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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19

It contains no opium, cocaine or other
narcotic.
Mrs lanes W Blaeker, Of $40 Gather
inc Street, Syracuse N. Y, writes; Your
medicines have done wonders for ipe. ror
years my health was very poor; had four
iniscarrikges but since taking Dr.. ferce's "a
vorite Prescription and Golden Medical DIS
covery.' have much better health, and now
have hne healthy baby"
Use DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets with
WFavorite Prescription" if the bowels
are inactive or irregular.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19

"I wonder what makes a mans hair
fall out so fast when once It startsI"
worry" answered the man who al
ways has an explanation ready. Moth
Ing tends TO make a man bald so much
as worry, and nothing worries a man
80 much as the idea that he is becom-
Ing bald. "-Washlngton Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
Not EncourngJng.

Jack-Haye you had the nerve yet TO
speak to Miss Goldbond's fathcr2
Tom-Not In so many words. / re-
marked to him yesterday that thought
Of going to the Alaska goldnelds.
Jack-What did he say?
Tom-He said Good idea, young
man! Go north and freeze up with the
countryF philadelphia Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
somemhnt Inherent.

McJigger--He wanted TO borrow s.,
but wouldn't let him have Il.
ThlngumbOb-Why not? He's honest.
I'd trust him with my life.
McJigger-Thats all right. / don't
suppose your life IS insured IN his IA
vor. But would you trust him with 50?
philadelphia Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19

Citizen-See here, aren't you ashamed
to bring US such a contemplate little
piece Of ice?
Iceman-Naw. You ought to be
ashamed to have such a great big barn
Of an Ice chest.-IndianapOlls Journal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
The WonderfnI West.

as this q healthy town. inquired
the man who was in search Of balmy
climate.
Healthy" echoed the land agent
why, man. the only undertaken in
town had to blow out the gas TO give
himself a Job. Chicago News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
Liquor Dealers.
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
-WHoLraALE AND RErAn-

GROCERs AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE
and BOURBON WHISTLES, from the fol-
lowing we'll known distilleries Graft Co.
OF Ohio Boone County Distilling Co., Of
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, OF Mary.
land, and W. +. Gray, Of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner & Kngle'sL Lager Beer
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries
Agricultural implements beeds, Gusno, and
Cement.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19

no happiness iOf
either mother or
child without
health. Doctor
Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription e has
done wonders " for
many a woman,
by restoring her
health and OPEN
ing for her the way
TO happy mother
hood. This really
wonderful medi-
cine is not a cure
all. 1t is a prepare
ton specially de-
signed to cure dis
eases peculiar 10
women. 1t dries
facilitating drains,
heals inflammation
and liberation,
cures female weak
ness, and removes
the causes which
generally make
women II er V o u ,
and sleepless.
There is no alco-
hol in e Favorite
Prescription y aud
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
A Comforfinr snecfncIe.

at did your cold good to 90 and see
the doctor? / knew 1t would"
eyes. He's got a worse cold than |
have."-Chicago Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
4 Card Of Thanks.

wish to say that feel under lasting
obligations for what Ohsmberlain's
Cough Remedy has done for our family.
We have used 1t in so many cases OF
coughs, lung trouble and whopping
cough, and IL has always given the
most perfect satisfaction we feel greatly
indebted to the manufacturers Of this
remedy and wish them to please accept
our hearty thanks Respectfully, Mrs.
s. Doty. Des Moines. lowe. For sale
by Nj. NJ. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
Emily Eatheticn.

Amelia, this coffee Is no account"
"Don't say a word, Arthur have to
TO get it because II comes in such love
~ enameled tin cans."-Indianapolis
Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
AHappg Mother

Frolicking with her babv makes one OF
the prettiest spectacles ev,r seen in the
home. But nothing is sadder to see than
the unhappy mother, weak and nervous,
striving in vain to hush the cries OF her
weak and nervous babe. There can be
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
nnnnr snrnrI.e For Lohn.

HN"ENV
"John never will 90 out with me, so
I gave bis dress suit to the rummage
SALE"
"What of III"
ooh, he found it out and made a big
fuss, so bought 1t in and am going to
give It to him for a birthday present"
Chicago Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19

Sandy Pikes-Yep; he offended our
lodge.
Pellucid Pete-How so?
Sandy Pikes-Why, he voted for
man called "Bathhouse John."-Chica-
90 News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
Annfher nennifIon.

"What is a financierY
usually a man who makes money
without earning it."-Chicago Post
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
The Country Band.

"What kind Of instruments have you
In the new bandT
MOSTLY greenhorns. philadelphia
Bulletin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
The Sort of wheel.

"Are you wheeling much this sea
sonY asked POlndexter of ClingstOne.
mo"
"You have n bicycle, haven't your
"Yes."
"What sort Of n wheel is itY
"Rideless wheel" - Detroit Free
Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
Railroads.

Potomac, Fredericksburg
ANDPIEDMOHT RAILROAD
4 Schedule for 1900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19
New Spring Millinery.

We can chow very handsome stock Of
Spring Millinery this season. Our stock
is now complete. and We will sell some good
bargains In many things. In paying cash for
our goods and no rent to pay, we can afford
to sell goods cheap.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-19

signs Contagious Blood Poison slight
victim firmly within the grasp the monster before the true nature Of tho
other the blood quickly filed with this poisonous virus
swollen glands patches the mouth scalp ulcers tong
IL nL-L
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
London Money Market

London, June 1.-The event of last week in the money market was the successful placing of the London County Council loan of f5.OOO0 900, 8 per cents., at 71s, which was almost live times covered
 In other directions, however, there was no new development, either of activity or strength, in spite of the favorable war news and the reduction of the bank rate. This lack of energy and initiative Is attributed to the troubles in China.
 Americans were distinctly weak from Wednesday, closing yesterday lower all along the line.
 Money was in fair supply; until Monday 1A01h per cent: for week 1%; and on three months bills 2x921a.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
NEGRO COMMITTEE
Will Present Qu=stion of Lynching and
 Disfranchisement in the South

Washington, June 1.-The following named persons have been appointed a com mittee by the National Afro-American Council to present before the Republican National Convention the question of lynch ing and violation of the ballot at the south:
 Hon. George H. White, Bishop Alex Wal ters Professor Jesse Lawson Hon. J. $. Napiot, Colonel w. A. Pledger, Hon. c. J. Perry, T. J. Minter, Bishop A. Grant J. E. Bruce, J. Frank Blagburn, Hon. H. c. Smith, Rev H. T. Johnson, Hon. Charles N. Robinson, Daniel Murray, w. c. Payne, Rev. George L. Lee. George G. Clinton, Bishop H. l.. Hofsey, M E. Lacey, Bishop M. M. Moore, Hon. George T. Knox, Bishop c. S. Smith, Hon. John Mitchell, Jr Hon. c. F. Adams, Editor A. l.. Man. ly, Bishop George Clinton and J. E. John- son.
 The committee will endeavor to have the convention take a strong stand against mob violence in every part of the United States and against the suffrage laws of certain states, which 1t is claimed in effect nullify the fourteenth and fifteeath amendments to the constitution of the United States.
 The council, it is said, represents over POO 900 negro voters.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18

badly shaken. Iron men," says one au- thority, pretend that American competi- tion Is net feared Nevertheless the spectre haunts them, however much they may try to disguise their fears by laugh ing at them"
 The iron consumption of Germany last ures. The production broke all records, although the exports were somewhat less owing to the great home demand. The price for old iron has partly recovered.
 Coal and coke shipments for May were 75,329 carloads which is equal to 1872 per cent above the 1899 figures The demand continues greater than the pending prices and still higher prices are pending.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
GRAPHAPHONE AS A
 CAMPAIGN ORATOR
Republicans Have a Novel Idea in Store for the Coming Presidential
 Campaign.

Washington, June T.-(Special-The Re- publicans have novel idea in connection with the Presidential campaign The graphophone is to be used to reproduce speeches by prominent Republicans in the House and Senate. Ten or twenty Repub- hcans with regulations for oratory have recently made stump speeches to grapho- phones and their winged words are now resting on wax cylinders, ready for use in small towns and elsewhere throughout the country during the Presidential fight. The idea is a good one and before the cam paign is over there may be many more speeches dictated to graphophones for campaign reproduction. The difficulty is that speakers are apt to be more embar- rassed when talking to the graphophone than when addressing great mass meet ings. When they hear the sounds of their voices afterwards they are not likely to recognize them and most speakers are much dissatisfied with the reproductions.
 A. H.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
GEN. RODRIGUEZ
 MAYOR OF HAVANA Elected Over Senor Mora by Several Thousand Votes. THE. NATIONAL PARTY WON Their Success is Due to the Fact That They Were First in the Field
 and Had a Disciplined
 Organization.
THE NATIONAL PARTY WON

Havana, June 17.-General Alejandro Rodriguez, Nationalist was yesterday elected Mayor of Havana, polling 13,073 votes against 6,034 cast for Senor Estrada Mora, Independent. The total vote fell about 4,500 below the registration.
 The National party elected It's entire ticket-eighteen councilmen, the treasurer one correctional judge and three municipal judges The other correctional judgeship fell to an independent candidate, as did also the fourth municipal judgeship. Of the six other councilmen, four are Repub licans and two Nationalists, who ran in- dependently.
 Reports from every part of the island go to show that perfect order prevailed at the polls.
 To an American observer of the election here 1t seemed as if the people regarded the whole matter with absolute indiffer- ence.
 There was not even a crowd In waiting to hear the result declared. Not a cheer was raised, nor were there any of the ordi- nary indications of election excitement although a demonstration in honor of the successful candidate took place tonight.
 The victory of the Nationalists is chiefly due to the fact that they were first in the field and had the benefit of a well dis ciplined organization.
 Another fact demonstrated by the elec- tion is the inability of the Republican leaders headed by Juan Gualberto Gomez and Domingo Mendonez Capote with their organ, La Discussion, to cut an important figure in the politics of Havana.
 Senor Mora contends that he boiled a majority of the better class districts, and he attributes the triumph of the National ists to fraud"
 General Rodriguez declines to outline his plans, preferring to wait until the Ha- vana charter has been made public with its definition of his powers.
 Although the cry of the Nationalists was that the people should choose the revolu- tionary leaders, because the work of the revolution not complete, and in order to prove to the intervening government that the people of Cuba considered it in- complete. Nevertheless many of the lead ing councilmen elected, and two of those who were most anxious to secure the mayorahy, not in any sense revou- tionists. The people also are asking where the paciflcos are to come in.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
PED HICKMAN IS
 AGAIN VICTORIOUS Wins a HaIf-MiIe Handicap at Newark, N, J. After a
 Wonderful Sprint.

Newark, N. J., June T.-(Special)-Ped Hickman, the souths crack bicycle rider, won the half mile handicap here this af- ternoon. The Birmingham rider showed a wonderful burst of speed in the last 100 yards, shaking his competitors one by one and crossing the tape first with good margin to spare. Summary:
 Quarter mile novice, won by F. Offer man, c. Burch second, c. Frank third. Time :35A.
 Mile professional, won by O. L. Stevens, Frank Krager second Bal Walthour third. Time, :32.
 Match race between Jay Eaton and o. L.. Stevens won by Stevens, winning both straight heats by a great exhibition of speed. One mile heats
 Half mile handicap, anna teur, won by Ped Hickman, Johnnie Lake second, Col lett third. Jacobson fourth. Jacobson and Collett scratch; Hichman and Lake ten yards. Hickman showed wonderful sprint ing ability at the finish. Time, 1:O1 2-5
 Limit men run away with the five mile handicap, professional. Scratch men could not agree on setting pace. Dan Kramer won from 100 yards, Oscar Aronzon second, $50 yards, Lindenford Leferson, 300 yards, third. L. L. Miller, $50 yards, fourth. Time, 1057
 Two mile handicap won by Jacobson J. Hunter second, sixty yards; Gus Wilsing, forty yards, third. Jacobsons ride was the most wonderful event of the day, riding from scratch alone and taking pace all the way. Last quarter in 2-5 of the worlds amateur record.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
MORE ACQUISITIONS
Will be Made for w. s. Taylor in Otht r
 States

Frankfort, Ky, June 1.-The state off, cials as well as representatives of the prosecution will neither affirm nor deny the report that acquisitions on the Gov ernors of Ohio, West Virginia and Penn sylvania for the arrest of w. s. Taylor have been mtrde out in anticipation of his trip through those states to the national convention. It is the general belief here that the attempt to arrest him will be made after his arrival at Philadelphia.
 Governor Taylor's friends say they have assurances from leading representations of Pittsburg that a requisition will not be honored in that state.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
THE PEKIN INVASION
Interview Between Ii Whang and the
 Dowager Empress

| From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Scene: Audience room in the imperial palace at Pekin. The Dowager Empreys-Imbecile pig! What is this I hear Have the foreign dogs dared to set foot on the sacred soil of the son of the moon? u Whang-Calm yourself, your ineffabls | majesty. Only handful-a mere bunch of the dogs have landed from their ships We could eat them all with chopsticks if we so desired. The Empress-Mud-rat! Son of a scor- pion! Why don't you eat them, then? Why do you bother me? Lii Whang-Dont distress yourself, god- mother of the solar systemi It will surely come out right. These foreign devils will presently return to their ships, and all will be well. The Empress-Return! Oh, hold me tight! I'll do somebody mischief! Re- turn! Cut their heads off at once! u Whang: It would never do, your im- perial uppshness. In the first place 10000 heads would spring up for each one cut off. In the second place, they wouldn't let us
 The Empress-Oh, oh, to think I should be bullied in my own palace! Give 'em slow poison.
 Ii Whang-Radiant sister of the stars, it can't be did.
 The Empress-And you positively refuse
 
 Lii Whang-I must, distinguished sweet ness.
 The Empress-Then cut off your own
 Li Whang-Cut off this head that is filled alone with thoughts of thee? Darken these eyes that see only your exquisite im- age? Still this tongue that sings only thy praises? Chill these lips that long to taste the nectar of thine? Shorten these ears? Enough, haven't the heart to do it!
 The Empress-Why, you poor little pig tailed rat! Has 1t gone so far as this? And you really think me lovely? Te-he- he
 Ii Whang-Lovelier than the sacred lacquer work in the garden of the three Flang-Flang. Finer than spun silk. Sweet CT than the chop sooey of the gods More to be desired than apples from the holy tree of Chin chin Empress you're a gild- ed peach!
 The Empress-Oh, Whangie, how you fatter! You may kiss my longest finger nail.
 Ii Whang-Bliss ineffable! And about the foreign devils, Your Imperial High ness!
 The Empress-Do with them as you will, Whangie. l leave it all in your hands. Tell me again that you think me handsome
 A half hour later Lii Whang pauses in the corridor as he leaves the imperial audience chamber.
 Ii Whang-Aint I a pootee fnee dliplo- mat? l gless yes!
The age-herald., 1900-06-18

men, impedHments to marriage, and all forms of chronic, nervous, blood and prt. vate diseases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DIsEAsu POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mail are in. vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we fur. nish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: .sThe Newa comments him (Dr. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap. proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of hts profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro. fessiona' standing Is unimpeachable, and his char. ar as a gentleman and citizen is above repIOlch."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth. street. Birmingham Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
REAL ESTATE
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

s17,500-Two 3-story brick stores, corner Morris avenue; 50 feet front; railroad frontage: well rented. s25 PER FRONT FOOT-Pretty lot, 14415x 190, corner Avenue and Highland av- enue; car line in front $150 PER ACRE for 90 acres half way be- tween Ensley and Birmingham. Car line and macademized road through 1t; Will retail for four times the amount. s4,5OO-Nice 7-room modern house, 11th ave-, south.
 s1,6OO--Nice broom cottage, Sixteenth street. between H and I; good neighbor- hood; newly painted and papered; must be sold at once; immediate possession; terms
 $30O0-Beautiful Groom cottage, South Highlands; just completed, ready for oc- cupancy.
 $10 to S15 per foot, the cheapest and pret- tiest property in the city; A cash, balance easy; sidewalks, curbing, water Call ana let us show you this.
 Agency North British and Mercantile and Royal Exchange Fire Insurance Com panies.
 CHICHESTER, NANCY & ORR, Telepone 6O6 214 Fist Street.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
Notice to Contractors.

Bills will be received until 10 a. m. Wednesday, June 20, on the following de- scribed work:
 The grading, macadamizing, curbing etc., of Twelfth avenue. North, from Twenty sixth street to Thirty-second street; also of Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth Thirtieth Thirty-first and Thirty-second streets, be- tween, Eleventh and Thirteenth avenues, North.
 Also for the building of wooden bridge (highway) over the Southern Railway at Twelth avenue, North.
 Proposals may be submitted either for the whole or any part of this work, as the contractor may desire.
 The right to reject any and all bids is re- served.
 Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the chief engineer of the Bir- mingham Realty Company, Mo- 1171a N. Twenty-first street.
 GEORGE H. CLARK,
 Chief Engineer.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
COMMENCEMENT
University of Alabama, plscalooaa, Ala.

University of Alabama, Duscaloosa, Ala,
 Reduced Rates Via A. G. S R. R.
 For the occasion of the commencement exercises University of Alabama, Tusca- loosa Ala, June 1121, the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets to Tus- caloosa and return from points between Birmingham and York. inclusive, at rate of one fare for the round trip From all other stations in the state of Alabama tickets will be sold at rate of one and one third fare, the certificate plan. Tickets on sale June 16 to 19, inclusive, limited un- til June 21 for return passage
 For further information apply to any ticket agent A. c. s. R. R., or R. NJ. Ellis, T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala. 6-5-14t.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
ALABAMA CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY,

Taladega, June &, July F, 1900.-Reduced
 Rates Via Southern Ky and A. c. s.
 R. R. Co.
 Assembly at Talladega, Ala, June 2S-July 12, the Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets from points on their lines in the State of Alabama to Talladega and return at rate of one fare for the round trip Tickets will be sold June N to July Ii inclusive, limited to return until July A. 1900.
 For further information call on Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Rail- road ticket agent. 6-15-to-7-10
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
SI0ss Sheffield Steel & Iron Co.

The Board of Directors have this day de- clared dividend of ONE AND THREE FOURTHS PER CENT. Npon the Preferred Stock of the Company out of the earnings for the Quarter ending May 31st, 1900, pay able July Sd. 190O at the office of the Guar anty Trust Company of New York. Trans fer Books will be closed at P M on June 20th, 1900, and reopened on the morning of July 9th, 1900.
 J. w. MCQUEEN,
 Secretary and Treasurer. New York, June 12 1900 6-17-2t
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
A SUMMER sAII. OVER SMOOTH SEAS.
Low Rate Excursion Tickets

IUW Itdte I1ACuTsIUH iICKelS To New York, Boston and the East-over- land in luxurious sleeping cars on the per- fectly equipped trains of the Central of Georgia Railway to Savannah, thence a delightful sea voyage on the palatial steamships of the Ocean Steamship Com- pany.
 For more detailed informant tion apply to your nearest railroad agent or to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent, 2O15 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 6-15-3m. cod.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
BERLIN MARKET
The Demand for Iron and Goal Shares
 Brought Recovery

Berlin, June 1.-The demand for money remains heavy. The protracted decline in iron and coal shares the early part of last week brought gradual recovery which continued until Friday when the publica- tion of the iron mongers American market report caused heavy fall in shares. The market closed weak confidence being
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
IMPROVED SERVICE

Via Southern Railway to Russellville, Yus-
 cumbia, Sheffield and Florence. and All Points on the Northern Alabama Rail-
 way.
 Effective April g. oSuthern railway train 35, will leave Birmingham at 1920 D. m making close connection at Parrish, Ala, with the Northern Alabama railway for the above mentioned points, also train 96, ar irving at Birmingham D. m. will make close connection from points on the North ern Alabama railway to Birmingham.
 For information call on any agent or ap- ply to c. E. Jackson, T. P. A., Birming- ham, Ala. 4-6-tf
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
g 200-SLEEPING CAR RATE BIRMING HAM TO MOBILE. VIA MERIDIAN.

For the convenience of It's patrons the A, G. s. railroad has arranged for the sale of Pullman space Birmingham to Mobile via Meridian at the regular rate of $2.0O per double berth. Parties leaving Birmingham at 7:30 8-16-tf
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
! nENT ...A WORD , V61u NO AD. TAKEN FOR LESS THAN 25 CENTS
 I1e Most Profitable Method Ol Receiving Quick Returns

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25,OOO per month to loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost is smaller in u IS association than in any other company. Apply to W. V. NJ Robertson. G. M. 2Oos 1st avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
DR. D. T. DOZIEB
 SPECIALIST,
Genito Urinary Surgery.

Surgery.
 Cutaneous ana venereal diseases. All delicate dis. orders of sexual organs and pel- vic viscera of men and women, Cystitis, stricture. sexual weakness. prostititis, irreg. ularities of wo.
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Kansas City-Detroit, 4; Kansas City, 8.
 At Chicago-Chicago, 3; Indianapolis, 0. At apolis-Cleveland, 2; Minneapolis
The age-herald., 1900-06-18
Chicago Won Easy

Chicago, June 1.-The Pittsburgs were badly beaten today, principally by the great battery work of Garvin and Chance Score: