotic, a credit TO it.
self, a credit to journalism. May ITS
anniversaries be as the sands OF the
seashore. - Richmond Times-Dis-
patch.
We feel grateful for the above com
pliment as to the character OF The
Free Lance and the earnest wish for
it's long life, coming from the high
source it does Our hearty thanks
are extended to- The Times-Dispatch.
We hope to make The Free Lance
better and wiser as it grows in years
and necessity to the friends OF Nlr-
ginia's growth and true prosperity,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
SURE Johnson Is the Man.

Mount Holly. ~ j., Jan. 29.-Prose-
cutor Atkinson. OF Burlington county
gave out statement. in which he
said Rufus Johnson. confined in the
Jail at Baltimore, Is the man who muir
dered Miss Florence w. Atkinson at
Moorcstown. and when he is brought
to Mount Holly he will be directly
charged with the crime. Johnson. will
be brought here under secrecy and
apprehend no trouble"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
MARRIAGES

Benjamin +. George and Emma V.
Harcum, both of Northumberland coun-
ty, were licensed to wed in Baltimore
Friday.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Parks Kendall, formely OF Orange county
now OF Norfolk, to Miss Susie Moria, OF
that city on Febi dary Dist.
John C. Handley, of Washington, and
Miss Kate Woodville, of Orange county,
were married Wednesday at the residence
in Orange OF Rev. A. j. Harlow, who
officiated.
Cards have been issued for the marriage
of Miss Lucy Byrd Mallory, daughter OF
Mrs. A. B. Mallory, and Mr.. George w.
Daingerfeld, both of Tappahannock, on
Wednesday, January 81.
Miss Janet Mundie, the daughter of
Augustine Muudie, deceased, was married
to Mr.. John Martin at the home OF Mr.
Baylor Martin in Essex, January 18th.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. j.
I. Haley, After the wedding sumptu-
Gus supper was served TO the bridal
party.
Mr.. J. C. France and Miss Meta G.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Bill Appropriatins sl2,OOO,OOO May Be Passed

Indications point to the passage of an
omnibus public buildings bill during THU
congress. The last bill OF this character
was approved March 3, 1908.
Representative Bartholdt, of Missouri
is chairman of the House committee
where the bill will be framed. The work
of the committee has been divided among
seven subcommittee OF five members
each. All projects for Maryland, Della
ware, Virginia and New Jersey will be
passed on by the subcommittee COM
posed OF Representatives Howell of New
Jersey, Martin OF South Dakota, Roden-
berg of Illinois, Brantley OF Georgia and
Thomas of North Carolina.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
sTAFF's GIFT TO GOV. MONTAGUE

Gov. Montague was Friday the recip-
lent OF handsome loving cup, presented
to him by his staff The presentation
took place Mt the mansion, where the
staff were aitarward entertained by Gov.
and Mrs. Montague The cup is a work
Of art and handsomely engraved. II
bears on one side the Montague coat OF
arms and on the other the names of the
colonies ID the order OF their rank.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
DEATHS

The infant child OF Rev. and Mrs. j. p.
Essex, OF Middlesex county, died last
week.
Mrs. Alice W. Ferry died at her home,
at Miller's Tavern, Essex Co., Saturday
after a lingering illness. She leaves two
daughters and one son.
Newton Jones died at his home near
Taylofsville, Hanover county, Friday OF
pneumonia. Interment at Travellers
Rest, the old Jones homestead Mr..
Jones leaves q widow and several chill
dren.
Mrs. Mary Hume, widow OF Robert
Hume, died at an advanced age at her
home in Fauquier county Saturday.
She is survived by three daughters-Mrs.
A. NJ. Curtis, OF Warrenton and Misses
Margaret Hume and Virginia Ruth.
Capt. John n. 0pie. former member Of
the State Senate, died Friday at stanton.
He was member of the State Senate
for several terms and was defeated in the
last Democratic primary by ex-Lt.-Gov.
Edward Echols. After the war Capt.
Opie studied law. He was an author,
one OF his most popular books being "a
Rebel Cavalryman'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL

The House has passed the urgent defie-
iency bill, the yea-and-nay vote on the
proposition to waive the eight-hour law,
so far as it relates to alien labor on the
Panama Canal, being 100 to los, with
nineteen Republicans voting against
their party.
The remainder OF the day was spent in
passing 262 private pension bills.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

Police Fastening Murder Of Miss
Atkinson on Baltimore Suspect.
MUCH DAMAGING EVIDENCE
Claim Woman's Watch and Hair Brush
discovered BY Detectives - Almost
Urbroken Chain Of Evidence Against

discovered By Detectives - Almost
Urbroken Chain Of Evidence Against
the Negro.
Baltimore. Nd. jan, 29.-The conf
dence OF the Baltimore police that in
Rufus Johnson. colOred now under ar
rest here, they have the murderer of
Miss Florence W. Atkinson, OF Moores-
town, n. j., who was killed fortnight
ago. was apparently justified when
Harry Mcmillan. clerk to a Philadel-
phia pawnbroker. identified Johnson
as the man who on the day OF the muir
der pawned with his firm a watch said
to have been Miss AllinsOn's and which
bore her name. In a purse in John
cons pocket was found. when he was
searched here, a watch key that fits
the watch pawned. Johnson still re-
fuses an outright confession, but Cap
tain of Detectives Humphrey has drawn
from him fragmentary statements and
admissions that. the officer says leave
not the slightest doubt in his mind that
Johnson is the man wanted
The MoOrestoWn officers went TO
Richmond. Va. where they hope to
recover a small hand mirror said to
have been seen In Johnson's posses
sion while he was in Philadelphia, sub
scQucnt TO the time the murder was
committed, and which It is believed
cen be identified as having been the
property OF Miss Atkinson. Johnson
shows a great dread of being taken to
Moorcstown. and repeatedly begs the
baltimore officials to keep him here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

Mean Thief Takes Child's- Tresses.
Newark. N. j.. Jan. 29.-Freda Wag-
enheim, ~ years old, Of 212 Broome
street was standing in front of the
court house listening 10 fakir crying
his wares. when some one behind her
clipped off her long dark braids, which
hung below her waist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

The Republicans and Democrats
have agreed upon railroad bill and
will be able to make a unanimous
report to the House, which will prob
ably insure its passage. The bill
provides that the commission shall
fix ga Just, reasonable and fairly re-
munerative rate, which shall be the
maximum rate. y This provision
was proposed by the Democrats OF
the Committee and agreed to by the
Republicans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
TUCKER TALKS WITH PRESIDENT

Hon. II. st. George Tucker, president
OF the jamestown Exposition, had a talk
with President Roosevelt Saturday
about the results of his visit to foreign
counties in the interests OF theexposition
Mr.. Tucker met with great success on his
trip. The President assured him OF his
sympathy in the efforts he is making to
insure the success of the exposition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

The capitatioa tax is about all
that some people contribute to the
public schools OF the State. And
many OF them will not pay that un-
less they are forced to. Therefore.
the payment of the capitation tax
as a prerequisite for voting is not
such a fearful thing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
Discovered Ancient City.

Mexico City. Jan. 29.-Count Mau-
rice de Peregny, a French archaeolo-
glst, has discovered in the Peten dis.
trict of Guatemala evidences of what
he claims to be an immense ancient
city of the Mayas. which will take
months to properly investigate. He
will return to this continent next year
10 complete his investigations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
Or. ALDERMAN TO LEGISLATORS

DR.. Edwin A. Alderman, president of
the University of Virginia, will address
the committees OF finance and schools,
colleges and education in the hall OF the
house, Richmond, Tuesday evening at s
O'Clock. The floor of the house will be
reserved for the members, but the gallery
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
A SONG OF SEASONS

| like to think OF winter,
When the mercury is high,
And the chink of ice is lovely
When Pm sweating in July.
| sing in praise Of summer
When the lanes are full of snow,
And long to run the mower,
When there is no grass to now.
New York Maa-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

The "Live Wire Mayor OF Rich
mond cannot be in contempt of JUS
tiee Johns court without feeling the
pressure of the court. 1t is worth
twenty dollars for the Mayor to call
a newspaper man @ liar in hearing OF
the court. There are no privileged
individuals in the Police Court Of
Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

