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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
MARYLAND RETURNS SLOW
Democrats Claim the State BY $4,000.
Republicans Hopeful.


Baltimore. Nov. 6.-Probably never
before has so little been known as to
the result OF an election In this state
AT this time. Returns are In from
only few precincts, and those are all
in this city. Nothing whatever has
come upon which 10 base a calculation,
and any estimate Of the result Of the
general election would be the merest
guess work. Chairman VandiVer, Of
the Democratic state central commit
tee. claims the state for his ticket by
1900. but the Republican leaders de-
clared themselves hopeful az ever.
The ticket is very long and compli-
Gated and it Is estimated that it will
require an average Of two minutes
each to count the ballots. This means
that. in a precinct Of only moderate
size 1t will require from y to IA hours
to complete the count
OF the precincts In. some are usually
carried by the Democrats and some by
the Republicans. The vote shown in
dicates about the usual majorities. but
this may give no line upon the general
result. On the other hand. the meagre
reports received contain nothing what
ever that would indicate anything I'M
usual in the vote. and the state is nor
mally Democratic by about 1900.
In the senatorial primaries ex-GOv-
ernor John Walter Smith has carried
the state by a large majority.
In the city Governor Edwin War
field appears to have received a consid-
erably larger share Of the popular
vote than Ex-Governor Smith, but this
really means nothing as to the final
result. While legislative district
might go strongly for either Smith or
Warfleld, unless the Democratic candi-
dates for the legislature are elected the
primaries in that district will be with
out effect
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
BOURKE COCHRAN ARRESTED
Democratic Congressman Charged
with Voting illegally.


with Voting illegally.
New York. Nov 6. + Congressman
w. Rourke Cochran was arrested on a
charge Of illegal voting at polling
place in Third avenue. The police
man who made the arrest said he
could not verify the address given by
MI Cochran at 80 East 18th street
from which address MI Cochran had
registered. The congressman was
taken to the police station ani thence
to a police court.
Mr. Cochran is a grand sachom OF
Tammany Hall. A servant at the
East 18th street house had sworn that
no one named BouIke Cochran lived
there. and Magistrate Cornell issued
the warrant while under the impress
sion that some was trying to vote on
the congressman name. When Mr..
Cochran was arraigned IA court one
Of State Attorney General Jackson s
assistants denounced the arrest as
an outrage. and Mr.. Cochran was
promptly discharged Mr.. Cochran
said the East nth street house was
his residence before he went to con
gress. and that he had never forfeited
his right TO vote from that address.
when | registered. he said. Il
told the inspectors who | was and eX-
planned the entire situation. | was
not challenged when I registered. l
fail to sec on what authority this ar
rest was made"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
The Vote in Cape May.

Cape May y. j.. Nov. 6.-Fort, Re-
publican. for governor, has 700 major
ity in Cape May county and Republi-
cans elect Z. Z. Stille. Republican, as
sembly. and Charles P. Vannaman, Re
publican, surrogate. by the same plu-
rality. while Corson. Republican. for
sheriff. has 800. The new board Of
freeholders stand eight Republicans
and two Democrats. In Cape May city
Frederick J. Melvin. Democrat is elect
ed mayor: Joseph r. Brooks. James
]. Doake and Samuel II. Moore. all Re-
publicans. are elected councilmsn and
the new body stands eight Republicans
and one Democrat John w. Thomp-
son. Republican. for recorder; l. H..
Smith. Jr.. city treasurer and r. Need
les. for tax receiver, are elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
sI.ss Per Year, 10 Advaac,
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER I, 1907.

Governor Swanson has been gener-
ally commended for not taking part
IN the conference at Atlanta on Nov.
LIST among the Governors OF North
Carolina, Georgia and Alabama on
the railroad rate controversy. 1t is
inconceivable that any good could
COME out OF such IA conference, and it
Is clearly outside the prerogative OF
a Governor, with all the means pre-
scribsd by law, both National and
STATE, to regulate railroad affairs, to
settle controversies between the pe0-
pie aud the railroads by what may
be termed an interstate conference.
They did their full duty when they
undertook to enforce the laws en-
acted by the Legislatures OF their re-
spectiye States and by their firmness
enforced compromise and recogni-
tion OF those laws during the pen
dency Of suits which had been iusti-
tuted to test their validity. This in
terstate conference, II it may be AS
sured that these gentlemen repre-
sented their States, looks like an
effort on the part OF these officials to
come TO some agreement with the
railroads or force the railroads to
some agreement fixing the rates be
tween the States they assume to rep
resent, and it would appear that by
this very act they are doing the very
thing for which they condemned the
Federal Government when it under
took to interfere with interstate reg
ulation by enioining the cooperation OF
an act OF the Legislature. 1t looks
as II the notoriety these gentlemen
have recently gained has turned their
heads, and we are glad that Cover
nor Swanson maintained his equili-
brium and remained at home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Toledo Sticks to Golden Ruie."

