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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
England Buying Mules.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. S.-Maj. F. J. Ecksley of the British army passed through Memphis tonight for Lathrop, Mo. where the British Government has contracted for 10000 mules and horses which have ben purchased to restock farms in the Transvaal. The shipment of the animals will begin on January 15 Maj Ecksley says it is the intention of the government to make a second pur- chase of equal size when the present movement Is ended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
ALABAMA MINERS.
The Annual Convention Being Held
 in Resgemer.

Birmingham. Ala, Dec. S.-rwo hundred dele gates representing II, 900 miners in the Birm- insham district. met in annual convention at Bessemer today. The main question to be passed upon is the fixing of scale of wages for miners operating coal cutting machines These machines have been installed during the past year and the present scale does not pro vide for their operation.
 It is expected that a differential rate will be fixed. officers for the ensuing year will be elected today and it is practically certain that William R. Fairly will be elected q mem Der of the national board and Edwin Flynn will be elected district president J. L. Clemo has no opposition for secretary.
 At the meeting today committees were ap- pointed and active work will begin tomorrow. The convention will probably be in session five days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
shopmen Return to Work.

Springfield. Ill.,. Dec. s.-The 1000 Wa bash shop men who, on October q, began a strike for 4-cent per hour increase of wages. will return to work tomorrow morning. in the Springfield, Moberly and Fort Wayne. Ashley, Peru. Triton, Chi cago, Decatur, East St Louis and Stans- berry, Mo. all the men have accepted President Ramsey's terms
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Naw Mexioo Protests.

Albuquerque, N. M. Dec. 8.-At a mass meeting held here tonight resolutions V ere adopted protesting against the ma tority report of the Senate Committee on Territories concerning the omnibus State- hood bhl. A large delegation of the in- Auential men of New Mexico left for Washington tonight to work for State hood for New Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Prairie Creek Mines Sold.

Fort Smith. Ark. Dec. S.-Today the Prairie Creek Mines at Huntington em- bracing 3,20O acres of coal land. were sold to a syndicate Of New York capitalists for $4OO. 900. Possession will be given Feb ruary Is. The property was owned by T. William Boone, Harry Sails. Colonel William Blair and H. F. Rogers of this citys
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
THE MARsEILLEs STRIKE.
The Dock Laborers Decide to Joir the Sailors.

tue 0hllOIS.
 Marseilles. Dec. S-The dock laborers have decided to join the sailors strike on the condition that no vessels whatever may DC their nationality shall be dis charged. This will mean a serious paraiy- sis of trade. The sailors and stokers of several other ports. as we'll as the joiners. bakers and butchers of Marseilles have notified their willingness to join sys- pathetic strike but the original strikers. 1t Is believed, are anxious to come to some arrangement.
 The Prefect of Marseilles and Admiral Rouvier have brought to the notice of the Ship Owners Association the decision taken by the strikers to appeal to all trades to join the struggle. but the Presi- dent of the association still declines to &C., | cept the conditions proposed for the set 1 clement of the strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Russia is Not Satisfied.

London, Dec. 9.-A dispatch from St. Petersburg to The Morning Post says the Rpssian Government Is by no means satisfied with the Behring Sea award, which the Dutch jurist, Professor Asser, gave in favor of the UnKed States, No vember 29 It does not object to paying the stipulated sum. but it objects entirely to the principle of the award whereby Russia is not allowed to chase trespassers beyond the limit of their territorial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Foreieu Missionary work.

Boston, Dec. s.-An income of $1S,S6S. .lS3 for foreign missionary work in the an nual summary of Protestant foreign mis- sions of Rev. E. E. Strong, editorial sec retary of the American Board which was made public today. The figures show in most items an increase over last year. The total number of foreign missionaries
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Two Murdered by Negro.

Santa Fe. N. M.. Dec. S.-Mrs. Mauel A. Gonzales de Casados of this city. who was on her way to Ceboka, and Adela Sais. were murdered by a negro at a grading camp of the Santa eF Central Railroad near Morariety. in the southern part of this county. A posse is in pursuit of the murderer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Countess Has Appendicitis

Dublin. Dec. s.-The Countess of Dud- lev. wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Ire land. was operated upon today for ap- pendicitis by Sir Frederick Treves. The latest bulletin says that the patients pro- gress Is satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Hengemuller Promoted.

Washington. Dec. 8.-The Austrian Min ister. M. Laistaus Hengelmuller won Hen Rervar, has received official notice of his promotion to the rank of ambassador His presentation to the President in his new capacity probably will take place before January l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Lockout at an End.

New Rochelle. N. Y. Dec. s.-The lock- out in the building trades which affected about 3.500 men and lasted three weeks ended today an all the men went back to work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Lumbermen to Meet.

St Louis, Dec. S.-Prominent lumber men from various milling centers through out the United States will meet at the Southern Hotel tomorrow for two days session. The object will be to organize A national body which will include all the manufacturers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Rnuing Silver Mines-

Mexico City, Dec. Notwithstanding the fall of silver. American capitalists. interested in large smelters here. con tinue buying silver mines. This. it is argued, implies their faith in the future of the white metal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Norwegian Bark Abandoned.

Savannah. Ga, Dec. S.-Captain Work of the British steamer Darlington, which arrived here Sunday. reports that Nor wsgian bark Ruth. of Kousberg, was abandoned on November IT, in latitude 45 north; longitude 25.30 west.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Holiday Adiournment,

Washington, Dec S.-The Ways and Means Committee of the House has re- ported favorably on the resolution to adjourn from December 20 to January 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
The Newark Sails.

Washington, Dec. S.-The cruiser New ark left New York yesterdy for Culebra to join Rear Admiral Coghlans Carib- bean division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
Pacific Cable Opens.

Montreal. Dec. S.-The Pacific cable. in connection with the Canadian Pacific Telegraph lines. opened for business to- day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09


 WANTED-Organizers make big money selling our combination accident, sick, death, old age beneht ceI tihcate; best seller the market. American Fraternity. Washington. D. c. "a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-An old. we'll established livery and sale business; 24 horses, complete outfit of vehicles, harness, etc.: no competitions owner also a beautiful new Io-room residence in ae- sirable part city. Apply to W. T. Underwood. Uniontown, Ala. tu-2t BARREL COAL-Quick delivery. Anderson Coal Co.,. retail apd wholesale coal and wood dealers, phone 94.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09

LADIES, Chichesters English Pe1nyroyal pills are the best; safe reliable; take no other: send 4c stamps for particulars; Relief for Ladies'" in letter by return mall; ask your druggist. Chichester Chemical Co.,, Philadei
 phiA, Pa p-tu-th-sr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
WANTED.

WANTED-Parties interested in the finest meerschaum pipe in the State to call at Her mann Ross's; you can get 1t without paying l cent for 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
PERSONAL.

THE Montgomery photographer that visited Dallas. Tex, last January looking for a loca- tion will please communicate with R. L. Mere dith, 55 Main St, owner of building on Elm St. occupied by Dean, the photographer of Dal- las. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOST-Hammeress shotgun. Liberal reward will be paid if returned to l. Il. Casterline, 6lZ S Hull St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

stenogra phic work prompt ly and neatly executed Holt Connolly, sec
 ond floor. lo5 Dexter Ave. St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
WANTED-BoARDERs, BOOMERS.

WANTED-Couple or young men to occupy large front room; all conveniences. Apply to 4Oo Montgomery St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

MEN-Our illustrated catalogue explains how we teach barber trade in short time. mailed free. Moler College New Orleans. La mh-6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-09

LOST-Last seen in neghborhood of Peoples Cotton Factory, a brown and white setter nuupy, about a year old; collar on with in- ST; lptiUn W. w. Lodge, registered No. 6T.
 ttuaer suitably IeWaroed returning same tu MestcoIt Arms Co. su-tu-fri
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05

The form, one of the most famous of
modern coins, originated in Florence
Some say that ii gave the name 70 the
city, while others assert that il was
first so called because il had on IL a
tower-de-luce. from the Italian fiorone
or flower" for the same reason that
an English silver piece is called n
Crown" or certain eoldpieces fin
France indinferently a napoleon or a
louis" or the ten dollar goldpiece i'm
America an eagle"
Two countries. Austria and Holland,
have retained the form as a unit OF
monetary value, taking 1t at n time
when 1t was very universal I'm Europe,
its usage having been rendered general
by the financial supremacy OF the little
states OF northern Italy and the imper-
feet coinage system OF the other coun-
tries Of the continent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
Restaurant Cooks, Fees.