Senator Tillman must be improy-
ing. He had a warm discussion the
other day with Senator Spooner
about the President and did not get
mad or say ugly things. Senator
Daniels rebuke a few days ago must
be bearing fruit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

The President returns Town Topics
copy OF which was sent to him by
express. and states that he does not
want it. There are probably many
Others who would like to be in a pc
sition to return theirs, but they are
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
PENSIONERS DYING FAST
In Six Months 2s,oo6 Civil War Vet

Grams Have Succumbed.
Washington, Jan. 29.-In the past
six months taps have been sounded
over the graves of 2S.OO6 pensioners OF
the Civf War, according to a state
ment OF Chief Pension Commissioners
Warner This. he says, is an evidence
of the rapidity with which the vet.
Grams are being diminished. The total
number of pensioners on July l. 1905,
was GS4.60S. On December 81 it was
gro 9od
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
WANTED.

A first class blacksmith and wheel
wright Apply to ]. b. Jones, Morris
vile, Va. i25 lot alt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

A bill has been introduced in Con
gress giving the women the right to
vote in elections for members OF the
House of Representatives. Candi-
dates had better commenced kissing
babies vigorously if they wish sue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
FOR RENT

The Charlottesville Farm. in SpotsyI-
vania Co., Va. This farm is 10 mikes
west OF fredericksburg, on the Orange
C. Il. road. Good brick house, produc-
tive land and large orchard. Moderate
rent.
Chas. NJ. Wyeth,
202 n. Calvert st.,
dec3O-lm Baltimore, Md
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
FARM FOREMAN WANTED

A steady, working, married Eaan tor
live on the place. Comfortable home
good wages. Apply to Alvin I. Enlbrey, ..
Fredericksburg, Va. iaa1l l3w'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
FOR SALE

Eight pure bred Mammoth Bronze tur-
key gobblers, at 81 each Mrs. A. G.
Smith, Golansyille, Va. j27-3t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
Mr.. ]. c. France and Miss Meta G

Coates, daughter /
were married Tuei
residence OF the off
G. N. Connolly, 4
The attendants w
and Miss Ollie Bot
and Miss Dora SEE
ierro aud Miss Cha
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30
W. s. EMBREY

ISuccessor to Embrey & Bergman !
)ealer Ia Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
,osts, Spokes and Hoops Keeps
onstantly on hand large supply OF
Ialed Hay and Mill Feed. Office near
tailroad Depot, fredericksburg, Va
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

One good thing about not having a
reputation is you cant lose it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing In first class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-30

dec30-1m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-31

ing. These are always to be seen
among the first spring models. and
while, they are eminently suitable to
wear with the tailor gowns. they are
so severe in outline that they should
be most carefully purchased. The old
time favorite known as the English
walking hat appears among this style
but somehow the straw seems more
unyielding and stiffer than 1t did in
other days, and the hat needs soft
trimming of feathers or plating OF
ribbon or tulle to be in the least be-
coming.
The turban and the toque are also
old favorites and reappear anew every
season with only some slight change
to make them up to date. In soft
straws or erin these are charming this
year, and the trimming. whether OF
flowers or of ostrich tips, softens the
outlines and makes them universally
becoming and attractive. In pale col
ors, such as gray, light tan-this last
a trying color, be it always remem-
bered-red, pink, blue or green, there
are exquisite shades. while the trim
mings make the hat look delightfully."-
springlike without being at all heavy
a fault often encountered when thore
is so much trimming on a hat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-31
ENTER BUSINESS WORLD.
Women Of Fashion and Title Who
Have Gone Into Commercial
Life and Succeeded.