Toledo. o., Nov. 6.-Brand Whitlock
was reelected mayor of Toledo by a
plurality estimated between 5000 and
5000. The campaign had been locally
spectacular, but also carries with It a
paradoxical urban quality. The fght
was made upon the Issue OF franchise
for street railway corporations, along
the lines as laid down by Tom John
son. mayor Of Cleveland. Opponents
Of Whitlock put up an argument OF
law and morality enforcement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
EDUCATIONAL AND
TEACHERS MEETING

There will be held at Stafford C. II. on
Nov. 18th. and at King George c. H.
Nov. 18th, at IL O'Clock, educational
meetings in the interest of our public
schools.
Distinguished State school officials
and others will be present to address the
meetings. Every white public school
teacher in the two counties il requested
and expected to attend, as il is very i'm
portant to organize a county associa
ton OF teachers in each county and have
later regular Teachers Institute.
Teachers are authorized to close their
schools for the day, and count the time
in the calendar month, az least local
boards are recommended TO allow this.
All interested in public education are
cordially invited 10 attend these meet
ines. James Ashby,
I.N2.b-7.9 Supt. OF Schools.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
TOM JOHNSON REELECTED
Chosen Mayor Of Cleveland over
Theodore z. Burton.

Chosen Mayor Of Cleveland over
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland. Nov 6.-Msyor Tom L.
Johnson was reelected for the fourth
time as mayor Of Cleveland in a hard
fought battle, in which the Repuoh'
can ticket was headed by Congress
man Theodore f. Burton. chairman OF
the house committee on rivers and
harbors-
Chairman Baker. Of the Republican
committee. comedies the election OF
Johnson by 5000 plurality. AT the
johnson headquarters his majority Is
placea at a higher figure. The entire
Democratic city ticket was elected by
5000. The Democrats elect majority
Of the councilmen.
Congressman Burton made consul
cradle gains over the vote or two
wears ago, when William II. Boyd was
the Republican candidate, but the gain
was not sufficient to overcome the
strong Johnson lead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
DELAWARE DIVIDED
"Crys' Carried Two Counties
and "WetS" Two.
HEAVY VOTE WAS CAST
-Four Arrests Were Made For Attempt
ing TO Vote Illegally and One For
Bribery - Wilmington Negroes Got
SIS For Their Votes.

SIS For Their Votes.
Wilmington, Del, Nov. 6.-The vic
tory in the license and no license fight
decided in this state was about equally
divided between the liquor forces and
the antilicense party The "drys won
two counties. Kent and Sussex. and
the liquor party won Wilmington ana
rural New Castle county. Kent
county went dry" by 1900 majority
and Sussex county went dry" by a
majority Of 2OO0 Wilmington. which
comprised in itself one of the four
districts into which the state had
been divided, gave a majority OF 1886
for the liquor forces. Only one Of the
l. wards In the city went dry"
Rural New Castle county gave the
LIQUOR interest a majority of 542
The election was the most exciting
ever held in Delaware. The number
of votes cast IN all districts was
larger than the number ever cast at
a state or presidential election. There
were four arrests made for attempt
ing to vote illegally. and one arrest
was made for attempted bribery
This was Patrick J. Mundy. whole
sale liquor dealer. Mundy was ar
rested on warrant sworn out by
Caleb r. Burchinal. chairman of the
city AnuIicense committee Charles
August. arrested for accepting a bride
turned states evidence and testified
that Mundy gave him money to vote
Mundy was held in bail for hearing
There were hundreds Of repeaters
in the city. and the negroes openly
demanded SIS each for their votes
Women and children crowded around
the polls all day and tried to persuade
the 1sRn to vote against license.
Royal s. Raymond. who had charge
of the Anti-License forces in the state.
said there would be formed imme
diately permanent organization &c
carry on the fight until all Delaware is
"dry." and that the present local op
ton bill will be considerably amended
before again going to the legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
The Election In Virginia.

