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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh q Bro.J
Wheat, 80 to 81; corn, old, 50 to SO,
new so to 50; meal, 81 so to S1.4o; oats,
As to so; old fowls, 8 to 9; chickens,
live, 10 to IL; dressed, IL to
10; eggs, "a to %; lard, 10 to
II; ducks, five 10 to IL; turkeys, dressed.
Is to 16; turkeys, live. IL to II; butter,
Is to 25; hams, Ia to Is, Irish potatoes,
so to IS; veal, Az to 5; lambs,
$3.50 to s4.0O: hides, green, to 10;
dry, IL to 15, salted, No. /. to 10;
calf skins No. 1, tl.1O per skin; baled
hay, SIS to s17 per ton; leaf sunlae. 80
to 50 por 100, hogs, live wight, 8
to 5Kc; beef. live weight, 3 to &C.;
pork, 7 to TX; turkeys, live, u; wool.
market firm. 20 to % per h.; sweet po-
tatoes. IS to 81; veal, 5K TO g.
Games-Partridges. 3 l 50to$2 per doz.;
woodcofg $3.50 20 So per dozen
pheasant y SO 70 "a secb; rabbits
$3.50 tQy$Is6 per dossn-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as the administrator,
of John a. Barnett, Jr., deceased, oil
those having claims against his sa, ,
estate will present the same properly
sworn to for payment, and all those
owing bis said estate will come forward
and settle. L; Il; New.oI,
deceased. Postoffice, fredericksburg,
Va. r. F. d. No. 2.
Alvin T. Embrey, Attorney. no"4"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
HE INITIATIVE AND REFER
ENDUM IN OKLAHOMA.

In connection with the initiative
nd referendum it will be interesting
o watch the working OF that claus,
aaking provision for same, which,
. Is well known, was incorporated
q the constitution Of Oklahoma.
he trainers OF that document have
royided that the initiative or pro-
OF legislation may be brought
J by a petition OF certain
mall per cent, perhaps about h'e
Der cent, OF the voters OF the State
.nd that the referendum may be put
into effect by a petitionfrom a larger
percentage. In other words five per
}ent. may by petition propose GER
Jain measure OF legislation and all
cts adopted by the Legislature may
y voted on by the people, provided
ho required per cent. petition Tor
<uch an election. Where legi-lo-
Sion Is thus voted on and adopted
3y the people the Governor is de-
3rived Of the veto power, thus max
ng She win OF the people supreme
There viii probably be lew elections
30 this kind In Oklahoma and few
Proposals OF legislation, but at all
events this provision putting such
bower into the hands of the people
Vil act as a powerful and effective
heck on legislators, who might
otherwise go ahead regardless OF
What sheir constituents thought on
he subject. The constitution OF the
1eE State seems to be unique in
*nany respects and to be a wide de-
|barture from the beaten path OF con-
5tisutional State-craft, but 1t con-
;ains many wise and timely provis-
ons, especially concerning theall i'm
oortant subjects OF corporation con-
trcl and railroad regulation, which
IN enable Oklahoma to solve these
oroblems without being blocked by
! ndicial timidness.sSThe constitution
tnakes Oklahoma practi< "a pro-
bibition State for twenty-one years.
20 that she liquor question willcnt no
Ggure 10 the Commonwealth for that
length of time. Taken altogether,
though the constitution has been
ermed q compilation OF laws, it is
ppt TO prove effective in giving the
State what all States need and de-
sire. namely-good, honest govern
nent. II II does that its trainers will
have reason to rejoice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
TUCKER TO ENTER RACE
FOR GOVERNOR

Hon. H. St. George Tucker, president
OF the jamestown Exposition, will an
nounce his candidacy for the Governor
ship. He proposes to inaugurate live
ly campaign. ,-
The announcement makes 1t absolutely
certain that there are to be four can9i-
dates-Hon. II. c. Stuart, Judge ". d.
Mann, Judge R. 7. W. Duke and Mr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

o., r.. - ro~.>n 40 te''--o 't7i e..
nI,u of ..,f.o 20 81 in ,'siiIli u
vcs.G.a f. go = .,...s a. g. c-fii-.-
Gates was suggested by J. =. Morgan
and his associates In Now York.
The mail bringing offers from ma
tional banks for the Panama bonds Is
very heavy. The envelopes will not be
opencd until the time for receiving
bids closes on Saturday next. but the
number of bids received and the de-
clared purpose of some Of the large
New York and Chicago banks to sub
scribe. with the purpose OF Increasing
their note circulation. leaves little
doubt in the minds Of bankers and
treasury officials that the loan will be
covered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
HON. r. [. GoRD0N'S CARD
To The vutsrs Of The Eighth Congressional
District.

