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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Poisoning the System.

1t is through the bowels that the body
is cleansed OF the impurities. Constipa-
ton keeps these poisons in the system,
causing headache. dullness and melan-
cholia at first, then unsightly eruptions
and finally serious Illness unless a rene
dy is applied. De Wits Little Early
Risers prevent this trouble by stimula-
ting the liver and promote easy, healthy
action OF the bowels. These little pills do
not act violently but by strengthening
the bowels enable them to perform their
own work. Never gripe or distress. d. c.
Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
she Knew the Reason.

"Can you tell me why it is" be
Growled as he began diving under the
bed, that my slippers always seem TO
get pushed clear over against the
WALTZ"
Eyes, DEAR" she answered pleas
antly.
You CAM"
Eyes, dear"
''Then why is it?'
Because you don't put them away
in the slipper rack when YOU take
them off, dear."-Chicago Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
One Failure.

Its funny our minister never gets
married" remarked the young hus-
band who had just refused his wife n
bonnet in his endeavOr to change the
subject. 81 think he'd make a good
husband"
'Well," replied the wife warmly. "he
didn't seem to make a very good one
when he married u.s."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

When you want modern, up-to-date
physic try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy TO take
and pleasant in effect. Price, % cents
Samples free Mt NJ. M. Lewis drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Thrilling Mnmenfa.

Johnnie" called the mother, 81
want you to go to the store for me-"
wait a second, maw," replied the
youth, who was absorbed in a five
cent volume. "Pepperhole Pete has
thirty-seven Injuns to kill, an it'll only
take him about two minutes."-Ohio
State Journal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

Old Bachelor Uncle-Well, Charlie,
what do you want now?
Charlie-Oh, want to be rich.
Erich, Why SOP
Because l want to be petted. Ma
says you are an old fool. but must be
petted because you are rich. But it's
a great secret, and mustn't tell itr'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Intellectual slumming.

Querlst-Doing any stunning these
days?
Psinnick-Oh. yes; occasionally
read modern society novel.-Chicago
Tribune
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

sometimes, however,
the husbands attention is directed to
DIR. Pierce's Favoritc Prescription and
its remarkable cures of wonianly dis
eases. He may not have much hope of
cure, but he is led to try the medicine,
with the result that in almost every case
there Is perfect and permanent cure.
Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
irregularity. II dries the drains which
weaken women, heals Inflammation and
liberation, and cures female weakness.
AS IA tonic for women who are nervous.
sleepless, WORKOUT and rundown vFa-
vorite Prescription is unequaled.
YIN answer TO your letter I will say, my wife
commenced to complain twenty years ago. -
writes Lewis A Miller, ex- Chief-of-Poiice Of Il
Prospect st, Weissport, Pa. eve have tried the
skill Of twelve different doctors. She took gal
Ions Of medicine during the time she was I'M
until l wrote to you and you told us what 10 do
She has taken eight bottles of Or. Pierces Pa
vorite Prescription and six OF the Golden Med
ical Discovery She can do her own work now
and can walk around again aud il quite smart =
"Favorite Prescription has the testi-
mony OF thousands of women to its COM
plete cure of womanly diseases. Do not
accept an unknown and improved sub
stitute in its place
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigor-
ate stomach, liver and bowels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

The finest grade OF Lobster and
MAdRATH & CHEsLEy's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

"What caused Pufiieigh's failure?"
HE was a victim of overconfidence.'
I'm
Himself."-Puck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

Hypocrites pray cream and live skim
milk.-Chicago News.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
CARTER MAKES APPEAL
IMPRISONED OFFICER ASKS
PUBLIC TO SUSPEND JUDO
MENT.
Likens Himself to Captain Dreyfus,
and Says He Will Yet be
Able to Prove His In
nocence.

