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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
DENOUNCES THAW LAWYERS
Worse Than a Bunch OF Schoolboys,
Says Roger O'Mara.


Pittsburg. April l5-Roger O'Mara.
former chief of detectives, who was
at the trial of Harry X Thaw as a de-
tective employed by Mrs. William
Thaw. is very bitter over the outcome
of the famous case He makes no ef-
fort to conceal his disgust over the
way in which the case of the defense
was handled. He declared:
"A bunch Of schoolboys could have
prepared and carried through better
case than did the lawyers in defend
ing Harry X. Thaw. They were so
busy trying to get their names into
the newspapers that it's wonder that
their actions didn't drive the defend
ant insane.
ITS shame the way that bunch Of
bum lawyers handled the case for
Thaw. There is not one chance in the
world of Harry Thew ever being con
victed. If his attorneys had given more
time to looking after his interests in
stead of trying to break into print be
lieve he would have been acquitted.
"The case of the defense was never
properly prepared and within "a hours
after the trial started It was plainly
evident that there was not a lawyer
among the defendants counsel who
could properly examine a witness, let
alone cross-examine the prosecution s
witnesses. It was the rottenest piece OF
work ever saw.
what little creditable work was
done was under the direction of Thaw
himself. lie showed clearly that he
knew more about handling the case
than his lawyers"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
BRYAN ON TAINTED MONEY
Nebraskan Praises Churches For Re-
fusing to Accept IT,

Nebraskan Praises Churches For Re-
fusne to Accept II.
Washington, April 15.-William j..
BRYAN addressed nearly 1000 persons
at the New National theatre. He spoke
under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, and took for his
subject The Prince of Peace" Mr..
Bryan concluded with praise for the
colleges and churches that have de-
:lined to accept money from wealthy
men, who have gained their riches by
dishonest methods.
Zone of our rich men, he said, has
reached point where he sometimes
finds difficulty to find people to take
his money. And that ! regard as the
best evidence Of the growth Of moral
sentiment in this country. 1t means
something when a great church pauses.
hesitates. refuses to accept the money
until it knows how it was made | be-
lieve the time will come when churcne
and colleges will refuse to go into part
nership in the spending of money i'm
morally made. The influence of that
public opinion will be powerful fac
tor in the restoring of righteousness.
These great institutions should say to
a man: You did not make your money
honestly; we will not share the odium
with you
A reception was rendered Mr. Bryan
after his address, after which he left
for New York to attend the Peace
Congress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16

4 HRGINIA. In the Circuit court of
" Spotsylvania county. Massey 4 ais
and Staughan. plaintiffs, V. Powell
and Straughan, defendants.
Extract from decree entered in said
cause on the 2nd OF April, 1900: THE
court doth further adiudge. order aud
decree that this cause be referred 10 +.
W. Coleman, one OF the commissioners Ol
this court, who shall take and settle the
following accounts:
|. An account of all the taxes due by
the estate of C.. l.. Strsughan, deceased.
=. All other debts due by said estate.
whether liens or not, with the order OF
their priorities and to whom due and the
amount due each creditor, or If the es-
tate is not sufficient to pay all outstand-
ing debts in full then the pro rata share
OF each creditor.
3 On account of Mrs. Lizzie Is.
Straughan, rs administrative OF {. l..
Straughan, deceased, all assets OF the
said decedent, real, personal or mixed,
whether personally has come into hands
of administrator or not.
T. Said commissioner shall make re-
port to court and shall also state and re-
port his e nclusioDs on every other mat
ter which the commissioner may deem
pertinent and which may be necessary
to settle fully the object OF this suit, and
shall also state anG report every other
pertinent matter which may be requested
by any party.
,. The said commissioner shall return
to court any evidence taken by virtue OF
this decree.
6. In taking. stating and settling the
accounts under this decree the commits
sioner shall give notice of the time and
place OF so doing, which shall be- publish
ed once a week for four successive weeks
IN some convenient newspaper and each
publication shall be equivalent to per
sonal service OF such notice on the parties.
Commissioner Office, =
fredericksburg, Va, April 18th, 1907.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
All parties interested in the foregoing
chancery cause are hereby given notice
that have fixed on Monday, May the
Goth, 1907. as the time, and SpOtsyl-
vania Court House, Virginia, as the place
for executing the directions and enquiries
in the foregoing decree directed.
Given under my hand as commissioner
In chancery for the Circuit court OF Spot
sylvanis county, Virginia, this April
18th, 1907.
Frederick W. Coleman,
Commissioner.
Lee ]. Graves, p. q.
Samuel =. Powell, ID. d. alGw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
JEFFERSON LAUDED
Founders Day Observed at University Of Virginia

Founders Day at the University Of
Virginia was observed Saturday. An
addressed was delivered by Martin A
Knapp, whose subject was Transports
ton and Combination.
At night VIM. j. Bryan spoke to a.
many persons as could be seated IN
auditorium at the university. His
theme was Thomas Jefferson" which
he discussed for nearly two hours.
Mr.. Bryan was introduced by Judge
r. T. w. Duke, of Charlottesville.
Upon his arrival Mr.. Bryan was given
an ovation. a large crowd OF studente
and residents greeting him at the station
de was escorted to the university by o
cheering throng, and at the institution
was again the center OF an enthusiastic
demonstration by students.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
STRANGE VISIONS

John Temple Graves must have
been reading the Charlottesville
Progress, for, il we remember cor
rectly, it was only a short time ago
that our esteemed Jeffersonian con-
temporary created mild sensation
by declaring that the Democratic
party should nominate Theodore
Roosevelt for President at the next
National Convention. In other
words, the Progress had vision OF
a beautiful unity OF political parties
and factions on one man, such as
has never been witnessed in thiscoun-
try since the days OF George Wash
ington. Mr.Graves, the distinguished
editor OF the Atlanta Georgian, has
been clearly affected by the same.
manner OF vision, and we W., s ff1d him a
Few days since ssoiemEly and earnest
y Suggesting that Hon. VIM. J.
BRYAN, OF Nebraska, nominate for
President of the United States Hon.
Theodore Roosevelt, OF New York.
What a lovely party peace the Prog
ress and John Temple Graves are en-
gagged in trying to bring about. MIR.
Roosevelt is to be the beacon light
Of both politicalparties. They sweep
party and faction overheard in one
grand spasm OF Rooseveltism. 1t
makes no difference to them that
Theodore Roosevelt enunciated in
recent months adoctrine radically
opposed to the tenets OF Democracy
as to shock and repel the most adj
yanced Democrat. That he is the
apostle OF Federalism, the man who
would see the States shorn OF their
power so that the Federal govern
ment may become more powerful,
makes no difference to John Temple
Graves and the Charlottesville Prog
ress. They forget this and they
solemnly ignore the fact that the
ubiquitous Dingley tariff thrives and
groups space, nourished under Theo-
dore Roosevelt's administration.
They forget these and many other
things, which make their suggestion
one to be smiled at and forgot.
They are wandering in a dream land
under the influence of some strange
political narcotic, which produces
fancies and fantasies. They had best
arouse themselves to the need OF all
Democrats Excepting the faith,
especially at this time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
JAMES H.ECKELSOEAD
Former Comptroller Of Currency
Victim of Heart Disease.
WAS FOUND DEAD IN BED
Ringing of Telephone Led to F'nd'n9
of Body Of Prominent Chicago
Banker, Formerly An Official Under
Ex.President Cleveland.

Chicago. April 15.-James II. Eek
els. president of the Commercial Ma
tional Bank, and formerly comptroller
of the currency. died at his home OF
organic heart disease. The death OF
Mr.. Eckels occurred apparently while
he was asleep.
The fact that he was dead was dis
covered by Frank Evans, butler. who
entered Mr.. Eckels room to answer a
telephone ring that had continued for
some time. Evans found Mr.. Eckels ap-
parently asleep. The butler called TO
him. and, getting no response. sought
to arouse the banker, only to find that
the former comptroller was dead. The
members of the household were sum
moned, and DR.. Frank Churchill was
called. The doctor said that Mr.. Eek
els had been dead for some hours.
Mrs. Eckels and her daughter
Phoebe. IS years old, are in Paris.
where the latter is attending school.
They have been abroad since last fs 81,
and planned to return to Chicago in
few weeks. They.were at once com.
nnuicated With bv cable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
CANDIDATES. CARD

To the Democratic voters Ofthe Eighth
Congressional District of Virginia:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Congress
from the Eighth Congressional District,
and in so doing desire to say that II
chosen at the forthcoming Primary, it
shall be my constant aim and endeavOr
to represent faithfully the interests of the
entire District.
In the course OF the campaign, | shall
endeavor to address and meet a. many
OF the voters ~ possible in order that we
may get better acquainted with each 9th
er. earnestly solicit the support of my
fellow Democrats.
Respectfully,
c. C. Carlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
CARD

To the Democratic Voters OF the
Eighth Congressional District Of Nir-
ginia
In a card addressed "To the People
Of the Eighth Congressional District OF
Virginia. and published in the press
of the district and otherwise. have
heretofore announced my views on the
questions OF moment which now con
Germ the public.
Adopting that card ~ part OF this
announcement, now formally announce
myself candidate for Congress from the
Eighth Congressional District OF Virginia
subject To the action of the Congressional
Primary to be held on Wednesday, June
10Th, 1907.
In the event that | shall be nominated
and elected, it will be my earnest desire
and ambition to be OF service to my
District. State and Country, and to
faithfully represent every interest and
TO Justify by every exertiOn in my power
the confidence reposed in me and honor
conferred on me by my fellow Democrats.
Respectfully.
C.. E.Nicol.
Manassas, Va, April 3, 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
ARBOR DAY. MESSAGE
President Explains Its Signifi-
canoe to School Children.
PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE
MIR. Roosevelt Says Shortly the Ma
tion's Need For Trees viii Become
Serious, and Advises the Young TO
Replenish the Forests.

ScTlouS, ana ADVISES tne roun9 W
Replenish the Forests.
Washington. April 10. - President
Roosevelt has addressed ito the school
children OF the United States" a mes
sage on the significance Of ArbOr Day,
which during the month of April IS
celebrated i'm many of the states. He
SAYS to them il is we'll that they should
celebrate the day thoughtfully, and
that when they help to preserve our
forests or to plant new ones they are
acting the part of good citizens The
message is as follows.
ITO the School Children of the United
States:
"Arbor Day (Which means simply
tree day. is now observed In every
state Of our Union. and mainly in the
schools. AZ variGIs times from Jan
Iary 20 December, but chiefly in this
month of April, YOU give a day or part
of a day to special exercises and per
haps TO actual tree planting, in recog-
nition Of the importance OF trees to us
as nation and what they yield in
adornment. comfort and useful pro
ducts To the communities in which you
live
1T is well that YOU should celebrate
your Arbor Day thoughtfully. for with
i'm your lifetime the nations need OF
trees will become serious. We al an
older generation can get along with
what we have. though with growing
hardship: but I'm your full manhood
and wOmanhood YOU will want what
nature once so bountifully supplied
and man so thoughtlessly destroyed.
and because of that want You will re-
proach ms not Tor what we have used.
but for what we have wasted.
For the nation as for the man or
woman and the boy or girl. the road
to success is the right use of what we
have and the improvement OF present
opportunity II YOU neglect to prepare
Yourselves now for the duties and re-
sponsibinities which will fall upon you
later. II YOU do not learn the things
which you will need TO know when
your school days are over, you will
suffer the consequences So any nation
which in its youth lives only for the
day. reaps without sowing and con
sumes without outstanding, must eX-
poet the penalty Of the prodigai. whose
labor could with difficulty find him
the bare means Of life.
az people without children would
face a hopeless future, a country with
ont trees is almost as hopeless: for
ests which are so used that they can.
not renew themselves will soon van
ish and with them all their benefits. A
true forest Is not merely a store house
full Of wood but, as II were. factory
of wood and al the same time reser-
yoir OF water When you help to pre-
serve our forests or plant our new
ones. YOU are performing the part OF
good citizens. II your ArbOr Day ex-
ercises help you to realize what bene-
fits each one of you receives from the
forests and how by your assistance
these benefits may continue. they Will
deserve a good end
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
DEATHS

Mrs. L. Fl. Martin died at her home
at Unionville Wednesday, aged 6S years.
VIM. Fl. Goodwin, of Louisa county,
died Friday. Three. daughters and three
sons survive him.
Rev. James Addison Quarles, d. d.
LII. D., professor of moral philosophy,
Washington and Lee University, Lexing-
ton, died suddenly Sunday, aged seventy
Vparf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
THAW TO OFFER BAIL
Family Prepared to Furnish 1t
in Amy Amount.
ARE UNLIKELY TO SUCCEED
Jerome Confident He Can Prevent Re-
lease of Stanford Whites Slayer and
viii Prosecute Him For First Degree

viii Prosecute Him For First Degree
Murder.
New York April l5.-Setting at rest
all rumors as to their present inten-
tions. j. Russell Peabody. associated
with Dolphin NJ Delmas. chief counsel
for Harry r. Thaw. said after a As
minute conference with the prisoner.
that an application for Thaw's release
on bail would be made. He declined to
go into details regarding this action.
There were various rumors during the
day that habeas corpus proceedings
might be brought. and it was reported
that the Thaw family stands ready to
furnish bail in almost any amount to
secure the young mans release.
District Attorney Jerome announced
that he would make a strong fight
against granting of bail TO the pris-
Oner. and added TO this statement that
he intended to prosecute him for N.Y.
der in the first degree; -tnis latter as
sertion coping in reply to a sugges-
ti9p-,hat he had compromised with the
defendants counsel on plea Of in.
sanity and would agree TO send Thaw
to Matteawan.
The next interesting development
came when Mr.. Peabody left Thaw af-
ter a late visit and said in reply TO
questions as to the stories that Thaw
had changed his counsel:
"Mr. Thaw authorizes me 10 say that
up to the present time he has made no
change OF counsel You may say that
as emphatically as you please. or
course. we don't know what will hap
pen next week
How does Thaw take the situa-
tom" the lawyer was asked.
"He is very much distressed and
feels badly about it," Mr.. Peabody re
piled
A somewhat sensational develop.
ment was the publication of letter
said to have been written by Howard
Nesbit. Evelyn Thaw's brother. ex-
planning his position in the case and
asking for money from Thaw.
Altogether Thaw spent a quiet day
in the Tombs The influx of mail at all
deliveries which has kept him busy
since he first went to a cell was di-
minished somewhat. Instead of the 100
letters which he received every morn
ing up to the day OF the verdict. only
90 came in the morning. and the other
deliveries had also fallen of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
PREPARE THIS YOURSELF

For those who have any form OF blood
disorders; who want new rich blood and
plenty OF it, try this:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces
Shake we'll in a bottle and take in
teaspoonful doses after each meal and at
bedtime. Any good pharmacy can
supply the ingredients at small cost.
This is the prescription which, when
made up. is called "The Vegetable Treat
ment;" by others. the Cyclone Blood
Purifier" 1t acts gently and certainly
does wonders for some people who are
sickly, weak and out OF sorts, and If
Known to relieve serious, loDg-standinP
asses of rheumatism and chronic back
ache quickly.
Make some up and try it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.l
Wheat, ~ to so; corn, 80 to 90, meal,
s1.30 TO 81 .35; oats, 45 to 30; hens, i've.
. to 10; dressed, 11to12k, chicke. small,
l3to14 eggs, 14to14k, lard10to12; ducks,
i've 10to11; dressed, IL to Ia: brtter, Is
60 20; hams, IA to Is: sweet potatoes.
10 to 81; Irish potatoes. so TO io;apples,
,er bushel. $lto$1 %; veel, 4Hto5; lambs,
3d. 80 to $3.50: hides. green, s to 10;
lry. IL to 10, sa'fed. No. l. to 10.
calf skins No 1, sl.10 per skin; baled
hay, SIT to $50 per ton; leaf sumsc. 60
to s. per 100, hogs, live weight, 8
to 5hc; beef live weight. ~ to 3kc.;
pork, Z to *; turkeys, live, IL; undrawn.
IA to 10; drawn. 10 to 16; Early Rose
potatoes, seed, IS to 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
Manassas, Va, April 3, 1907.
A CARD

To the Voters OF the Sth Congressional
District:
Having determined TO be a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress from the Sth Congressional Dis
trict-
respectfully solicit the support of the
Democratic voters of the District at the
Primary election to be held June the
10Th, 1907. II the people of the District
shall deem me worthy OF the high honor
OF bearing the Democratic flag in the
contest for Congress, it shall be- the
ambition OF my life to prove worthy Of
their confidence and support.
Respectfully.
X. l.. Gordon. Jr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
A MEMORIAL OF JOHN SMITH, COL.

