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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
LEGISLATIVE

Tbs Senate engrossed the bill appro-
priating 3125, 900 TO the sinking fun.
Tor public debt. A bill increasing the pa,
OF clerks and officers OF the Senate anc
houss to ak dollars day and pages tc
three dollars.
Senator Folkes offered a bill which
means taxes for the State from tn.
various mining concerns. The bill I'm
poses tax OF l per cent. on the output
OF mines The tax IL TO DC in lieu OF al
taxes now imposed on the companies
and viii yield or 10 times the revenus
that 10 now derived from that source
As the bill affected the section which Il
long on crime and short on taxes, the
impression is that Il will become a law.
Senator Halsey, OF Lynchburg, Offered
bill which provides for the presentation
70 the Federal Government of q COPY o
the Houdoun statue OF Washington
which Is the property of the State O
Virginia and which now rests In the
rotunda Of the Capitol. The bill
s founded upon the fact tina
Virginia is entitled to another niche il
statuary Hall in Washington, and thaI
no man is more fitting to represent Vir
ginia, along with Robert F. Lee, thar
George Washington. The cost is $40, 900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
ANOTHER PLOT FAILS
Attempt g Proelsirs Portugal a Re.
public Nipped In the Bud.

Attempt &c Proeiaisr Portugal a Re
public Nipped In the Bud.
Lisbon. Jan. 24.-An abortive at
tempt to ove5throw the monarch and
proclaim Portugal a republic was nip
ped IN the bud by the prompt action OF
the government The plot was organ
lied by a snail group OF advanced Re-
publicans. AS near as can be ascer-
tained the plan was to assassinate
Premier Franco and then depend for
success upon street risings. supported
by secret Republican and labor organ
iza.ions armed with bombs and revolt
vers.
The police discovered what was in
the wind and surrounded and raided
a house where the ringleaders in the
plot were comforting. When they
broke in the doors. the lights were
extinguished and in the confusion that
followed most OF the conspirators man
aged TO make their escape. Several OF
them. however. were captured. includ-
ing the leader. Joao Chagras. A case
OF revolvers and bombs was found in
the cellar.
A general alarm was Immediately
sent out, and while the prisoners were
being taken to jail troops began to ap-
pear from all directions. A squadron
OF calvary was placed around Premier
francois house and the night passed
without further incident
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
KING CORN

A magazine writer In referring to
the agricultural reports OF the corn
crop OF 1907, says: "Never were
rounded periods or the rotund rhet-
oric culled from the pages OF Daniel
Wsbster's orations more eloquent IN
dsclaiming the greatness OF our
country than these bulletins OF the
corn crop OF 1907. There was added
to the wealth OF this country for that
year from this crop, -, $50, 900, 900.
The State OF Illinois stands at the
head OF the column with 342, 0OO,-
600 bushels; next the Hawkeye
State with POI, 900, 900 bushels; the
State Of Louisiana was the lowest in
the matter OF production OF corn for
last year, being only 2S,00O,000
bushels; the average crop for the
whole country was 20 bushels per
acre" So with such statistics as to
one crop only, corn, it would seem
that q general panic Is nearly impos-
sible and famine can hardly be
thought OF, for it must be remember
ed that our staple crops are raised in
every State OF this Union, to some
extent at least. When we add cot
ton, which was at one time king,
wheat, fruit, vegetables, rye, oats,
etc, raised from Maine to Mexico,
from Vermont to California, it will
be readily seen what a wonderful,
tremendous country this il. And
then it should be considered that
only a part OF the acreage OF our
land is in cultivation. Truly these
tAbulated reports are eloquent and
speak with no uncertain sound for US
as prosperous people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
roo LATE

We do not think the South need
fear any OF the threatened legislation
OF the force bill order. In the Ian
gusRs OF former Senator Chandler
there are 100 many States rights Re
publicans now" for any ultra radical
legislation Of this kind to become a
law. The Republicans, or rather
very many OF them, found that the
States rights doctrine fits their own
States now. When an attempt was
made to force the Japanese in the
public schools OF California, her Gov
ernor and people declared for States
rights. So it win ever be.
The day for force bills and such
like legislation has passed. 1t is too
late now for them to do any hurt
or harm so the South, for they will
never become the law OF this land.
The late Senator Hoar, OF Massschu-
sets, well said In referring to the
Lodge Force Bill: at is not likely
that this particular measure will
ever be revived" and when som.
member, who makes the threat, only
does it in order to let few colored
voters at his home know that he is
In Congress, it Is all done for bun
combe and bluff; for the time for force
bills has passed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
VIRGINIA NEWS

Leo Il. RIloe has been made postmaster
at Woods Crossroads, Gloucester county.
A large barn OF Commissioner OF Rev
snue Pierce, in Lancaster county, was
destroyed by fire.
The barn OF Mr.. Frank johnson, in
Louisa county. wss burned q few days
ago, together with hay, corn, harness.
e's. Loss $500. Origin oifire unknown.
MIRA Frank B. Glib, Of Calverton. Va.
VINO accidentally shot herself some DAYS
ago and was taken to Washington
Tor treatment is reported Is out OF dan
ger. ""
Miss Edith b. Foster, daughter Of Mr.
and Ars- T. d. Foster, OF Baltimore
was married Wednesday to Joseph p
CLARK. OF irsville, Essex county, at the
hons OF her parents. A reception foI.
lowed the ceremony. Mr.. and MS
Clark left for Essex.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
HAITIAN PLOT FOILED
Revolutionary ConspiracyBalk-
ed by Secret Service.
AMERICAN AGENT INVOLVED

Arms. Ammunition ard Counterfeit
Money Captured BY oheers In New
York City - Might Have involved
Cuba.
Washington. Jan. 24.-Startling de-
velopments OF the plot to overthrow
President Nord in Haiti have followed
The investigations OF secret service
agents IN New York in connection with
the arrest OF Jose NJ. Giordani. on the
charge OF counterfeiting Haytiar
money.
The officers say they learned that the
prisoner was the agent OF a formidable
conspiracy whose operations might
have extended into Ssnto Domingo and
even into Cuba had the revolution in
Haiti been success and the agents in
New York remained unmolested
II was found that certain persons in
Haiti. mostly Frenohmen and Corsi-
clans. were active agents Of the con-
spirators and were designated in Gior-
dani's papers by numbers.
The secret service men were able TO
connect these numbers with the proper
persons. and the first result was TO FIX
upon Charles Mot. American consular
agent at ST. Marc. as one Of the per-
sons to whom a number had been ap-
piled.
Upon learning this fact the state de-
partment cabled TO American Minister
Furniss at Port au Prince 10 dismiss
this agent at once from the employ OF
the United States
When arrested Chief Wilkie SAYS
Siordani had counterfeit Raytian pa
per money to the face Of $500. 600. 200
Remington rifles and go. OoO rounds OF
ammunition. all of which was intended
for revolutionists.
Six or seven months ago when this
government was advised that a small
party Of malcontents were trying 10
stir up a rebellion in Cuba II was dis
covered that Giordani was connected
with them.
About that time Giordani went TO
New York. and ever since secret ser
vice officials have had him under sur
veillance
II was not long before II was discov-
cred that Giordani had stored in a
Brooklyn warehouse sixteen cases OF
Remington rifles. Close watch was
kept. and on Jan. they were hauled
TO the MISUNDERSTANDING steamship
pier. whence the seteamer Graecia was
to sail on Jan. for Haytian and other
West Indian ports
The cases were marked structural
iron" and the fictitious name Of c.
Merriam G Co. was given as the con-
signee. Goneives. Haiti. was given as
the destination. but the shippers name
was withheld
There were subsequently added to
the consignment twenty three barrels
marked cement" The officials had
become convinced that Giordani was
engaged in some unlawful enterprise.
and the steamship company was noti-
fed not TO receive the cases. barrels and
some boxes which had made their ap-
pearance. Giordani then had them
hauled TO another warehouse BY that
time the secret service had secured
sufficient evidence to warrant them in
opening ali the cases. boxes and bar
rels
Giordanis arrest followed. ard 10 his
room were found letters from General
Firman and other revolutionists in
Haiti and elsewhere. and other papers
and documents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
vandyke,s Mas,erpIees Found.

Bruges. Jan. 24.-vandyke's master
piece. The Erection OF the Cross. "
which was stolen from the Church of
Notre Dame at Courtrai last month.
has been found. A wagon belonging
to a band of gypsies was passing
through the village of Ardoye. near
here. when tn horses fell and the can
vas was thro IN out OF the wagon. a
policeman attracted by the incident
examined the canvas and recognized
the missing Vandyke He will receive
the reward OF $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
Presents For Needy Widows.

Dwight. ILL.,. Jan. 24.-Every needy
widow in this place will receive a do
nation from a philanthropic resident
whose eightieth birthday is on Jan %
An advertisement in a Dwight news
paper announced the plan. The widows
ars requested to send their names and
addresses TO a bank cashier. who will
secretly distribute the cash. No name
Is signed to the advertisement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
RHEA ANSWERS CHARGES


Ex-yudge VIM. F. Rhea, OF Bristol. ar
rived In Richmond Thursday and wen
at ones to the capitol, to deny th,
charges preferred against him by Sena
tor Noel (Rspublican), who opposes tn,
confirmation Of his appointment to tn,
corporation commission, to succeed Il
Q. Stuart.
Judge Rhea entered the senate cham
Der while the discussion OF Noel's charge,
VISA In progress he was greeted with
Applause. Rhea denied the charges IL
toto. and invited the fullest investiga
tion OF al his official acts. He says hs
wfIl produce witnesses to refute the
charges.
judge Rhse Is charged, In brief, with
political crookedness, and with accepting
bribee- A resolution has been offered
carrying an appropriation to defray an
investigation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25

New Haven. Jan. 24.-The Grand
Army posts of New Haven have made
q protest to the Yale authorities be-
cause the athletic committee has ar
ranged the biggest baseball game. the
annual match with Princeton. for Me-
mortal Day here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
r. A. kishpaugh's Stationery
TO TOMATO GROWERS

We intend to enlarge the capacity O.
our Tomato Canning Factory at Fred.
ericksburx this year, and will be In a DO.
ation to handle more tomatoes than
heretofors, and will contract with farm.
ers In the near future at the same prics
per ton as we did last year.
lziilm Roberts Bros.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
Man Hiceouohed Six DAYS and Died

Washington. n. j.. Jan. 24.-Abram
S. Andrews. seventy-seven years old.
is dead at his home here, after suf-
fering six days with hiccoughs He
was first attacked by pneumonia and
then hiccoughs came on and racked
him till he died.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
DEATHS

Joseph Cooper aged sighty-four, died
~ Fairfax Thursday.
B. =. Courtney, Of Glen Allen, died
Tuesday ~ the home Of HIS daughter.
hrs- imogsn Holladay, In his ninetisth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
SELECT SPRING SEED O.
For Sale At LITTLE whIm. frscs,Ick.t

v" Se'c ~ li1eic WITH. rfe0eflckSt
The Victoria" originated in
Columbia and acclimated here is
the heaviest cropper known.
plump white oat. The straw is
bright, being excellent for feedinl
sell a lew hundred bushels. 10
quantities, to farmers only. | hs
Tor sale a quantity of "Tartarian'
SEED oats. George Purv
23i1m Fredericksbur
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
lob PRINTING

The Free Lance Is prepared to do lob
work OF al kinds In up-to-date style at
reasonable prices on short notice. The
work done In our Office win compare
iavorably with the best to be had any
where. The head Of our job work de-
partment, who has been working in this
Office Tor many years, il ons OF shs most
experRnced man IN the businsA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
WIND MILL FOR SALE

Ore second hand wind mill, nearly as
good a. new. Win sell at half the price
OF Q new mill. Z. d. Cole. Fredericks-
ourg' va i1s-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
GOOD STAND q BUSINESS FOR

UUUD STAND 4 BUSINESS FOR
! have for sale as administra,
Michael Long, deceased, a nice It
liquors, beers. wines and bar Il,
The store is well located on Main
fredericksburg. Va. Good stand
rent 10 the buyer the store builsi
tanning eleven nice rooms, seco
third stories used as living apa,k
Good opportunity aud worth c 3
ing. For more particulars addre
VIM. W. Bot
Attorney for the administ +
Frederickst
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
DR.. ]. Garnet Hi
Dentist.
Oct~s- co.. Net, g. C--s--A
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh &

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Il
Wheat. 90 10 81; corn, old. 65 10
new, 80 TO 80; meal. 81 60 to $I.75; a
- to 90; old fowls. s to 8; chic
live, 10 to IL; dressed, 12N
ID; eggs. 20 TO 2l; lard, Il
y; ducks, live 10 To IL; turkeys, drt'
IA to 10; turkeys. uDdrawn. l3'
-; turkeys. live. IL to II; bot
10 to %; hams, II To Is. Irish pots,I
80 70 65; lambs, $3.50 to "
hides, green. to AZ: dry
8 TO 81; dry hides, 81 to q
skins No. l, $llO pee skin; y,
hay, $15 to SIT per ton; leaf sumae
to So per 100, hogs, live weight
to 51<c; beef. live weight, 3 TO
pork, 81. to Z; wool. y to 23 perl
sweet potatoes. 30 to 81; veal. 81
Games-Partridges,$ 81 50toS2 Der
woodcocks. 81 30 81 SO per d
pteasants, 80 to rs each; ra y
$3.50 to 81 so per dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
GASOLINE ENGINE AGENT "

For fredericksburg and adjoinj
ritory. We want a desirable ss
Tor our Gasoline aud Kerosensl
Windmills, Tanks and To~ei
Mills and Wood Saws. Addr1
ginia Representative Fairbank
& Co, Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25

we nave moved TO $40 Main ST., a few doors
below our old stand and especially invite and attrac
opening with an 0ui
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
WANTED

A man on farm to work for wages
or interest In crop. Apply 10 3. lines
Taylor. i2l a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25

EXECUTORS NOTICE
All persons having claims stE
tate will present same proper0
ticated and all persons In oeotX
G. r. Hun
Executor gin. Il. Hudson. q,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25

This oher does not apply to Rubber
Boots. Special Price on them
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
Somebody's BIunder.

The Lexington Advertiser calls at
tention to a serious matter in the fol-
lowing paragraph:
1t appears that through some
body's" oversight the people of Missis-
sippi did not have an opportunity to
vote on a proposed constitutional
amendment. The amendment was in
regard to the change of section 273,
requiring that all amendments,
changes or alterations of the con-
stitution be inserted at the leg
islature at the next succeeding
session after the election requiring
such change. The present law pro-
vides for the change at the next sue
ceeding legislature. Sample ballots of
the ticket to be voted at the election
were sent out from Jackson to the
commissioners of election in every
county and all ballots printed in strict
accordance Herewith. While the
amendment was not of such vital i'm
portance, the Oversight" is so utter
ly inexcusable as to suggest the most
gross incompetency on the part of the
one guilty of 1t.
Mr.. Sheldon will please open the
books of the Republican campaign
committee. Not that we are so much
interested, but that the country may
get through with the whole business
and be done with it.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
$1$$ REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure IN all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being constitutional disease,
requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation Of
The disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitn
ton and assisting nature in doing it's
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in it's curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that It fails to cure. Send for
list Of testimonials.
Address +. ]. CHENEY G. CO., To-
Iedo. o.
Sold BY. all Druggists. TIC.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
stiration.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09

paign, is already being relieved, and,
although the returns from the cleo
ton are scarcely in, the relief from
the strain of the conflict is already
apparent and marked revival is evil
dent on all sides.
That the whole country will at once
enter upon an era of prosperity as
great, if not greater, than that which
preceded the recent panic, there ap-
pears to be no reason to doubt. Con-
ditions are all favorable for such an
era, and the coming year promises to
witness the greatest revival of indus
trial and agricultural development
this section has ever known.
Happy, Hustling Hattiesburg, with
its substantial business and manufact-
uring interests and it's wonderfully
rich territory, will share largely the
wealth that is in store for the coun-
try in general and this section in
particular.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
Tdnimdny's DisIoyaity
To Bryan.

Discussing the charge that Mr.. Bry-
an was sold out by Tammany Demo-
Gratis in New York City, the New York
World says that Tammany did moth
ing of the sort.
Had majority of the people of
New York City wanted Bryan for pres
ident, the World says that no human
power could have prevented their vot-
ing for him.
Discussing Charles F. Murphy. the
Tammany Boss, our big New York
contemporary says:
Murphy is a stupid arrogant boss,
and in our opinion he is a great det-
riment to the cause of Democracy in
New York, but he is not guilty of the
silly charges made against him. Mr..
Bryan lost Greater New York because
thousands of Democrats would not
vote for him. Had it not been for
the regular Tammany vote which Mr..
Bryan received, Hr Taft's plurality
would have been much larger
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
Judge Lindsey's Victory.

Judge Ben B. Lindsey, the father
of the juvenile court idea, and Mis-
sissippian of whom we are more than
proud, was sidetracked by the politi-
cal machines in Denver, and at the
eleventh hour he decided to run indie
pendently.
The fact that he polled more votes
than both of his opponents, one Dem
ocrat and the other a Republican, at
tests the measure of popularity which
he has attained in the Colorado me-
tropolis, where the court which he
has established to lead erring youth
into the paths of rectitude, is the
pride of every citizen.
Speaking of Judge Lindsey's achieve
ment, the Birmingham Age-Herald
says:
Judge Lindsey is still a middle
aged man, but he has lived to see 20
states adopt his plan of juvenile
courts, He has more than a national
reputation in dealing with the weak
and unfortunate, and the people of
Denver know his worth and the worth
of his services. They know the poll
ticians, too, and the influences that
Induced them to reject Judge Lindsey.
y All praise to the good people of
was hot, and the entire country ap-
plauds their signal triumph over the
bosses and machines of both parties"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
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:: HEAVY DEMAND FOR 4
: YELLOW PINE LUMBER. .


Z: The American Lumberman, the 8
!. highest authority in the United .
{: States on lumber conditions, =
{: says: =
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I: pine shows greater improvement =
: than any other division Of the =
:. business. More lumber seems to :
I. be wanted at foreign centers, and =
{. there is willingness to pay bet =
{. ter prices for it. Yard stock is :.
I. not selling as rapidly as it was =
I. two weeks ago, but shows signs I:
I: of improvement, as also does the =
{: factory trade. Railroad orders 1:
4: covering car material and bridge =
= timbers have been placed lately :
I. to the extent of several million =
I: feet and more are said to be due I:
Z before long. The car supply in ::
{. yellow pine territory continues :
:. fairly satisfactory, excepting on :
:. remote lines. Production is still =
I. increasing, but thus far is not .
!: keeping pace with the ougto of =
!: stock and the assortment at mills =
Z: is very poor =
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
EXPECTS BUMPER YEAR.

Picayune, Miss, November 9.-The
Pearl Land & Lumber Company's mill
at this place is running full time, en-
ploying 300 hands and cutting about
100000 feet day. Mr.. ]. G. Morse,
superintendent of the plant, says:
1.-THE outlook for the lumber business
after January 1, is exceedingly good.
We do not look for anything more
than we are doing now until after
the first of the year, but think that
1909 will be bumper year for the
lumber business in South Mississippi"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
G0MPERS .
GETS AN
OVATION
Hearst News Service.

Denver, Col, November 9.-The
twenty-eighth annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor met in
this city this morning with about 400
delegates present. The opening ses-
sion was given over to the welcom-
ing addresses and the responses.
President Samuel Gompers was CIV
en- an ovation on his appearance and
it is believed that the plan to GUST
him from official connection with the
order will fail.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
LUMBER CONDITIONS
ARE LITTLE CHANGED
Better Business is Confidently Expected
After First of New Year.

ly result in that wood giving greater
life in service. Hence the amount of
timber cut annually in the United
States, simply to replace that which
has decayed, will be materially de-
creased, and further conservation of
forest resources at 10 per cent Of the
total timber cut. The practical bene-
fits of these experiments and of the
investigations for the utilization of
saw mill waste are at once apparent.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
EXPORTS ARE SLOW.

Gulfport, Miss, November 9.-We
are not running our Millview plant.
Interior trade is getting better, more
inquiries from good people and better
prices being obtained, although our
stock is low and we are not selling.
Export demand is not strong, but we
think that 60 to 80 days will bring
about good results is foreign con-
sumption resumes operation.
HILMES & HERRICK LBR CO.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-09
PROSPECTS BRIGHT.

Norfield, Miss, November 9.-The
Butterfield Lumber Company of this
place is running on full time with a
force of 500 hands and daily ca
pacity of 100000 feet. It's planning
mill is running day and night. A men,
Der of the firm says: 1--WE consider the
future prospects particularly for
1909 as very bright. We are sold far
ahead now"