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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
A VERSATILE SENATOR

From reports which continue to
emanate from Alexandria concerning
State Senator Machen. OF that city.
and the various matters he will pre-
s"nt to the next Legislature we re
srectfully suggest to other prospec-
tive Senators. and Mr.. Machen is in
this class, not yet having been either
nominated or elected, that they had
better 'sit up and take notice" right
away unless they expect Mr.. Machen.
OF Alexandria, to be the whole show
and themselves side attractions next
winter. That Mr.. Machen is a gen
tleman of much versatility and some
political sbrewdness we have no
doubt, and unless carried too far he
has mapped out a campaign in the
Senate which may, il successfully car
ried out, bring him where he seem
ingly desires TO be. tO-wit. in the
limelight; but we would suggest in
all kindness TO the distinguished
prospective Senator from the good
old town of Alexandria that there is
such n thing as going too far. Now.
1t is probable that some OF MIR.
Machen's colleagues may desire TO
father some little legislation next
winter, but Mr.. Machen doesn't look
at this way. Already he has an
nounced himself parent of the ''un-
written law bill, which, of course.
won't come in thousand miles OF
passing, and so doesn't count. save
for a little notoriety; then comes an
announcements that Mr.. Machen
would father a two cent rate bill.
these kind of bills being very popular
just now and apt to win favor for
the politician, and now he is repre-
sented as preparing a bill for intro
duction regulating the divorce evil.
We have become so interested in
these Alexandria dispatches concern
ing Senator Machen and his bills that
the hot weather has passed almost IN
noticed; but while of more than pass
ing interest, the matter is rather a
serious one for Mr. Machen's sena-
torial colleagues. Unless they bestir
themselves Machen will surely reap
all the glory at the next session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
IN THE OLD NORTH STATE

Governor Il. b. Glenn is OF the old
stock and "old stuff he is the Chief
Executive of the great State of North
Carolina, and hestands by and stands
Tor the rights of his State. 1t II
stated that embarrassing complica-
tions involving the National admin
istration and the State authorities
are apprehended by the Depart
ment OF Justice. Why should there
be2 There certainly will not be if the
rights of the State are recognized by
the officers of the Federal Govern
ment. But what "a mixture We have
any way. Bryan, the leader. YES. the
boss of the Democratic party, openly
favoring Beveridge's child labor bill.
which wipes away all State lines and
is vicious piece of legislation so far
as it involves the purpose to ignore
State lines, and Roosevelt, the boss
oil the Republican party, seconded
by his Secretary of State, willing at
at any time to usurp the functions
and powers OF the States. 1t is time
that "A halt was called, and it is called
IN North Carolina now. This great
question knows no North or South,
as we saw when the Japanese school
matter was pending in San Fran
cisco; then, California stood on it's
State rights.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Kingsbury Foster has been appoint
ed superintendent of the United States
Assay ONCE at New York.
Mrs. Charles Benner stepped in
front OF trolley car at Rittersville,
near Bethlehem. Pa. and was instant
" killed
Six deaths. including two suicides,
and hundreds OF prostrations from
hest. were reported in New York
Thursday sight
George w. Rogers. rs years old. pres
ident OF the Montgomery County (Pa.)
Bar Association. dropped dead in his
home at Norristown.
Austin Seib. 6 years old. nearly
died after eating poisoned chocolate.
which he purchased at store near his
home In Philadelphia
-Four persons lost their lives az Otter
Lake. Mich. when lightning struck the
hardware store OK w. s. Hemingway.
exploding a quantity OF dynamite.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
DEAD" MAN TURNS UP

Stops Payment On His Life Insurance
Policy.
Atlantic City. n. j.. July 26.-Insur-
ance adjusters. about to pay over $1,000
insurance on the life of Frank Goldie.
identified as the man killed on the
third rail at Woodbury. last week, re-
coived visit from the real Goldie.
who stepped into the Atlantic City
Office Of the company and told the
agent not TO hand over the money.
Il see, according to the papers. that
have been dead and buried since last
week" said Goldie. but want TO state
II that money is paid over you will
have live man to deal with"
A dead body had been identified as
Goldie's by a man named Miller. with
whom Goldie had boarded in Camden
for years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
GLENN STANDS FIRM
Governor of North Carolina
Says Rate Law Must Stand.
RAILROADS MUST OBEY 1T
Declares He viii Enforce the Law
and " Necessary Call Extra Session
Of Legislature to Take Action On
Pending Litigation.

