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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
MARRIAGES

II. Emmett Harlow, Of Albemarle, and
Miss Bessie 3. Spicer, Of Louisa county
were married Wednesday by Rev. X. I
Clarke, of LOuisa.
Rufus NJ. Cakes. aud Miss Lille {,
Faulconer, both # Orange county, were
married by Rev. A. j. Harlow, at the
latter's residence at Orange Wednesday
W. J. Jones aud Miss Florence Edith
Samuel were married at Bethlehem
Baptist church in Essex, Feb. l4tb, ~
, O'Clock.
Thomas r. Blake, Of Urbanna. and
Miss Ethel l.. Hogs, of Norfolk, were
licensed to marry in Baltimore Friday
On February 9th Arthur Pinkard and
Miss Ada Davis were united in marriage
at the home of the officiating minister,
Rev. A. D. Reynolds, in Richmond
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
AssAlLs WReINlA CONsr!rurION
iobn S. Wise Argues Suffrage Case for Norfolk
colored Man.

"The constitution not only refused TO
take oath, but would not admit that
there was honor among thieves. When
the members Of the convention deter
mined TO ram the constitution down the
throats of the people they would not
trust the officers of the State, but re-
ouired all Of them to take test oath.
They did elect chairman. Any mob
can do that. But cay they had no
right 10 scour this State FOR the petty
politicians out Of whom to make regis
trars to do dirty political work and to
deprive men Of thsir constitutional
rights
Such was Capt John S.Wise's arraign-
ment of the constitution 10 the Norfolk
suffrage case, which WAS being argued
before Judge G,fi in the u. ). Circuit
Court at Richmond
Capt. Wise il attorney for John h..
Brickhouse, the Norfolk county negro,
who il trying To annuI the constitution
of Virginia on case brought against
two Norfolk county registrars, who re-
fused 10 allow Brickhouse To vote in a
precinct upon whose books his name did
not appeal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
FALLING INTO LINE

One State after another is falling
in line on the twO-cent railroad rate
proposition and before long we may
expect this rate to prevail all over
the country. Pennsylvania, one OF
the greatest, il not the greatest rail
road State. is about TO Join the
ranks, the lower house Of the legisla-
ture having Just passed the two-cent
rate bin without a single dissenting
vote. Similar measures are now be-
fore the legislatures OF other States
and will shortly become laws la
Virginia the whole matter Is in the
hands of the Corporation Commits
sion and that body is atpresent inves-
tigating the matter. We confidently
expect favorable action on the part
of the commission. In the hearing
before the commission an official OF
the R. F. 4 z. r. r. testified that
the average rate on that road was
now about two cents a mile. Asked
to explain this by MIR. Stuart, he re
piled that this average was caused
by the fact that many passengers
from north OF Washington Travelled
on mileage for which they paid less
than two cents per mile. II this is
true, then there is a manifest inius-
tice being done people along the road
who have to pay considerably over
two cents. while their more fortunate
countrymen from north OF Washing
ton travel for less. For instance.
the fare from Fredericksburg TO
Washington is one dollar and sixty
cents and the distance from fifty-fve
to sixty miles, so that the fare per
mile is over two and one-half cents
This is about the average all along
the line, though surely the people IL
the State should be given as cheap
a rate as those outside. This condi-
ton, perhaps, applies 10 all Of the
Virginia roads and should be, and
doubtless will be, remedied by the
commission. The railroads would
help themselves greatly with the
public by not opposing the demand
for a two-cent rate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
ANOTHER TERRIBLE DISASTER
Many Killed and Injured in R. R. Accident in
New York.

Twenty persons were killed 10 wreck
Just outside of New York Saturday night
on New York Central K. r. Over fifty
were hurt when the train plunged into a
gully at d sharp curve. Many women
were among the victims Of the accident
The bodies were scattered along the
tracks. Some OF the victims were 20
badly mangled that they could not be
identified. Two motors, four passenger
coaches, and smoker plunged down EN-
bsnkment, rolling over and over. The
smoker took fire. Police, tiremen and
rushed 20 the scence. Sixteen
we're instantly killed. four died soon
after and Others are fatally injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
BETTING ON THAW'S FATE
Thousands Of Dollars Placed with Chicago
bookmakers

With Harry X. Thaw's life hanging in
the balance OF justice, Chicago r gamblers
have seized the chance 10 make books
upon the outcome of the Sensational New
York murder case Thousands OF dol
lars have been placed with some of be
big Chicago gamblers who have opened
books
The following odds We're POSTED Fri
day. the boOkmaker taking the negative:
Death sentence, electric chair,-JO to L.
Penitentiary. life sentence. 10 10 /.
Penitentiary, twenty-year sentence,-t
60 l.
Penitentiary. manslaughter,-3 to !.
Insanity, criminal,-even money.
Disagreement 10 }.
Mistrial-even money.
Acquittal-2 10 >.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
SCORES POLYGANY
Utah Minister Vigorously DenOunces
Mormon Leaders.
CALLS KNOX DEVILS ADVOCATE
Pew. Paden Declares Pennsylvania
Senator's Stand Was Plea That
People Aequiesee In Polygamous
Practices In Utah.

Senator's Stand Was a Plea That
People Aequiesee In Polyaamous
Practices In Utah.
Washington. Feb. lS. - Polygamy
was scored and President Joseph
Smith and the leaders of the Mormon
church in Utah were denounced by
Rev. Dr. William NJ Paden, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church OF Salt
Lake City and president Of the Minis
terial Association of the Northwest, at
an anti Mormon mass meeting held I'M
der the auspices of the National
League of WOmen's Organizations. DR..
Paden devoted most of his speech 90
reviewing the minority report submit
ted to the senate in the Smoot case,
and declared that the stand taken by
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania. was
nothing more nor less than a plea TO
the American people to acquiesce in
the polygamOus practices in Utah.
Dr. Paden presented the Gentiles'
side of the Mormon controversy and
declared that the lawabiding citizens
of Utah will take the senate's action,
# Senator Smoot is allowed 10 retain
his seat. as an endorsement of poly
gamous livinc. lie declared that the
federal legislation OF 1862 against
bigamy in the territories had never
been executed. The law was defec-
tive. he said. in that it made no pro.
vision against the crime of polygamous
living. no law against polysamy is
worth the paper on which il is writ
ten" continued the speaker unless it
also deals with polygamOus cohabiia-
ton. We cannot this day prove Joseph
Smith is a polygamist. but only that
he is a polygamous cohabitator
DR. Paden commended the Edmunds.
Tucker acts as the only laws which
ever made polygamous living a crime
TO be prosecuted and mot TO be ac-
guessed in or tolerated
Thousands of cases were prosecuted
successfully in the Utah courts. he
declared. when these laws were being
enforced by the government. and they
were the direct cause of bringing the
polygamists to their knees in 1870,
when the church capitulated and made
unconditional surrender The speaker
said that President Joseph F. Smith
and several apostles of the church
have had children born to them by
their plural wives since the manifesto
prohibiting polygamous living was is.
euad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19

The colossal gift of$32, OOO,O by
Rockefeller foreducational purposes
is soon to be followed, it is reported,
by another munificent donation to
Princeton College. 1t seems the in
tellect-the minds to be cultivated,
If not over cultivated, at the expense
it may be OF the body. Asylums,
hospitals, homes for the poor seem
to be overlooked. Libraries, col
leges, schools are the objects OF the
philanthropists' donations. We do
not mean to intimate that these
should not be cared for, but we
would not have the poor, the aged
and the unfortunate forgotten. We
have here in the Mary Washington
Hospital and the Assembly, Home
objects of and subjects for the phi
lanthropists and benevolent. These
institutions should inspire some one,
rich in this worlds goods, to give, to
endow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES

Assistant Librarian Berkeley, who has
charge OF the travelling libraries has been
arrangiI libraries Of fifty books each
and sending them out.
The following, among Others, have
been sent thin the past week.
Woodvile, Rappahannock county,
Ccitizens); Worthwhile, Fauquier coun-
" (citizensl: Louisa tschooD; Madison
Mills. Madison county (schOoD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
THkW TRIAL RESUMED
Iuror Bolton in Place.

The trial of Thaw was resumed on
Monday.
Funeral services were held Saturday
Tor the wife OF Juror Bolton. and alter
wards the juryman expressed his readi-
ness to again take his place in the Thaw
panel and continue the trial. Mr.. Boil
ton feels it is conscientious duty for
him to hear the Thaw case 20 the end
II Mr.. Bolton had dropped out it would
have meant the loss OF many thousands
Of dollars TO the State and the Thaw
family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
DEATHS

Miss Jane McCann died at the home o.
ler niece, Miss Gertie Stone, in Essex On
Feb. 10Th. She was SO years old. The
burial services were conducted by Rev
F. b. Beale.
r. B. Taylor, commissioner OF public
accounts for Manchester, died Friday.
Mrs. Frank Sanders, OF Richmond
county, died February Sth, and is sur
vived by three children. the Oldest seven
years and the youngest an infant.
Capt. Henry Edmunds, OF Houston,
Halifax county, is dead he was Con
iederate veteran. He was an able law
yer and served in House OF Delegates.
dis widow and one son survive.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
CONGRESSIONAL

Congressman Flood, has introduced =
bill to have the Secretary ofthe Treasury
lay aside $25, 000,0 900 out of the surplus
at the end of each fiscal year,tbe amount
to be apportioned among the States for
road improvements.
After defeating the provision for gun
foundry at the Washington Navy Yard,
the House passed the naval appropria-
ton bill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19

President Roosevelt might consent to
accept a denomination il he sees there is
danger Of the Republicans nominating
Foraker for President.
Secretary Root hopes to negotiate q
treaty with Japan that will insure the
exclusion OF japanese coolies from the
United States.
The boiler OF the Hamburg-American
Liner Validivia, from Eayti, was virtually
Quilted by the explosion of the boiler OF
its donkey engine while at sea. Seven
men were killed and the ship badly
damaged.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
ROOSEVELT HIS CHOICE
Virginia psmoerat Urges a Third Term.

James H. Lindsay a member OF the re-
cent constitutional convention, and edi-
tor Of The Daily Progress OF Charlotte
vile, the home OF Senator Thomas ;
Martin in Congressman James Hay g dis
trict, in an editorial Monday indorses
President Roosevelt, whom he regards
a. the most available man for the Demo
Gratis to nominate in 1908
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
GARRETT FOR S. A. |. HEAD

Until the directorate of the Seaboard
Air Line r. r. names a new president to
succeed the late Alfred Walter, General
Manager W. A. Garrett, of Norfolk, will
be the executive head of the system IL
is declared that Mr.. Garrett will be made
the new president.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
BUILDING FOR C0LORED RACE
AT JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION

The conversions Of the negro building
at the jamestown Exposition was hid
Thursday. The negro building will be
100 by 213 feet. two stories high. aud
will cost $4,000 IL was designed by a
eolored architect, and il being constructed
by culored contractors. II is 70 be- com
pleted in ninety DAYS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
Live Stock Markets.

PITTsBURG Union Stock Yardsl-
CATTLE steady; choice, $5.75Q6;
prime. $5.4065.70. SHEEP slow !;
urine wethers, $5.5065.70; culls and
common. $2Q3; lambs, S64175; veal
calves, $S50q9. HOGS active; prime
heavies. mediums and heavy Workers,
$3.50; light Workers, s725G7s0; pigs,
S7d710I roughs, t666T5.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
VAUGHAN WILL co NMAND
VIRGINIA BRIGADE

Col. C. C. Vaughan. Of Franklin, COM
mander OF the Seventy-ffst Regiment,
Virginia Volunteers, was Saturday
elected brigadier general of the Virginia
brigade of militia by the field officers OF
the three Virginia regiments. The cleo
tion OF Col. Vaughan occurred on the
second ballot. Col. Robert Leedy, Col.
Perry. and Col r f. Craigbiu, We're the
other candidates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
FIRE IN ALEXANDRIA

One death from excitement, six FIRE
men overcome by smoke. aud another
injured by falling beam, and damage
amounting TO $4,000. without in
surance. were the result Of fire in AK
andris Saturday which destroyed We'd
derburn row. on Albert street
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
For RENT

The large and attractive brick store
house aud warehouse on Main street in
Orange, Va lately occupied by ireiner
4 Shackleiord as a hardware store. l.
for rent Apply to Dir. W. j. Crittenden
Unionyille. Va. or To Morton a Shackel-
ford. Orange, Va.
ian3l-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
sOARD or FISHERIES

The State Board OF Fisheries lirli lts
monthly meeting in Norfolk Friday.
The hearing of complaints against In
spec or Simmons, Isle OF Wight, and the
ordering OF resurvey Of the Baylor
lines in the Rsppahannock River. in
MiddeseX county, constituted the pfin-
c pal business OF the meeting
IL was decided that Simmons should
be given another chance.
A number of special police were ap-
pointed for service in the waters on The
ocean side OF Accomac and Northampton
counties and for the James and Rap.
pahAnnOck Rivers
President w. Mcdonald Lee, Secre-
tary s. wilkins Matthews aud Hon.
Bland Massey, members Of the board. lift
Friday night aboard the flagship for a
cruise in the James. Rappahannock and
Potomac Rivers in search OF oyster
DiTatea
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
lob PRINTING

The Free Lance is prepared to do job
work OF all kinds in up-to-date style at
reasonable prices on short notice. The
work done in our Office will compare
iavorably with the best to be had any
where. The head Of our job work de-
partment, who has been working in this
Office for many years, is one OF the most
experienced men in the business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AS
ISOLATION.

We have in several editorials called
the attention OF our people to the
imperative demand and need for a
modern Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION building, up-to-date. The
crying need OF our city is some such
institution where cur young men
can spend their nights. Will not
some OF our citizens who have pie
thoric bank accounts and fat pocket
books help in this work? Will not
our ministers by some concert OF Ell
fort assist? Let a meeting be called.
Organize Start the movement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
ENGINEER MYERS BUYS
VALUABLE PROPERTY

A tract OF land lying on the Boulevard,
in Brookland District, Henrico county,
northeast OF Richmond, containing four
and one-fifth acres, has been purchased
by E. T. D. Myers, Jr., for 81 1927 %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19

Gen Thomas h. Barry has been ap-
pointed commander OF the American
forces in Cuba TO succeed Gen. Whit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
WANTED

A first-class blacksmith. Apply to r,
I. Oswald, fredericksburg. Va.
| fl4,2w-s f13-1w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19
WANTED

Young married man; also single men
at Little Whim Farm. Good wag' \.
Good house and garden for married
couple. Apply 20
Geo. Puryis,
Little Whim. fredericksburg, Va
ieb7
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-19

IL the beet proof That The "GENUINt
OLIVER" has not yet been equaled
az a genuine purpose plow. The
mOuld.boards are uniformly chilled
They have no soft spots In them and
will slip in any Of our soils. IL is a
thorough center draft plow and runs
a. light az a pillow can be made 10
run. A new share on the Oliver PlOw
Ienews the entire cutting edge. You
make no mistake in buying the Best
Pillow. Sold by DECKER & ALRICH.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-08

tlhle of much variation. The trimming ovals can
pe cut 1roIn the material and trimmed with either
n idGe or other banding. or they can be made from
f I'm e@I5rpdered I'M or they can be cut from all-oyer
IaCe ana pound with silk ribbon. while for the
yoke any lace or pretty lingerie material is appTo-
IfISte; ana. a still simpler and more useful waist
Is deSred tucked taffeta GOULD be used place Of
The quantity of material required for the mo
GIum size Is ~ yards q. yards 27, or Yards "a
IuCheS Wlde, with y yard OF al-over lace for the
y2ke and ~ yards OF silk fo~ the bias folds and
elrale; = yard of all-over lace when long sleeves
Ihe pattern 1855 is cut in sizes for s2 a. ss ss
Inc Pattern win be sent 10 any address on re-
celPt OF 10 cents Please give number Of pattern
~ siu ~oezt measure distinctly. Address Pattern De
pat,nent pa me New York Tribune If in a hurry for
pdtIern send an extra 2 cent stamp and we u,iI
nall by letter postage in sealed envelope '
New-York tribune., 1907-01-08
DIES WHILE FAMILY FEASTS.
Father-in-Law of Repetti Company's Presi

Louis j. Savorie. father-n-law of Charles Re
petit, of the Repetti Company. manufacturers of
confections. died last night at his home No. 236
West 12Oth street, while all the other members Of
the family attending the fifth annual Re
petit dinner at the Harlem Casino. They had just
sat down to dine when word reached them of
Mr. Savorie's death.
Mr.. Savorie had been i'll for two days with pReu-
mona. When the family left home TO attend the
dinner he assured them that he feeling better
He seventy-siX years old
The Repetti Company have been in business in
this city for twelve years The business has grown
in that time from a small in 125th street. TO
seven retail stores throughout the city employing
over two hundred men and women. The firm has
increased its output over skiold in the last two
years.
Mr.. Repetti started in the candy business with
Maillard, the chocolate manufacturer After
branching out for himself. Mr.. Repetti, by strict
attention to business. his concern expand to
the present large proportions. Besides the store
at No. 46 West 12Jth ST, and the factory at No.
IA IL East 12ith st. there are branches at No 4Sl
Fifth avenue. No 1928 Columbus ave-, No. 10
Broadway and Broadway and 42d street.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-08
LAWYER CHARGED WITH PERJURY

Charged with perjury in connection with evil
dence given in the Surrogates Court when the
will of Alderman Henry Hughes. who died in
1903 filed, James w. Wheelihan of No. 100
McKeon street, Stapleton Staten Island,
raigned yesterday afternoon before Magistrate
Sweetser In the Tombs court, and held in $4,000
bail for examination on Wednesday. When the
prisoner was arraigned Assistant District At
torney Hart asked that the case be adjourned
to have witnesses present 1t was rumored that
other arrests are likely to follow,
When Mr.. Hart was seen after the prisoner
had been taken to the Tombs, he said that the
arrest grew out OF the filing of two wills of the
late alderman. The first Will was filed for pro-
bate on August H. 1895, and in 1t the alderman's
son. Joseph, received little of the estate, which
was placed at 100000. On February Is, 1901,
second will was filed, and in this many clauses
of the previous vii We're revoked. and the son
was 10 receive much larger portion.
The case dragged through the Surrogates
Court for long time. and settlement was final
ly reached among the heirs. Mr.. Hart refused
to discuss how the alleged perjury COM
mitted.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-08

million women. She is eager for the education
OF sirs-in fact, s at the head of nearly every
effort In South Asia for the upift of women"
MIR. Barrett closed with touching tribute to
the late Lady Curzon. at whose suggestion
Indian women took part at the Delhi durbar for
the first time, and who at that time instituted a
great clan for the elevation of Indian women
Mrs. Mclean. who Wore blue velvet and
carried q great sheaf of roses over her left arm
received 1attering reception when she rose ia
speak Among other things she said: Through
out the country the Daughters of the American
revolution Is growing magnificently We have
seven thousand new members and q total mem
berShlp or about seventy thousand and Con-
tinental Hall is nearly done up to the second
story"
AFTER Cornelius A. Pugsley. president general
OF the Sons of the American Revolution had
spoken briefly, an aisle was formed by red
White and blue ribbons down the centre and TO
me star Spangled Banner" played by an or
chestra' the receiving party slowly descended
10 the supper room through the standing an
Plaudmg audience. First came Miss Emma G.
Latlrop regent of the New York CITY CHAPTER
on the arm of Mr.. Pugsley, followed hv Mrs
@McLean' @ and Mr. Barrett and Mrs Edwards
nan Nlce-regent and William A Marble presi-
GeIt OF the Empire State Chapter, Sons of the
ond .9s ts,l heN9iutlon Last came the regents
ana officers and then the audience
New-York tribune., 1907-01-08
SALE OF OLD JAPANESE ART OBJECTS
Dr.. S. NJ Burnett's Collection Draws Large
Crowd of Bidders.

The first of several afternoon and night sales of
the Japanese art collection Of the late DR.. S. NJ.
Burnett, Of Washington. held yesterday the
American Art Galleries. 1t well attended.
The Burnett collection is only OF tho largest
of its kind, but has the reputation Of comprising
the best work of the japanese artisan in bronze.
ivory and wood carving, pottery. textiles and
broideries. II includes also rare prints and
art books and artstically carved and
whose history in several cases dates back TO
the sixteenth century
DR.. Burnett enthusiast japanese art
and thirty five years when the greater part of
the artistic world still looked upon ukioye prints
champions among Occidentals OF the art that came
out OF the East. For thirty-fve years Dr. Burnett
spent much of his time collecting japanese art
products. Scarcely a department in Japanese art
work is ,unrepresented. Among the examples of
metal work unusually large number by the
Miochin family of famous ironwOrkers and some
others by Kaneiye. Among the potteries is group
by Kenzan. The lacquers include pieces by Korin
and Ritsuo and others by tho more delicate work
ers Shunsho and the KajiE1wa family. A fine
specimen OF the best work of the Japanese bronze
casters art in the Burnett collection Is a dragon
which stands about four feet In height and
probably temple piece three hundred
years ago. This piece was bid in by ii. Wetherbee
for S32 90.
se,n OF Art. One of these a hat II Is of
enteen inches across. The eyes Of the fish are in
gold The other piece that will go to the museum
Is an iron writing box the lid of which In high
relief is the thousand tailed dog. This work is
sfened Miochin Munesuke and made for Go
Tessai about the year 1900.