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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
CANDIDATES. CARD

TO the Democratic VOTERS Ofthe Eighth
District Of Virginia:
! hereby announce INV candidacy Tor
the Democratic nomination Tor Congress
from the Ei1hth Congressional District.
aud in So doing desire 10 say that u
chosen at the forthcoming Primary. II
shall be- my constant aim and cndeavor
10 represent faithfully the interests OF the
entire District
In the course Of the campaign. ! shall
endeayor 10 address and meet ~ many
of the voters ~ possible in order that Ne
may get better acquainted witheach 9th
or. earnestly solicit the support OF my
fellow Dem lcrats.
Respectfully,
G.. e.. Carln.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
subscrivtisn Sl.A Per Year, in Advance
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1907.
TO MAKE "UNWRITTEN LAW
A STATUTE.

State Senator Lewis II. Machen, OF
Alexandria, proposes to offer at the
next session of Legislature a bill to
make what is known in Virginia as
the "Unwritten Law" a written
statute. Senator Machen's inten-
ton Is In accord with views express
cd by this paper during the progress
OF the Strother trial, and the bill he
proposes TO offer appears to meet the
situation very well, and is as follows:
Be il enacted by the General As
se ubly OF Virginia, That in all GRIM
inal trials involving a charge OF as
sault and battery, assault with In,
tent to main, disable, disfigure and
kill, or homicide, in whichit is proven
that the person upon whom such as
sault was committed had been guilty
of wrong upon the person OF u g
wife, mother, sister or daughter OF
the accused, the jury shall be the
Judges OF whether such provocation
was sufficient to justify such assault,
and may, II such assault was so iusti-
fed, find verdict OF acquittal.
Whatever slight objection there
may be to the phraseology, &c, OF
the above statute would no doubt
b, removed by the Legislature in tie
general discussion of the question.
We are heartily in favor OF some
such provision, in order that the
juries OF Virginia, when confronted
by such cases as the trial OF the
Strother brothers, may do under the
sanction OF law what they will in
vsr;ahlv do at all events.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
PUBLIC SALE
OF NICE LITTLE
SpOtsyIvania Co. Farm

Pursuant TO the terms 81 DEGREES OF the
Circuit court for Spotsylvania county,
Virginia, entered on August Z, 1905, aud
on January %, 1907, and March %,
1907, In the chancery cause oil Chas.
Wallace L Bro. VS.. W. f. Whites heirs.
the undersigned special commissioner
will offer for sale AT public auction, 10
the highest bidder, before the auction
house OF James Roach, 10 Frederick
burg, Virginia, on
Saturday, April 6, 1907,
at IL O'Clock NJ, that certain tract OF
land In Spotsylyania county, Virginia,
about five miles west OF Fredericbsburg.
containing ~ acres. aud adioinillg the
lands of Joshua Porter and othets, and
il the same property occupied by the said
W. Fcklen White in his lifetime. .Ghis is
a nice small farm, and any one looking
for small county home would do well
to see this property. At the sale the bid
of Ira ]. Luck OF $S47 Tor the said prop
crty will be first cried.
Terms Of Sale-About 500 cash, and
balance in two equal installments at one
and two years time. the deferred pay
ments being evidenced by purchasers
bonds. bearing interest from date OF sale
and secured by deed Of trust or title re-
served, or all cash at the option OF the
purchaser. on,v
Special Commissioner.
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit court
OF the county Of Spotsylyania. Charles
Wallace 4 Bro, plaintiffs, against ": +.
Whites heirs. defendants. !, I. A. har-
ris. clerk OF the said court, doeertify that
the bond required Of the special commits.
sioner by the decree rendered 10 said
cause on the 9TH day Of August. 1905,
has been duly given. Given under my
hand AS clerk Of the said court this 7th
day OF August, 1903.
Il. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
IN 26-4t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
FOR SALE At BELLE GROVE

McCormick binder : IT, cut, used one
season. Buck Eye binder in good order,
Brown riding cultivatOr used one sea
son, spring tooth harrow, | l3-di~c
harrow NJ SIP -. Poland China pigs
and sowa ~ good a. any in Virginia
Will make terms easy.
m2N5t JnO. 7. Thornton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
DEATHS

Vim. II. Conard. Of Prince William
county, died Tuesday OF heart trouble
de leaves one brother.
Richard Bowles died at his home, II
julpeper county, Thursday, aged 10.
Rev. DR.. J. II. Boyd, prominent min
ister in the Baltimore Methodist Con
erence for more than thirty years, dice
It Roanoke Thursday after long III
ness. He was pastor OF st James NJ. Z
Church. He was for several years editor
u the Baltimore Methodist, published al
Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
STAFFORD ROAD MEETING
Come and HELD the Good Work.