When cook applies for a place in n
restaurant, he says first:
What's the wagesT'
And after he has learned about the
wages he goes on:
"Includin' greaseT"
yes" is the answer, or else IL is
NO" whereupon he resumes:
'Includin' bOnesT'
An inQuisitive person the other day
heard cook asking these strange ques-
tons of restnurateur. and the inQuIsi-
tive person inquired. What on earth
did that cook mcanT
HE meant that he wished TO know
IL he would get the grease and bones
as perquisites." the restaurateur ex-
planned THE waste grease and bones
Of n big eating house amount i'm the
course of a month 20 a great deal, you
know. Here we get monthly 3,TO0
pounds OF bones. and they all go TO the
cook. He sells them at a half cent a
pound, and thus they add $3.50 a week
to his salary. "-Philadelphia Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05

Pretty nearly every one has seen the
curious "sea ruffies." or ''sea neck.
laces." which are found plentifully on
ocean beaches. These are the egg
cases OF the sea snails. They consist
of number OF small disk shaped en-
velopes attached along a sort OF stem,
the biggest of them being in the mid
die. In each envelope there is little
spot OF thinner material, which the
young break through when they are
ready TO be hatched. When the female
gasteropod is about TO lay, she buries
herself I'm the sand. from the surface
OF which the necklace OF eggs is
gradually extruded. Being thus set
adrift and exposed TO the elements, ms
well as to deyouring enemies. few of
the eggs are ever Matched. but those
which do come into the world safely
and survive doubtless live TO very
great age.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
JUNE .. 1902.
Beyond Belief.

When Abraham Lincoln was a young
man, his prodigious strength and his
skill In wrestling were matters Of note
throughout central Illinois. Few I'm.
deed were the men who could boast of
having laid him on his back.
Somewhere along i'm the thirties there
was a case on trial in one Of the circuit
courts i'm that section I'm which an ef
fort was made To impeach the testimo
ny OF one of the witnesses. The evi
dence was conflicting Some would
believe the witness on oath and others
would not
At last middle aged man with de-
termined expression of countenance
was called TO the stand. The usual
question was put touching the reputa-
ton of the witness for truth and verac
ity:
Would you believe him on oathr'
NO. / wouldn't" he answered. and
before the lawyer on the opposite side
could interpose he gave his reason:
Il heerd him braggin' onct that he'd
throwed Abe Lincoln I'm a fair an
square rassle."
No other witnesses were called. The
attempt TO impeach was successful
Youths Companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
A shrevvd Yankee.

a certain Boston hotel man tells this
good story at his own expense:
When small boy on the farm, his
folks often sent him to the neighbors
to buy a dozen eggs when their hens
failed to lay enough.
He noticed that the old farmer al
ways held each egg before a lighted
candle and examined IL carefully. In
his innocence of Yankee shrewdness
the boy supposed that this was prompt
ed more 10y honesty and intention to
detect whether the eggs were bad or
not
One day, however, when he counted
his eggs. according to custom, there
were only eleven in the basket.
With determination not to be cheat.
ed. the lad trudged proudly back to the
house and quickly made known his
discovery.
oh" said the old farmer, that's al
right. my boy. One of them has a dou
BILE yolk. Boston Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
A July snoy~storm

In the year 1859 a snowstorm swept
over New York on the 9th of July. II
was Monday, and the fireworks. which
were then set or in front OF the city
ball in celebration OF the glorious
Fourth. had been kept over from Sat
urday. The weather was pleasant
enough in the morning and during the
greater part Of the afternoon. but to-
ward dusk heavy clouds appeared in
the sky, a northwest wind followed
the thermometer went down TO 81 de
grees-one degree below freezing-and
the snowilakes came down at lively
gait. Men who went out that night
wore their winter overcoats and did
not find them uncomfortable. for the
cold lasted for hours.-New York Press
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05


Mr.. and Mrs. WellOver started oui
house hunting early one morning. in.
tending to spend the entire day in
that occupation.
The agent OF the first nat they ex
amined told them the rent would De
$50 month. which was $40 less than
they had expected.
ANY objection TO childrenY' asked
Mrs. Wellover
None at all" replied the agent.
How often does the janitor wash
the windowsr'
whenever you want them washed
and no Oftener"
How about the steam heatY'
I'VE don't shut it OF until the last
OF May, and not then IL the weather IS
COOL
What kind Of janitor have your
Hes good natured man with an
impeachment in his speech and can't
talk"
1t was second floor nat, with rooms
well lighted. as many closets as rooms.
n large pantry. deadened floors. all the
modern conyeniences and was new and
I'm a good part of town.
"And only $50 a month"; murmured
Mrs. Wellover. "Can be dreamingT''
Whereupon she pinched herself and
found she was.-Chicago Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
rhysIcaI Formation of mexico.

Mexico possesses a curious physical
formation. Rising rapidly by sue
cession OF terraces from the low. sandy
coasts on the east and west. it culmi-
mates in central plateau, running in
n northwesterIy and southeasterly d.
rection and having an elevation vary
ing from 1000 to 5000 feet above the
sea. High above this plateau tower
the snow capped crests OF several vol
canoes. most of which are extinct
Ten of them are over 1900 feet IN
height, and three look down upon fer
tile valleys from attitudes Of 1872
1886 and 16.06O. These are Popo-
catapetl. Orizaba and Ixtaccihuatl.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
The voice of Exp.rienc~,

Young Father-I've just made a big
deposit in savings bank in trust for
my baby boy. When he is twenty-one,
will hand him the handbook. tell him
the amount of the original deposit aud
let him see how things count up at
compound interest.
Old Gentieman-Won'tp pay. tried
that My boy drew the money and got
married with it, and now I've got to
support him and his wife and eight
children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
IIis Rrxcnrc.

Mr.. De Lone ION being introduced
Miss Coquette and have met before.
Miss Coquette (coldly)-Yes. l re-
member now.
I'VE will let bygones be bygones. for
time heals all wounds and no doubt
was a very silly boy at the time"
"Boyy'
Il must have been. 1t was ten years
ago. and your reason for refusing me
was that you were old enough to be my
mot her"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
Cheese.

Cheese may generally be classified
as hard and soft, and the different
varieties are obtained by varying the
proportions of cream. When made OF
cream alone and at low temperature
with little pressure, we have the soft
or cream cheeses. These must be used
while comparatively fresh, as they
soon decompose and become rancid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
old Time Pirates.

On board the famous pirate Roberts
ship man who was crippled in battle
received $500 out OF the common stock,
and a proportionate sum was awarded
for lesser hurts. Lowther allowed E15C
for the loss of limb. and other cap
tains instituted a sort of tariff OF
wounds which extended TO ears. fin
gers and toes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05

There was a witty fellow out in a
Michigan hospital who had TO be fed
Cd daily diet of egg and sherry. His
physician asked him how he liked it
1T would be all right, DOCTOR" he said
'if the egg was as new as the sherry
and the sherry as old as the egg
Washington Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
ptoIcmy,. NuptInl Yacht.

Ptolemy Philopater possessed a nup-
tial yacht, the ThaIamegon, 80 feet
long and IS feet deep A graceful gal
lery supported by curiously carved col
umns ran round the vessel, and within
were temples Of Venus and of Bacchus.
Her masts were 100 feet high. and her
sails and cordage of royal purple hue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
A Mutton Chop.

Before cooking mutton chop for an
invalid plunge the meat into boiling
water for about two minutes. BY do
ing so the albumen in the meat forms
a white covering on the outside and
prevents the gravy from running out
during the process of cooking
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05

Clerk of the Burning Hotel (present-
ing bill TO escaping guests)-Ali guests
Of this hotel will please step into our
new office across the street and pay
for this extra fire and water service
Chicago News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05

Mother-Do you think that young
man has saved anything?
Undoubtedly ma. He says
he has never loved before.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
LIQUORS, CIGARS. GROCERIES.

