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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
JOHNSON IIlACSFLB. q
Murderer of Miss Atkinson Found
Guilty After Quick Trial.
REPEATED CONFESSION IN COURT

Denies He Assaulted Victim, and Says
lie chokcd Her TO Prevent Her Civ
ing Alarm. As Police Were After
Him For Robbery.
Mount Holly. n. j., Feb. 9.-Ruus
johnson. The negro who was arrested
in Baltimore about "a !ortnigh; ago.
charged with killing Miss Florence W.
Alneon. near Moorasiown, ~ j.. on
January rs. was placed on trial con.
vioted of murder In the first degree
and Immediately sentenced TO be
hanged ON February -. Because Of
the atrocity of Inc crime il was feared
by the authorities that there would be
hostile demonstration against the
defendant when be would be brought
into court bat 10 unscemly incident
marked the trial of the ease. There
was large crowd in aud about the
court house all day and Sheriff Nor
cross had n detail Of deputies on duty
i'm the trial room. He said he did not
fear a lyucb.ng. bnt dil not want to
take any chances. Johnson, who had
been I'm mortal fear Of mob violence.
sat unmoyed throughout the proceed
lngs.
Johnson was defended by Jacob c.
Henirlclson. v.ho had been appointed
by Tho court
The witnesses called against John
son included several physicians and
pcrsons who had seen the negro loiter'
inc about the Sirawbridge estate, in
the stable OF which the murder was
committed Johnson took the stand in
his own defense and repeated the CON
fossion he made In Baltimore. He de-
nicd that he assaulted the woman, and
said ne had no intention Of killing her.
When she screamed on discovering
him I'm the barn he choked her to pre-
vent hey from giving an alarm. as the
police we're after him for committing
a robbery IN the noighborhood.
The jury was ont only two hours
and returned verdict OF first degree
murder
Asked by Judge Hendrickson If he
had ANYTHING to say why the sentence
of the court should not be pronounced
Johnson said III It could. would Ike
that it be delayed for a while
Johnson evidently thought he was
10 be executed az once and his counsel
suggested to the court that the defend
ant probably meant that he wanted
the hanging delayed so as to make
preparations for his death.
The Judge replied that considering
the situation and the circumstances
the time Of the execution would be
made nearer date than what gener-
allv follows IN such sentences. The
court then advised Johnson to spend
What time hc had on earth in prepar-
ing himself for death. I'VE commend
Won 10 the Father of All Mercy and
ask Him 10 forgive you, said the
Judge Johnson was then sentenced
10 be hanged on Friday. February %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
THE MINERS DEMANDS
Anthracite Scale Committee in Ses-
sion at Wilkes Barre.
10000 SOFT COAL MEN STRIKE

Western Pennsylvania Men Claim Al
toona Agreement Is Being Violated.
Pittsburg Convention Still Blocked
BY Dispute,
Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Feb. 9.-The an
nracite scale committee of the United
Mine Workers went into session here.
There was a large attendance OF OIL
GERS from the various mining districts
throughout the hard coal region. Dis.
tricts No. !, Z and 9 were represented
by President T. d. Nichols. OF Scran
ton: President Dettrey. of Hazleton.
and President John Fahy, of shame
kin. who, with their vice presidents
and secretaries and the delegates
number in all about 80 persons.
In the absence of President John
Mitchell. District President Fahy Of
district No. :, called the convention
to order. which az once went into Sc
cret session.
From what can be learned at their
Headquarters in this city il will re-
quire until Saturday TO complete The
work OF the district officers.
An agreement having been made al
the Shamokin convention that Mr.
Mitchell should act as press commit
tee. nothing definite viii be given out
until he arrives here. IL is intimated.
however. that six requests are TO b.
made when the miners and presidents
meet. They are as follows:
An eight-hoUr day for the company
hands
A trade agreement with the opcr
atOrS
Slight increase In wages for al
classes in and about the mines.
Uniform scale for rock slate. water
and all other kinds Of dead work.
An effort is also TO be male - have
fn improved Conciiia ion board AMI
the weighing of ali coal 70 b. embodied
in their demands
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
HOUSE PASSES RATE BILL
Presidents Pet Reform Endorsed ey
Vote Of 346 to 7.