MFR. Andrew Briggs, Of Stafford, who
has been actively Interested inimproving
the condition al the WarrentOn road
from Falmouth To llmtwoOd aud
Poplar road from Lance toShnckcliord' =
well. has succeeded ia obtaining 10y pri-
yate subscription about 5000. A inset
ing will bc held Mt Lance +. o. in Stall
ford on Friday, April 9Th, at , p. N. to
consider the best means for this improve
ment. All parties who feel the import
ailcc If this work aicurgrd Ia h. present
4 board ul directors fJr this work VIII
he elected m2G 30 ,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MIDCETS' CASE

Especial to The Free Lance
Alexandria, Va, March Doth. = 7. NJ.
Midgets was on the stand today and
denied having killed Smith The ease
may go to the jury this evening. The
fredericksburg company all well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
FLETCHER WILL OPPOSE PITCHER

TIC. Pitcher, former member OF the
house OF delegates from Eau luier county,
whose announcement as "a candidate ioi
the State senate from the counties OF
Loudoun and Fauquier was made public
Wednesday, will be opposed by u.
Latham Fletcher, prominent young
member OF the Wsrrenton bar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
LETTER TO J C WILLIS & SON
Fredericksburg Va.

Dear Sirs. A ten-year-old boy cam
into a store for a quart OF white pain
and said: They are nice letters Devo'
writes, ant they, Mr. Knight?' II
Bridgeton. Maine. -.
"Are they what brought you here?'
asked the merchant. Eyes; ma said get
: quart OF white; and I've come for tn
ieast-gallons paint"
That boy III be a man before his mother
Yours truly
40 F W DEvOE & &C
P. Sd. Willard Adams sells our paint
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

Senator Thomas, OF Campbell, is
opposed to the reelection OF Senator
Daniel. When the legislative cleo
ton 10 over Mr.. Thomas will prOba-
bly, discover himselfin a sad minority
and some one else will be occupying
his seat at Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
Or. STEEL A CANDIDATE

DR.. George b. Steel. Of Richmond. has
entered the race for the State SENATE ~
his district. There ore ak other candi
dates. DR.. Steel served in the liouse
some years agO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
SEED POTATOES

Those of you that desire to plant the
very finest and best quality seed Irish
potatoes will do We'll To sec the complete
varieties Of Maine stock offered by-W. l..
Brannan. See his advertisement else
where in these columns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
NOTICE

The lveliest interest is being evinced in
the dessert sale of the Teachers Associa-
ton. II any friends have been over
looked. they will please send their con
tributions 10 the Star Building on Sat
urday morning, March 30, o. s2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified ~ executor oi deorg'
+. Monroe. | hereby notify all persons
,,l,n n,ve the estate to come forward and
settle. and all PERSONS who lnye claims
against the said estate will please pre-
sent them to the undersigned properly
verified. X. L. Burton. executor Ol
George T.. Monroe. or to &. OConor
Goolrick. his attorney. M WV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

A quick buyer for complete $4,000 ca
pacity brick plant. 30 horse power EN-
gine. 80 horse power boiler, 25,OOO ca
pacity 90 hrs.) brick machine NEW,
used only 60 days., , buildings 3Ox2O.
Sell separately il desired. Address VIM.
Bernard. fredericksburg, Va. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

Roosevelt panic" is the newest
thing in Wall Street. But the Presi-
dent after soaring them sends Cor
telyou and the treasury to the rescue
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
HAS ALFONSO TUBERCULOSIS
italian Court Hears Rumor-Great Un-
easiness In Spain.

edSincSS III OPdH'
Paris. March pa dispatch from
Rome to the Journal says It is stated
that news has arrived at the Quirinal
to the effect that King Alfonso Of
Spain is suffering from tuberculosis
and that the Spanish court is extreme
ly uneasy regarding his condition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
MULES AND COWS FOR SALE.

