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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
STATE PROHIBITION
Position Of State Anli.SaIOOn League
on the Question.
Local Option Elections VIII Be Held In all Wet
Giles.

1t has been stated Ia some OF the news
papers OF the State that the Anti-SaloOn
League OF Virginia has made "A declara-
lion 10 favor OF the passage OF state
wide Prohibtory Law. These state
ments have apparently been based upon
reports oi speeches made by some per
sons who are connected with the Anti.
saloon League work. The position Of
the Anti Saloon League upon this ques-
ton Is found In the report Oi the Legisla-
tive Committee, adopted 10y the Anti Sa-
Don League Convention on February
9Th, 1908.
I'VE favor the principle Of local option
in carrying on our work oi the abolition
Of the saloon, and II We are given such
legislation as will prevent evasion VI the
law and as will provide sd quste peua'-
ties for law Violations, and as III give
full opportunity for fair expression OF
tne wishes OF the duly qualiti ID electorate,
we see no good reason to depart from
our present policy. But, II We cannot
btain legislation that will protect Us 10
our rights and give reliei TO the people
from the present controllable evasion
and violation OF the law, We shall be
obliged to change our method and de-
mand the right TO vote on State-wid
prohibition"
This Is the last official utterance OF the
Anti Saloon League, and no one has any
authority to advance beyond this posi-
ton and claim that In 50 doing he Is rep
resenting the Anti-Saloon League. lndi-
vIdual members OF the league may ex-
press their own peTs III views, ard they
may bs given such weight rs may seem
proper to the public; but until the next
annual convention ia Norfolk on tebru.
AIRY 10th, 1909, the policy OF tAs Anti.
Saloon League Is that outlined In the
above resolution. So far rs the under
signed II informed, no person connected
with the executive force oi the AntiSa-
loon League has made any DECLARATIONS
that are Inconsistent with the policy de-
fined 10 the above resolution. This poll
cy has been pursued consistently by the
league during the past year, and under
this policy the saloon has been voted out
OF the cities OF Winchester, Danyille, Fred
ericksburg, Lynchburg, Suffolk and
number OF smaller places L Is tue pur.
pose to carry on the work OF agitation
anu tuuthllOu III EtlefsbuiHf OtAn
mouth, Newport News, Norfolk and
Richmond, and In all other wet CON-
munities OF the State, and as soon as
conditions justify 1t, local option cleo
tions VIII be held.
No one is authorized to state what pol
icy will be adopted by the league at the
convention In February. 1903 should
any change be made at any time in the
future, It will be based upon such facts
as win amply justify the change. In the
meantime, the league will continue its
campaign OF education Of public senti-
ment against the saloon, AID will follow
Ia the future the sane and conservative
methods which have eomm' nd-d It In
the past to the favor and support OF the
good peop'e Of Virginia.
James Cannon, Jr.,
Chairman OF Legislative Committee OF
Virginia State Anti-Saloon League.
Blackstone, Va, Die 18th, 1908.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22

10 the superior court. and that tri-
bunal. sitting in Philadelphia, allowed
a supersedeas When the terms OF this
order staying the execution Of the
sentence were received here, bail was
entered IN the sum Of $25.O00 each for
the defendants. this bail to hold good
until the superior court decides theiF
fate
When released the defendants imme.
diately left for their homes. accom-.
panied by friends who had been with
them during the ordeal. With Sander
son. who was in bad physical shape
was DR.. Franzel. OF Philadelphia.
John H. Sanderson was the contrac.
tor who furnished the capitol trim
mings at a total cost to the state OF
more than s5.400.OO0; James NJ Shu-
maker was superintendent OF public
buildings and grounds at the time and
certified 10 the invoices: William p
Snyder 20. K d" the bills as auditor
general. and William L. Mathues sign
ed them as state treasurer. They were
indicted. with ten others. including
Joseph NJ. Huston. the architect and
Congressman II. Burd Cassell the me
tallic furniture contractor. for con.
spiracy to cheat and defraud the state.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
PHiLANDER c. KNOX.

lecting a secretary Of state, | wanted,
first. a great lawyer, and. second, a
man who would fll the public eye. not
only here. but abroad, as a man who
stands out pre-eminently as a great
American. Mr.. Knox was great at
torney general: he was prominent
candidate for the presidency, and he
is recognized In the senate and else
where as one OF the great lawyers OF
that body"
Judge Taft also feels that from a
political viewpoint the selection Of Mr..
Knox is most happy. He explained that
there was often a feeling that the
state OF Pennsylvania. with its assured
Republican majorities. often was
sighted in the matter of recognition
in the high councils of the party. That
this will not be the case in the next
administration was indicated by the
announcement by Mr.. Taft that he
would invite Senator Knox to come TO
Augusta that he might consult him
freely with reference 10 filing other
places in his cabinet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
pRIzEFIGHTER KILLED
IN BOXING BOUT
Hard BLOW on Chin Caused
James CuTran 10 Collapse,