Nine. Lucille" noted court dress
maker of London, Is none other than
Lady Duff Gordon Her success has
been phenomenal She is the origin
ator of emotional gowns. the names
of which remind one OF beautiful land
scapes rather than wonderful crea-.
tions of sartorial art
Mrs. Robert Osborne is to New York
what Nine. Lucille is to London. Be
fore Mrs. Osborne established her Ia
nous dressmaking shop she was
well-known society woman, and. as a
girl. a Newport helle. The Astors,
Goulds and Vanderbilts are among ner
patrons, as are many OF the theatrica.
stars. 1t was she who originated the
shirt waist and was the first to wear
this practical garment
Mrs. Charles Glen Collins. former
New York girl, will soon open either a
millinery or dressmaking shop.
AS Natalie Schenck Mrs. Collins be-
came famous during the Spanish war
She started the endless chain Tor the
soldiers and realized $4,000. Because
Of her unfortunate marriage, which
took place over a year ago, she is en-
tering the business world
A cousin of the Vanderbilts runs a
tea room in New York. One of the
loveliest women of England, the count
ess of Warwick, has a linen shop in
London. In the same town Lady
Rachel Byng. a daughter of the earl Of
Stafford, has for many years had a
shop for needlework A daughter OF
Lord Dunrayen has a large Violet farm.
and there are countless others who
have gone into trade because of the
fad, fashion or necessity.
Miss Edith Fabris, an American girl.
is winning fortune in her fashionable
tea shop in the Fauburg st. German.
Paris. which is becoming a rendezvous
OF the pedestrians. The shop is entire
ly oriental, and Miss Fabris. having
lived for several years in China, took
with her to Paris many ideas about
the preparation and serving of tea
which caught the fancy OF the Paris
ians. The tea is served in costly and
delicate china, and the furnishings
are in the imperial yellow of China,
and all the tapestries are from the
orient.
The Chinese ambassador to France
presided al the opening of Miss Fabris'
tea shop. and seemed a little bit du-
bious as TO the dignity OF the affair,
although he expressed delight at find-
ing such tea in France.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-31
FOR THE HOSTESS
SUGGESTIONS FOR NOVEL AND
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENTS.
Invitations, Decorations, Refresh
ments and Presents at Golden
Wedding-A Clever Gar
den Contest.
The Golden Wedding.

The fftieth anniversary OF the we'd
ding day is certainly worthy OF OBJ
servation. especially in this day and
generation, where the ties Of matri-
mony seem to bind so lightly. The in
vitations are engraved in letters OF
gold the hours are from TO IL.
Decorate the room with quantities of
yellow tulips, jonquils, carnations OF
the same gorgeous hue, and yellow
roses. There should be an abundance
of yellow candles in holders Of brass
and gilt; in the dining-room all shades
on candle lamps and gas jets should
be of pale yellow. Cover the table
with a lace spread over yellow, and
for a centerpiece have so golden roses
in a brass flower holder. Wrap the bon
bons in gilt paper and frost the cakes
with the yolks of eggs instead of the
whites; the ice cream may be frozen
egg nog, nodded into rose shape with
the stem of artificial leaves. Have a
wedding cake for the honored bride to
cut as she did so years ago; around
1t place so small candles, and ask
some of the guests TO be prepared to
give a toast or sentiment as the can
dies are extinguished. A delightful
feature OF the AFFAIR would be to have
letters from the guests who were pres
ent at the original ceremony to be
read on this occasion.
At the dinner preceding the recep-
tion. when only the relatives and IN
innate friends are present. give the
happy pair a gift of gold pieces, as
many as circumstances will permit
This may be done in most clever
manner by having the florist make a
ball OF wire IN two parts, cover II
with ferns and flowers a3d suspend be-
tween a doorway; place the couple
under this, and two little grandchil-
dren will pull the ribbons; the ball
will open literally showering tbs
money. each piece being cone up IN
yellow cotton. Have an orchestra
play old-time selections. Or If this
is not practicable, some one can be
asked to sing a number OF old-time
faVorites.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-05-31

ures, and, in their most picturesque
form, are not practical for general
wear.
For carriage AMI evening wear the
draped, capelike effects are extremely
graceful and charming, but not one
woman out of 100 can wear such a
cloak on the street. and the simpler,
more severely tailored models will be
retained Gor street use.
Coats Of the box and the caraco lines
are offered in broadcloth and in covert,
and have attracted favorable notice
from women in need Of a separate
street coat for rough and ready wear;
but the universal acceptance Of these
models has made them overcommon,
and unless there is some distinguish
ing detail upon such a model 10 set it
aside from the multitude, it lacks in
dividuality.