Washington. Feb. q - President
Roosovelts pet reform measure, the
fclcral control of railway rates. as
provided for in the Hepburn bill, was
passed by the house Of representa-
lives. tho vote was 3i6 to Z. Those
voting no were Littleneld, Mccall
Perkins. Sibley. Southwick. Vreeland
and Weeks. The bin now goes to the
senate. where It's chances are In
doubt
The bill according TO Mt Hepburn
statement in closing the debate on the
measure. was intended and did. so far
as # could be made. he said, comply
specifically with the recommendations
OF President Roosevelt on the rate
question.
The pension appropriation bill. car
rvlng sl39.o00.O0O for pensions and
st.2f5. 600 for pension administration
was taken up. debated and passed
without amendment The feature OF
the bill. aside from the appropriation
made is a provision making statute
law II the famous order Of the presi'
dent declaring age conclusive evidence
Of disability.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
MARYLAND POACHERs
VIRGINIA NEWS
The town OF Urbanna is to vote on
having q system OF waterworks

The town OF Urbanna is to vote on
having a system Of waterworks.
The Urbanna Shirt Factory has receiv-
ed an order from Baltimore for twenty
thousand dozen pairs OF overalls.
Charles +. Carter has been appointed
postmaster to succeed L. W. Edwards,
Resigned, at Fleeton, Northumberland
county.
The Colonial Danes will give an ex-
hibit in Washington TO raise money for
the building OF a colonial hall at the
jamestown Exposition.
The large barn and stable OF P. I. Ter
rell, in Hanover county, burned Monday
night. Five horses were lost Also about
80 bushels of corn, buggy, harness and
-four tons of hay
The new steamer DR.. W. j. Newbill,
built for Capt II C.. Dayton, mail con-
tractor for the route between Urbanna
and the Northern Neck, after being fitted
with machinery In Baltimore, has ar
rived on the RappahannOck River, to
take the place Of the little steamer, Owen
Dillard
Miss Judith Livingstone Carter and
Prof. John H. billiard were married
Wednesday afternoon at 6 O'Clock at the
brides home, Richmond, by Rev. DR..
John Sullivan. DR.. X. billiard was best
man. and Miss Ella Edmonia Carter,
maid Of honor. Prof. billiard is princi-
pal of the Academy at Urbanna, Middlesex
county. They left for Northern trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
HOLD FARMERS' INSTITUTE

This paper always takes keen IN
terest in anything of interest to the
farmers. because we recognize that
they ore the very backbone OF our
social fabric. When the farmer is
prosperous, all other business inter
ests prosper, and when hard times
strike the farmer all business is al
fected. No intelligent farmer in this
day or generation laughs at what
was formerly called book farming
becauses the farmer today who pur-
sues old methods and travels in the
old ruts is so far out OF the running
in the race forsuccess when compared
with the man who reads the farm
journals, attends farmers Institutes
and applies in practical way what
he learns thereby, that the question
is no longer open. We published
some days ago that Hon. J. II. {.
Beverley, of Essex county, a member
OF the State Board OF Agriculture,
stated that afarmers institute would
be held in Fredericksburg il our peo-
ple and the farmers in the adjOin
ing counties desire it, On behalf OF
the people of Fredericksburg we be-
lieve we can say that they are hos
pitable enough and generous enough,
outside of any business benefits that
will accrue TO the city, to welcome
such a gathering OF farmers here and
to see, to it that a suitable place is
provided for holding the meeting.
On behalf OF the farmers OF the sur
rounding counties, We believewe can
say they are progressive enough to
avail themselves OF this opportunity
to learn more Of the science OF agrl-
culture and that they will turn out
in large numbers. Therefore, 10y all
means let us hold the institute. We
have held them successfully here be
fore and much good has resulted.
We cali OH the farmers to take this
matter up, and when the institute is
held TO turn out. 1t will cost you
nothing and may be worth a great
deal to YOU.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
sMooT CASE NEAR END
Investigating Committee VIII Report
to This Session Of Senate.