The circumstances SURROUNDING the
contest for the nomination induce s rne
again TO become @ candidate Tor Con-
vress. subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic primary.
In the recent primary four counties pre-
sented candidates, and local PRIDE ana
personal attachmentse contributed largely
to the result, viz, the selection oil can
didate with majority OF 2,6l against
him. This defect In our primary law
should be remedied, so as to make the
selection OF minority candidate lm-
possible, by requiring the race to be run
over by the two highest candidates,
where neither have majority. The ad-
ditional expense entailed is not TO be
compared with the right OF the majority
to rule. II the present incumbent was q
majority candidate / would not antag-
onize him, but it yet remains to be de-
ternined which Of us is the choice oil
majority OF the district.
The retirement OF Mr.. Ryan from the
recent contest was successfully used oy
some Of Mr.. Csrlin's supporters to lnlure
me upon the day OF the election. Ihey
openly charged combination between
us and intimated that MIR. Ryan mao
been Improperly Influenced. 1t was TOO
late to meet the charge and 1t cost me
many votes In those portions oil tne
district where / was comparative
stranger. This charge was wholly ialse:
Nothing passed between Mr.. Ryan and
myself except his propositions 10 cast
lots as to which OF Us should retire'
these declined, stating to him tnat MS
only course was to make the fight 10 Q
finish. or retire from the race, leaving MS
friends entirely free to support their
second choice.
This is my first opportunity oil respond
ing to this charge and invite tne poil
ticians who made 1t TO let the peeps
know upon what facts it was Daseo
Anv question OF personal injustice to me
however, Is OF less Importance 10 tnt
voters than the principles Tor winch .ue
the candidate stands. The question
now confronting the American people Is
whether the railroads, trusts, ana otnei
mononolists shall control this govern
ment and make its laws for their seinsl
ands or whether it shall be administered
In the interest OF the masses oil the people
~ am a Democrat" no longer commando
n
the peoples confidence; we find Demo 10
crnts fighting the battles OF trusts anC
corporations, and Democrats Struggling
IN control them, Democrats who Dehev'
in the rule OF the people, and Democrats
Who believe that the people are unfit tc
rule, Dssuocsxss who believe In free com,
petition; land Democrats who defend
detailed pe OF those Democrats who sin
stst Ion ieyes that private monopoly
and rest BILE and indeiensihle, and that
corporation is good enough
, A Msr sonopoly OF any OF the neces-
tary exactions OF the trusts
~" IONS are less injurious to Us
y their corruptine influences
&c men. In order to etrias
C0And control the market they
ook toll ,islators favorable to theil
,sses Of to secure these they ar
|lets }0mfb'sh their candidates on''m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Annual Educational Conference
NJ Virginia will be held In Roanoke Nov.
1920. The conference representa- union
Of all the educational forces OF the State,
organized under direction OF the Depart
ment OF Public Instruction.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
CLEVELAND SERIOUSLY ILL
Il Is Said He Suffered Relapse From
Old Intestinal Trouble.

New York. Nov. 25.-According to
reports received in New York, former
President Grover Cleveland is again
seriously i'll at his home in Princeton
He is said to have suffered a relapse
of the old intestinal trouble which
afflicted him last June. The present
attack. 1t is said. developed on Thurs
day last, and although severe at hrst'
Mr.. Cleveland showed considerable
Improvement on Friday. The details
of his condition could not be learned
at his home. Beyond an admission that
he was very i'll and confined to his
bed" no information was given. on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
ROCKEFELLER'S LATEST GIFT
Gives Institute For Medical Research
$4,000, 900.