Philadelphia, Dec. l9.-James Cur
rem. aged eighteen years. was killed
in a boxing bout with Benjamin Bar
net. aged seventeen years. at the
Broadway Athletic club, in the lower
section Of the city.
Curren, who was the sole support o.
a widowed mother, boxed under the
name OF Milky Hsney."
He and Barnet boxed very evenly In
the first round but In the second round
Barnet. or Stewart. who has never
boxed In public before, began to pun
ish his opponent. He knocked CurreD
down with a hard blow on the chin
After arising Curren collapsed and
rolled over on the platform In what
appears to have been 1T.
A physician examined him and or
dered his removal to the hospital. but
he was dead when the institution was
reached.
Lewis Bailey. proprietor OF the club
called of the rest OF the matches
scheduled to take place and the police
arrested Barnet and Bert Drace and
John Haggerty. the boys who acted as
seconds TO Curren. The seconds for
Barnet fed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
m.,,,,v soom.d to succeed Knox

Murphy Doomed to Succeed Knox.
Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 19.-The name
of Lieutenant Governor Robert s. Mur
ply. of Johnstown. is being presented
as the successor OF United States Sen
ator Knox. Mr.. Murphy and George I
Oliver, Of Pittsburg. are regarded here
as the only possibilities worthy OF seri
Gus consideration thus far. While Muir
ply cannot match divers business
influence. as result Of his connection
With the iron. steel and banking In
terests of Pittsburg, the friends OF the
Cambria man say he would counter
balance this with his large acQuaint
ance and personal following in the in
terror counties. where he is admittedly
very popular.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
KNOX WILL HEAD
TAFT'S CABINET
He Has Accepted the Place as
Secretary Of State.
PRESIDENT PLEASED

Feels That He Should Be Congratulst
ed In Securing Senator knox's Ser.
vices and Says He Is Recognized as
One Of the Greatest Lawyers In the
Senate.
Augusta. Ca. Dec l9.-Wililam Il.
TAFT. president elect OF the United
States. announced the appointment Of
United States Senator Philander c.
Knox. OF Pennsylvania, as secretary
of state in his cabinet.
The announcement followed the re
ceipt by Mt Taft of a telegram con-
yeying the information from Mr.. Knox
that he would accept the premiership
of the Taft cabinet.
Mr.. Taft without delay made the an
nouncement that the matter was set
tied.
II feel that | am to be congratulated
in securing the services OF Senator
Knox In my cabinet" said Judge TAFT
in making the announcement In 50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
ORANGE COUNTY NOTES
Lahore Va Dec l.

Lahore, Va, Dec. 18th.
All roads lead to Christmas, hOleless
stockings at a premium and 'old Chris
fills the visions OF young people.
The young contingent OF the Mace
donia Missionary society meet Friday
night Tor praetics preparatory TO an
Oyster supper and concert at the resi-
denee OF Mr. II s Casey, on the evening
and night OF Tuesday In Christmas
This will be bite worth biting, and q
sight worth seeing. Anyone who has
once tasted the fat oysters prepared by
these ladies bankers ever for more May
this cripple be blessed with health TO get
there.
Many fine turkeys are going to North
ern markets from here. The prices are
not so good as last but fairly acceptable
Messrs. Daniel and BOoton shipped
carloads OF good cattle north this week.
The Pamunkey Sunday School will
have Christmas tree on the 25th. Many
eager children are anxiously waiting for
good things
Contractor Jas. l.. Frazer has closed
work for the winter on the Mscadam
road he is building from Gordonsyille to
Orange. The work done by this ex-
perienced engineer is said to be fret class.
Mrs Belle Foster brings good news of
her husband, who is recovering from a
surgical operation at University Hos-
pital.
Orator Towles Terril, who 1t Is said,
it the match that changed the COM
plexion OF Orange. has not yet left the
hospital, but he is confidently expected
by Christmas, II a place suitable for his
habitude can be found.
Oysters are said to be ch. ap and plenti-
full, but the little fellows cell for dollar
and halt a gallon, mostly water, at
dear old Orange.
The senior member OF the enterprising
lumbermen oil Orange was here Sunday
and stayed until Monday morn.
A flash over the telephone announces
the sudden and an serious Illness OF Mrs.
o. T. Terrill. The many friends OF this
highly esteemed Christian matron are
deeply sympathetic and hopeful for her
recovery.
The high school at this place will close
Tor two weeks holiday.
Supt. Scott Is busy visiting and In
specting the schools about here this
week.
A happy Christmas. a bright and pros.
porous New Year to The Free Lance and
Its patrons. 3.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
ITEMS FROM HICKS STORE
Hicks, stnre. Va. Dec. Is. 1908.

nlchb otu'ei a. Dec. 10, lJOo,
Our singing club met on the 18th al
the residence Of W l. Kent. A large
crowd was out, singlng well, alter which
games were indu ged ia until Il late hour
" hen ell lett for their homes wishing our
hostess "A merry Xmas.
We congratulate Miss Eva Bsrtelson
on her first attempt to conduct the sing.
ing Sunday 1t was p success Our next
meeting will be the 4th Sunday, conduct
ed by Mics Lillian kellar
Our Christmas tree will be on Xmas
eve at night Mrs II n Kellar, Miss
Eva Ba' telson and 4 v Harris CON-
pose the committee topurchase the good
things and presents Tor the tree.
Miss Annie Lee Harris, who has been
on The sick list for the past six weeks,
has recovered She epent Sunday eve
with the Misses kellsr
The prOtracted fox hunts are causing
excitement Old Billie, the old trained
tx Of the forest, never standsin dread OF
any or all hunter.
Miss Violet Harris, who teaches IN the
Granite Springs neighborhood, will spend
Xmas at the home OF her parents.
Mr. ". S. Buchanan, an old and hon
ored Confederate soldier, Is I'll at bis
home. We with him speedy recovery.
Mrs ". l. Kent is very Ill.
Mr. II. q. Kinsey has finished baing
hls fine crop Of hay.
Messrs. W. G. Hicks and W. b. Trastse
were visitors TO your city on the 18th.
Our club will meet on the 10Th at the
residence oi l.. A. Harris Singing and
rehearsal for the Xmas tree Is the pro-
gram.
Mr.. B. c. Dickerson is having a large
lot OF lumber hauled and shipped.
Messrs. II. II. Kellar and J. W. Wright
are preparing TO build large and up to
date barns on their farm.
Merry Christmas and prosperous New
Year. Romeo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
kN0X'S SUCCESSOR
George T. oliver May Get the Sena-
torial Election.

kcOfSc u OtiNCf Noy ONe e'N ON''--
toriai Election.
Pittsburg. Dec. 19.-The acceptance
BY Senator P. c. Knox Of a place in
the cabinet OF William Fl. Taft creates
a very interesting situation in Pennsyl-
vania politics.
Senator Knox will, II Is believed, re-
sign his seat in the United States SEN
ate within a very short time, and the
task OF selecting his success or will be
up to the members Of the next legis-
lature. which convenes on Jan. 5.
The same legislature will also Sc
iect a successor to Senator Boies Pen
rose. OF Philadelphia.
George T. oliver, Of this city, has
been slated to succeed Senator Knox
and Senator Penrose will succeed him
self
For some time past the Republican
leaders of the state have been expect
ing Senator Knox to accept Taft cab.
met portfolio, and the question OF a
successor has been tentatively decid
ed upon. The United States senate has
been the goal Of Mr. divers ambition
for many years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
ROOT CAN HARDLY WALK
Secretary Of State Calls Specialist to
Treat His Injured Knee.

Washington. Dec. l9.-Secretary OF
State Root. who has been suffering
from an injured knee for two months
has called in a specialist to make an
examination and treat him.
Mr.. Root came to the cabinet meet
ing In his carriage He had diTlculty
In leaving the vehicle. He llmped into
the White House apparently with some
pain.
The secretary received his injury
during the late campaign, while he
was stumplng in Ohio IL was not con
sIdered serious at the time, and he
hoped il would mend itself. He has
been compelled to walk with cane
ever since.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
SLEW GIRL WHO SPURNED HIM
Victim Of Rejected suItor's Revolver
Only Seventeen.

Boston. Mass. Dec 19.-Miss Maud
Hartley the seventeen-year-old daugh-
ter of DR.. Il. Agnes Hartley, was shot
dead as she was about to board car
In Somerville. by James Harmond. son
Of a police sergeant The girl had re-
jected Harmond's attentions
Great excitement followed the muir
der and a large crowd pursued Har
mond. who Hourished revolver and
kept his pursuers at bay. Finally he
gave himself up to the police.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
Cuts Second Corn; Loses Second Foot

Cuts SeConu No'n' IOees ocSono W.
Harrisburg, Pa. Dec. 19.-Richard
NJ. Ransbott, of Sterrett's Gap, had his
left foot removed at the Harrisburg
hospital. Two years ago he had his
right foot removed at the same insti-
tuition. Both amputatioEs became ne
cessary for the same cause In each
case Ransbott acted as his own chirop-
odist and cut a corn on his foot. In
each case gangrene set in and rem
dered amputation the only means OF
saving his life.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
ssnd 5000. 900 Abroad In Gifts.

