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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
H6MESTEADS FREE

At Arminius Mnes, near Mineral
Lonisa county, Va, comfortable dwell
ings, with garden lots IL about tire,
acres about them, will be given 70 re-
spectacle industrious colored men VIII,
like steady employment in the mnes
The laud is of the hest. ana was bought
Tor the purpose. There will b. n neat
building Tor ~ Chapel and School con
venient 10 the hOmrstead- The number
Of these holdings il limited.
Wages al the Mines arr good and
regularly paid; aud those who are " ork.
ing there have been happy and con,
tented for years improvements al the
Mines make new settlers in Louisn
county needed, and this plan i intended
for the mutual benefit Of those settlers
and of the Miues.
All who are philanthropically inclined
will. think, be- interested in the novel
scheme adopted at the Arminus Mines
for bringing settlers from distance into
their nelghborbood.
The above outline which explains
something Of their plan, was handed me
few days ago. and thought il good
enough for publication OF course it il a
business proposition, but il certainly
carries with il an element Of good will
10 o. en-. ~ and ANYTHING that tends to-
wards the uplifting OF humanity should
meet with the approval of all good citi-
zenS in our community
Rev. NJ. s. Eagle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
HOSPITAL CASE ENDS

Judge james Keith, president Of the
Supreme Court OF Appeals, has an.
nounced from the bench that the iudg OF
the Circuit Court ofWilllamsburR had no
jurisdiction in the affairs OF the Eastern
State Hospital; that thegeneral hospital
board had absolute control OF the hos
pital; that the writ OF certerOrOri should
not have issned; that the Common
wealth had properly invoked the courts
la it, proceedings aud that the two wits
81 prohibition asked would issue.
This puts DR.. Brunk in Immediate pos
session Of the Eastern State Hospital
This ends the famous case
Judge r. Carter Scott. Of the Circuit
Court, Thursday dismissed the contempt
proceedings against Colonel Joseph f.
Lawless, of Norfolk, but be imposed a
hne OF twenty-five dollars against DR. l..
\. Foster, of the Eastern State Hospital,
for disobeying the Injunction. DR. FOsteI
will appeal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
Y. NJ. C. A. FOR FREDERICKS-
BURG.

One OF the most inspiring scenes
ever enacted in Richmond was the
final announcement at gathering
OF men who had Loyalty struggled
for a Y.M.C.A.building there that the
coveted 100000 had been raised,
accompanied by the reading OF the
cablegram from Miss Helen Gould
contributing $4,000 TO the fund.
The work done in Richmond was
nothing short of marvellous, the i'm
mense sum mentioned above having
been raised in two weeks by citizens OF
Richmond and nearly all Of this sum
mingiromits people. Theexample
set by Richmond should prove an in
centive to every other city in this
State, and this paper, realizing and
approaching the vast good which a
Y. MICA can accomplish among
the young men OF a municipality, IN
all earnestness suggests that a meet
ing be held and a movement started
here to build and equip a modern
building. OF course it would first be
necessary to organize an association,
but there has been one here before
and it can easily be reorganized.
After this is done call a meeting, not
only OF the association, but OF our
people generally, adopt the same
plan that proved so successful in
Richmond, and we predict that Fred
ericksburg will possess a Y. M. {. A.
building and association OF which
the whole city will be proud and in
the good work OF which we can ell
rejoice. Adopt the pledge plan, re-
ceiving so much cash and pledges for
so much every year, and we doubt
not that our citizens will contribute,
and contribute literally, at that.
The young men of the city need some
place in which they can gather for
social and religious intercourse, and
nothing furnishes such an oppor-
tunity for both as a Y. NJ. C. A.
Make it attractive, add library
and gymnasium and it is bound to
prove o success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
FINED $1,000
For Breaking Two Window Panss.