Richmond. Va, Nov 6.-The cleo
ton in Virginia was only for candi-
dates to both branches Of the legisla-
ture. The Democrats will control both
houses by the usual majority. In the
eighth congressional district, c. c.
Carlln. Of Alexandra (Dem), was
elected to succeed Congressman J. r..
Rixey. by an Overwhelming majority
The election IN the Ninth congress
sional district. to I'LL the unexpired
term Of Campbell Slemp Rep), will
not be held until Decner II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
TIE President Voted.

Washington. Nov. 6-President
Roosevelt cast ballot 81 at Oyster
Bay New York. thus registering his
choice as to two associate Justices Of
the court Of appeals. a justice OF the
supreme court Of the state. member
OF the assembly, county officers and
several proposed amendments to the
state constitution. For the president
to exercise the elective franchise ne
cositated 1S hours and POS miles Of
railroad travel and four minutes in
the voting booth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Mississippi Elects a Governor.

Jackson. Miss, Nov. 6.-The Demo-
cratic state ticket. headed by E. F.
Noel for governor, was elected. Only
small vote was cast. The other Off
GERS include Luther Manship, lleuten-
ant governor; Il. J. Smith, auditor; G.
r. Edwards, treasurer; J. w. Power.
secretary Of state; T. NJ. Henry, insur-
ance commissioner; r. V. Fletcher. at
torney general. and H. f. Blakeslee.
commissioner Of agriculture.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07

T6s October 1l16lni Bulletin, OF
the University OF Virginia, shows
that this great State institution,
founded by Thomas Jefferson, is i'm
proving and enlarging its facilities
for the proper education OF its stu
dents and that it is now in the most
prosperous and healthy condition.
The university is doing great work
and the people Of Virginia are be
hind il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Cincinnati Elects Republican Mayor

Cincinnati Elects Republican Mayor
Cincinnati. Nov. 6.-By a decisive
plurality and possibly by clear ma
iority over ali four competitors, Col
onel Markbreit. a veteran German edi'
tor and former United States minister
10 Bolivia. was elected mayor OF Gin
cipnati on the Republican ticket. He
carried with him the entire Republi-
can ticket. The campaign had been
vigorous. but the fact that Mayor
Dempsey. who was elected two years
ago by a combination Of Democrats
and Municipal Party, was this year
the candidate of the Democrats only
and was opposed by many former sup
porters. gave the Republicans add
tional support.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07

Atlantic City Nov. 6.-The Republi-
can majority for the state ticket is
1000. the normal majority being 5000.
Edward Wilson, for senator; Martin
Kefer. for assembly. and l. Sont-
heimer for coroner Republicans, are
elected. An unusual cut was made on
Fort. All the Republican councilmen
.unrn aiacLad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator Of
William l.. Staples, deceased, all persons
are requested to present any claim they
NAV have against said estate duly
authenticated, and those owing said
estate are requested to make prompt
settlement.
Peleg s. Staples,
Admr. O. Vim. L, Staples, decd.
Brooke, Va, Nov. I'd, 1907. n7w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Salt Lake City Votes AntI-MOrmon.

Salt Lake City Nov. 6.-Municipai
candidates of the American Canu-
Mormon) party have the largest plu'
rality ever given in this city. Brans-
ford for mayor, will have from 1000
10 10000 plurality over Plummer Re-
publican. and Morris, Democratic
whose strength is evenly divided. The
Americans will control the council.
Tbev have been in power for the last
two years
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
JERSEY DEMOCRATIC
Frank KatZenbsch Elected Gov
ernOr by 10000 Plurality.
CHANGES IN THE ASSEMBLY
Democrats Not Only Made Heavy
Gains In North Jersey, But Also Cut
Down Large Republican Majority In
Southern Part of State.

Trenton. y. j., Nov 6.-Frank S.
Jr, Democrat. has been
elected governor over John F. Fort,
Republican. by a plurality of from
5000 70 10000. Mr.. Katzenbach has
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Heavy Vote In Manila.