have for sale two mules. not over ten
years old. and two young cows, one
iresh snd the other will be fresh May |.
Apply to 4. l.. Fritter, Stafford G. ii.
m16 1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

The Free Lance Is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing in first-class style
1t moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30

The early spring caught the poets
unprepared.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
NOTICE

Rev. G. II. Ray, d. D., will preach ut
Asbury chapel the morning aud night OF
Easter Sunday. the 3lst OF March. u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-30
QUORUM.
This grandy bred young horse will
make the season OF 1907 at
Boscobel Stock Farm
in the county Of Stafford, about four
miles from Fredericksburg, Va.

III bhC 'cuhby VI biohoiht uDOub iOut
miles from fredericksburg, Va.
He Is hall brother to Tommy Atkins.
Trumpet, Maxine Conner. TrOgan,
David II and the great colt Electioneer,
winner Of the $50, 900 Futurity Of l9O6
Quorum and his bali brothers have won
upward OF 500. 900 on the turf
Quesal, his dam, il ranked among the
great Brood Mares Of America.
Sin-Dr McBryde, he by Imp. Galore,
be- by Galopin. winner Of the English
Derby, and sire Of the great st. Simon
lat. Dam-'luesal. by Himyar. 2nd.
Queen Ban, bv Imp. King Ban. 3rd.
War REEL. 10y War Dance
Quorum IL "A stoutly made young stall
lion. dark hay with black points, stand
ing over l5s hands aud weighing about
LOO lbs. lie il a powerfully built
horse Of great bone and substance aud
has beautiful head and neck. He comes
Of family Of large, big-boned horses
aud should transmit these qualities 10
bis get.
This is d most desirable horse to breed
to, and is al exceptional opportunity
for the breeders OF this section OF Viz
ginia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

strenuous opposition to further cen
traliAatlon OF government IN the Fed.
oral hands and a Wlse and frugal Rd.
mlnStrauou Of public AFFAIRS, with u
view In leaving the money of the pcos
pie, as far As possible, 1T thS hands OF
| tho people"
The emphatic disclaimer OF Mr WI.
iams IL regarded Ivy many ~ serious
set back to the movement to bring
about the nomination OF southern
man for President. Sentiment among
those who favor southern nominee
had vrystalliEci about Scuator tulhcr.
son. Of Texas. ana II was believed his
boom WAs making substantial progrcS'
Hut II Mr. Williams In not II party to
the movement. and will not become
such. It's chances Of succeeding are
materially lcsscned, lie has strong
er personal following. perhaps than
any other Southern Democrat. and II
he winds up finally In the Bryan ranks
he viii take II great part OF that fol
lowing with him.
There Is u disposition among South.
orners In Congress 10 criticise MIR. WI.
liams for coming out with 50 emphatic
Il declaration at this time He could
have made Il clear that he was not a
party to any combine. they say. with
out practically committing himself 10
the Nebraska candidate, A good many
Northern ana Eastern Democrats were |
ready to join the movement for a |
Southern candidate but II the South |
cannot agree on man. they contend.
Il is useless to 20 ahead with the pro.
ject
And Roosevelt the President"
atd Mr.. Sinclair. realizes that It ls
io-or-dIe. He knows that II he does
lot bryan viii The President ~
therefore, determined To curb the Syn
iIcaIes. Tnat ls the SocIals,ic idea,
Mr. Carnegie expresses the belief
hat a millionaire ough, TO share his
wealth with the poor. Isn't that the
urrst Socialism,"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

the cold snap. OF course, It were i'd,
to try to line the things up as pre-,
ordained by man alone: that he ha,
taken his usual advantage. goes with.
out saying. II IL the klnng
and eNhausting strain on the popular
purse and patience, that is lending new
2est to the plea Of the socialist. Bust.
ness conditions are rapidly assuming
a phase ot method and appositencss
In this mans country that contributes
hugely to the undotng OF human faith
in human honesty and unless there Is
a change for the better. from sources
that give assurance. the temper OF the
common herd" is likely to break
bounds the ofteneer and the tlcrcer.
Such weather conditions as now pre-
vail serve to accentuate the meanness
Of the commercial spirit and prove It's
almost irresistible sway,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

WEATHER,
MISUSE OF OPTIONS.