Washington. Feb. 9-The Senator
Smoot case, so far as Introduction OF
testimony by the protestants is con.
cerned. probably will be closed today
An announcement to that effect was
made by John G. Carlisle, who has
been prosecuting the case at the pres
ent session of congress. The defense
has not yet announced the number OF
witnesses It will call or when it viii
be ready to proceed The hearing dealt
with alleged Mormon interference IN
business affairs and the endowment
house ceremony Three witnesses tes-
tilted that they had taken the obliga'
ton administered. and as they recalled
II there was variance in the form as
It related to an agreement to avenge
the blood of the prophets. Henry w.
Lawrence. of Salt Lake, said that no
Mormon could go through the endow
ment house without taking the oath.
Chairman Burrows said that he
would insist upon concluding the in
vestigation and making report to the
senate this session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 Bro
Wheat. so to 50; corn, As TO so; ma /,
81 30 to 81 35 oats, 40 to 45; hens, 3 to
10: ducks, II to -; dressed chickens,
Q to 10; turkeys, live, If to II; un-
drawn, Is to Is; drawn, 16 to II; live
chickens. 8 to 10: hens, to Q; ducks, 8
to 10; eggs, IS to II lard,
10 to il; butter, Is to 25; hams, IA
to II; sweet potatoes, soc to 90; lri-h
potatoes zoe to soc; apples, per
bushel, 81 10 1.25; beef 3 TO 81;
pork, 6 to 81. veal, al TO ); lambs,
b. so to $3.50; hides. green, 8 to 3,
dry. 10 to 70. sailed. No. /, to 10;
calf skins No /, 81 10 per skin; baled
hay, $40 to $13 per ton: leaf sumac'
IS to go per 100. Early Rose seed 20
tatOes 30 to 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

Norfolk. Va. Feb 9.-H. l.. Page
was by order of Judge Waddill re-
moved as one of the three receivers OF
the Raw Shore railroad. in litigation
here. for causes appearing to the
court" b. w Leigh and J. A. c.
Groner continue as receivers with full
mowers. Page and associates in the
old Bay Shore company holding in.
vestment bonds TO the extent Of $50
600 recently sold their holdings In
PHILADELPHIA to one of several inter
csts desirous of buying the receiver
shin property This is reported he
as Tie cause Of Pages removal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
COUNTESS WANTS SEPARATION

COUNTESS WANTS SEPARATION
Reports from Paris state that the
Count and Countess De Castellane
are again on the verge desperation.
1t is not necessary to remind the
reading public that the latter was
Miss Anna Gould, daughter OF the
late Jay Gould, and that the spectac-
ular little count married her some
eleven years ago when his fortunes
were very much on the wane, and
that since his marriage BOm has
been spending money at most
reckless rate, has been frequently IN
yoled in suits because he failed or
defined to live within the immense
means afforded by his alliance with
the Gould family, and that he and
his wife have otherwise constantly
kept in the public eye. Ifthe counts
varied excuses have been correctly
pictured in the public print, the only
wonder is that his American wife has
been able to put up with him as
long as she has, and the probability
is that if she had hailed from any
other place in the United States
than New York she would
not have done SO. Social life
in New York is at such an
ebb that the young woman raised
within its precincts is prepared Tor
almost any social condition, even
that OF Paris, without experiencing
any very great shock. The count
excuses include "a separate apart
meAt in his Paris home, where his
friends Of the gentler (?) sex gather.
His wife has long known OF the
counts escapades, but being part
of the general high life in Paris, mas
overlooked his indulgences. 1t APP
pears now that the count has be-
come especially and particularly at
tentive to a certain duchess, and the
countess has drawn the line. This
distinction, without a difference,
hardly appeals to the conservative
American mind, but to the average
person, uninitiated in the rules OF
high (?) social life, it would appear
that the best solution ofthe problem
from the standpoint of the countess
would be to turn the little count
loose and thus cut off his money sup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
AFTER OYSTER BOAT CAPTAINS

l.. :. revenue cutter Window reached
Reedvile Wednesday, engaged ina search
for oyster boats carrying strange hired
sailors that were held as prisoners OF
board.
T. ). Deputy Marshal Bendit landed
and served papers on Captain VIM Marsh
of the Ethel Ruth. in civil suit for dam
ages placed at $4,000. brought by VIM
Gallener. "a sailor, who claimed that h
was held prisoner on board Capt. Marsh :
oyster vessel.
There were no other suspected oyster
boats in the Great WicOmico River, and
the Window sailed for the Potomac
where it is supposed the boats are now
operating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
TERRIBLE MINE DISASTER
Twenty-seven Men Dead In Explosion
at Oak Hill, w. Va.

at Oak Hill, w. va.
Charleston, w. Va, Feb.s9.-At least
n men are supposed to have met
deat hin terrible mine explosion in
the Parall mine of the Stewart Col.
Iieries company, near Oak Hill.
Thirty-niue men were employed in the
mine, and only IL have escaped alive
Six bodies have been recovered near
the mouth Of the mine, and it is Ger.
tain that all the others in the mine
are dead.
The explosion was caused by a
pocket of gas which was struck in a
fault in the mine. The explosion was
terrific. and it is thought that many
of the miners were killed outright by
the explosion. The system Of fans was
completely wrecked by the explosion
and all air was shut off from the
mines, leaving the men who had not
been killed by the explosion to smoth'
er to death. The mine is a shaft mine
about 700 feet deep. and the unfortu
nate miners had little chance Of es
cape.
Most of the miners caught In the
mine are Hungarians or negroes, who
had little experience In mining. They
we're not expecting the pocket of gas
which is nearly always discovered IL
mine faults in the anawha region.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

PunXsutawney. Pa. FEB At
mass meeting here OF miners employed
by the buffalo. Rochester & Pittsbure
Coal & Iron COMPANY the Jefferson &
Clearfeld Coal & Iron company AMI
allied concerns with headquarters, IL
was decided unanimously not to 60 to
work again until all grievances be-.
tween the men and companies have
been adjusted. The grievances Of the
miners are the same as presented at
similar meetings which were held at
this place and Ct Reynoldsville, No
vember 6. 1903. It was then alleged
that the Altoona scale was being VIC
lated The minors claimed that the
Altoona agreement is being violated 10
even a greater decree than in Novem
Der. and the resolution calls for the
suspension Of work until guarantee
is give nthat. tie Altoona agreement
will be lived mp to in every respect
The order affects 10000 miners, 1000
railroad men end 500 shOD men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
tn THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks ONCE Of the Circuit Court Of the
County Of Spotsylyania on the eth day Of Feb

In the Clerks ONCE Of the Circuit Court Of the
County Of Spotsyvania on the eth day Of Feb
Tuary. 1906.
Eddie Holiday plaintiff, against George
HoIl aday. !. p. TURNKEY. sheriff administrator
of Geo Holiday and Martha Holiday. de-
ceased. aud tn, unknown heirs at law OF Martha
Holiday. deceased defendants. The object OF
this suit 10 have the court cOnstrue the viii OF
Geo Holiday deceased, and 10 determine the
rights Of Eddie Holiday and George Holiday
in the tract OF land Of which Geo. Holiday died,
seized and possessed containing Is acres OF land.
situate in Spotsyvania county, adjoining the
lands Of Mrs. Lucy G. Estes aud Others; TO set
tie the estates Of Geo. Holiday and Martha
Holiday. deceased. and for partition. II neees-
sary Of aforesaid land In kind or 10y sale and III.
vision OF the proceeds among the pa ties entitled
thereto And an affidavit having been made and
n ed that the defendant. eqrgie Holiday, II
not resident Oithe state OF Virginia, II II ordered
that he do appear here within fifteen DAYS after
due publication hereof. and do what may be
neces airy 20 protect his interest In this suit.
And II is further ordered that a copy thereof be
published once "A eek for four weeks In The Free
Lance and that a copy be posted at the front
door Of the courthouse OF this county on the
next succeeding rule day.
Teste:
T. A. HARRIS, Clerk
Lee J. Graves. p. u. .. -,
A copy teste-T. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
nOw4W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
N GRASP On T. L. TRUST
TillmanReads Letter inSenate From
Governor of West Virginia.
ASKS FOR AN INVESTIGATION

/ ne battlHoIS q Oii'O anu s'''SJ'
vania CHARGED With Discriminating
Against Products CT the state-coaI
Concern Bottled Up"
Washington. Teb 9.-ln the senate
/ Nr. Tiilman. of South Carolina opened
the proceedings by referring TO petit
ton previously presented boy him from
the Fed Rock Fuel company OF West
Virginia. complaining that the Bal;-
more ~ Ohio company had refused to
permit that company 60 connect its
tracks With those of The Baltimore a
Ohio. and thus. as Mr. Tillman eX'
pressed it. "bottling mp the company
Tie sail that az tine time Mt Elkins
/ had said there was a remedy under
me state laws oi West Virginia. lie
F then presented o letter from Governor
Dawson. of West Virginia. complaining
I If ne dimculty in administering the
laws The governor added.
"It nav De- that The Pennsylvania
/ Railroad company does not legally
own a controlling part Of the Balti-
more d. Ohio company or the Cnesa-
neakc g. Ohio Railway company or the
Norfolk & Western Railway company.
but have no doubt that an investisa'
/ tom will show that the Pennsylvania
Railroad company practically controls
these three great trunk lines which
/ traverse West Virginia end which are
the only means whereby The products
O.. th's state. including coal, can b.
shipped 10 the lakes in the west. or
other markets i'm the cast.
Hence # Is q fact that West Vlr-
giuia To-Day 81 IN the grasp of all
road trust which practically saws what
part OF the STATE shall be developed
and what shall not be- developed. how
much coal shall be shipped ont Of tho
state to what points or ports II shall
be- shipped ana when IL shall be
shipped. or course. 20 makes its own
rates end we are helpless
"Tho PENNSYLVANIA railroad Is very
/ largely Interested in the production
/ or shipment of bitumlnous coal; it will
naturally look after its own interest
and the interest Of the people along
fs lines I'm Pennsylvania and else
where FIRST OF an and therefore the
interests Of West Virginia are subor-
+ dinatcd 10 the Interests Of these 9th
ors end our railroads upon which fe
arc dependent are controlled by an
alien corporation practically in compe-
tit'on with MS"
Tho governor concluded by request
/ ing an Official investigation into the
state of Affairs. aud Mr.. Tillman said
/ he would move for such an investlga-
ton lut for the fact that the house
was moving in that direction
Nr EiRirs said there was state
law anordng adequate remedy by
manlanas for suca conditions as those
represented. but that shippers hest
tated 20 EMPLOY &c. he suggested that
/ the governors letter be referred TO
/ the committee ON interstate com
merce. and IT. was SO referred.
/ Mr. Foraker expressed the hope that
there would be an investigation along
The lines suggested by Governor Daw
son. Ile said the governors complaint
went TO the heart Of the railroad trou'
/ bic an over the country
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

Petersburg ismoying i6ranaii0hal
battlefield park and the Military
Committee of the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes reports $4,000 for pur-
chasing Bulls Bluff battlefield, aud
vet fredericksburg is lying silent
What is the status of our bill for a
national park?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

The Pennsylvania railroad comes
out of the recent investigation with
victory. The Interstate commission
finds that it does not control the
Baltimore and Ohio, the Norfolk
and Western or the Chesapeake and
Ohio, and does not discriminate
against West Virginia Coal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
NEW POTOMAC STEAMER

The new steamer Jamestown, under
construction at Newport News, will be
Launched March 10. 80.
The new steamer ia freproof, and will
be the only one OF the kind in the country.
Ii is intended for daylight trips along
the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay, and
service during the jamestown Exposi-
fion
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
GEN. ANDERSON APPOINTED
kDJUTANT GENERAL

Gov. Swanson has decided to appoint
Gen. Charles J. Anderson, OF Richmond,
as adjutant general Of Virginia, to sue
coed Gen. VIM. Male, the incumbent.
Gen. Anderson is a member ofthe State
Senate. He has been identified with the
military of the State for many years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
P. M'CRACKEN. BRO. Q CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERS and LIQUOR DEALERS.
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE END
BOURBON WHISTLES from the following wtll
known dlstilleries. Graft CO., OF Ohio. Boz ne
County Distilling Co., OF Kentucky. Monte do
DIstlllery. OF Maryland. and W. +. Graz. Of
Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner Engles Lager Beer.
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements. Seeds. Gusno and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

Count Witte says Russia is iortu-
nate in possessing the Car In we"
OF the quantity of dynamite in that
country. he might have added that
the Car is unfortunate in possessing
Russia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
SKATER DROWNED AT RICHMOND

The body OF Clarence \. Smith, OF
Richmond, was found Wednesday in the
pond in OakWood Cemetery. The body
was about twenty feet from the shore in
water about ten feet deep. Smith was
skating, when he broke through the ice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10
\. n. MUTUAL FIRE ASSN,
IRVINGTON VA
oil the iolIowing Agents:

or the following Agents:
T. NJ. Arrest, Hague; d. Irving Coax
ley. Edgehill: Rev. W. W. Owens, Der
thaville; W. j. Parker, Mt. Landing; l..
R. Bagby, Steyensylle; W. II. Ryland,
Urbanna; r. II. Bland. Bayport; X. II.
Norris, New Upton; DR.. c. d. Marchant,
Harmony Village; 4. +. Segar, Locklies;
r. f. Rock, Mundy Point; l.. W. Head
ley. Callao: j. q. Rice, Heathsyille; L; B
Broun, Broun's Store; d. Allan, RehOtoth
Church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

The bull fight at Algeciras last
Sunday, for the amusement Of the
Moroccan referees. was a brutal and
disgraceful scene. 1t is a matter OF
congratulation that the American
and English members of the confer
ence emphasized their disapproval OF
the brutal practice by refusing to
attend
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

In a speech. meant to lie comph-
mentary to the President, Senator
Patterson compared him with An
drew jackson. And yet, Teddy III
his writings spoke of Andy as AN
Ignorant ruitian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-10

Uncle Sam may make demon.
stration against China if the Celes-
tails keep at their foolishness. They
have almost reached the end OF their
rope.