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 15.-Capt. Oberlin
NJ Carter appeals to the American peo-
pie to suspend judgment against him
and likens himself to Captain Dreyfus of
France in letter written to his chief
counsel. Judge H. G. Stone. who Is now
in Duluth. Carter asks that his desire be
made known through the press to his
fellow countrymen.
The letter says:
Il wish to say that all the evidence in
my case shows that have never stolen
single cent from the government nor
ever received a cent paid by Gaynor and
Greene nor any other contractor. 1 am
prepared to show where / got every cent
of money which I ever had or ever spent
Under such circumstances I ask the
American people to suspend judgment
against me until l can have a regular
trial and be given an opportunity to
prove my entire innocence and honesty
and to clear myself of the outrages
charged against me. I shall be able to
prove beyond doubt that 1 did mu duty
without fear or favor and that the gov
eminent never lost 5 ingIe cent through
any work done under my charge.
II feel that 1 have suffered an unjust
and disgraceful Imprisonment. Not be-
ing guilty of any wrong doing whatever
l propose to fight as hard as Captain
Dreyfus fought and win over an over
whelming public opinion against him."
This is the first statement Carter has
made since his incarceration. according
to Attorney Stone.
Judge Stone is severe in his comments
in connection with the decision in the
Greene-Gaynor case.
He says: IF United States Solicitor
General Richards and his subordinates
could have proved one hundredth part
as much in the Canadian courts as they
have claimed through the newspapers.
they could prove, they would have had
no trouble in eztraditing Greene and Gay
nor.
United States Solicitor General
Richards and others challenge the homes
ty and fairness of Canadian courts in
stead of admitting that they have failed
to prove their charges against Gaynor
and Creme"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
STARTLING STORY DISCLOSED.
Marcus Rogers Murdered to Get His
Insurance.

Bennington. Vt. Aug ia startling
story was brought out today at the in
quest into the death Of Marcus Rogers.
whose body was found in the Walloom-
sac River here yesterday. when Levi Par
ham, aged 10. confessed that the man
had been murdered and implicated him
self and the wife of the dead man as the
participants in the crime.
Rogers. who separated from his wife
several months ago, had his life insured
for $500 for the woman's benefit. He left
Hoosic Falls last Tuesday His body was
found in the river Thursday. A hat was
found near the river, pinned to which
was a note purporting to have been writ
ten by Rogers, in which the writer said
that he had ended his own life.
At the inquest the climax was reached
when Levi and Boyd Perham were plac-
cd en- the stand Boyd Perham, the ell
der, was first examined. and, to the
amazement of those in attendance, d.
rectly charged his brother and Mrs. Rog-
ers with the crime of murder. He said
Mrs. ROBBERS offered to give him the
amount of the insurance on her husband
$500 If he would go to Hoosic Corners
and do away with him He refused. Boyd
said Mrs. Rogers then approached his
younger brother Levi. an GeXerted such
ar infuerc e over him that the latter con-
scented to lure Rogers to Bennington,
where a trap had been set for him. Rog-
ers, he said. was enticed to Morgan's
rove. where on Tuesday evening. he met
his wife and Levi Perham. The meet
ing was apparently a friendly one and
under the impression that his companions
were showing him a trick with ropes,
Rogers allowed them to bind him hand
and foot.
When in this helpless condition, they
chloroformed him and threw him into the
river. To create the impression that Rog
ers had committed suicide they wrote the
note which was found pinned to the hat.
Levi Perham confessed that all had been
revealed against him was true.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
PORTSMOUTH IN GALA ATTIRE.
Royal Personages Arriving to Wit
ness Naval Review.

London, Aug. 15.-Portsmouth is now
hlled up with visitors who have gone to
witness the naval review tomorrow
Tonight the fleet was Illuminated for a
little while by way of rehearsal, and
fire works sent up from South Sea Com.
mons added to the picturesqueness of the
scent.
Several more royal personages Joined
the royal party off Cowes tonight. Co
lonial Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs.
Chamberlain, Earl Roberts, commander
in-chief of the forces, and General Lord
Kitchener reached Southampton today
and boarded the steamer Nigeria. upon
which the Boer Generals, Dewet, Delarey
and Botha, will be welcomed upon their
arrival from South Africa tomorrow and
entertained during the review.
The Lords of the Admiralty arrived at
Portsmouth this evening and boarded
the admiralty yacht Enchantress. which
will participate in the naval procession
to be reviewed by King Edward.
By sanction of his majesty, Portsmouth
will observe tomorrow as a coronation
holiday.
Tonight the Mayor of Portsmouth gave
a garden party at Victoria Park, at which
the 1900 guests included a number of
British and foreign naval officers and the
Japanese Minister to Great Britain.
An investure was held today on board
the royal yacht at Cowes. when fifty
gentlemen received coronation honors
from his majestys hands.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
ONSLAUGHT ON PALMA.
Newspaper Accuses Him of Ignor-
nee and Incompetence.