New York Dec. 19.-More than So
100000 in the form OF money orders
was sent to foreign countries through
the port Of New York between Dec. 2
and Dec 16. when the last OF the
Christmas money remittance ships
sailed. These figures were given in a
statement made public by Postmaster
Morgan. The s5,O4O,729 was sent in
432,s75 international money orders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22

You should remember that most cough
and cold cures are constipating. Yet the
most important thing to do when yop
have q cold Is to move the bowes. You
cannot promptly cure cold until you
do this. Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup stops the cough by allaying infa-
nation OF the threat and luogs, and II
drives the cold from the system by gently
moving the bowels. Children Ike II foI
il tastes nearly a. good as maple sugar.
Sold by Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
SKATING SEASON BEGINS
Eastern Amateur Cracks Meet In Tour
nament In New York Tonight.

Eastern Amateur Cracks Meet In Tour
nament In New York Tonight,
New York. Dec. 19.-The ice skating
tournament to be held under the aus
pices OF the ST. Nicholas Skating asso-
citation tonight marks the opening OF
the ice skating season in the east.
A program that has attracted all the
leading amateur skaters In the east
has been arranged. the tournament be
ing sanctioned by the Eastern ANA
teur Skating association Of the United
States and the Amateur Athletic un-
ion. The races comprise a half mile
handicap. two mile handicap and one
mile novice, the latter being open to
all men who have never won a prize
In an ice skating contest. The track Is
sixteen laps to the mile.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
HAMS HELD MEN AT BAY
Witnesses Say sIsyer's Brother Held
Crowd at Bay When Annis Was Shot.


Crowd at Bay When Annis Was Shot.
Flushing, n. Y. Dec. 1s.-The trial
of Thornton J. Hams on charges OF
aiding his brother, Captain Peter c.
Halns. Jr., In the killing Of William f.
Annis, was adjourned until Monday
after a day In which the state deyel
oped the strongest testimony 80 far
adduced. Two witnesses, Herbert f.
l.. Funke and Arthur Andrews. both
eye-witnesses OF the shooting. swore
that there was an interval between the
first shot fred by Captain Hams at
Annis and the others that came In
fairly rapid succession.
Both of these club members de-
clared positively that Thornton Hains
pointed his revolver at those on the
float after the first shot and before the
succeeding shots were fred. An ex-
haustive cross-examination on this
point. material to the prosecution
case. failed to shake their testimony.
Andrews stated that. following the
first shot, be saw the defendant point
his revolver at witness father.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22

Washington, Dec. 19-Attorney Ger
eral Bonaparte said that the depart
ment of justice still had under eassid
GRAFTON the question of prosecuting
those persops whom the president con
sldsrs guilty OF criminal libel in con
nection with publications regarding
the Panama canal purchase
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
SAVED FROM JAIL
BY SUPERSEDEAS
Capitol GrafteTS Released on Ball
After Being Sentenced,
TWO YEARS AND $500 FINE
Judge kunkel metes Out Punishment
to Sanderson, Mathues. Snyder and
shumaker - Superior Court Grants
Appeal. and They Enter Bail In the
Sum Of $4,000 Each.

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. l9.-JoAn II.
Sanderson. contractor for the Ia nlsh-
ing Of the new state capitol; eX Audi
tor General W. F. Snyder ex State
Treasurer W. L. Maihues and eN-
Superintendent Of Public Grounds and
Buildings James VI. Shumaker con
vlcted OF conspiracy to defraud the
state in the first Of the cases growing
out OF the capitol scandal to be tried.
were sentenced to two years ia tn
penitentiarv $500 fine and coss the
maximum punishment allowed b. law.
and after being in the custody Of IN
sheriff for seven hours were released
on 100000 bail Their attorneys ap
pealed from the refusal OF the jndgf
to grant a new trial aud his sen ence
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
WRIGHT BREAKS RECORDS
hercpIsne Makes New Marks For DI

AercpIsne Makes New Marks For Dis
tanee and Height.
lie Mans. France. Dec. 19.-Wfbul
Wright broke the distance record foi
aeroplanes with flight of 61h mile:
In one hour. SO minutes and 50 sec
Onds.
The flight was made In competition
for the Michelin prize Of 10000 francs
which will go to Wright unless another
aeroplanist beats the mark before the
end of the year.
Mr.. Wright closed by achieving an
other record, flying to height OF 36C
feet In a strong wind and winning the
Sarthe Aero clubs prize for height.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
PATENTS GRANTED

8. a. Evans, patent attorney, 91S 7
st. N. W., Washington, reports the fol-
lowing patents granted to yirg.nians;
Blsst-iurnsce. Joseph ]. Johnson, Jr
Long Dale.
Hasp-Lock. Alan L. Jervey, Richmond
Rail-iastening. Maximllian F. Bon
zano, Goshen.
Pipe-core aud method Of making same.
Chas. W. McWane, Lynchburg.
seed-pesnut hulliDg apparatus. Wilm
T. Glover, Petersburg.
Lever adjustment for wagon brakes.
John n. Huddle, Esst Rsdiord.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
COUPLE SLAIN
ASLEEP IN BED
Man and Wife FOuIIy Murdered
in Wilmington.
MOTIVE A COMPLETE MYSTERY
Crime Was Committed With a Hatch
ct. and Two Children Sleeping Near
BY Were Not lnjured-The Bodies
Were Found BY Mans Half'5rothsr,
Who Is Held In Custody.

Wilmington. Del. Dec. 19.-Wyconty
Florezik. aged thlrty-eight years. and
Rozlye Fiorezik. aged twenty-four, his
wife. were found murdered in their
beds at their home, 1872 Bird street
The crime had been committed with a
hatchet.
Between the beds IN which the bod
les were found was the cradle con
tanning the two-months-old child Of tho
couple. Splashes OF blood were found
on the infant. but 1t was not hurt
In the adjoining room was the two
year-old daughter of the dead man
and woman. She was badly frightened
and had evidently been in her parents
room. because marks OF blood were
found on the floor OF the roori which
she occupied The bodies were found
by Alexander F1orezik. aged eighteen
years. a boarder and half-brother OF
the murdered man, VINO did not spend
the night al the house. but went there
In the morning to learn why he could
not get in when he went home. The
police have taken the young man into
custody
The weapon with which the couple
were murdered was found lying upon
the breast OF the dead man. The lamp
in the room was still burning and
Florezik's watch was lying on the man
tie. Robbery was evidently not the mo
tive OF the perpetrator OF the crime.
and the affair is mysterious TO the po
lice authorities.
Both the man and woman were hor-
ribly mutilated about the face and
neck. They had evidently been struck
while asleep and knocked unconscious.
afterward bleeding to death. The man
had half dozen wounds on the head.
face and neck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
SOLDIERS POISONED
Columbian Spirits Kill Eleven United
States Soldiers.

Washington Dec ls - BrigadieT
General Tasker H. Bliss. commanding
the Philippines division. reported -
the war department the deaths OF
eleven enlisted men OF the Eighteenth
infantry. stationed at Camp Kelthley
Mlndanao. from methyl poisoning from
drinking Columbian spirits The
names OF the men poisoned were not
repnrted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
PLAN A GREATER RICHMOND

A resolution was introduced in the
board OF aldermen OF the councils OF
Richmond providing for the consolids-
ton Of the cities OF Manchester and Rich
mond under the laws provided In such
cases. A special meeting Of the council
will be called TO consider the proposed
consolidation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
FREpERICKsBURa va TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 1908.
SORROW

Ilough- deep. whrn We re-
gr.t. There Is no regret
when you have in the home
a bottle oi Gowals Pr~pa.
ration which prevents aud
Cures all ailments where IN
flammation is the seat OF the
trouble. External. 25c; JOc;
$1.C0. Al druggis $. Group,
Pneumonia-you know what
II is-be prepared.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22

2,7o7,67s Quit Germany In 81 Years.
Washington, Dec. 19. - During the
thirty-seven years the German federal
government has existed 2,707676 ma
tlves Of Germany have emigrated.
nearly fve-sixths Of them TO the United
States, reports Consul General Richard
Guenther, OF Frankfort.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-22
."PEkCE DAY" TOMORROW
Efforts to Be Made In Churches to
Promote Universal Harmony

Washington. Dec. ly In many
churches in the District Of Columbia
and also throughout the country 10
morrow will be observed as Peace
SUNDAY Sermons appropriate 20 the
day viii be preached IN q 'heraace az
the efforts OF thr Am,u~l Peace so
ciefy to promote peace and 500. vii
among The nations oi the Garth. The
designation OF the day was made a
month ago by the society. whose pn-
pose II Is TO arouse general inter. ST In
the universal peace movement AMI TO
oppose the enlargement Of the United
states navy