New York, Nov. 25.-The board OF
directors of the Rockefeller Institute
for Medical Research. Of this city. an
nounced an additional gift from John
d. Rockefeller Of s2,6O0,OOO. The
money is to form an endowment fund.-
the proceeds of which may be used in
any way the directors see fit.
II is understood that the recent sue
cess of the institute In discovering a
remedy for cerebro-spinal meningitis
which followed lengthy investigation
under the guidance of Dr. Simon Flex-
ner. director of the institute, was
larely responsible for Mr.. Rockefeller s
latest gift
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

Senator Foraker having been en-
dorsed by the Ohio Republican Clubs
can now turn his attention again to
Brownsville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
GENERAL NEWS

Hon. W. ]. Bryan had a conference
with President Roosevelt at the White
House Saturday.
In an address at Springfield Comp
troller OF the Currency Ridgely said the
Government interieres too much with
the bnsiness-stt the ee =: 40
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
FOR SALE

Lot OF large Improved Yorkshire pigs
from registered stock OF excellent breed
ing. At iarmers' prices. The becon nog
! Of the world. Write d. Y. beckWitn,
seslston. Klae 1eoxss Co. We. 2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
SNOW

Northern Virginia was covered Sunday
With a mantle OF snow. The fall began
at midnight Saturday and continued Tor
IA hours.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

x.fing up the country for months
cast. expected by a gigantic demon
ssration planned for January next
10 force the king TO Dismiss Premier
Franco. but his majesty's bold en-
dorsoment OF the dictatorship removes
this hope abruptly. consolidating the
entire opposition in the direction OF
repubIlcanism.
A special dispatch from Madrid to
the Echo de Paris says II is rumored
that collisions have occurred between
the troops and insurgents in Lisbon
and that many persons have been Kill
Cd and wounded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
woRKMAN's HORRIBLE FATE
IN Boiler When Steam Was Turned
on-crzvIed THROUGH Fire Box.

Or-(fdWtta f"NNS'
Philadelphia. Nov. rs. - Extreme
.carelessness on the part OF an un-
known person resulted In Charles
franklin. Of 2s11 Kingston street, be-
sng roasted to such an extent that ne
viii probably die. He is in intense
agony In ST. Mary's hospital, and the
nbvsjcians have no hope OF saving his
lie His wife, who gave birth 10 a
child week ago, is prostrated, and II
d feared the shock win have serious
effect on her.
Franklin is boilermaker ana was
making repairs to the boiler At .ne
United Gas Improvement company
plant Front and Tioga streets 10
sconp,ete his work, he had TO cra%i
f61 1900 while he was az ~
81 T,sis r. seepld ssssr. ~ :, :, Ia, -
80 nfoyma alton can be kHd - t1c &c, Sr,nson
~ a sll Pa ave and new Sotels
Fnean0s checked throJfh He''
dcacss. Clb service. S-a-~~a Gan.
\ - q. ii. ACKERI, v; X ,;l snn ran Ssai
| ##I@k n. HAhDWlCk, fs2 - AZ
WI. TAYLoE, Gen. fess. -
a. rs. BH0Vk. Ssns,H . AssnSt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
FOR SAFE

A iirst-class ja1k. His colts are equal
to any in this ID ion. NJ. B. Rowe.
o29-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

The Free Lance is prepared 10 do ell
Kinda Of fob printing IN 6rstclass styls
81 fnc14rnta pr1eQa-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL

Many Killed and Wounded In Fight
Between Troops and insurgents.
Paris, Nov. 25.-Reports represent
ing ths g tugal is one the eve OF a
revoluh re received here with eau
ton. as matches coming directly
from that country have been censored
nnt those indirectly across the from.
tier are held more or less under suspi'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

| undoubtedly has been
the interview with
which he announced
.aith in Premier Franco
alton to allow the premier
se time for the holding OF
She eoftes. The parlia-
Ll.A hnn han
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

Former Secretary Shaw biarnss the d.
nanciai stringency on extrevegance q
i;Sinr. undIrested securities and oanunci-
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
800 FARMERS ORGANIZE.
Breeders Form Association to Develop
Pure Bred Dairy Cattle.