Havana. Aug. 15.-During the last few
days several Havana newspapers have
been making violent onslaughts upon the
Chief Executive of the Republic. accus-
ing him of Incompetence. ignorance and
weakness in not having as yet done any
thing useful for the country
The Lucha claims that President Pal
mas promises to treat the various ele-
ments in Cuba alike have not been kept
and declares that what the executive
wants is to govern without law and to
ignore the Constitution. The paper says
that in spite of the repeated requests of
Congress President Palma has not yet
presented the budget.
The Discucion saws Congress is wasting
time lamentably and declares that a
number of laws have been delayed either
in the House of Representative or in the
Senate. Congress must do more work,
says the paper, or the session will pass
without the accomplishment of anything
of value in this country.
The House of Representatives today de
clared that none of the fortresses or arse
nails of the Cuban Republic could be
leased or sold by the government.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
PRESIDENT ISSUES ORDER
Deaths In Philippines to Be
Given Every Two Weeks L
-
Conference at Oyster Bay Results In
Promise to Have Foreign Agents
Secure Exhibits for st.
Louis Exposition.

oyster Bay. Aug. 15.-Ths President to.
DAY gave order that hereafter the names
OF the enlisted men of the army who die
In the Philippines be cabled to this coun-
try once In every two weeks. When the
voluntary army was In the archipelago,
1t was the custom to cable the casualties,
but on the withdrawal of that army the
practice was discontinued.
The subject was discussed while the
President was entertaining a number Of
visitors at luncheon today. Among those
who sat at the table were Major<Generals
II. c. Corbfn, s. NJ. B. Young, Henry
Lewis Nelson. the author, Jacob A. Rfts
Robert A. Norris chairman of the New
York County Republican COMMITTEES:
former Governor d. r. Francis of Mis-
souri,. Henry NJ. Warren of Philadelphia.
son of Bishop Warren and Congressman
Mercer of Nebraska.
The subject of cabling the names OF
the dead soldiers was preached by Mr..
Riis. He made the point that under the
present system the relatives of enlisted
men who die In the Philippines are kept
In ignorance of this fact for eight or ten
weeks, while the families of officers who
succumb there are informed at once.
The President was greatly interested In
the matter, and as soon as 1t was ex-
planned to him, ordered General Corbin to
instruct General Chaffee at Manila to
cable his full casualty list twice month";
While 1t costs an average of s1.50 to
cable news to this country of the death
of an officer in the Philippines. It costs
about $50 for each enlisted man. This diff
ference is due to the fact that the War
Department has code numbers for all its
officers. while the names of the enlisted
mer to the company. regiment etc, must
be sent In full.
Former Governor Francis discussed the
St Louis Exposition with the President.
He informed him that the dedicatory.
ceremonies would occur April 30, next,
this being the one hundredth anniversary
of the transfer of territory from the
French Government to the United States.
President Roosevelt promised to attend
these ceremonies, and further stated that
he would have our representatives abroad
Instructed to use h4ir hest endeavors 70
induce foreign governments TO have ex-
hibits at the exposition. He instructed
Generals Corbin and Young. who sail
tomorrow on the Fatherland for Germany,
to become the guests of Emperor Will
liam during the maneuvres of the Ger
man army, to do all they could to further
the interests In Germany of the exposi-
ton The two army officers came today
to pay their respects to the President be-
fore sailing.
Mr.. Meyer discussed the political situa-
ton in the Northwest.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
TEXAS RACE TROUBLE
PITCHED BATTLE BETWEEN
WHITES AND NEGROES.
Railroad Men Threatened by Negro
Who Was Killed-Eleven White
White Men are in Jail
in Houston.

Houston. Tex, Aug E.-Eleven white
men are in jail as the result of bat
tie between whites and negroes this af-
ternoon at the Southern Pacific creosote
works. three miles from this city.
The casualties are: Nelsoi Kendall, col
ored. killed; Bill Anderson, colored, dan
gerously wounded; William Hamilton.
white. seriously and perhaps fatally
wounded; unknown negro shot in leg.
The negroes were employed at the creo-
sote works and the white men were en-
gagged in erecting tanks for the South
ern Pacific. The whites slept in a board
ing car close by and were annoyed by the
negroes singing. They were asked on sew
eraI occasions to stop, but refused to
do so.
Today Nelson Randall marched up to
the works with a Winchester rifle in his
hands and the white men attempted to
take it away from him The battle fol-
lowed.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
WAS TO SPEND $5,0o0.0 900
Expected Controversy Will
Arise Over Vast Estate.
Question Of Whether Husband OF
Wife Died First in Automobile
Accident May Involve
Much Litigation.

