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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-28
For Over Sixty Years.

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been used for over sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth.
Ing, with perfect uccess. 1t soothes the
child, softena tn Gums, allays all pains.
cures wind collie, and IL the best remed v
for Diarrhoca. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
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Syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-28

the oils and fluids that Intricate the
muscles and joints, and they become stiT
and sometimes immovable.
rheumatism, with its sharp. cutting
pains, can never be conquered until the
acid blood has been cleansei aud Suri-
fed, and all irritating substances neutral
lied and filtered out OF the system, anl
nothing does this SO promptly and effec-
tually as S. 5. S. Under the purifying
and tonic effects Of this vegetable rem
edy the blood is made pure, tie general
health is rapidly built up and the sufferer
obtains happy relief from the toTturiuC.
nagging pains of Rheumatism.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-28
Sentenced For Pension Frs,,c

New Haven, Conn. Feb. 25.-John
rage, an inmate of the Soldiers Home
IN Noroton. who was charged with
having obtained a pension by imper.
sonating his father. who served in the
civil War. was yesterday sentenced
IN the United States district court TO
three years in state prison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-28

Goldsmith's
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-28
Reject STATEHOOD BILL
Republican Compromise Measure
Turned Down by Democrats.
ALSO WITHDRAWN AS A RIDER

Indications Are That the Question
VIII Receive Very little Consider
alton During the Remainder Of the
Session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-28
RREUMATIsM

Rubbing with lin;ments. biistcsing. the ap-
plication of plasters; in fact anything that
will produce countcr-i--,stion. Is good for
external treatment of rheumatism. but
these simple remedies do not reach the seat
Of the disease nor touch the real cause
and relief is therefore only temporary.
Rheumatism is due to Uric Acid an q
other irritant poisons in the blood. and
as it circulates through "a , system. these
acid poisons are deposited in the muscles
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-28

joints and nerves, and
exposure to night air.
cold east winds. or any
sudden change IN the
weather, viii bring OF
an attack which NAV
last for a few days or
liuger on for months
EvCry battle with
r Rheumatism leaves
the blood il poorer
condition, while the
couodiug acids are
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
ROOSEVELT GIVES
 PARDONS TO FOUR
NATIONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE FIX. ERclSEs CHRISTMAS cLEMENcY IN ELEVEN OTHER CASES, BUT
 TURNS DOWN IS APPLICATIONS.

Washington, December 23.-The presi- dent has denied thirteen applications for pardons, has granted four pardons to re- store civil rights and has exercised clemency in eleven other cases.
 David V. Rieger, who was convicted in Kansas City of mlsapp1ylng certain credits of the Missouri National bank of Kansas City, of which he was president is pardoned to take effect on December 23.
 The sentence of Richard Fryer, con- vlcted in the eastern district of Arkan- sas of forgery in connection with the homestead entries and sentenced to two terms of imprisonment of fifteen months each and to pay a fine of 5000, is com muted to the payment of $500 fine He has served one of the terms of imprison- ment and upon payment of the fine will be released.
 The sentence of Chas Yearger, con- victed in the western district If Texas of robbing a postmaster and sentenced in 1885 to imprisonment for life in the southern Illinois penitentiary is commuted to expire December 24.
 Zach Gorley, covicted in Kentucky of having in his possession counterfeit coins and sentenced in April, 1903, to imprison- ment for two years In the Atlanta peni- tentiary received pardon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
HILARIOUS CROWD.
Streets Were Thronged Last Night, But
 There Was Little Disorder.

Withal 1t was a hilarious crowd which filled the streets of Birmingham last night and made merry with the ringing of bells the blowing of horns and the occasional explosion of giant crackers.
 There was less trouble in the city than ordinary on Christmas eve. On the lips of every one was the universal Merry Christmas and happy New Year. and all had a laugh and a kind word for every one else.
 The only discord in the merry making was the frequent clang of the patrol wag- on bell as it rolled through the streets, carrying one or more drunks to the jail.
 The streets were orderly, considering the season and the crowds and the police had little trouble. Despite the orders regard ing fireworks. there were many fired dur ing the early part of the evening, and from all parts of the city sky rockets and roman candles illuminated the sky.
 As the clock struck the hour of 12 there were a few extra hurrahs, large number of explosions and Christmas was ushered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
CATHOLIC MASSES
 NUMEROUS TODAY
AT ST. PAUL'S SOLEMN HIGH MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED. SPLENDID MUSIC BY CHOIR. MRS. slNNleE's SOLO.

Five masses will be celebrated at St. Paurs church this morning. The first will begin at 6, the second at 2, the third at S. the fourth at and the last at 1O:3o o'clock.
 At the 9 o'clock service, the boys choir will sing hymns. At 10:S0, the ser vices will be of an unusually attractive character They will not last more than an hour and half. but they will be elaborate in point of music and ceremon- iaL
 The mass will be solemn, that is to say, the celebrant will be assisted by a deacon and a sub-deacon. One of the Benedictine clerics arrived from St. Ber- nard last night for the purpose of act ing as master of ceremonies at this sol- emn high mass today.
 The choir will render Lajael's mass No. 6. with orchestral accompaniment, and Mrs. Sinnige will sing Gounod's Ave Maria for the offertory.
 The choir voices will include
 Sopranos-Mrs. Putnam, Mrs. Thiel- an, Mrs. F. D. Bacon, Miss Alice Fal- lon, Miss Mayme Deacy, Miss Katie Rabbit, Miss Murphy.
 Altos-Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Phil Memoli, Miss Mary Rabbit and Mrs Cheney.
 Tenors-Charles Houppert, Frank Ar rico. Alex Geis and others. rico. Alex Geis.
 Bassos-Charles Herbert |, Fred Thilan, John Krackenberger, E. D. Bacon and MT. Rencher.
 Director-Phil Memoll.
 Organist-Ars. Colgan.
 At the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows the first mass will begin at o'clock. There will be second at 8. High mass will begin at 10 o'clock. There will be vespers and benedietion at 3 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
SUIT INSTITUTED.
United States Claims Stock of Norfolk
 and Western.

Lynchburg, Va, December 24-A suit of equity has been instituted in the United States circuit court here to sub ject the stock of the Norfolk and West ern Railway company standing in the name of l.. Lafley Kellogg of New York, who is alleged to be in reality the attor- ney for and trustee of Benjamin D. Green, "a citizen of Connecticut, tempor- arily residing in the city of Quebec" to payment of demands alleged to be due the government Of the United States
 The allegation Is that Oberin M. Car ter, Benjamin D. Green and John F. Gaynor conspired to defraud and did de- fraud the government of the United States, and that portion of Green s share of the spells was invested in the name of Kellogg, in some four hundred shares of the common stock of the Nor folk and Western Railway company.
 Inc object of the suit is to enjoin the transfer of the stock. and to sequestrate 1t for the benefit of the government A temporary injunction has been granted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
APPLICATION FOR
 REMOVAL OF BRYAN
FORMER JUDGE STODDARD CLAIMS THAT HE HAS NEGLECT ED AND VIOLATED HIS DUTIES AS ExECUToR FOR BENNETT.

New Haven, Conn, December 2i.-Ap- plcation for the removal of William J. Bryan as executor of the will of Philo s. Bennett was made in the probate court today on the grounds that he has neglected and violated his duties and be- cause his interests, personally as a trus- tee, are ihmicable to those of the lega- tees under the will.
 The application is made by former Judge Henry Stoddard representing Mrs. Ben nett and other reslduary legatees
 In the petition this paragraph appears:
 Said Bryan, by apepaling from the order of the court admitting said will and by prosecuting said appeal, is pre- ferrlng his own interests as an individual, and as an alleged trustee to his duty as eXecutor of said will. and put himself and his interests as an individual in an- tagonsm to the legatees under said will and to their interest as such legatees, and as to his duties as said eXecutor, said conduct of said Bryan Is inconsistent with said will, and has rendered him an unfit and unsuitable person to continue exer- eising the duties and enjoying the emolu- ments of said office"
 The sgners of the petition are Mrs. Grace Imogne Bennett. the widow, and Mrs. Della A. Bigelow of Walter Valley, N. Y, and George A. Cable of Yonkers. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
DEPARTMENT STORE
 BURNS AT MEMPHIS
LARGE ESTABLISHMENT OF D.
 LoWENSTElN & BROS. GUTTED
 BY THE FLAMES, AND Lose
 WILL BE VERY HEAVY.