Breeders Form Association to Develop
Pure Bred Dairy Cattle.
Over 300 farmers of Barron county
have organized an association for the
purpose of promoting the breeding OF
high-grade and pure-bred dairy cattle
A Holstein-Fresian Breeders associa-
ton has been formed and plans are
under way for the organization of a
Guernsey breeders club, the purpose
of both of which will be the breeding
of first-class dairy cattle.
The meeting of the farmers of this
county and the organization of these
associations are the direct result of an
excursion trip to the state university
made last fall These farmers jour
neyed 200 miles to spend whole day
at the college of agriculture and the
experiment station in order TO famll-
iarize themselves with the latest meth
DDS of agriculture. and stock raising.
Dean w A. Henry of the college of
agriculture, in addressing the farm
ers, urged them to take up the breed
ing of one or two of the high grades
of dairy cattle, and prophesied that
such action would be worth millions
of dollars to Barron county. The agrl-
cultural eXcursiOnistS were enthusiast
tic over their visit and have already
planned a similar excursion for this
year. The first excursion and the re-
cent meeting were planned by w. r.
Hotchkiss, editor of the Barron Coun-
ty Shield-W.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
COAL SCARCITY
IS VERY SERIOUS
PEALS TO RAILROADS TO DO
SOMETHING.
NORTH DAKOTA IS SUFFERING
GREAT NORTHERN is CHARGED
WITH HOLDING COAL SUP
PLY FOR DEMURRAGE.

Washington, Jan. "a. The inter
state commerce commission has called
the attention of the railroad interests
to renewed complaints which have re-
Gently come from North Dakota re-
garding the shortage in coal and other
supplies, and asked them to relieve
the situation.
A recent dispatch from Calvin said
that place was almost out of coal and
no relief was in sight. Out of eight
cen cars consigned to that town since
Dec. only four have been received.
Hansbrough Sees President.
"a Hastings dispatch said there was
no fuel nor flour on hand and that the
people were suffering.
The coal famine situation in North
Dakota has become so serious that
Senator HansbrOugh had a conference
with President Roosevelt to see Ii
federal means cannot be found to re-
lieve the situation. The conference
was brief and nothing was decided on.
Before taking this course, however,
the senator sent a telegram to Gov.
Burke, asking whether the state au-
thOrities will be able to find a way to
clear the blockade and let into the
state a coal supply.
That the governor will be able to
meet the situation without assistance
is regarded as unlikely.
Many Appeals for Relief.
kilograms appealing for relief were
laid before the Interstate commerce
commission by Senator Hansbrough.
Some of these dispatches declare that
the statment issued by the Great
Northern railroad, that the blockade
had been lifted on that line, is not
true It is said also that large sup
ply of coal destined for North Dakota
is being held at a Junction point in
Minnesota pending a settlement of de,
murrage charges on the cars. This
charge is being investigated by the
interstate commerce commission.
Blockade Is Mending.
St. Paul Jan. 24.-Some slight i'm
provement in the movement OF traffic
over the Northern lines was reported
yesterday, but the same general condl-
tons prevail. The Northern Pacific
and Great Northern delayed trains
from the west got in yesterday and
traffic is moving over the lines in
fair shape.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
TO TAX SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Lawrence University May No Longer
Escape Payment.

movement was started at Apple
ton with a view to taxing Lawrence
university property that is not USED
directly for college purposes. Law
renee owns a number of houses IN
Appleton which are rented. and ON
these the college does not pay taxes.
George C. Sherman engaged an attor-
new and at the next meeting of the
council that body will be asked to tax
Lawrence property the same as prop
erty owned by private individuals. IL
is argued that by escaping taxatlon
the college has an unfair advantage Oh
others who have houses for rent anu
is enabled to procure more deSlraple
tenants because Of the reduced rent
demanded 1t is understood that II the
council refuses to consider the petl-
ton. which will be signed by nuili-
Der of freeholders of the city, manud-
mus proceedings will follow, ana Ihe
court will be asked to compeI me
council to enforce taxation on the
property. Despite the fact that there
is provision in the city charter as
we'll as the state law exemptlng all
college property from taxation. tnoSe
interested in the movement declare
they thew will carry the actloh 10 NY
supreme court and believe theV win
finally get favorable verdict. II IS
said that the law governing this conul-
lion of affairs is not clear, ana a 81,
nreme court decision will prooaoly oe
Of value in other college cities OF tbs
state.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
Bic FIRE AT RRAINERD.
Three Business Blocks Burn, Causing
Loss Estimated at $4,000.