Walter Thompson, a young man Of
Augusta county, charged with breaking
u window pane, estimated 10 be worth
30 cents, was taken before Justice J E.
Henkel, Of Basic, and hned $500 A
second charge WAS made against him for
breaking another pane. and Justice
ienkel again fined the defendant $500
and costs, the cOstsAmounting 10 SO.
Thompson- parents are oigood stand
INK and own property, but they are
unable to raise the money 10 pay such a
large sum and the young man was jailed
The case was appealed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
PATHETIC END OF THE
WILLIAMSBURG CASE

Pathor marked the end OF the cebbra-
ted Foster hospital case, in Richmond
Thursday. when the Supreme Court and
the Richmond Circuit Court SAT down on
the former superintendent. After III" de
cl-ion had been handed down finding Fos-
ter in contempt Of the Circuit Court and
ing him to surrender the hospital 10 DR..
Brunk. DR. Foster arose and said.
II have no home anywhere My house
in Mathews WAS burned down. I've
just got 10 go and look for "A place
Both courts assessed COSTS against
Foster The Supreme Court allowed
hun an additional length Of time 10
which he can occupy the -uperintendent's
residence al Williamsburg on account Of
the bad condition Of the weather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
ROLL or HONOR

White public 'hool No. 3, Chancellor
District, SpotsyIvania Co.. for the TN
month. ending January 81 For dill
gence and department: Beale Jones,
Elmer Thomas. james Thomas, Evan
Thomas, Willard Jett Jutson Callahan,
Ruth Chewing. Bpnla FaulcOner, Abbie
Thomas. and Maggie Thomas For dill
gence deportmant.and ATTENDANCE: Anbie
Thomas Average daily attendance
HOO. Teacher Lena Fitzhuyh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
subscriptios sl.5s Per Year, in Advance.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1907
THE SERVICE PENSION BILL


Last year was the first year since
the close of the Civil war in which
there was a decrease in the vast
amount which is yearly paid out to
military pensioners of this govern
ment, and about the time that the
people of this country, the people
who bear the burdens OF govern
ment and pay its taxes, were con-
graduating themselves that from
now on an annual decrease may be
looked fer, Congress, in spirit and
with purpose we cannot help but
believe OF perpetuating the power OF
the fins" and utterly without re-
gard to the interests OF the great
body of taxpayers, has passed its
iliquitous service pension bill, which
provides that
ANY person who served ninety
DAYS or morein the military or naval
service of the United States during
the late Civil war, or sixty days in
the war with Mexico, and who has
been honorably discharged there
from, and who has reached the age OF
sxty-two years or over, shall, upon
making proof OF such facts, accord
ing to such rules and regulations as
the Secretary OF the Interior may
provide, be placed upon the pension
roll and be entitled TO receive a PEN
sion, as follows
'In case such person has reached
the age of sixty-two years, SIP per
month; seventy years, S15permonth'
seventy-6ve years or over, $40 per
month"
There have been iniquitOus frauds
perpetrated under the general pen
sion law. whereby numberless camp
followers and fakes have received
pensions, but the frauds which have
been perpetrated under former acts
are mere child's play to the oppor-
tunities for fraud which the service
pension bill will offer
The people of this country have no
objection to being taxed to assist in
the support OF bona fde soldiers OF
the country who gave OF the best OF
their lives to the service OF their
country and who were thereby rem
dered unable to earn a livelihood,
either at once or in their declining
years, but there is objection, and
serious objection, to taxation OF the
masses Of struggling citizens OF this
country for the purpose OF paying
pensions to every soldier who has
borne arms for the country when he
has attained a certain age, whether
he is in need of assistance or not.
For some mysterious reason Con
gress appears to be afraid to allow
our already exorbitant pension ap-
preparation to be diminished. II
those who are responsible for this
new iniquity get their deserts they
will be defeated at the polls in the
next congressional election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
LOCAL MARKETS

tCorrect,d by Simon Hir=h & Bro
Wheat. 20 ~ -: corn. - 10 -; meaI
81 80 70 81 %. oats. 30 10 40; hens live
. To 10: 1r---ed 10 to =. chirkru- smslI
1910 l3: eggs, - 70 %; lard 9; ducks
live 9 % 10: drpseed 10 10 |: hnttsr. !.
"a %: hams. II 10 Is; sweet potatoer
so 10 80; Irish POTATOES. 30 10 6O;apples
per bushel. 80 70 -; yeal44 To >; lambs
=. 30 10 81 80: hides. gre-n, : To 10
dry. II TO -. sailed. No. !. . TO 10
cali skins No. l, Sl10 per skin; bale'
hay. SO 10 $40 per ton; leaf sImar, 81
70 50 per 100; hogs. live weight. D.
beef. live weight. - To 3Hc; dresse,
hogs Is TO :; turkeys, live. -; undrawu
IL to l.: drawn, - 20 Ii.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