San Frascisco, Aug. 15.-The sudden
death of Charles Fair and his wife by
the collapse of their automobile In
France yesterday, means a great loss to
San Francisco.
Just before his departure for Europe,
Charles Fair had practically completed
plans for $5.o0o.OO0 worth of improve
ments to the Fair property here, and II
was his intention on his return from Eu-
rope to sign contracts for the work.
The matter of the disposition of the
estates of the dead millionaire and his
wife has given rise to some little specu-
lation as to what will become of Charles
Fairs portion of his deceased father s
immense holdings. 1t is known that a
short time ago both Mr.. and Mrs. Fair
made wills disposing of their separate
holdings, and the community property.
but just what the documents provide the
attorneys of Charles Fair do not feel at
liberty to make public at this time.
Mrs. Fair was possessed of property
to the value of $35O.0OO. and 1t is thought
her will bequeaths her holdings to rela-
tives in New Jersey, hut in the event
of evidence being adduced that Charles
Fair succumbed first. Mrs. Fairs inter-
est in the community property will natu-
rally revert to her heirs and 1t is this
point on which the disposition of the mil
lionaire's estate largely depends.
At a late hour last night the public adj
ministrator applied for letters of admin
istration in the estate of Charles Fair
and wife Judge Carroll Cook has not as
yet granted the application, preferring
to delay matters until proof of death has
been received in this city.
The matter will come up for hearing In
Judge Cooks court tomorrow. There be-
ing some division of 0pinion- among the
friends and relatives of Charles Fair as
to whether the will of Fair now in the
hands of Knight g. Haggerty. his attor-
neys, was the last made by him.
Judge Carroll Cook today issued an or
der granting the attorneys permission to
search the several safe deposit boxes
used by Fair, so that II there is will of
more recent date it will be brought to
hight
Hermann Oelrichs, brother-in-law OF
the deceased millionaire. is emphatic in
his assertion that Charles Fair made
will very shortly before leaving for Eu-
rope,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
Mr.. Fair Was Imprudent.

Paris, Aug. 15.-The fatal accident Ia
Mr.. and Mrs. Fair Is the sensation of the
city and the leading topic of conversation
among American residents and in auto
mobile circles.
The manager of the firm which sold
Mr.. Fair the automobile in which he met
death. declared in an interview today that
he had more than once warned Mr.. Fair
that he was too imprudent. He said Mr..
Fair had the speed madness and he had
met with an accident the last part of
June. when he collided with another auto
mobile on the Champs Elysee, but luck
lily no one was killed.
Il attribute the accident" said the man.
ager OF the firm, Ito the condition of the
road where the accident happened. AT
this point there Is a steep and treacher-
Gus incline down which Mr.. Fair must
have gone at full speed and his automo-
bile which was capable of running at
about sixty-eight miles on the fiat would
then have attained a speed of from eigh-
ty-scyen to ninety-three miles an hour.
Mr.. Fair was not a skilled driver like w.
X. Vanderbilt, Jr. In fact he had not
driven an auto very much previous to
purchasing this machine from us
NJ Fourier who is a member of the
finn in question. has gone to EvreHX
Word has been received by telegraph from
him asking for a wagon to transport the
wreckage of Mr.. Fairs automobile. He
says the condition OF Mr.. Fairs chaffeTr
is much more serious than was at first
reported.
Dispatches received here concerning the
disaster do not indicate whether Mr.. or
Mrs. Fair expired first.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
SUGAR PLANTERS EXCHANGE.
Leading Planters of Mexican Repub-
lie are Aroused.