Three Business Blocks Burn, Causing
Loss Estimated at $4,000.
Brainerd, Mimi, Jan. "a. - Fire,
which broke out shortly after o'clock
last evening in the Reilly block, total
~ destroyed three store buildings and
their contents, entailing a loss in the
neighborhood of $4,000, partially COW
cred by insurance The fire started ap
parently in the furnace room in the
basement of the Reilly block, and
shortly afterward the stores occupied
by M. J. Reilly and Brockway &
Parker were in flames.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cossins, aged ninety
two, a mother-in-1aw of two of the
men who were burned out, died in
stantly of the shock when informed
that the stores and stock were total
loss.
The fire was got under control
shortly after midnight. A high wind
made the task Of fighting the fire ex
tremely difficult, while the extremely
cold night also hindered the fire de-
partment.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
OVATION FOR ROOT IN CANADA
SECRETARY OF STATE GIVEN
FORMAL LUNCHEON BY CA
MADAM CLUB.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. "a. - Secretary
Root spent the forenoon at Rideau
hall yesterday and was the guest OF
the Canadian club at luncheon at the
Russell house yesterday afternoon.
The Russell house dining room was
filled and many were unable to obtain
seats at the luncheon given by the Ca
madam club to Secretary Root.
Mr.. Root received an ovation when
he rose to speak. He dealt chiefly
upon the good relations existing be-
tween Canada and the United States
for the last ninety years. After the
luncheon Secretary Root and party
departed for Montreal, en- route for
Washington.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
EX-SOLDlER STARTS RIOT.

Member of Discharged Battalion Is
Accused of Beginning ARRAY.
Lawton, Okla, Jan. "a. - A negro
riot. created by Lane Dixon. colored,
reputed to be a discharged soldier
from the Twentv-fifth infantry. at
Fort Reno. last night. resulted in the
death of Nat Marshall. colored. the
wounding of Dixon and several other
negroes and the arrest of fifty negroes.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
AGAINST LUMBER TRUST.
Nebraska Court Decides State Courts
Have Jurisdiction.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 24-In the case
of the state of Nebraska against the
Nebraska Lumber Dealers associa-
ton, an alleged trust, Referee Post
ruled in favor of the states attorneys
by deciding that the state courts nave
jurisdiction and can proceed against
the lumber dealers for violation of tile
states antitrust laws.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
GAMBLE is CHOSEN.

Both Houses Vote for His Re-elec-
ton.
Pierre, S. D., Jan. "a, = The senate
met yesterday at noon and cast the
full Republican vote for Senator Gam
BILE, the Democrats giving an empty
honor to ex-Gov. Lee of Vermillion.
The house met at 2 o'clock and Sena-
tor Gamble received the full insurgent
and a large part of the stalwart vote.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
An Indians Bon Mot.

DR., Charles Eastman, the full blood'
ed Sioux, has inherited much Oh the.
poetic eloquence which characterized
his father in the days of old. In an
address which he delivered to the Har-
ward union recently, he said: Some
of the laughing waters which nave
heen big streams are now nothing but
a few sad, trickling tears because the
white man uses up the stream.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
FOUND DEAD; ACID NEAR.

Young Man Commits Suicide in Hotel
Room.
Superior, Wis, Jan. "a. - The non
appearance of one of his bOarders.
w. RAYMOND Harsh, aroused the fears
of Landlord ]. A. Jennings of the Me1
chants hotel, and upon investigating
the cause he found Harsh's dead body
upon the floor of the latters room,
while half-empty bottle of carbolic
acid on the stand indicated the cause
of death. No reason is known for the
act.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
SINGERS Knee Out of Joint.

New York, Jan. "a Nine Emma
Games, the prima donna, dislocated a
cartilage of her right Bneecap last
night, just before she was to appear
in a performance, and will probably
be prevented from going before the
public again for some time
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
SMALLPOX on Reservation.

Hayward, Wis, Jan. 24.-The post
and village, sixteen miles from here
on the Cour GRIZZLIES reservation, was
quarantined yesterday on account OF
several Indian families having the
smallpox
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
a Beiated Letter.

Twenty-three years ago the late
Roscoe G. Smith Of Cornish, Me-
wrote to Amos l.. Allen, the private
secretary of Congressman Reed thank
ing him for some agricultural reports.
This letter has just reached Mr.. Allen.
1t was laid away in some correspond
ence of Mr.. Reed and has since been
waiting for some one to send it along
10 the owner