Raleigh. y. C.. July 26.-Nothing
came from the conference between
Assistant United States Attorney
General Edward T. Sanford and Gov
ernor Glenn concerning a basis OF set
tlement OF the pending railway rate
litigation between the state and the
Southern railway. involving the iuris-
diction Of state and federal courts.
Governor Glenn emphasized the state
ment that II would be useless Tor the
railways 70 make any proposition thst
did not first provide that the state
rate law should 20 into effect pending
the result of the litigation. and that IL
the railroads refused his oNer the
state would. in a perfectly legal way.
continue to execute the law as he sees
IL II necessary. ne announced. he
will call an extra session Of the gen
eral assembly that Il might act as il
saw Mt on all matters affecting the
pending litigations. that as he gets his
authority and power through IL. that
body alone. by way of eminent do
main. etc. can control and regulate
railroads acting In defiance OF both
constituted state courts.
An extra session seems inevitable as
basis Of settlement The governor
suggested 10 Mr.. Sanford the follow
ing. which he has wired to the state
auditor.
That the 2L-cent rate can be put
into effect at once by the railroads
until a final legal settlement. the state
10 appeal from the order OF Judge
Pritchard discharging from custody
the Southern railway ticket agents In
Asheville. the Southern railway TO an
peal to the supreme court OF North
Carolina in the Wake county case. in
which the company was fined $50 600
and II decided against It TO 10. by writ
Of error. 10 the supreme court OF the
United States. each side TO cooperate
70 have both causes advanced. argued
together and speedily determined: the
state at its option 10 indict the Allan
tic coast. in one case for violation OF
the rate law. all other indictments 20
be stopped pending final determina-
ton OF the case. the governor to ad-
wise ali people against bringing pen
atty suits pending final determination
and TO ask the people TO acquiesce in
these arrangements; the Injunction
suit pending before Judge Prltchard 20
be diligently prosecuted. without tho
state waving any question OF jurisdic-
ton"
Governor Glenn stated that be Ibid
not propose To let the railroads run
the state Of North Carolina II did
So" he said. Il would not be true 10
my oath 81 office. 7 have sworn to up
hold the laws OF the state. and pro
pose 10 do H."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
DOESN'T LOOK LIKE WAR
American and Japanese Naval Offoers
Exchange Courtesies at 6rest.

.Hrest. France. July 26.-During tho
dinner given by Rear Admiral stock.
ION on the American cruiser Washing.
ION. az which a number OF Japanese
aaral officers from the cruisers Tsu.
kuha and Chitose as well as some
French officers we're present. Rear
Admiral stockton proposed the health
Of the emperor OF Japan and OF the
Japanese navy. In deply Captain Ia.
hsnutchi. Of the Tsukuba. toasted
PRECEDENT Roosevelt and the American
law
Tae departure Of the United States
tru.sars Washington and Tennessee
vas attended by inspiring scenes. The
American sailors We're grouped about
The bands. which played the Japanese
rational anthem while passing the
japanese ships and the "Marseiliaise"
while passing the French ships. The
Japanese trumpeters saluted the Stars
and Stripes and the heartiest cheers
We're given from all the warships in
the harbor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
GRAVELY ACCUSED
American Salvation Army Tan
DiSorderly House.
SEQUEL TO RAID on FLACE
Money and Clothes coilectcd For
Industrial Home" Oissppear-cap-
tain Had $500 IN Cash and $4,000
In Bank When Arrested.

New York. July 26.-As the result
% raid on the American salvation
Army headquarters in Brooklyn. one
prisoner was held under bond by Mag
istrate Tighe as a material witness.
In the raid on the headquarters Of
the army. II prisoners were taken.
They included General" James W.
Dufin. of Philadelphia. organizer OF tho
ARMY. and Major Charles =. Ross. of
Providence. next in command. Others
arrested were employees and inmates OF
the headquarters who We're wanted as
witnesses to give evidence upon al
legged insnoral practices Stewart SEQ
Vile. a boy from s.. Louis. who was
brought here from Philadelphia. IS the
witness who was held under bond. BE-
cause his statement is what the police
expect 20 use as a basis upon which 20
build their case against the mon in
voived
There are many charges made by
tho police. the least of which is that
tho officers OF the army sell FOR their
own benefit magazines. papers and
clothing gathered from charitably in
clined persons Of Brooklyn and which
are meant TO 10 given to the poor.
Charges OF gross immortality are also
made
The hrst witness called was Freder-
lex Won De Selsky. who was sent here
from Philadelphia TO start the army"
-oing. lie declared that Captain" \.
T. Hsndicott had been sent from Phil
adelrhia 70 take charge. and he won
ne Selsky) soon discovered wrong do
ing which. he said. had also been 20
ing on in Philadelphia When ne dis
covered these things ne said. ne left
and became a member OF the Voiun-
teers of America.
4 hoy who gave his name as John
Brill told about the work done az the
industrial home" of the organization.
Noung Brill testified that all the army
had was the premises at 1852 Fulton
street which Is nothing but a coal
yard. The cast-od clothing and other
things collected by the army wagons
were dumped there. the witness said.
What was done with what You col
lectede"
The newspapers were baled uv and
sent 90 the paper mill 70 be mode into
pulp The books went to tho iain also
70 be made into paper. 1 think. The
clothes were sold al the highest prices
they could get for them"
When asked what h. got Tor MAKING
money collections. the boy said.
Il got 20 cents on every dollar I
brought in. I was told 10 90 from
house 70 house asking for contrihu-
lions TO help build an Industrial
home"
Brill also stated that there were five
boys IN the house at the time. Their
morals. the witness said. had been
corrupted
4 great mass Of unprintable testi-
mony was given by a number OF hoy
prisoners. who We're taken in the raid
None OF them under arrest wore i'm
volvcd hv the testimony and all were
released except the Scoville boy.
When Dunin was arrested IL was
reported that he had on his person
hank books showing deposits Of about
$4,000 in Philadelphia institutions
He had more than 5000 4. small bills
secrctcd all over his person under his
hat band. between the leaves of letters
and In his boots.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
KISS BETRAYS SUICIDE
Wife Tasted stryehnine On Lips of
Husband.

Wife Tasted stryehnine On Lips of
Husband.
Washington, N. j., July 26.-When
George Hayes. well-to-do farmer OF
oxford township. had finished supper.
he called to his wife TO kiss him.
The request was unusual. and Mrs.
Hayes was startled. but complied. The
contact with her husbands lips left
peculiar taste on hers, and she realized
at once that something was wrong.
Then her husband told her he had
taken strychnine with his last gulp of
tea Doctors were summoned as
quickly as possible, but Hayes died b..
fore they arrived. While awaiting
death Hayes said he had no particu-
lar reason for wanting to die except
that ne was tired OF living. He was
81 years old He leaves nine children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
American Bread and Baking Co., of Richmond, Va.
w. l.. BRANNAN.
HANOVER SCHOOL.

Miss W. +. Schoolrr. Principal. will r.,
Open ON Monday. S'.pt. 9Th, at Fr,,irr
ickShurg. Va.
English branches. Higher Mathematir.
and Science taught. also Latin. Fn.nrl
and German.
The past session has h~~.n the most
successful IN the history of this IS. .hooI
and the pupils have attained a high
standard uf honor as we'll a. scholar.
ship.
Terms payable quarterly. in advance.
For further information address.
Miss ". 7. Schuolcr.
Frederic kshurg. Va.
lfl2iu. seed. en-.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
LOCAL MARKETS

tCorrected by Simon Hirsh X Rro.1
Wheat. so 10 90; corn. go - O.. u cal
81 40 10 $1.45; oats. - ~ 30
hens. lie. 20 10: spring chicken
II To l6, eggs. IL To Ia: hard. 10 10
II; ducks. live 10 Ia IL: huttar. /!
To %; hams. IL to Is. Irish POTATOES
go 70 40; ve,l. {. to :: lambs
$3.50 Ia 81 90: hides. green. : TO 10
dry. II to II. sailed. No. l. - to 10
calf skins NJ |. $l.lO pr skin: hal.c
hay. SO To $l7 per ton: leaf sumac. T.
to 10 per 100. hogs. live weight :
10 osc.; beef live weight. ,. ~ e..
pork. to ~; turkeys. live. II; wool
market firm. PC to - per 10.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
PROFITS IN VEGETABLES
$4,000 Barrels Of Irish Potatoes Handled In
One Day

The shipment of Irish potatoes from
the Eastern shore continues. The Pre- =
duce Exchange IN one day nSently han
died l6+ cars Of POO barrels each. This.
with the private shipments from steam
b at wharves. made that days agyre-
gate about - 600 barrels The Yield is
large AMI quality unsurpassed A num-
Ter 81 farmers have dug 40 barrels for
each barrel planted.
Among the large receipts this season W.
1, Nsstcott. near CherrystOne. reports
So from IL acres OF cabbage, and F..
u beloats. OF Hancock, received 81 $50
Tor four sores in onions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
RAN 10 PENSION vsrssass
0i,ss IS sOnth 10 zoo coutsdSatss m Nelson
County.

fhos. I. Ryan. multimilhOnaire of New
N"fS. ~ ho still viAiuis Oak Ridge, Nelson
'ouutN ~ hls home. has given further
proof oi his all, elton for his birthplace
uy Offering e. pension POO Confederate
veterans who reside Ia Nelson County.
Mr. Ryan proposes t. pay each Of these
old men = q month. This would mean a
Yearly expenditure oi Sl2.OOO on the
part al Mr.. Ryan 10 care for the old
soldiers
he oiier ofMr. Ryan was laid before the
Nelson camp of Veterans and u ga nInittee
was appoiat"d To arrange the li-t ot vet
Grams Tor Mr.. RNAn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
MURDERER PAYS PENALTY
rewanda. Pa Man Hanged On Gal
lows On Which Brothe- Died

Towanda. Pa. July 2s.-Charies
Johnson WAS hanged here. after be-
ing twice convicted OF completely in
The murder of his brothers wife and
niece. a short distance from this place.
IN September. 1904.
Bigler Johnson. Chsrles's brother.
was separated from his wife and was
compelled 70 p~v her Sc q month for
support In order TO save the S. and
get rid of the wife. II is charged that
Bigler and Charles killed the wife and
the niece, who Was living with her.
and then burned the house to conceal
the crime.
Charles johnson was hanged on gal
lows brrowed from Luerne county and
on which his brother was executed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG Union Stock Yards)-
choice, s6.5OGS.75. SHEEP steady:
prime wetherss sS;3Oq5.4O; culls and
common. $2Q3; lambs, $5H7; veal
calves, S7.5O6s. HOGS strong; prime
heavies. s6.206625: mediums, $S.70d
6.75; heavy Workers., light Workers and
pigs. $6.75d6.s0; royghs. S4.50652o.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
WEEDS HIS SONS FIANCEE
Man Of So and Girl of 10 EIope On Day
She Was TO Marry Youth.

one was 10 Marry Youth.
kemmerer, Wyo.. July 26.-Advices
from Labargo county say that Eugene
Winters. So years OF age. eloped with
and married Miss Jessie Ritter. is
years old. On the day set for her mar
riage TO his son, Franklin X. Winters.
Young Winters and the girl had been
engaged two or three years. On their
wedding day the youth received note
from. his sweetheart telling him tina,
She had been clandestinely meeting
his father for a long time and that
they were then on their way to ge,
their license to be married.
The young man is nearly crazed with
grief and declares that If he ever
again sees his father that he Will
shoot him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
WON'T RAISE PRICE OF COAL
President Of Iehiah Valley Declares
There Will BE No Increase.

TTesicent OF Iehiqh Valley Declares
There Will Be No Increase.
New York, July 2s. President
Thomas. Of the Lehigh Valley railroad.
said that so far as his companies are
concerned there has been and will be
no increase in the price OF coal at the
mines OF in the rates Of transportation
70 the seaboard except the regular
Increase Of 10 cents per month from
April to October in the wholesale price
Of domestic sizes. Local dealers are
responsible for any increase in price
beyond these figures. he added
President Thomas statement was
made because Of reports that large in
creases in the price OF coal would be
made at Philadelphia. New York and
other cities on August l and Septem-
Der l.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
For RENT.

The handsome property on Plank road
known as Lang Place," n few hundred
yards from city limits. is for rent. The
house y in good condition, with \ acrs~
OF land. Apply To Mrs. J. +. Reed M
Mrs. Bodies. i2Olit-s2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27

The grand jury in Richmond is ex-
amining into an alleged ice trust
there. Splendid weather this to think
and talk about ice anyhow. So the
grand jury will no doubt keep cool
discussing ice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
A Hanoinq at Uniontown. pa

Uniontown, Pa. July 26.-Wnbur
Minney. colored was hanged in the
Fayette county Jail for the murder Of
Mrs. Anna Derry. a colored woman.
with whom he lived at Bellevernon.
Ainney was resigned TO his fate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27

From the Hau trial demonstration
It looks like the Germans also are af-
fected by a good deal Of meIo-dra-
matte sympathy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27

Mr.. Bryan announces that govern
ment ownership won't be an issue
next year. Mr.. Bryan is rapidly be-
coming a good politician.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27

Judge Pritchard says he has great
respect for. Judge Long. The latter
no doubt has equally a. much for
Pritchard, but little for his rulings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27
BLAZING WEATHER CONDITIONS

No relief In sight for the South and
West, where almost unbeafahly hot
weather has prevailed Tor the Iast few
Gays according TO the weather fore
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27

BREAD. BREAD. BREAD.
Mothers Bread. Grandma's Bread. Rive
Bread. Graham Bread. Plain Whit.
Bread, Cream Bread. Pullman Bread at
Brannan See our ad. elsewh here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27

CELERY AND CABBAGE PLANTS
White Plume and Golden Heart Celery
fiantS S1c. p-ar hundpsi. -. 80 pr thouS-
and. Late Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants
29c. pr hundr~i. - Der thousand.
NJ. b. Rowe.
lA l-iSin fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-27

What a different world this would be n
We all practiced what we preach,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-05
Morgan New FRACTION KING.

New York, Special. P. Morgan
has stepped into the arena as the new
traction king, %dethroning Ryan and
Belmont. The. great banker, accord
ing to reports current in the best
quarters of Wall Street has purchsS-
ed $20y000,00O shares of Metropolitan
bonds and will undertake the reor-
%ganization of the local traction trust.
His purchase of bonds has relieved at
least n big banking house from des-
perate trouble. Morgan got the bonds
at So These bonds were issued il
exchange for Interborough Rapid
Transit stock at the rate of two for
and Morgan gets equivalent Inter
borough railroad transit stocks at par.
1t is paying 8 per cent. and is earning
much more.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-05
CoURIER JOURNAL BUILDING
BURNS.

While Flames Enwarp the Building
Of the Louisville Courier JourElll
the Editors and Reporters Continue
at Work Until Fire Faces Them at
All Exits.
Louisville, KY, Specialize Cour-
Ter Journal building was practically
destroyed by fire early Friday entail
ing "a loss Of $65O,O0O in damage tc
the structure and contents. Tie blaze
started in the top Of an elevator shaft,
and the cause is supposedly defective
insulation of electric light wires. The
fire spread rapidly, but the editorial
and reportorial forces Of the paper
stuck to the building in the hope that
the blaze would be subdued and they
could issue the paper. They were
caught mapping with fire at all the
exits and had to be taken out by lad
ders. During the FIRE the third floor
collapsed.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-05

NORTH @ AFFAIRS
. The News of Old North State Gathered and Put 3
{ in Condensed FOrns.x i
Thirty Injured in Collision.

Asheyille, Special-Passenger train
No. Al on the Southern Railway col
lidcd with an engine on the vest
bound main line in this city at IL
o'clock Thursday morning, damaging
both engines and the combination car
Thirty persons were injured, none ia
tally. The more severely injured L
R. y. Strubble, Fredericktown, o.;
E. II. Jennings, Pittsburg, Pa; Mrs
E. C. Brownton, Americas, Ga. Miss
". A. Collins, Hattiesburg, Miss.
Elias Field (colored) Asheville, N. c.:
Mrs. j. B. Smith, Atlanta, Ga; Car
ris McIver, Charlotte, N. c.; R. l.
Cruikshank, Greenville, S. c.; J. B.
Hardy, Americas, Ca; Evelin DICKS,
Dambarton, S. c.; j. r. Davis, Sails
bury, N. c.; w. M. Shears, Atlanta
Miss Alice Holdenburg, New Orleans
j. B. Enslave, Sylvia, N. c.; John
Sample, Ninety-Six, S. c.; Mrs. Eliza,
beth Chambliss, Tuskegee, Ala; Miss
w. L. Richardson, Conway C. Hazel
Eckert, Asheville, N. c.; Miss G. B,
Eckert, Asheville, N. G.