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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
FLUNKEYISM.

We boast that in this country there
lie a civil, il not social, equality
among all men. We refer, with so
much pride and pleasure, to the in
troductory words OF the Declaration
OF Independence, wherein it is stated
that all men are free and equal.
meaning, OF course, not social equal
ity, but equality under the law. For
eigners coming here, however, say
that my lords and the dukes are
really more lionized, more ieted ard
Toasted in this country than in the
monarchies OF the Old World. TIE
papers are full of Duke Abruzzi and
Prince De Sagan. They tell who they
are. what they say, where and when
they go; columns are written about
them, until the public is literally
nauseated with the nonsense. And
all OF this is for what? They come
here tohypnotize some gay and giddy
girl with their empty titles-girls
whose fathers have a full pocket
book. The great and paramount
matter with them is how much will
DO the marriage settlement. The
question OF love does not, apparent
~, enter into the discussion-only
money, and how much. American
fathers are as foolish as their foolish
daughters They soon surrender to
she titled foreigner, glad to be known
as the father OF the Duchess de Mac
aroni. The broken-up households,
the blasted lives, the unhappy homes
OF nearly all these so-called interna.
tional marriages seem to teach them
nothing. Well, a fool and his money
lie soon parted, aud Count No Ac
count" might as well get it as any
body else.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
THE JUDICIARY

A corrupt judiciary, "a judiciary
even weak enough to bring itself in
to contempt, a judiciary of which
the people are suspicious aud which
e not above and beyond reproach, is
much to be condemned. Above all
this we must have a court in which
our people take pride and have full
confidence. There is nothing be-
ween us and mob law but the
courts which enforce law and see
that it's orders are obeyed. The
dignity OF the courts and the maies-
~ OF the law must be kept unim-
peached and unimpeachable. Our
lives, our liberty and our property
are all practically in the keeping and
custody OF the courts. Every home,
the daughters, wives and mothers
OF our household are dependent for
their protection on the courts Of our
land, and, therefore, all our citizens
have a real, personal, practical IL
terest in maintaining our courts to
the very highest standards and in
giving full honor and respect to our
Judges and magistrates. 1t is very
rare in the history OF our State that
impeachment proceedings or any ac-
ton has been taken for removal q
one OF our judges.
The history and the record of the
judiciary OF Virginia has been one of
which all it's people are proud, for it
has been pure and incorruptib' e
judiciary. Cur judges have been men
OF high character and above and be-
yond the reach OF Islander and criti-
cism; and, therefore, our people have
been much shocked at the develop
ments in the trial OF Judge Black
stone. 1t is not the purpose or prov
ince OF this paper to pass on the
guilt or innocence of Judge Black
stone. The legislature has done
that, and we bow to its judgment
and approve its work. 1t could not
have done otherwise. We hope the
incident is closed, and we believe that
all Of Virginia will endorse the work
OF the legislature in removing this
judge, whom, by the evidence, it had
found guilty OF the very grave and
serious charges against him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
ROBINSON ELECTED
csmmon~sshh's Att0nsY Of Newport News
ssccssds Blsrkstsns as Judge.

ClarenceW Robinson. Common wealth :
Attorney oi Newport News. a native 81
Louisa. was excited Judge OF the Eleventh
Judicial circuit, by the Legislature Friday
night. 20 an The vacancy created by the
removal OF Judge Blackstone. Eleven
ballots We're taken in the caucus before
the nomination narrowed down TO
Robinson and y. b. Wescott.oi Accomse.
The final vote stood 90 TO 40 The
other candidates voted Tor In caucus on
different ballots were Mears. OF North
ampton, aud Montague, of Hampton.
Frequently the sessions of the caucus
were interrupted By disorder and more
than once the chairman threatened u
clear the ball and have the balloting 10
executive session.
IL was anybody's fight until the fnal
ballot was taken. Judge Montague con-
trolled about twenty five votes and after
he was dropped on the sixth ballot. his
strength was about equally divided
among the three remaining candidates
Immediately after the caucus concluded
its work the senate and house met
separately aud elected Robinson Judge If
the Eleventh circuit. A minute later
Speaker Byrd and President Ellyson, OF
the house and senate. respectively, de-
clared the 1908 general assembly ad-
iOurned.
Senator Sims. Delegate Goodrich. Dele
gate honcure and Delegate Powers sup
ported Robinson In caucus
Or. Grayatt voted In caucus for Kes-
colt.
Robinson received every vote on Joint
ballot of the two houses in the election
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
Principal Markets.

The Latest Closing Prices In tn,
Principal Markets.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR weak
winter extras. new. SSS5Ga. Penn
sylvania roller. clear s4iOn4s5. I,
mills. fancy. S5.l5df $50. RYE FLOUR
quiet. per barrel. 81 55 n I % WHEAT
dull No ; PENNSYLVANIA. red. @. "a
local 7on use OATS weak. No. F.
white. clipped. 5Si2c.s lower grades
SIC HAY was steady. timothy
large bales. SiSGlS5O PORK Arm
family. per barrel Sl95o BEEF Arm
beef hams per barrel. $26G27. POII
TRY, Live Arm. hens. 14Nl5c.. old
ROSTERS. loo. Dressed firm. choic,
fowls. lie. old ROSTERS. Toe. BUTTER
steady. extra creamery. sic EGGS
hrm selected. lisa 2lc.. nearby. l5-.
western. loo POTATOES firm. per
bushel S"H soc Sweet Potatoes arm
BALrlMORE-WH WHEAT steady. No
? spot S4iz q 94.sc-. steamer No +.
spot. 93ia n 9SieC southern e3t. a
S6i2c. CORN steady. mixed spot 66 /.
q 66fac., southern. 646 CSC OATS
steady. white No ? $40 59i.c.. No
, mixed 56d 56i2c.. No. g. 5Sa 54c
BUTTER steady. creamery separator
extras. 3oU 3Oiac. held 2On PIC. .
prints. 81 "a 32c.. Maryland and Penn
sNlNania dairy prints. l9d 2uc EGG
steady. fancy Maryland. Pcnnsyiya
MIA Virginia and West virginia
l5iac.. southern. l4tec.
NEW YORK BUTTER Arm. cream
cry specials. 29C. extras CSC. thirds
20 trsts. % "a PC. state dairy. common
20 fair. % u &c. western factory. frst
2lc.. imitation creamery. first 93fi -Sc
CHEESE firm. iull cream specials.
l6t4c. skins. lGlic. EGGS drm
state. Pennsylvania and nearby fancy
selected white. lSu zoe good &c
choice ia lSi2c.. brown and mixed.
extra. lie. first l6u 1ctec.. western
and southern. first l5S. dlcc.. sec.
onds lf@. Gl5tSc POULTRY Dressed
firm, turkeys 'l24l7c. fowls. no
l4izc PEANUTS steady. fancy hand
picked. -. a. SC. other dome tic.
nc POTATOES iirmer Bermuda
second crop. per barrel S3.5Uu 5..5.
Florida new sac. southern SECOND
crop. S2H $50; Long Island. s. 5od
as. Jersey. S20225. state. Peunsyl
vanis and westerns IN bulk per $50
pounds. s22jG237. European per
bag $40 . 80. Sweet Potatoes Arm
Jerseys. per basket Sl75u 225 CAB
BAGES hrmcr. red per ton. Seals:
Danish seed per ton S6N1o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
BLACKSTONE TO FIGHT
He Declares His Renewal Illegal

Judge J. ". g. Blackstone. who wa.
removed from the bench by the legisla
ture, says;
Il was prepared and anxious TO intro
duce evidence and make a complete de
tense. However. | was given absolutely
no opportunity 10 defend myself From
the gallery OF the legislature l witnessed.
after had pleaded not guilty, the IN
precedented act Of my self being condemn
ed and deprived OF Office unheard in my
own defense.
mo evidence for or against me had
ever been heard except by "a committee
OF one branch OF the legislature. The
vast majority of both houses knew moth
ing OF the merits OF the charges except
from hearsay. IL is thus clear that my
legal and constitutional rights have been
invaded. Having been subjected TO this
great Injustice, and knowing my rights.
shall exhaust every legal remedy 10
maintain them"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
STATUE TO LEE IN WASHINGTON

Congressman Ferris, OF Oklahoma, in-
troduced In the House Of representatives.
at Washington a resolution providing
Tor the erection in Washington OF a mon
nment to the memory of Gen. Robert Z.
lee.
abe resolution declares that "ior more
than forty years IL has been the wish of
the united population of the country to
erase from memory all differences be-
tween the States in the past. During all
this period the citizens of the South have
co-operated IN bringing about that con-
dition and likewise have added to the
general advancement and upbuilding OF
the Union. A large number OF heroes OF
the armies OF the republic have been hon.
ored by the erection Of moments. Gen.
Lee. even though he was soldier Of a
lost cause. was loved, reyered, and hon
ored."
IL IL proposed to erect the statue neal
the Capitol, at cost of 100000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
VIRGINIA NEWS

The residence OF r. T. Kelley. near Cul-
pepper, was destroyed by ire Thursday.
W. II. Lewis former delegate in legis-
ls-ure from Fauquier has been para
lyzed.
A live snake was found coiled around
tie windpipe OF a hOrse that died in
Roanoke.
IL is reported that six or seven hun
drvd men will be employed at the High
Top Copper Mines in this county IN the
pear future.-Gfeene County Register.
J. d. Harris, principal OF the high school
at NarrentOn, has been appointed con-
ductor OF the State Summer Institute for
teachers, to be held at Winchester 10
July.
An engine and tender on Southern r.
K. Tuesday, which was going To Char
lottesville TO haul train. Jumped the
track near Bealton-broke a telegraph
post, killed the conductor named Lewis,
and II Il supposed mortally wounded
John Eckhsrt, the fireman The dead
and wounded were taken 10 Alexand ria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
THE COMMISSION OF FISHERIES

Tbs Virginia commission of fisheries
has been organized in accordance with
the new law, gil the members having
qualified for the duties.
Commissioner W. Med. Lee says that
the commission Will at once get actively
at work. The commission will have
some $4,000 more under the new law
than itdid under the old, and will be able
TO prosecute its labors more diligently as
IL viii have the benefit of oil the boats at
all times aud will prevent the scraping Of
the rocks for e'ed oysters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
RUNAWAY PAIR MARRY

Miss Delilah <. Watkins and A. Powell
Brookes, both OF Alexandria, were mar
ried Saturday in Baltimore. On Janu-
airy 20, the pair disappeared from Wash
ington. At that time the bride was en-
ployed as a stenographer in the office Of
her husbands father. When the young
woman OLD not return home. her parents
became alarmed and the police were
asked TO hunt her. They were found at
Rapidan, went from there to Orange.
where they spent several days From
Orange they went TO Norfolk, and later
to New York. About a week ago the
young woman returned to her home IN
accompanied. Brookes. IL was said. re.
manned 10 York, Pa. After conference
with her parents it was decided that the
young people should go to Baltimore
and be married.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
DEATHS

Mrs. Olethia Zones, wife OLA. p. Zones.
OF Richmond county, died a few days
ago.
Mr.. Harry d. Atwood, Of New Rochelle.
n. Z, died 9 lew nights ago OF Bright's
disease; at the residence OF his father In
law, Mr.. r. c. Macon, at Orange. Mr..
Atwood WA 33 years old and highly es-
teamed. BE leaves his widow (who was
Miss Evelyn Macon, OF Orange. and one
son. The body was taken to Pittsbur0.
bis formsr home. for interment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
ATTACK REDISTRIcTINe
Republicans Ee Preparing spp.,l to tn. cou,


The Republicans VIII petition the State
courts 10 declare invalid the Congress
sional redistricting bin passed by the gen
eral assembly. The bill takes Floyd
County from the Fifth district and places
IL in the sixth, and takes Craig County
from the Ninth and adds il TO the Tenth
The object OF the bill is 70 strengthen the
Fifth district. which has long been in
doubt, abandoning the Ninth 10 the Re
publicans.
Tue basis OF the contest will be that
the spirit Of the Federal statutes has
been violated. in that the districts ar
composed OF counties not contiguous.
and also that the matter OF population
Is not equaled in the Filth and Sixth dis
tricts
The matter will be taken up in the
State courts, and then appealed to the
Federal courts IN the event OF an adverse
decision. Judge A. A. Phleger, Of Mont
gomery. and Gov Montague will defend
the suit for the Democrats.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31

PITTSBURG Union Stock Yards 49,
CATTLE steady. choice $625G 80:
prime f6.l0Ts.25 SHEEP steady
urine wethers. S6.75H7. common So
a.. lambs. S6N SIS veal calves S7H
725 HOGS active and higher: prime
heavies. mediums and heavy Workers
So. light Workers. S5a5d5S5 pigs,
t5.s5G 5.25. roughs. S40475
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
LITTLE BoomlrIs

Speaker Byrd.s friends are mentioning
him for permanent chairman of State
Democratic convention at Roanoke.
Col A. n. Bowman. Of Salem, and Col.
J. r. Cation. Of Aiexsndria,s are said 20
b candidates for Democratic nomination
for Lisut. Governor in 1909.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
COEFEDERATES IN LEGISLATURE

An Interesting scene was Witnessed 10
the House OF Delegates at an Informal
session Friday; Col. Cation was called to
the chair. and Delegate Featherston. on
behalf OF Major j y Stubs, presented
Confederate badges TO all Civil War vet
Grams in the legislature. Badges were
presented to % delegates, among whom
were: I. A. Jett. OF Northumberland; C.
g; Taliaierro. OF Orange; NJ. NJ. Green. OF
tauquier. Major Stubbs made a feeling
speech
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
FREE FREE

]. T. Lowery 4 Co. win send free to
anyone who viii send name aud p. o.
address the Mccall Fashion Sheet every
month, including January number, TO
December, 1908.
P.s. City trade can call at Store.
J. It. Lowsry 4 Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
GASOLINE ENGINES SAVE LkBOI

On account Of the scarcity OF laborers
you are perhaps going to buy a Gasoline
Engine, the greatest OF all labor savers.
But don't experiment. Buy FAIR
BANkS-MORSE." Agents Wanted.
Write for CATALOGUES.
A. J. HUFF, Richmond, We.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executor Of JohI
Z Willis. deceased, all persons indebted
TO his estate are requested to come for
ward and settle, and all having claims Of
demands against his estate are requested
to present same, duly authenticated fol
payment, to
Mason II. Willis,
Executor OF John C. Willis, decd.
m30-dsw4w-m31-lw4
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
For SALE

Three horses-one driver and two
draft. Apply to
K. @. Hildrup,
Perry's Wagon Yard, fredericksburg
Va. lmar2S st
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31

Congressman Hay. OF Virginia. intro
duced a bill 20 provide for the proper OBJ
servance OF Sunday as a day OF rest IN
the District.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
!! Special :!

36lnch Silk
$IlO silk
guiIed ecost - 1900
Everybody Welcome st
display of Millinery tmeO - " ~ -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
y. T. LOWERY& co
NOTICE

Nice seed oats and best grades OF ferti-
lzers and corn planters. Also full line Of
all kinds OF leeds at lowest prices for
caeh Roulware a Son
mch1 0-fl3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31
This will at once be our
Spring Opening
And our Millinery Anniversary.

our aim to offer only the latest stylish best and reliable Millinery
y prices as Inducements feel confident OF pleasing
crown Hate Hats with high trimmings Flower crowned
and new in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-31

Fancy Sungs Sian,
etc
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-10
Crosses of Honor.

List of Crosses Of Honor to be be-
slowed Jan. 20th, (the 18th being on
Sunday, 1908, by Drayton Rubber
ford Chapter, at Newberry opera
house. The hour and program will
be given later.
M. E. Coleman, J. S. Derrick, Jno.
A. Enlow, D. L. Epting, W. D. Har-
mon, W. J. Holloway, William Koon,
J. B. Latham.
The above crosses have been on
hand for sometime and veterans Will
please be present at the appointed
time as the rules governing the be-
stowal Of crosses will prohibit the
chapter from keeping them longer.
There are also 8 crosses on hand that
will be given to the oldest lineal de-
scendants or widows Of George B..
Boozer, G. NJ. Monts, Simeon Mil
Ter.
According to Rule v, Section 3,
the above three crosses can only be
given as "Keep Sakes" under no
conditions can they be worn. Rule 1,
Section 2, the oldest living lineal
descendant OF widow must prove
their identity. These three crosses
will be returned also after Jan. 20:
unless bestowed on that day.
The following is the list applied
for and one expected for the 10th.
J. H. Dennis, Perry Halfacre,
Adam Kibler, D. W. Kinard, P. B.
Lever, Il. NJ. Mayer, E. II. Pugh,
Moorman Ruff, J. A. Sigh, J. W.
Smith.
Mrs. James A. Burton.
President Drayton Rutherford Chap
ter, y. D. c., Newberry, S. G.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-10

the that 9o was the most
history which extends back to 1863
lhe mutual lie hs
America The stockholders liability
gives the Company about So4
$l0O hahiD
LIBERAL
Total Permanent Disability Clause
totally and permanently
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this will not have to the Company Tor
accon
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, the discretion Of the court.

the discretion Of the court. 49,.
Section 7. That any person or
persons, firm or corporation, or the
agent, clerk or employee in charge
or managing the same, who shall en-
gage in, prosecute or carry on any
calling, trade, business, occupation or
profession upon which a license or
privilege tax may hereafter be I'M
posed by the Town Council of said
Town, without having taken out a
license therefor, shall, upon convlc-
tion, be each fined in sum not ex-
ceeding pne hundred dollars, or I'M
prisonmsnt with or without hard Ia
bor upon the streets or other pubic
works Of said Town for period not
exceeding thirty days, at the discre-
ton of the court.
Section 8. That each day any per-
son or persons, firm or corporation
shall violate this ordinance or any
part thereof, by reason Of any fail
ure or refusal to take out any IL
cease herein provided for, shall con-
stitute separate offense, and such
offender or offenders shall be, for
eaea days ofense subject to the
penalties herein provided.
Section 9. That this ordinance shall
not operate as a repeal Of any ordl-
nance Of said Town now Of force i'm
posing a license or privilege tax upon
any calling, trade, business, occupa-
ton or profession, except such par:
or parts only Of said ordinance OF
ordinances now of force as may I'M
pose a Incense upon any calling,
business, occupation or profession
herein specified, named or enumerat-
ed.
Section 10. This ordinance shall be
of force and effect on and after the
eighth of January, A. D., 1908.
Done and ratified under the eorpor-
ate seal of the Town Of New
berry, in the State of South
(seal) Carolina, this 9Th day Of JAN
uary, A. D., 1908.
J. J. LANGFORD,
Mayor Of Newberry, S. c.
Attest:
Eugene S. Werts,
Clerk and Treasurer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-10

Saving to patient 80. -. ...@:oo
You can buy this wonderful renne- :.
dy. Andes Great Prescription, from :.
W. E. Pelham and Son. J
It costs $l.OO per bottle, 8 for
$3.50, or six for $500, and besides
positively curing your rheumatism, it
will speedily correct any disorders Of
tae stomach, liver, kidneys and blad-
der. It will also cure biliousness,
constipation and all blood impurities.
Get bottle aad try it. If you are
not pleased with results after taking
a few doses according to directions,
return the balance and get your mon
ey back. .-...
The open formula of Andes Pre-
scription is printed on every package,
and label. You can see what you are
taking, and thereW be NO guess work
about it.
In cases Of rheumatism and all oth-
erpains, it's a good idea to rub with
Andes Great Oil. It helps things
along more quickly and costs but So
cents a bottle. You ought to have it
in the house all the time for sudden
emergencies.
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$l.00 per annum,

v.
Veterinary Surgeon, per day,
$1.00, per annum s 10 w
W.
Warehouse, for storage by
the public. S 25 90
Woodward. 10 90
Section 2. That for any calling,
trade, business, I occupation or pro-
fession aot enumerated or provided
for in this ordinance or any other
ordinance of said Town now Of force,
the license shall be regulated and
imposed by the Town Council Of said
Town at any meeting Of the same.
Section 3. That the Town Council
of said Town hereby reserves the
right to refuse or revoke any license
for any cause which may seem to it
just.
Section 4. That any person, flrm
or corporation, making any false or
fraudulent return, shall upon convlc-
tion be punished as herein after pro-
vided for the violation Of this ordl-
nance or any part thereof.
Section 3. That whenever IN this
ordinance the term "dealer' is used
the same shall include not only the
principal, but in his, her or their alb
sence shall include any agent, clerk
or employee managing the business
respectively referred to; and gener-
ally, where a license is herein lmpos-
ed upon any business and the Same
is carried on or conducted by an
agent, clerk OF employee, such agent,
clerk or employee shall be subject to
the penalties imposed in this ordl-
nance for it's protection, should the
said business be carried on without
taking out such license, in the same
manner as if ne she OF they were the
proprietor or proprietors OF said
business.
Section 6. Any violation Of this
ordinance OF any part thereof shall
subject the offender or offenders each
to a fine not exceeding one hundred
dollars or to Imprisonment with or
without hard labor upon the streets
or public works Of said Town tor a
period not exceeding thirty days, at
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Newberry Circuit.

The first quarterly conference fo1
Newberry circuit will be held the II
and IL Of January instef Of l8 and
10 as first announced. 1t will be held
at New Chapel instead of Trinity
There will be preaching Saturday
and Sunday II a. m. at New Chapel
at Trinity $50 p. m.
!. A. n. Best, P. c.
December 80, 1907.