Mexico City, Aug. 15.-The Mexican
Sugar Planters Exchange has been form
ed by the leading planters of this country
who were aroused by the operations of
speculative group of Spanirds who are
said to be trying to effect monopoly
in sugar in Mexico and compel planters
TO accept their terms.
There are nearly 200 sugar estates in
this country of which 176 are large proper
ties and it is estimated that Mexico will
next season produce over 100000 tons of
sugar. This shows the Importance OF
the industry which is now to have an
effective form of organization.
Among the objects of the sugar planters
exchange is the development of business
by employing most modern and improved
methods of cultivation and to this end
an experimental station will be establish
ed There will also be representation
OF the sugar industry before the Federal
Congress so that sugar interests shall be
guarded
The sugar planters will meet again next
month to perfect their organization.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
CAPTURED
A gt>NBoAI
s. -
Revoluti2a .Sts Take Sol
dieE, Prisoners.
?,
TWO = fNERALS CAPTIVES
Rebel Leader Says Foreigners
Will Not Be COerced.
Anxiety Of the American Minister
Relieved by Arrival of the
Marietta at La Guaira,-
Germany is Watchful.

San Jose de Costa Rica. Aug. 15-News
mas reached here from the camp of the
Colombian revolutionists in the Aqua
Dulce district that after a naval engage.
ment the Colombian Government gun.
boat Boyaca was captured by the Colon.
bian revolutionists. Three hundred Gov
eminent soldiers and Generals Ortiz and
Henaeo and supplies of munitions of war
and provisions were captured with the
Boyaca.
The revolutionists are said to have
seized launch which was in the Gov
eminent service
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
WIND STORM IN LOUISVILLE.
Streets Were Flooded and Car Traffic
Suspended.

Louisville, KY, Aug. 15.-For thirty minutes
this afternoon Louisville was plunged into in<y
darkness by ominous clouds, which occasioned
much alarm
This condition preceded one Of the worst
storms of the year and 1t broke over the city
at about 2 p. m. The wind blew at the rate
of So miles hour. nearly an inch OF rain
fell in a quarter of hour. while the tenn
porature dropped 20 degrees In many min
utes
number of telephones burned out by
lightning and shade trees blown down
in all parts Of the city Street car traffic
was interrupted in several places for more than
an hour. At Fourth and York and on Fourth.
flowed with water so that the street cars
could not get through There was also ana
overflow at Twentieth and Walnut.
Several residences in the suburbs had win
dows blown in and damage done to furnish-
ings but no fatalities have been reported.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
Germany NAV Land Marines.

Berlin, Aug. 15.-The Associated Press
is informed that the German Government
does not wish ii to be assumed that Ger
many will not under any circumstances
land marines at Venezuelan ports be-
cause such necessity might arise II a
German consulate were attacked or Ger
man citizens maltreated.
The foreign office is watching affairs In
Venezuela closely and is in cable commu-
nication with German war vessels in the
Caribbean. but gives out no news. IT
is said Germany is pursuing in general
way the same policy as the United States
but statements regarding cooperation are
characterized as premature.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
Will Not Coerce Foreigners.

Willenstadt. Aug. ia correspondent
of the Associated Press has had an inter
view with General Cruz Monagas chief
of the Venezuelan revolutionists at BARGE
Iona in which General Monagas said for
eigners might be sure no coercian would
be applied to them.
According to General Monagas, the
revolutionists have divided their forces
into twenty-five sections each containing
from 1000 men upward. One division of
5000 men, commanded by General Matos
and General Domingo Monagas, is at
Orituco. awaiting an attack by President
Castro who is at San Casimiro. General
Monagas added that the revolutionists
telegraph lines reached to many points,
enabling them to keep themselves better
informed than the government.
The United States gunboat Marietta has
returned to LaGuaira, Venezuela from
the Orinoco River.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-16
OPERATORS MAKE PRosPAL.
Miners Offered One Per Cent Increase
on Run of Mines.

Knoxville. Tenn. Aug. l5-The coal OPP
orators of United Mine Workers, District
Is, have made counter proposition to
the miners demands The operators agree
to an increase OF 1 cent to the run OF
the mines. making the scale 30 instead OF
40 cents. 1t is argued that this is a mean
of the Birmingham district scale, which
pays from IS to S. cents for run Of mines
and the operators think 80 cents is an
equitable settlement, as they claim the
Birmingham District Is a competitor to
them.
1t is intimated that the miners demand
for horizontal increase of 10 per cent
will now be set aside II other provisions
sought, two pays days per month ana
an eight-hour day meet favorable dispo-
sition. The conference Is still in session.