Manila. Nov 6.-No election returns
are in yet, but it is believed that a
majority Of the independence candi-
dates have been elected. The vote is
reported toNhave been heavy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07

Nebraska Elects Republican Judge.
Lincoln. Neb., Nov. en-. b. Reese
Rep), was elected justice OF the su-
preme court The entire Republican
county ticket is elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07

Camden Elects Republican Mayor.
Camden. \. J.. Nov. John F. Fort
for governor carried the county by
5000. and Ellis. Rep, has been re-
elected mayor by 1000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Rhndn Island Democratic.

Providence, R. J., Nov 6.-0oyernor
James Higgins, Democrat, is reflect
ed. He made a slight gain over his
vote Of last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07

Pennsylvania Republicans elect
State Treasurer.
The VOTE WAS LIGHT

There Was Little Interest Except In
Counties Where There Was Judicial
centssts-Returns Show Large Re-
publican Gains.
Harrisburg. Pa, Nov. 6.-John o.
Sheath, Republican, was elected state
treasurer over John G.. Hartman, OF Co
sumbta- county Democrat by 1l5,00D
plurality. This was the only state Of
noe voted for and light vote was
rolled in nearly every county. The
judicial contests in LuZerne, North
ampton and Schuy1kill brought out a
large vote In those counties. There
was virtually little interest in the con-
tests in other counties which elected
Judges.
Ths returns show large Republican
gains for treasurer all over the state
"A compared with the vote for this Of
nee two years ago. For the hrst Tune
since 1904 there was no fusion against
the Republican state ticket. The indie
pendent Republican element which Vot-
ed for the Lincoln Party at the last
two elections voted for Sheath VINO
has been in sympathy with this ele-
ment. Sheath has served three terms
in the state house of representatives
and voted against the organization on
several important measures advocated
by ts>leaders.
sfsaf. I'D Hartman served together
IN the regular session OF 1903 ana tne
EXTRA session of 1906. They are friends
ana avoided personalities in their can
vass. Harman's most active supporter
wa william II. Berry, who was elect
cd state treasurer on the fusion ticket
two years ago and who uncovered tne
capitol scandal, which the Democratic
party made its chief issue In us last
two state campaigns.
Judges Elected.
The following common pleas judges
were elected in Pennsylvania:
Philadelphia County - F. Amedee
Breezy, (Rep.); John l.. Kinsey CRep);
Edward w. Magill, (Rep); William
w. Wiltbank. (Rep); William c. Fer
guson, (Rep); Charles Y. Audenried'
(Rep).
Allegheny County-Thomas ]. Ford,
(Repl; John d. shafer, (Rep);
Tholnas BICarnahan,~ tRep.); Josiah
Cohen. (Rep); Josephh III. swearin-
zen. CRsp.).
Chester county--william Butler Jr.,
Rep,).
Crawford county-Gsorge E Daven-
port Rep,).
Ds'sphin county-s. J. NJ. McCarrell'
Rep>.
Delaware County William B.
Broomzll, tRep).
Fayette County,. O. Van Swearin-
gen. (Rep).
Luxerns County-Hsnry A. Fuller,
(Rep).
Montgomery County - Aaron S.
&wartz. tRep).
These orphans court Judges were
elected:
Philadelphia County-Edward And
I'm y Rep).
~ r.. eglnty-James C. Work,
ing associate judges were
1ty-Thomas B. cillouly,
County = William Z.
ounty-wIlliam Krick-
5-zJohn s. Boasasd,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Scranton Democratic.

Scranton. Pa, Nov. 6.-Jones, Rep
IS elected controller by 200O and Sal
try, Dem, is elected coroner by 25OO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
FOR SALE

A first-class Jack. His collie are eqn"'
to any In this section. d. d. no"
|o2e-4 I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssas the .. MzHMNza
WANTED.

80 additional lady operators in our
Overall Factory at urbanna ~
Present force earning from $40 tq$l0 a
month. Light work, refined ~lhssociar
tions. Board paid while learning.
Urbanna Manufacturing Co,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
nd. ION SAFE

Brewster Sorry In excellent condition;
Bargain to quick buyer. Enquire a.
SPOKE Works. aI1s2'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07

Allegheny Gives Sheath Over 10000
Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. 6. - John o.
Sheath. Republican candidate for
state treasurer, has carried Allie
gheny county by a plurality Of over
10000. The vote In the county was
light. Registration was below the nor
nal vote, and nearly Is per cent fall
ed to go to the polls. The real fight
locally was upon common pleas judge.
Both sides are claiming victory, the
Democrats having attempted only the
election of William J. Brennan. en-
dcrsed by the labor vote. Republican
Chairman claims Brennan's defeat by
Il coo. while the Democratic Chairman
claims his election by $500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-07
Frisco Elects Democratic Mayor.

