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The age-herald., 1900-01-03
THE SEIZURE OF
 AMERICAN GOODS British Will be Notified That Right is Not Admitted.
NO HASTE IN THE MATTER
The State Department, While Proceed ing Slowly, Believes England Will Make Full Amends to Own
 CTS ot the Merchandise

Washington, January 2.--The state de- pertinent has received from Ambassador Choate at London by cable a statement of the facts he had developed in connection with the seizure by British warships of American goods on the three merchant ves- sels, Beatrice, Mashona and Maria. The goods comprised not only flour, but miscel- laneous articles of common trade. They were shipped for Lourenzo. Marques in British and German ships, but our officials contend that they were not subject to seiz- ure.
 They could not, however, lodge represen- tations on the subject until they were pos sessed of a knowledge of the facts, and as soon as MT. Choates statement came to hand today an instruction was cabled to him to inform the British government that we could not admit the right of seizure in these cases. This is the preliminary step usually taken in such negotiations.
 Next in order will be report from our consular representative at Lourenzo Marques respecting the present condition of the seized or detained goods and the damage sustained.
 The state department Is not yet fully in- formed on these points necessary to the further presentation of the case. It is not even known just where the goods are, or if they have all been seized or only in part It will be the duty of our consular agent at Lourenzo Marques to ascertain and report these facts, and he is now engaged in doing this under the original instructions of the state department.
 While the department is acting, as it promised in the beginning, to firmly pro- tect all American rights of trade, 1t is show 1ng. no unseemingly haste in the -,,rsssenta- tion of the cases>-.Tedsy' -.re6sy' instruction to
 Choatei was not a demand for the re- lease of the goods, nor yet for indemnity, but rather a precautionary notice to the British government to save all of our rights in the case.
 It will be sufficient to initiate the settle ment of the matter by negotiation, the state department having not the slightest doubt that the British authorities will make fuli amends to the owners of the goods when the facts are all laid before them.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
nI nuMnlER REoUEsr

From Golfers Weekly.
 Ma, may I go out to play?" 'Noi you must sit still where you are" Pause.
 Ma, may go down into the kitehen?' No; l want you to sit perfectly quiet,' Pause.
 'Ma, mayn't I sit on the floor and play marbles?'
 q have told you twice that I want you to sit just where you are and be quiet. and mean exactly what I say.'i Pause.
 Ma, may I grow?''
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Rrxanin St. Lnnis

St. Louis. Mo, January 2--Colonel w. J. Bryan spent the day in St. Louis. Upon political subjects Colonel Bryan had little to say. He believes that the opposition to the republican party is growing in the east, and that the democrats will enter the pres idential campaign this year with abundant prospects, of success.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
FavorIne Nicaraguan Canal

Macon.. Ga., January 2.-The Macon chamber of commerce today adopted reso- lutions favoring the speedy construction of the Nicaragua canal and urging the senators and representatives in congress from Georgia to support any proper meas ure to secure the Speedy completion of this great work. '
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

Chicago. January 2.-W.i A. Eldridgei to- day became freight claim agent of the en- tire Illinois Central railway system. At the same time the freight claim office of the systems southernr ljres were consoll- dated with the agency of the Northern and Western lines, and hereafter all freight claims. will be, considered and acted upon ill the company's general offices in this city. f-tL
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
LAwToN FUND
Subscription List Will be Closed on
 Friday

Washington, January 2!-General Corbin, chairman of the Lawton home committee, announces that the subscriptions to the Lawton fund received up to- noon today amount to $39.263, which does not include all the subscriptions made to the indepen- dent agents in various outside cities.
 General Corbin also announces that the amount subscribed already exceeds the amount hoped for when the movement was originated and is amply sufficient for the purposes of the fund, which is to raise the mortgage on the Lawton homestead at Redlands. Cal, and to provide for the edu- cation of the children Owing to the grati- flying success of the movement it has been decided to close the subscription list on the 9th inst.
 One Subscription of s10 to the fund has d.c.a.,. h.r, The Asre- Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Pl. dg.dt h,cago p tfnrm

Indianapolis, January 1.-The state central committees of the peoples party and the free silver republicans met together today and pledged themselves to the Chicago platform and 16 to l. and the renomination of Wm. J. Bryan, and condemned the gold standard policy of the republican party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
InId in. New York

Dunkirk, N. Y, January "A blizzard is raging in Chautauaua county tonight. Railroads are seriously handicapped and traffic over several stage routes is blocked In many places the snow is six feet deep on a lavel.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Direct Hal Sold for @10,0OO

New York, January ZIG. J. Hamlin has bought from his trainer, E. F. Geers, the black 4-year-old pacing. colt, Direct f1al,
 by Direct-Bessie Hal, for $1000e. The colt worked a mile in 2:07 last fall at Louisville.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall in business by trying to do too many things. To be suc- cessful. every one should select some one special business. and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the nast thirteen years in the city of bir- mingham. Ala.s l have treated exciu-
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Gen. Bliss Dead

Washington. January 2.-Major-General Zenas R. Bliss, U. S. A., retired, died at Providence hospital in this city today, after an illness of some weeks. He was a na- tive of Rhode ISland
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

Fate seems against the building. When it was almost completed in the summer it was demolished by the wind, which re- tarded the opening of the school q month. Now nothing remains but ashes. The in surance is 5000. &
 The new Methodist church and parsonage nearby but for the calmness of the wind would have burned. P H. Smith was slightly hurt in getting out a piano.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
More sympathy

Columbus, O., January 2-A resolution expressing symbathy for the Boers in their Wtar with England was introduced. in the legislature today. and went over under the rules.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03

Nashville, Tenn, January 2.-The ap- pointment of Charles H. Barnam as assist ant general freight agent of the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad system was formally announced by General Freight Agent Knox today. MT. Barhaan was chief clerk to Traffic Manager Smith.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Roland Re d,s Condition

New York, January 2-Roland Reed the actor. passed I comfortable night. He seemed to rest better than before. The change was not very great. but was en- couraging.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Russian War Exhibit Omit, err

Berlin, January 2.-Dr. Von Bloch, the Russian writer, announces ths. the pro- posed Russian war exhibit at the Peris ex- position will be omitted upon .iti- czar's yor- 0er .,-
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Cotton Mills Orranized

Charlotte. N. C., January 1.-Two new cotton mills were organized at Kings Noun tain today, each with capital of $l00,000
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Tony smoker Recovering

Tony Smocker, who, in. a Christmas fra- cas- was stabbed in eight different places. and thought to be fatally wounded, has been taken from Hillman hospital to his home, he being now convalescent pr. Baxter Rittenberry was the surgeon in att tendance.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Negro Hanged in Virginia

Norfolk, va., January 2---Julius Robinson, colored, was hanged today in Dinwiddie Court House for murdering w. M. Jolly, a merchant, in November last Robinson made speech on the gallows, advising col ored men against drink and carrying pis- ta1
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
A MOST ExcELLENT sUGGEsrIoN

A MOST EXCELLENT SUGGESTION From the New York Herald.
 House numbers in many parts of the city are invisible not only at night, bit during the day as we'll. Why not make it eompul- sorry to have them displayed so that they can be plainly seen at all hours?
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Violin Maker Dead

Philadelphia, January 2.-7John Albert, widely known as maker of violins. is dead at his home in this city, aged 91 years
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on- each box. -25c. r
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
DIsRBGARDED INJUNoTIoNs

One Subscription of s10 to the fund has been received by The Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-01-03
Eldridge Freight Claim Agent

fully covered by insurance. s' sii ''
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
Charlottesville Conference.

Twenty two churches were represent
ed In the Charlottesville Methodist
Episcopal district conference, which
convened at Oulpeper Tuesday last
Preaidlng Elder j ID Hank OBLIGATED
as chairman; Rev. h W Watts con.
Quoted the devotional services After
the reports from the several pastors. al
dresses were delivered by Rev. " ,.
Campbell, secretary OF the virginia
Bible Society Rev VIC. Starr. u. ID
president Of Randolph Macon College.
and Rev. II. NJ. Hope, associate editor
Of the Richmond Christian Advocate.
On Wednesday number Of local
preachers we're relicensed. and the re-
port Of the committee on missions was
read aud discussed, as was also the
twentieth century fund report, and that
on the conference oFphanaRe Rev. a..
Y Martin preached on the latter sub.
iect and collected $3.50 for tho institu-
tion. AIT report on finances Rev.
J. II. Moss. Pm D., read the report OF
the committee on education, and adj
dressed the conference on Christian ed
uoatiOn.
Rev. 4 II Rowe spoke 10 behalf Of
the Southern fbmale StmlnoiJ nv Dun p
ling Green, and Rev J L. Payne, Il
the Central Female Institute, at Cor
louisville, also spoke. advocating estab
Listing a Methodist training school In
the Piedmont section
The following were elected delegates
to the annual conference W. I. Mar
tin. W. J Kidd. Charles Forbes, and
II r. Linney. with alternates as FOL
lows: j f. Collins. A ID. Beard W.
d Hawley, and T. NJ Tspp
In the evening, Rev q. l.. Bane. on
Charlottesville. preached to a large con-
gregation, on "God Is Good. -
The fnnl session. Thursday. was
marked by prayers for rain, 50 badly
needed By the farmers Orozet. Abe
marie county, was selected for the next
conference Reports were submitted on
the spiritual state # the conference,
literature, Epworth League. insurance
of churches. temperance. Sunday.
schools. and Bible Oause Rev. u
NJ Burton preached the closing sermon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
Monument to Confederate Dead

The largest crowd Berryville has ever
welcomed witnessed the unwilling Of
the monument erected by the people
Of Clark County TO the Confederate
dead there Saturday.
The ceremonies began with parade,
by the Association of the Survivors Of
the Clarke Cavalry. j. i b. Stuart
Camp Sons Of Confederate Veterans
Turner Ashby Camp. Of Winchester,
with drum corps; William Richard
son Camp of Front Royal j e. b Stuart
Damp. Confederate Veterans, of Berry
Vile ;the Berryville fire company Stone
wall Jackson Camp, Daughters OF the
Oonfederacy of CLARK County and four
companies of horsemen, numbering
about 200, from the county. Maj. 5. j.
O Moore acted as chief marshal aided
by staff.
At the court green, upon which the
monument is located, the ceremonies
opened with a prayer by Rev Julian
Broaddus The monument wss IN
yelled by Miss Mary Gold. dauRht'
of Hon. Thomas d. Gold. The reading
Of an original poem by Capt. William
Page Garter. and the grafton by Hon
James W. Marshall. Of Craig County,
who was introduced by Hon. A. Moore.
Jr., of Berryville, followed Music by
band from Charlest0Wn, W. Va, and
the singing Of patriotic songs by chorus
OF 100 voices formed feature Of the ex
ercises Other features were the
presentation Of two flags and
banner. The ladies Of Clarke gave
- A. oud sba harpor IN tina As,
rotation of the Survivors Of the Clarke
Cavalry, the presentation speech being
made by Hon. Marshall Mccormick and
the acceptance by Dol. Joseph II. Shep'
herd, of Richmond. The other flag was
given to ]. e B. Stuart Camp, Sons Of
Veterans, by exhibited States Marshal
g. W. Levi, the presentation speech
being made by Major S &c Moore and
the acceptance by Mr.. Blackburn Smith
All veterans and many others were
entertained with the hospitality FOL
which Clarke County is famous. 1t IL
estimated that fully 1000 persons en-
joyed the feast of which the Daughters
Of the Oonfederaoy and sons OF Neteani
had charge.
The mcnument is a work Of art. Up
on three sides Of the pedestal are CHS
eled the names Of 100 and more mer
whose memories it commentaries while
on the fourth is this inscription
"E ,eoted to the memory Of the Sons
Of Clarke County. who gave their lives
in defense of the right Of the States
and of constitutional government. For
tune denied them success, but they
achieved imperishable fame. >
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
SMALLPOX IN Lancaster

The small pox scare in Lancaster
county. while in some measure su0sid-
Jog. is still topic Of burning interest
in the villages Of Wheaton aud White
Stone and the surrounding country
Mrs. Ware. wife If Rev Mr.. Ware, Of
the former place is down with the
dread disease and is very sick DR.
Frank Lewis is attending her
At White Store the patient, Mr. Null
len. is in strict quarantine at the home
of Capt Joseph Bellows He is getting
along nicely under DR. Newbill's care
Bellows & Squire's factory is working
ne usual, though Capt Bellows is him
self in quarantine in a small house op'
posite the factory.
An amusing incident Of the scare is
the quarantiuiDg Of Mr.. Thomas Brent,
Commissioner Of Revenue for the c0un-
". in his barn. near the factory. lie
was with the patient day or two with
the above result.
No new cases have broken out, and
the doctors hope TO keep the disease in
check
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
STAFFORD.
Enlisted for China outing Party-sickness
Personals, Etc, ETC., Etc.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Stafford @ II, Va. July Plat.
Just 30 years ago today the first bat
tie of Bull Run was fought
Messrs Il. II Bryan. Jr, and Hans
ford Suellings have joined the u, 5
Marine Corps at Washington. aud have
been ordered TO the Kingdom Of the
Calestials
Mrs NJ. n Bryan and Miss Mamie
Bryan went 20 Washington this week
TO nurse Mrs Bessie Jones MRS. b g
dauRhter), who Is sick in that city.
There was pleasant party at tho
Aqua Greek railroad bridge yesterday.
Grabs and fish and other ealables in
abundance The enjoyment was gen.
eral but was seriously marred at the
wind up by the serious illness OF Miss
Blanche Skollick. Of Washington. who
was threatened with an attack Of con-
gestion Of the brain, caused by the ex-
treme heat DR. Payne was called In,
aud she IL reported better today by Mr..
Dan Curtis, ab whose residence she is
staying.
Mrs Anna X Brent had the misfor-
tune to sustain severe fall at her resi-.
dence here last Wednesday. It was
feared her hip was fractured at one
time but she is reported better at this
writing
Messrs Walter Watson and s. b.
Dabney, Of Brooke. paid the Court
house a short visit last Friday.
MIR Wesley Ball. who has been sick
for long time with rheumatism, is
again able to do a considerable amount
of work
Messrs. Jno S. Martin and Walker
Truslow in returning from a fishing
trip last Thursday on Aqua Run, were
very much shocked by bolt Of cleo
tricity, which struck a tree near them,
filling the air with splinters and sui
phur.
Mr. Norman Dent still continues In
bad health at his home near here.
Mr.. and Mrs James Woodland, who
have been In bad health for about
year. are very much improved in health.
Mr.. Jno. Woodland has had a well
dug at his place. La Fayette which Is
~ feet deep. His residence is on q
commanding site. a view can be had
there Of Aqua Greek. the whole of
Arkendale part Of Charles County,
Nd, and 20 miles of ye gentle Poto-
mac" Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24

MIR. Rufus Cooper is very sick with
fever.
Mr., Sterling Lacy lie visiting rela-
tives in Madison.
The condition Of MIR. e, S. Evans Is
very much improved.
Mr.. George Warren, OF New York, IS
the guest Of the Messrs Hurkamp
Mr.. Thomas IIumphries II the guest
Of relatives in Oulpeper county.
Miss Minua Dunlop, Of Baltimore. ia
the guest Of Miss Rebecca Dickerson at
her home In Caroline
Misses Emma Jones, of Middlesex,
and Mary Neal, of Richmond. are the
guests Of Rev. A. 4 Lynn and family
at their home In Stafford.
Rev. A 7 Lynn Of Stafford left by
the boat yesterday for King and Queen.
where he will attend the Rappahannock
Baptist Association. MIR. Lynn will
conduct several meetings before his re-
turn.
A large number of c0lOred people from
this city and the surrounding country
went mp to Orange on an excursion on
the p, f and z. h. h. Sunday and
spent the day there. They returned IN
the evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
FALMOUTH ITEMS.

Mrs. Harry e. Lightner who has
been quite sick, we are glad to note, IS
out again.
Mrs Edward Snellings Is very i'll at
her home.
Mr.. Charles Towson had nice CIV
cnt by barb wire Sunday.
The farmers around our town report
that since the recent rains the pickle
crop will be very good. which was
Thought so be- almost a failure on ac-
count Of the dry spell.
Oar town has organized base ball
club. aud will, in the near future issue
a challlnge TO fredericksburg The
boys say they will be prepared to meet
ali corners IN a short while, and Fred
e ickshurg will have TO do good playing
If she beats them Eva
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
Wheat and Corn Look Higher

The latest reports from California are
that the wheat crop Of 1900 is about
10. 500 600 bushels, while that Of 1898
was 80 600 900 bushels. This was rather
startling when 1t was announced Satur-
day In Chicago. Il Is said 10 be true,
however. The reports from North Da-
kota are also very gloomy. These were
the bull inf 1ences On the other hand
Argentine shipments last week were
1876, 900 bushels. which were larger
than last year. Indications point to
higher prices and we hope our farmers
will get the benefit OF it,
r ports Of serious damage 20 the
growing Germ crop in Nebraska and
Kansas that rains cannot repair, were
factors that caused holders to demand
higher prices for this cereal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
BRYAN Talks About China.

". j. Bryan has given out the fol-
lowing statement In regard 60 the
situation In Chine:
Every one deplores the destruction
Of life in China and Is Mortified at the
barbarities practioed. Every one be-
lieves it il the duty Of our government
10 protect the lives and property Of
American citizens residing in China,
and | have no doubt that the admin
istration will do so. I also take 10
for granted that all Americans will
Withdraw from China or take refuge
IN some seaport where they can be
protected by Americans ships until ex.
element is over
IF the Chinese government has
tried in good faith to protect our
citizens. suitable punishment for the
guilty and reparati0n and indemnity
for those who have suffered can doubt
less be secured II, upon investigation,
II is found that the Chinese govern
ment has not acted in good faith,
Congress has power 90 deal with the
matter. For several years European
nations have beeu threatening 10
dismember China, and 10 Is not
strange that their ambitious designs
should arouse q feeling Of hostility
toward foreigners That feeling,
however ought not TO be directed
against American citizens, and will
not If our nation makes II known that
il has no desire 10 grab land or to
trespass upon the rights Of China
a firm adherence to the American
policy Of justice and fair dealing will
not only set an example 70 other
nations. but will give TO our citizens
residing in China the best promise OF
security. II will be better for our
merchants 20 have it known that they
seek trade only when trade il mutually
advantageous. II will be better that
they are preaching the gospel Of love
aud are not the forerunneTs Of fleets
and armies
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
Por over PITY Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup hs
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. Is
soothes the child, aoftena she gums,
allays al pains, cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy FOR Oiarrhoes. IL
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part OF the world Twenty-Five GENTS
= 6otsie 90 sure and ASA Tor Mrs
tusl0u 2 Soothing Syrup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
BLOOD POISON CURED BY 3. B. B
Bottle Sent Free 70 Sufferers.

Bottle Sent Free TO Sufferers.
Deep seated, obstinate cases, the kind
that have resisted doctors, hot springs
and patent medicine treatment, quick
ly weld to B b. B. Botanic Blood
Balm), thoroughly tested for 30 years.
II. b. B. has cured such indications as
mucous patches in the mouth, sore
throat, eruptions, eating sores, bone
pains. itching skin, swollen glands,
stiff Joints, copper cOlored spots. chan
cres liberation on the body, and in
hundreds of cases where the hair and
eyebrows have fallen out and the whole
akin was a mass of boils, pimples and
ulcers this wonderful specific has com
nIetely changed the whole body into o
clean. perfect condition. free from
ernptions, and skin smooth with the
glow of perfect health. b. b b. is the
only known perfect cure for blood pol
son So sufferers may test B b. b.
and know for themselves that 1t cures:
a trial bottle will be sent free of
charge.
b B B. for sale by druggists and IN
fredericksburg by K Nelson Goolrick'
AT a. per large bottle or 6 large bottles
1full treatment) So. For trial bottle,
address BLOOD BALM CO., l79 Mitch
ell sire {, Atlanta. Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
How's This 2

VIC offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fOI
any case of Catarfh that cannot Dee cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned, have known J.. j
Cheney f0E-tnc last - years, and believe him
perfectly honorable ia all business transac-
lions and financially able 20 carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o. WALDING. KINNAN * MARviN, Whole
sale Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price i5c per bottle. Sold 10y all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the bess
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
Lirhtninvs Work in Loudoun.

On Friday night the fine Switzer barn
and shedding Of Hugh r. Holmes, in
Loudoun county. was struck by light
ming and destroyed. with its valuable
contents Of machinery and farming i'm.
plements. Forty tons Of hay stacked
near the barn were burned
Lightning struck and killed five head
Of fine cattle belonging 20 I K Mason.
II II Smith had seven head pros
trated, ell but two Of which have been
saved
The barn Of George W Smith, Of
Loyetsville neighborhOod was destroy
ed with its contents. Two colts were
burned Loss, 81 500; no insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-24
Notice 70 Teachers.

The b ord u trustees for the Pablo
Soo0ls < Fredericksburg will have a
meeting on Monday, July 80. 1900, to
elect teachers for the ensuing term
Applicants must produce certificate
Of qualification from B p. Willis. Esq q.
Superintendent Of Schools which should
accompany the application.
BY order # the Board.
S J.Q1inD, Clerk