Died March 2G. 1907, aged 81 years.
John, our loved one, IN gone away
From this world OF care,
Where he will know no sorrow,
Where he will feel no fear.
We miss him in his home,
We miss him everywhere;
BE lived for those that loved him,
For those that found him true,
The Heaven that smiled above him,
And the good that he might do.
In this world we will no more see him,
We will miss him for his love,
But we all do hope to meet him
In that world of Heaven above.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has burned the heart;
'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the word,
We must forever part.
Mother, sister and other friends
Will miss you well as |,
Bnt we all hope TO meet Won
In Heaven beyond the sky.
BY his cousin, Matte I. Clark
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
TO EXPOSITION VISITORS
powhatan Lodge.

Three doors from the Normal school
entrance Old Point and Newport News
AIRS pass the door. Cars connect With
boat for Exposition. Lodging and
breakfast 81 80 per day.
Hampton is the most desirable Of
places for visitors to the Exposition to
stop, as the approach to the grounds by
water will afford a fine view OF the bat
tleships, and OF the Exposition buildings.
Apply to Miss Hickman, Box 40.
Hampton, Va. 19mlm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
GENERAL NEWS

Snow and cold weather are reported
from many parts Of the country.
Daniel Fl. Chamberlain, aged 70 years
Republican governor Of South Carolina
in reconstruction days, died Saturday at
the residence OF VIM. C. Chamberlain,
near the University OF Virginia. He was
a native OF Massachusetts. He redeemed
his administration by refusing to ap
point negro politician on the Supreme
Court bench in South Carolina.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
MARRIAGES

Lesley L. Carr aud Miss Sallie E. Cooke
were married at Louisa c. Ii. Friday
evening, Rev. 3. 7. Clarke officiating.
They will reside at Mineral.
]. 81. Hurlock and Miss Lizzie l. Nor
ris, both of Orange county, were mar
at the residence of Rev. A. ]. Harlow, IT,
Orange, on Thursday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
WORK IRKS0ME
hsch Speculation Regarding Judge cump's
Resignation.

The resignation Of Judge Beverly T.
Crump as chairman OF the State Cor
poration Commission has created great
interest and much speculationis INDUCED
In as to what prompted the action.
Judge Crump in reply to questions
said:
81 am perfectly willing to answer
questions relating to the official business
OF the commission, but must decliIe
to answer personal questions.
He said that his resignation
from the commission was due to the
fact that he had found the work hard
and exacting and that he preferred t.
renew the practice OF law. He said that
the members OF bis family for months
had urged him to sever his connection
with the commission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
A CARD

To the Democratic Voters of Orange
County:
Sensible OF the confidence heretofore
imposed in me by the people of Orange
county, with desire to use the ex-
perience gained in the House ofDelegates
for the benefit of my people, | hereby an
nounce that am a candidate for re-
election, subject to the ratification OF o
Democratic primary or whatever means
the County Committee should decide upon
to select candidate.
I'm G.. G.. Talaferro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
POLITICAL

]. E. Thrift, OF Madison, is candidate
for the Democratic nomination for House
OF Delegates from Madison and Greene
counties.
The election OF Congressman in the Stb
District will take place &C the regular
lection in November. The Democrats
will nominate their candidate by primary
June 10Th. Republicans will hold con-
vention Aug. 9th.
Congressman Hay of Madison, declares
that the John Temple Graves PROPOSE
ton for the Democrats to nominate Mr..
Roosevelt is the most absurd thing yet
proposed except the story OF the s., 900.
900 conspiracy to defeat President
Roosevelt and his policies.
Hon. N. B. Early, OF Greene, is making
an active canvass for the Democratic
nomination for State Senate from dis
trict composed OF Greene and Albemsrle
counties end city OF Charlottesville.
There are two other candidates, Hon. j.
q. Lindsay and Mr.. Perkins, of Charlottes-
vile.
Test Belmont Best
Extra.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-16
RHEA TO SUCCEED CRUMP
cWan0 Announces His cholcs f0 Head Of
Cooperation Commission.

81 shall certainly appoint Judge Wn,
F. Rhea to succeed Judge Crump on the
State corporation commission said
Gov. Swanson Saturday.
The resignation OF Chairman CrumI
has been accepted. to take effect upon
the decision on the railroad cases now
pending before the commission. This
may be o matter OF several weeks. Gov
Swanson declined positively to discuss
anything in regard to the causes OF the
reclamation.