AS long as the snow and cold
weather lasts farmers can help pre-
vent theiurther decrease ofpartridges
by scattering food here and there for
them. This is suggested by reason
OF the fact that the partridge has a
hard time this weather getting
enough to live on, and the cost OF
this act Of pity for the birds is iusig-
nificant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

In spite of Representative Garduer,
of Massachusetts, and one or two
other "Bostonese, the jamestown
Exposition will never be placed as a
charge on the government. An ex-
position in Boston might though
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
VIRGINIA NEWS

l.. A. Wilmer rand Mrs Clarence Lowry.
both Of Northumberland county, were
married al the Methodist parsonage there
by Rev. G. H. Williams
Mrs Joseph Bryan. OF Richmond: has
given "A bronze -tatue Of Capt John
Smith. which will be erected ut James
town Island under the auspices OF the
society for the Preservation Of Virginia
Antiquities
Governor Swanson has named J. NJ.
Bau-erman. oi Shenandoah county. az
state Hosptal Commissioner to serve
four years from March / He will sue
coed CD l.. Wiuder Lane, Jr., OF VIII
linmshnrR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

From the way that Roosevelt
Foraker episode leaked out, meet
ing. OF the Gridiron Club must close
" resemble executive sessions in the
Senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
BUTTER steady
For RENT

The large and attractive brick store
house and warehouse on Main street. in
Orange, Va. lately occupied by Greiner
K Shackleford ~ n hardware store. is
for rent. Apply to DR.. W. j. Crittenden,
UniOnville. Va. or 10 Morton X Shackel-
lord. Orange, Va.
innAl I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
NOrICE.

Horse broke loose aud stray'd away
with saddle and hradstall ol bride, sor-
rel horse, three white feet and white
star ia forehead. Finder will please no
tify me mt Curlew, Va. Thayette Talley.
7.2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

Two saloon men were fined one hun
dred dollars each for violating Richmond
lmaui law, which provid' for reno,
Ing OF screens after midnight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

Senator Bailey called a man in
Texas liar and is still living. The
senator is the child OF good fortune
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

Unless DR.. Foster is very careful
some one may suggest that he lie
kept at Williamsburg permanently.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
WANTED

Young married man; also single men
at Little Whim Farm Good Wages.
Good house and garden for married
couple. Apply to
Geo. Purvis,
Little Whim, fredericksburg, Va.
feb7.6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

Perhaps, after all, the ground hog
did see his shadow last Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

Thaw seems to havequanity rather
than quality in his legal array.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

the walls. On a small table stood a
bottle Of champagne and one glass.
Mr.. White poured out just one glass
for me. and / paid no attention TO II.
Mr.. White went away came back and
said: I decorated this room myself.
Then he asked me why was not
drinking my champagne. and ] said ]
did not like IL, it tasted bitter. But he
persuaded me 10 drink il. and did.
Became Unconscious.
"a few moments after ! had drank
the champagne there began a pound
ing and humping in my ears and the
room got all black
When awoke my clothes had all
been taken on me. started To scream
Mr.. White got up and threw a kimono
on me. As | sat up ! saw mirrors all
around the bed began to scream
again. and Mr. White asked me TO
keep quiet. saying that IL was all
over
when he threw the kimono over
me he left the room. screamed
harder than ever ! don't remember
how | got my clothes on. He took me
home and ! sat mp all night crying
Where was Mr. White when YOU
recovered consciousness2'
He was on the bed beside me- I'M
dressed
what did he say afterwards"
Tile made me swear that would
never tell my mother about IT, He
said there was no use in talking. and
the greatest thing in this world was
not to get found out Tie said the girls
in the theatres were foolish to talk
lie laughed afterwards
white said 10 was all right-that
there was nothing SO nice rs young
girls and nothing SO l0athsomo as fat
ones Iou must never get tat
WAS Mr. Thaw excited when you
told him these things?'
ThaW Excited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
FIRST-CLASS BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging and
meals come to 314 Commerce street.
Meals 25c., lodging 25e. Board by the
week or month. Mrs. j. f. Monroe,
Fredericksburg, Va.
fah27-l1VY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
ieb27-l1yr
For SALE