The principle of securing options
on saleable real estate is as old as
the business itself, and is accepted
everywhere, but the misuse OF the
method, especially in this neighbor-
hood, is beginning to be so pro-
nounced and reactionary as to be a
menace TO the business. If every real
estate dealer who holds an option
would put the bonded land before the
people for sale and do it promptly
and openly by due course OF advertis-
ing, and not hold it under the rose"
for months and years and render the
ultimate sale of the property dubious
and unsatisfactory to both bonder and
bondee, it would be very different
thing for Astoria and her contigu-
Gus cities and towns. There can be
no open, noticeable activity in a real
estate market, the transactions in
which are conducted on the basis Of
secret and hidden agencies and values;
it is the open, candid, busy, bustling
agent that makes the market and
maintains it at a standard all men
may realize and be attracted to; and
this is what Astoria needs. She has
had far too much cup board" deal |
ing in realty. She needs the spur
Of publicity to invite attention and
investment, and the sooner ner prop
erty holders recognize this and give
their options brief periods of dur
alton, AMI upon big, actual, repre-
sentative option-fees, the better for
them and for the men and firms whose
business it is to buy and sell real
estate. There is nothing gained by
secret and surreptitious methods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
A POLITICAL TRICK.

The Democrats are making the most
OF the few promises made them by
President Haines OF the Oregon SEN
ate. Undue stress is laid upon each
and every word he uttered before his
election to the chair and his meager-
est promise distorted to the amplifiel
form Of a convicting pledge 1t is the
way with politicians OF Democratic
persuasion, and he had better remained
satisfied with his seat on the floor OF
that chamber than to have risked the
odium they are preparing, and will
rake him with. II is dangerous ex-
pedient TO use. this reliance upon
Democratic consistency or good faith.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
VOLCANIC NEiGH6oRS.

One by one the years seismic rec
ord is involving the cities thar lie in
the volcano belts of the earth. San
Francisco, Valparaiso. the South Sea
Islands, and Jamaica. all are in the
midst Of volcanic latitude and the
world will not be surprised to hear
that Naples is next In the path of
peril and attack. The stress and reg
ularity Of the "temblors" are horribly
suggestive, and there is no likelihood
Of a cessation from the grewsome IA
talities until the full chain OF volcanic
action is completed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
A BUSINESS SESSION.

For once in the history Of the state
at least in late years, the Legislature
is showing signs of realizing what it
was sent to Salem for. There is a
business tone to the session that
means much If It is sincere and en-
during. The obliteration of the pass
will have a tendency to keep the SEN
ators and representatives at their
places and their work, and the fire.
quent Interruptions and idle junket-
ings and their useless day and two day
adjournments will be minimized, to
the acceltration of real and legitimate
business. The ordained disappearance
of the long standing disgrace known
as House Bill No. 1O4' the beggarly
subterfuge for reckless drinking at the
very state-house itself, is another ell
ement that will contribute to sober
industrious, fruitful session, and to all
this is added, the imperative demand
of the people for some wise and honest
results From the grist of over 100
bills already introduced, there is fine
percentage of measures that mean
something beside graft and private
and 1t Is jevoutly hoped
everywhere, that these signs, at least,
will not fail in the prevalent bad
weather.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
Bad Stomach Trouble Cured.

Having been sick for the past two
two years with bad stomach, n friend
gave me dose OF Chamberlain,
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They did
me 20 much good that | bought a bot
tie of them and have used twelve bot
ties In all. Today am we'll OF a
bad stomach trouble.-Mrs. John Lowe
Cooper. Maine. These tablets are for
sale by Frank Hart and leading drug
gists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
Williams Denial Serious Check
to Senator CuIberson's Boom.
DEMOCRATS DO NOT UNITE
House Leader Says Although Opposed
to Nebraskan's Federal Ownership
of Railroads Scheme He viii
Not Oppose Him.