Memphis, December 25.-The large de- partment store of B. Lowenstein & Brosa is burning. Loss will probably be heavy.
 At o'clock this morning the fire is steadily gaining headway and it seems probable that the store will be gutted. The company carries a stock approxi- mately valued at s50OOO0, largely covered by insurance. The fire started shortly be- fore o'clock in the basement, where the large quantities of baled and boxed goods are stored. It has spread to the first floor and the fire department thus far have been unable to appreciably check the flames.
 The firm of B. Lowenstein & Bros. is the oldest dry goods establishment in the city and one of best known companies in the south, conducting both a wholesale and retail business.
 At 2:20 a. m. the fire has increased in volume and threatens to completely de- stroy the building. From a smouldering affair, confined to the basement it has spread all over the first floor, and the fire department seems powerless to pre- vent further spread within the build ing. It Is believed that the flames will not extend to adjoining property. No esti- mates of the probable loss is obtainable at this time, but 1t will unquestionably be very heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
VARIABLE REPORTS
 ARE PRESENTED
GOOD STATEMENTS FROM LEAD. ING DISTRIBUTING cENTERs OF PIG IRON CONTINUE TO COME IN-oUTLook BRIGHTER.

New York, December s4.-Variable re- ports concerning the condition of the iron and steel trade are presented this week by the Iron Age in its review of the condition of business. It is stated to be too early to obtain an idea of the effect of the formation of prices In blllets. plates and structural forms by the vari- ous associations. A mixed market for pig iron is reported with a slightly freer movement The review says:
 From the leading distribution centers of pig iron encouraging reports continue to come in, the only exception being that of our Cincinnati correspondent, who notes occasional sales of southern iron at $9. .25 for No. foundry at Birmingham, the great bulk of the business, however, being done at $9.50, and some of it at s10. Northern makers have been doing fair business at the old prices. Probably the largest transaction of the week has been the purchase of about 20,0O0 tons of pig iron chiefly of Virginia make, by a pipe foundry.
 It is yet altogether too early to judge of the effect of the reaffirming of prices for steel billets and for the finished line, and In which associations operate. Buy CTS naturally delay such business as can be carried over into the next year. In the plate trade. fair aggregate of or ders has been taken in, especially in the east
 In structural material business con- tinues light. and there Is a noted dis parity In prices between the lighter sec- tions which belong to the bar group and the heavier sections of structural steel proper
 In the rail trade the only new develop nlent is the movement to get together all the makers of light rails with the object of bringing these sections into line with the standard sections.
 The bar iron manufacturers east of Pittsburg at a recent meeting decided to pursue further the policy of running the mills at a maximum of four days per week. They do not attempt to fix prices, but trust to the restriction to put the market into better shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
IN ACTRESS HONOR.
Employees of the Jefferson Will Give Her Christmas Welcome.

Blanche walsh, who plays the Christi mas day engagements at the Jefferson will receive a welcome which Is rarely given an actress. Frequently stage people have a hearty reception from the audi ence, but it is not often that the manage ment and employees of a theatre think enough of an actor or actress to extend
 welcome
 Although Miss Walsh is one of the stars of the American stage, she is noted for her cordiality and kindness, and the man. agement of the Jefferson and the em- ployes have arranged to welcome her as they rarely welcome performers. Last night Miss Walsh's dressing room was prettily decorated with holly, mistle- toe and wreaths of green, tied in red rib- bon. The stage and parts of the theatre win also be decorated in her honor. She plays a special Christmas matinee, as well as tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
POOR PEOPLE TO
 HAVE A CHRISTMAS
SALVATION ARMY WILL SERVE 1000 WITH TURKEY, MUTTON AND OTHER GOOD THINes-THE CASH DONATIONS ABOUT $500.