Two fle.h cows, a few thoroughbred
Poland-China pigs and a nice driving
mare, six ears old, sound and kind.
Apply 10
H. Washington
feb5-4t Paige, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
PRESIDENT MAY APPOINT EX-GOv
MONTAGUE TO GOOD PLACE

1t il stated that the President will mp
point former Governor A. j. Montague,
OF Virginia. 10 "A place on the Board Of
General Appraisers in the customs office
Of New York The salary is $1,000 per
annum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
Thaw EKcited.

Eyes. he was excited. and walked
up and down the room. We sat mp all
night He said IL was not my fault;
that no one could b.ame me. and that
] was only an unfortunate girl aud
that he did not think any the less OF
me. hc worl marry me-. ANYWAY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09
w 8. EMBREY

fsuccessor TO EmDrey Il Berry man /
nasler in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
posts. Spokes and Hoops Keeps
constantly on hand a large supply OF
Baled Hay and MIL Feed. Oeice near
Railroad Depot. Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent FOR Page Wire Fence 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-09

John d. Rockefeller has given S:I2 COO.
600 10 the General Board Of Education.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-29
Only Temporarily More Expensive.

Newspaper readers in Vermont who
have given any thought TO state affairs
have noted the past year that terms OF
court have been longer IN nearly all the
counties and especially in the three large
counties Rutland, Washington and
Chittenden Il is stated that the IN.
crease in court expenses is beginning 70
worry State Auditor Graham and other
state officials .....
For several years previous 10 this year
the supreme court and the several eoun'
ty courts have been unable TO keep up
with business and the result was that
dockets grew and grew. Only the more
pressing cases were tired, while the 9th
ers were continued in the hope that
there might be let-up in the future,
but the expected relief did not come.
Last fall the legislature took hold OF
the matter and provided more Judges
and rearranged the court system OF the
state 80 that the supreme court was free
10 give all its time TO appealed cases,
while the superior judges presided in the
county courts,
The result has justified the change in
cxpediting court business, but II was not
foreseen that, owing 10 the congested
dockets in every county, the terms OF
court have been greatly heightened IN
order TO clear up this old business that
has been hanging from year to year
Enough has now transpired TO show
that for this year and for several years
10 come the court expenses OF the state
must be much larger than in the past
This condition is bound 20 continue un'
til the dockets get back to normal again
There is no large increase in litigation
Ii is merely the doing of those things
which had been left undOne, and, while
temporarily expensive, il was sure 70
come sooner or later and every year II
was deferred only made the matter
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-29
capital Punishment and Crime.

Manchester, N. H., Union.)
New Hampshire has not had an execu.
tion for decade and half, and in eff
feet abolished the death penalty several
years ago, when the legislature provided
that the extreme penalty should be m
flicted only on the recommendation OF a
Jury. Notwithstanding the fact that
homicide is now punished by imprison-
ment. the percentage of prisoners con
victed of the crime of murder is CRAFTY
ingly low The latest report on prison
ers and juvenile delinquents issued by
the census bureau shows that the num-
Der of those imprisoned in New Hamp-
shire for the crime of homicide is in the
proportion of five and four-tenths to
100000 of the population Massachusetts
is the lowest of all the states, her pro
portion being only four in 100000. Yer
mont comes next, with four and three,
tenths, while Rhode Island has five and
twotenths. The most startling figures
are those of the territory OF Arizona,
where the ratio of persons imprisoned
for homicide is 80 in each 100000 OF the
popuation.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-29

That United States Attorney Alex
ander Dunnett did not enhance his dig
nifty by scoring the jury in the case
against ex-Railroad Commissioner
George T. Howard is shown by the
comments of various state papers.
The Mortified News says in regard to
the matter:
1t would seem that jury ought to
have some protection and that no at
torney should be allowed to abuse it in
court because of its verdict. Yet it IS
reported that Mr.. Dunnett, attorney
for ex-Railroad Commissioner Howard,
while arguing that the verdict against
the respondent be set aside, referred
to the Jury as "ineonsiderately and ig
norantly marching into court without
any apparent consideration of the
case" and further suggested that
''the jury ought to take a bath as
their verdict showed a rancid and stu
pid prejudice on the part of an I'M
clean Jury" Certainly good citizens
will be more disinclined to serve on
iuries than ever before if lawyer is
allowed to rant against them in this
manner unrebuked, Many other PEG
pie wonder that an attorney was al
lowed such liberty. And Dunnett IS
the United States district attorney for
Vermont, although of course the IN
discretion was not committed-in fed
eral court.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-29
REACTION INEVITABLE.

William II. Truesdale, president of
the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
railroad. takes sensible view of the
present financial situation and his re-
marks are worthy of careful considera-
ton. In a recent interview he is
quoted as saying:
CATER the speed at which this coun-
try has been travelling during the past
few years it was inevitable that finan-
cial and commercial reaction should
overtake US. We have been under a
business tension too high for safety.
Every productive and transportation
facility was strained to the utmost.
The commercial structure was expand
ing to the limit. The cost of produc-
ton kept mounting higher, and the ex-
penditures of the people increased
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-29
THE PERFECT WAY.
Scores of Brattleboro Citizens Have
Learned 1t.

Scores Of Brattleboro Citizens Have
Learned 1t.
If you suffer from backache,
There is only one way to cure it.
The perfect way is to cure the kid
neys.
A bad back means sick kidneys.
Neglect it, urinary troubles follow.
Doan Kidney Pills are made for
kidneys only.
Are endorsed by Brattleboro people.
r. Benson, harnessmaker, Howard &
Yearly's stable, Brattleboro, VT, says:
"Some eight years ago l gave state
ment for publication telling how
Doan's Kidney Pills benefited me.
am only too glad to repeat my former
statement, as others who suffer as ]
did may through this means obtain re-
lief. Ny trouble commenced with
sharp pains across my back and hips,
and if | took cold it settled in my
back and bothered me greatly until
my cold was better. After working
hard for few days my back would
become so lame and sore that even to
turn quickly caused acute pain. Dur
ing severe attack procured Doan's
Kidney Pills and began using them.
They helped me from the first, and in
a short time the backache ceased and
/ felt better in every way. There has
not been the slightest return of the
trouble since and am glad to recon-
mend so reliable remedy as Doan Is
Kidney Pills proved to be in my case
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-29
THE BRATTl EBORO REFORMER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 49, 1907

newspapers. particularly Of the second
district, for NO sweeping an assertion, y
il proper that his denial OF the alleged
interview be gwen publicity, What he
did say according TO the letter over his
own signature. is that he gave his per
sonal preference for Cannon, 80, The
Times is content with assertion that he
was misquoted by another Of those wick
cd interviewers, and Is willing 10 let u
go at that Like all the rest OF us Yer
monters, at home or in Washington, Con.
gsessman Haskins has the undoubied
rtht TO state his personal preference for
the presidency. III he's for Cannon,
that's one. The other Nemonters will
be- heard from later, Therefore, let the
excitement subside, and the people turn
toward banking the house for winter
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-29
Didn't Know Twas Loaded.
(St. Johnsbury Republican,

Congressman Haskins says he didn't
know it was loaded. Several weeks ago
what purported to be an interview with
him appeared in the papers. This week,
in column letter to the Brattleboro
papers, he says he didn't suspect that
he was being interviewed for publication,
and that what the reporter said he said,
he didn't say. The Republican, in com,
mon with several state papers, criticized
the wisdom of his alleged statements, but
as what we found fault with was not
what he says he didn't say, but what he
saws he did say, and what several hun
bred delegates to the last district con,
vention heard him say, we hardly need
a column of cold type in which to whirl-
a-gig our position.