| WASHINGTON, Jan. lS-Johu
Sharp Williams declaration that h
has not entered into any combination
which has for It's purpose the proven
tion OF the nomination OF William Jen-
nings Bryan for President. has thrown
the anti Bryan camp of Congressional
Democrats into confusion. and has
caused corresponding JOY among the
! followers OF the Nebraskan.
The mere denial by Mr.. Williams
that he had entered into such com
| bine would not mean so much, but the
Democratic House lea Ter accompanied
his denial by what Is accepted as a
declaration in Bryan's favor. In the
interview which he gives out he re-
quests what he said on a former oc-
casion that; First, the Democratic
convention ought to vote down the Idea
Of Federal ownership Of railroads ana
that-Shis idea voted down and out OF
the way-Mr. Bryan would be the
strongest candidate for the presden-
cy."
Not only does Mr., Williams deny
that he has entered into any anti-Bry- |
an movement. but he makes the posi- |
tive assertion that he will not do so !
There Is not one word Of accuracy or
justice In connecting me with any fac
tional movement OF any description In
the Democratic party. he says, "es-
pecially not with any movement In
imical to Mr.. Bryan differ from him
about great matter OF public policy.
and shall, Of course, support my view
and oppose his upon that question, but
l neither have entered into, nor shall
enter into, any anti-Bryan movement,
and do not desire that the weight Of
my name-as little weight as It car
ries-should be used for that purpose
Il shall make 1t my work now, as l
have made ii my work hitherto, to har-
monize discordant elements within the
party where they are found to exist
and try to bring the party into line.
united and strong"
In concluding his interview Mr. VIII
ans makes a strong plea for party
harmony. Il wish 10 God" declares ,
he Mississippi statesmen, that Demo-
rats would quit fighting one another
md unite in fighting against bad poll
les and bad tendencies and for funla-
mental Democratic ideas. /
THE weakness Of the party consists s
n the fact that two extreme wings S
seem more bent on hurting one ano- T
her than upon the success Of those I
light governmental measures about I
which all are agreed-the revision and b
eduction of the tariff, the destruction {
# the trusts, the abatement Of corrup- n
ion in public life and in elections, | &
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
ALL THE WORLD

Is stage and Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment plays mos, prominent part. /,
has no superior for rheumatism. stifi
joints. cuts, sprains, ard all pains Buy
1t. try II, and you will always use H.
Anybody who has used Billiards. Snow
Liniment Is a living proof OF what Il
does. Buy trial bottle. 25c. soc and
31.00. Harts drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
THE ORIGINAL,

Foley & Co.. Chicago. originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and on accoun, OF the great
merit and popularity ot Foiey's Hen,
ey and Tar. many limitations are Of
fered for the genuine These worth
less limitations have similar sounding
names Beware OF them. The gem
uine Foley's Honey and Tar Is In a
yellow package. Ask for It and re-
fuse any substitute. II Ia the best
remedy for coughs and colds. r. f..
LaurIn. Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

Women as inventors and patentees? &?
Sure. The United States patent office
is not repository for masculine ideas
alone The doors of that institution
were scarcely hung on their hinges
when the government swung them
wide open to the first woman inventor
who applied for admission.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

The fashion upholsterers have Ie-
creed that the winter girl must be
small in the waist, full In the hips,
high busted and broad shouldered." i"
Architects are now at work upon
the designs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

Are you tired, tagged out, nervous.
sleepless, feel mean? HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea strengthens your nerves
aids digestion, brings refreshing sleep.
IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
For sale by Frank Hart,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

1t has been necessary to employ
extra guards at the New Jersey peni-
tertiary to keep women from flirting
with the conycts. 1t will be safe,
however, to continue to believe that
the world woull soon go to the bad
If there were no women in it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

Some Massachusetts young womer
have organized and pledged them
selves not to marry any young mar
whose salary is less than $50 a week. II
looks like making matrlmony a mere
matter O. money.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

Water is not only good for the
health, but it Is a successful beauty
aid. The habit Of drinking six or sew
en- glasses Of water a day will some
times clear the complexion without
other help.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

The Colorado women fought fumed
and fused until they got woman's
suffrage and then as soon as they got
it, decided they didn't want it. Isn't
that just like a woman?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

A number Of girls, the daughters Of
Boone county Mo, farmers, have
been organized into a military COM
pany. They are very proficient in
the manual Of arms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19

To keep a pair OF corsets perfectly
fresh and clean they should be
washed every two or three weeks. The
operation is simple and will not in
jure the shape of the cut.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-19
THE WEATHER CiNcH.

1t is beginning to dawn upon hap
less citizen that there is a wonderful
and adroit timeliness In the arrival Of
the car shortage, the fuel famine and