The annual dinner of the Salvation army to the poor of Birmingham will be given this morning. Arrangements have been made for providing 1000 with a Christmas dinner.
 The dinner will be served at the army headquarters, No. 2115 First avenue and 1t will begin at 11:S0 o'clock. From that hour until everyone who applies is fed, the dinner will last. It will consist of turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce, roast beef, mutton, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, light bread butter, pickles, cheese, coffee, milk and pies.
 Captain Pullen and Captain Bosher are
 in charge of the dinner and every detail has been arranged. On yesterday after noon a greater part of the dinner was cooked In addition to the dinner the Salvation army will furnish about 14O baskets of provisions to the poor who are in distress. Each of these baskets will contain enough food for five persons for one meal. The distribution of baskets will begin at the headquarters this morning at 9:SO o'clock.
 Captain Pullen and Captain Bosher on yesterday distributed a number of tickets to the dinner. Nearly five hundred dollars in cash in addition to a quantity of pro- visions has been donated to the Salvation army by the citizens Of Birmingham to defray the expenses of the dinner. The iren pots which have been on the promi- nent corners of the downtown districts for about two weeks have netted the army several hundred dollars. The collections in the pots on yesterday amounted to ahont S1h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
HOLIDAY FLOWERS.
A Large Trade Is Reported By Local
 Florists.

It is estimated that the sum of s950O has been spent in Birmingham during the holidays for cut flowers and potted plants While the demand for flowers for the past few days has been very heavy, the local florists have been able to meet it.
 The only new cut flower offered during the holidays is the poinsettia, which Is retailing at $i0 per dozen. While this flower has been raised in this section for several years, this is the first holiday season it has been placed on the market The poinsettia is considered the most gorgeous and tropical of all red flowers sold for Christmas decorations.
 American beauty roses have been sell ing at Sl0 to s25 per dozen, with heavy demand Carnations, in almost every color, lilies of the valley, Easter lilies and roses are ready sellers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
MALlcIoUsLY FALSE.
Lewis Nixon Thus Deslgnates Some
 of Schwab's Statements.

New York, December 24-The following authorized statement was given out to- day at the office of Lewis Nixon:
 MT. Nixon had many inquiries as to his views relative to MT. Schwabs answer of yesterday and so gave out the follow ing statement:
 There are so many of his (Schwob's) statements that run counter to my recol- lection that they had best be cleared up on the witness stand
 However that I ever gave him or showed to him a. so-called prospectus of June IA, or that in any way misled him, is not only ridiculous but maliciously false
 T was anxious to keep the company going. Having sold none of my bonds or other securities, all my interests were tied up in its success. and 1t would have been a success had any of. the aid which a constituent company Is expected to give been forthcoming from Bethlehem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
NEGRO SLAMS RELATIVE.
Will Robertson Kills Hall Henderson,
 His Brother.n-Law.

Will Robertson, a negro, struck his brother-in-law, Hall Henderson, on the head with an axe last night and killed him. The negro made his escape, and the body of the dead one was carried to an undertakers where Coroner Paris will hold an inquest this morning.
 The killing occurred in Alley F between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. It seems that Henderson was married to Robertson's sister, and that last night he was mistreating her Robertson took up for his sister, and Henderson attacked him with an axe handle, running him out of the house. Robertson secured the axe and struck his brother-ln-law over the head The skull was crushed and the ne- gro died in a few minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
DIES ON THE WAY.
Ambrose Good Will Not Meet His
 Bride at Wharf.

Pittsburg, December 24-While on his way to New York on the Duquesne lim- ited to claim his sweetheart. who had crossed the ocean from England, and was to land in that city, Ambrose Good, aged 23, of 96 Soles treet, McKeesport, met his death in the wreck
 On Soles street in that city is a small home furnished throughout where the marriage was to have been solemnized and was to have been the future residence of the young couple. The house had just been secured and fitted up for the re- ception of the couple.
 Miss Lillian Bennett aged 23 years, of Staffordshire, England, left her home a week ago. Her ship docks today at New York.
 No word has yet been sent to New York to notify the young woman, who will land alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
NORTH BIRMINGHAM SCENE OF MURDER
  Will 0eaver, a SaYretOn Miner, Killed Yesterday WAS A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY Man Is Supposed to Have Been Slain By comrade-The Body Was Found By Young
 Lady.
WAS A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY

Just as she was leaving her residence last night bound for Christmas tree, Miss Stella Eatman of North Birming- ham stumbled over the dead body of Will Deaver miner from Sayreton The body was lying across the pavement in front of the residence of T. II. Friel, which is directly opposite the Club, and the head was almost severed from the body by an awful gash from a knife or a ra- zor
 The authorities were at once notified and Coroner Paris was summoned. As yet the name of the man who did the kill ing is unknown, but he is thought to live near sayreton. Coroner Paris and Chief of Police Cole of North Birming- ham are Investigating the case.
 The dead man is about g years old. He is said to have had relatives at Sayreton. Yesterday the deceased, the man who kill ed him and two women came to Bir- mingham to make day of 1t.
 It Is said that the party imbibed freely and that the two men had several dis agreements. The party boarded a North Birmingham car at First avenue late in the afternoons and just about dark they arrived at the Country club, where they got off The quarrel was renewed and the two men had fight.
 When last seen they were struggling desperately together and the two women are said to have been near watching the fight. One man and the two women were seen to leave the place, and they have not been found since. Some time later Miss Eatman discovered the body.
 The gash in the throat is about ten inches long and the jugular vein is sever- ed A coroners inquest will probably be held today at the undertakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE BlJou.
1t Was for Little Glen Echo EarIy's
 Benefit.

Little 3-year-old Glen Echo Early, the son of MT and Mrs. John Early of the Bijou Musical Comedy company was given a Christmas treat yesterday after noon at the theater. The child Is the mascot of the company and great pet.
 The tree was handsomly decorated, many colored electric lights adding to the beauty. Every member of the Bijou company had a present hung on the tree for the little one, and last night nearly half hundred were counted.
 Many of the members of the company remembered the others last night, and Miss Mary Marble had a nice present for several of the people who have been with the company for some time. Mir. Dunne and Mir. Harlan also remembered sever al of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
STEAMER ON THE ROCKS.
Erastus Corning Is on the Shore of
 Norwalk. Conn.

South Norwalk, Conn, December 24- The steamer Eerastus Corning. from New Haven for New York, ran on Copps Rock, off Norfolk, today She has filled with water Fifty passengers now being taken off.
 A thick fog hung over the sound.
 Copps' Island Is about a mile outside the usual track of the sound steamers. and 1t is supposed her navigator lost his bearings. The vessel lies high upon the rocks. Although partly filled with water. her passengers are believed to be safe
 A tug has gone to the scene of the wreck. and will bring the passengers on board back to this city, where they will be put aboard a train for New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
FIRST COMPLAINT.
Panama objects to Tactics Of Postal
 Authorities.

Washington. December 2S.-The republic of Panama through It's minister, M. Bu- nau-varilla, has filed it's first protest against the action of United States off, cial affecting matters pertaining to that republic. Tn long dispatch to the min ister the Panama consul at San Francisco, R. Rias Fera Jr.. has notified him that the postal authorities of that city have re- fuesd to register mail or parcels to the republic of Panama. The consul says these mails are addressed United States of Colombia.
 The consul refused to complain and re- ferred the matter to the minister.
 Acting Secretary of State Loomis noti- fled the postmaster-general, asking him to take such steps as will rectify the ac- ton of the San Francisco authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
REYES PRESENTS NOTE.
Says He Will Wait to Receive Hays
 Answer.

Washington, December 24-General Reyes, the special representative of Co., lombia to the United States today pre- sented to Secretary Hay at his house the protest he has been preparing against the action of the United States in recognizing the new republic of Panama.
 Later General Reyes said that he ex- pected to remain in this city until he re- ceived the answer of the secretary to the note submitted today. This paper, he ex- plained, will be sent to congress soon af- ter 1t convehes in June as a resolution calls for all correspondence relating to the establishment of the republic of Panama.
 General Reyes said that he deprecated warlike talk and had endeavored steadily to prevent any outbreak on the part of the people of Colombia against the United States.