LIQUORS, CIGARS, GROCERIES.
Mrs j. E.. MOnr roe
Commerce St, fredericksburg, Va, keep
the largest and most varied stock oil
Wines and Liquors in the city. She can
furnish you Whiskey at prices from $1.4O
to 81 per gallon. 1t includes Star A,
Kentucky Rye, Live Oak, Lord Balti-
more, King Lear, JeffersonCo. Rye, Wig
wan, Indian Hill and many others.
Wines OF every description. Apple
Brandy $3.50 TO 81 per gallon. A full
MRS. ]. +. MONROE,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
A serleus rmpeelment.

Teacher-Can you mention some great
man who had an impediment in his
speech7
Little Willy-Please. ma'am, George
Washington did. He couldn't tell a
liei-Puck.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05

When a man fools his wife. 1t is not
that he is so smart, but that her faith
is so great.-Atchison Globe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
Her SAD predlcament.

"she says she'll have to have new
bonnet before she can sing in the
choir
"Well?'
"weIl, he says that she'll have to
sing In the choir to get the money Tor a
new bonnet."-Chicago Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-06-05
y. McCracken, Bro. & Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

OFFER Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE ana
BOURBON WHISTLES. from the following
well known distilleries, Graft & Co, OF Ohio:
Boone county Distilling Co., of Kentucky
Gray, of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner X Engle's Lager Beer.
Ihey also oner staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Guano and
Cement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-03-27
FROM DRESSES TO PANTS.

The little brown head has lost every curl
And the little kilt dresses are gone,
81 don't want TO look. he said, like girl,
Mamma, please put my soldier pants on
With smiles all over the round happy face,
With heart running over with joy,
He tried on his first little soldier suit,
And then said: Now, L n great big
boy"
This little Boy Blue could hardly keep still
While we buttored his Jacket so neat
He twisted and turned, first this way and
that,
From his head clear down to his feet.
He ran through the house with merry
shout
To the children out at their play,
We laughed as We watched him skipping
about
On that happy transition day.
80 see! shiny buttons I've got on my coat
And my trousers have three pockets,
too,
There's one for my marbles and one for nj
Ard one for my own han chief new"
Then we called him back to the house
again,
Ard ne climbed on his own mammals
knee,
"Oh. mamma dear. I'm so happy to-day,
Do you think you're as happy as me-
His mamma smiled at her own precious
boy,
For her heart kept its pain all alone;
IF you're such a big 10y, I'd like to know
Where, Oh where, has my sweet baby
gomez"
II took but a moment to make reply,
No questions could ruffle his joy.
He said, with snap in his bright blue eye:
"Growed to a boy, mamma, growed to a
boy"
Helen Schliemann Evans. in Chicago Ad-
vance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-03-27

was placed at the top of each pedestal,
one for hot water for the servants
use, the other for drinking water
Sheraton, Hepplewhite ard Adam COM
bined with various piece S into one, pro-
ducing the graceful style of sideboard
with which the taste of fhe present day
has made US familiar. The sideboard
table, however, was also retained in
large houses, where it served as carv-
ing table, by which name it is now
frequently known. Can it be possible
that Hepplewhite, by suggesting in one
of the infinitely drawn plans of room,
large mirror hanging above the side
board, foreshadowed the time when
the mirror became part, and often
the salient part, of a piece of furni-
ture cumbersome and heavy in proper
ton to the unnecessary weight it had
to support? At this stage, at any rate,
we may leave it, with mental sigh of
relief that this style was only transient
and that we are reverting to forms in
which the stately sideboard" is more
worthy of it's name.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-03-27

invited by the American ambassador
when he found it would be necessary
to wear the regulation dress of knee
breeches, sword, etc. Mr.. Hogg, who
is six feet tall and weighs 400 pounds,
said if he could not wear an ordinary
dress suit he would forego the pleas
ure of meeting King Edward, and re-
marked that he would cut pretty
figure in knee breeches."
Mr.. Hogg is in London promoting a
Texas oil deal. He was elected attor-
ney general of Texas ON the antitrust
platform, and later, as governor, was
the most bitter enemy in the country
of trusts, driving the Standard Oil
company out of Texas and originating
stringent legislation against trusts.
When he left. the governors chair
seven years ago he is said to have had
just $55, but since has amassed a for
tune of $2,000,000 in oil lands.