San Francisco, Nov. 6.-Tyler, Dem
ocratic and Good Government candi-
date for mayor, is probably elected by
a small plurality over the Union La
Dor candidate.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-29
cu1cAeo GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

,.o, Dec es-Iight receipts in the Nor.b
- termed the chief reason for strong wheat
sr.,e, here to-day At the close MAY wheat W. G
s ns" .o 7s.c higher Corn up 1Lzc TO lac Oats
- 7sc higher. Provisions sc to l21zc higher
~. u,heat market was strong all day. fnfIuen-
=, .-aae-s began to buy at the opening and con-
n4 - ,,n+il the close. The chief reason was that
III ,-;ncipal Northwestern grain receiving ports
'--es only 210 cars to-day with cars plentif,,l
80. lg7 cars last year. during the prevale-ca n.
80 car famine. The belief that the worlds ship
.,,s viii show a comparative decline within the
a-t few weeks was also strong buIlish factor
-rnere was also improved demand for milling
--oses and from Texas the report that
EEsr.- acreage had been reduced 20 per cent from
.se. nf last year, partly because the farmers fear
hs r.sppearance Of the green bug, and also because
"a she desire of planters 10 use land for cot
- . Thu close was strong. Nav opened 1sc IN &c
- &c 10 5sc higher at 81 06A 81 0sss sold be-
aer 81 6sIz and s. OS and closed at 81 O7s Clear
rces of wheat and -four were equal TO eSa 900
snshels Primary receipts 100000 bushels,
.roinsr Sls000 bushels the same day last wear
Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago reported receipts
If 25s cars. against[ss1 cars last week and $50
cars a year ego.
, In the corn market light receipts comparativeIy
<eVr country acceptances and improved demand
syom the East created strong feeling The
strength Of wheat also d Sulish factor. MAY
n,ened &c &c 10 l4c 10 sc higher at 5s1sc to
ssc sold between 5S11c and soc. and closed steady
sf 59S.c Local receipts were Isl cars with four
of contract grade
The oats market was stronger and more active
.bsu for some time past. There was fair buying
for investment account, and also by shorts Light
locai receipts also Strengthening influence.
Nav opened &c higher at 594sc and sold between
,aat figure and 54lzc and closed at 54ssc. Local
GENTS were 14s cars.
The provisions market dull but firm partly
because of the slight advance in the price of live
hogs and also because OF the strength the grain
markets At the close May pork was 1elac higher
al s1S 17lz. Lard was &c up at s. S5. Ribs were
5Isc higher at s. 10.
Estimated receipts for Monday: Wheat 40 cars
corn so cars; oats, 195 cars; hogs. 41,0oe head.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-29
CASH QUOTATIONS.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.

New York. December es 1907.
CoFFEE-The coffee market made steady show
lnG to-day, with business moderately active for a
Saturday session between Christmas and New Years
Sales We're reported OF 10000 bags and the market
closed steady at net advance of points The open
ing was steady at unchanged prices advance of
points in response steady European cables and
the market improved slightly during the morning as
a result Of local covering and light offerings. The
Brazilian cables showed fresh feature OF
quence, for while receipts a bit heavier. the
bulge was considered nothing than a temporary
nuctuaon sentiment IN local circles is more or less
mixed There be considerable confidence IN
an advance, even among people who unwilling 10
buy The for this is apparent So long the
holders Of the worlds reserve keep their coffee off the
market higher prices seem inevitable owing to the
TACT that fresh arrivals insufficient supply
sumption demand At the same time there is very
naturally an apprehension that any general buying
movement will be merely making market which
holders of the reserve supply may sell and conse-
ouently the bullish phases of the situation not
attracting much attention from investors for the time
being. Meanwhile the market is sustained by the
frness of the spot situation and fair demand from
trade interests The market for spot coffee quiet
with quotations the basis of 1-16c for Rio No. Z
The range Of contract prices in the local market to-day
follows: