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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-14
Southern Pscihc's Pool Dissolved.

New York. April 10. Official an
nouncement has been made of the
dissolution of the Southern Pacific
pool, which was engineered by Mr..
Keene and the firm of Talbot J. Tay-
Tor & Co. Mr.. Taylor made the an
nouncement. He said also that the
stock in the pool had been distributed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-14
THIS PRISONER HAD A HISTORY
While Dying Wildly Declared His In
nocerce Of a Murder

Wilkeshsrre. Pa. April l0-Gcorge
Williams aged p years died in the
county prison here OF consumption.
He had been serving a sentence OF one
year. having been convicted OF lar
ccny When informed that he had
but few hours to live. he told his
nurse that his real name was Charles
Hanna. AMI that his mother was liv-
Ing IN Guelph. Ontario. where he was
born
The dead man evidently has an in
teresting history. n history that per
haps will never be written. In his
moments of delirium he often spoke
OF being innocent of certain murder.
and wildly declaring the names OF an
other person who committed the crime.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-14
KIIled by colIanse Of nnilar.a

Harrisonburg. Va, April 1O.-Tbe
old bank building in this town. while
neing moved, collapsed. killing George
Iufner and John Long, and fatally
Wonnding two colored men. John
Longs father was killed near the same
place two years ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-14
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth
Ing, with perfect uccess. 1t soothes the
child, softens tn gums, allays all pains.
cures wind collie, and Ia the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Ii will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-14

Opening spring clothing at r. Gold.
smith K Sons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-14
EOR SALE

In consequence of the death Of or,
OF the proprietors. The Fredericts
burg Wheel Stock Plant il not befo~f
disposed of privately. will be sold a.
Puoic cutlery, on the Premises il,
Frederick sburg, Va at y O'Clock NJ
on April 23rd, 1903. + he Plant consist
OF Building and Grounds. located or
the river bank at the railroad track
80 norse-power Engine and Boiler Saw.
NH, iour-sided planning Machine Rend
ing Machlpe, Cutoff Saws, Band Sa,ys
and Packing Saws all complete and IN
good order For pa -tioulars aoplv 10
). J. QUINN, treas
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-14
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The Busy Corner,
s. KAHN SONS R co.
WASHINGTON Z. G.

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latest styles IN every hne Of Dress Accessories
than possible in their local stores
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in the i'm
satisfaction applies orders purchases.
Here mail
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
TOBACCO MEN TO, <.
 eged HAVE PROTECTION
INDEPENDENT MANUFACTURERS
 MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS AND
 oRGANIzE-WILL OPPOSE PRES ENT SYSTEM OF ISSUING TAGS.

Indianapolis, February 3.-Independent tobacco manufacturers from Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York and other states, met in this city today and organized for mutual protection. About twenty manufacturers were pres ent and proxies and letters made up a total of about fifty manufacturing con- cerns represented in the movement. A temporary organization was effected this afternoon by the selection of John Land street of Richmond, Va, as chairman. and R. J. Snead of Lynchburg, Va, sec- retary. H. D. Miller of Philadelphia, s. c. Penn of Reidsville, N. C., and C. D. Larus of Richmond, Va, were appointed a committee on permanent organization, to report at meeting tonight. One or the purposes is to appear before the house ways and means committee and urge Legislation prohibiting the giving of tags and coupons for redemption pur- poses pictures, etc., with tobacco and tobacco products bearing internal reve- nue stamps.
 There was a long meeting tonight at which the whole situation affecting the independent manufacturers was thor oughly canvassed and a permanent or- ganization formed. This Is to be known as the Independent Manufacturers of the United States. The following officers were elected: John Landstreet of Rich mond, president; B. Leidersdorf of De- troit, vice-president; R. J. Snead of Lynchburg, Va, secretary; o. A. Sterloh, Jr., of Richmond, Va, treasurer; board of directors are J. H. Spencer of Mar tinsville, Va, s. c. Conn of Reidsville, N. C.. H. D. Miller of Philadelphia, R. F. Whalen of New York, and Walter J. Friendland of Cincinnati o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
NEGROES WORK ID
 CONF F|RN CRUM o-AmerIcaR Council Mem-
 bsTs in the Lobby TALK ID SEVERAL SENATOR'S t
Bishop Walters Admits That the Pres ident Has Been the Cause of Much Embarrassment and Attempts Will
 Be Made to Relieve Him.
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

washington. February 3.-(SpeciaD--The American council has taken up the fight for the confirmation of ". D. Crum colored. recently appointed by the Presi- dent collector of customs at Charleston. s. c.
 At the mass meeting held under the srspices of the council in this city last week. when James II. Hayes made his sword and torch speech. resolutions were adopted urging the senate to com firm the nomination of the Charleston negro. The busiest people at the capitol today were officials of the Arro-Ameri- csns comforting with republican senators in Crum's behalf.
 Bishop Walters. the chairman of the council took the lead in this missionary work, and during the day ne saw Sena- tt rs Dcpew of New York. Dryden of New Jersey. Pritchard of North Carolina and others.
 When asked of the plan presented to the President whereby a committee of leading colored citizens should distribute patronage to the black race, Bishop Wal ttrs said that vas being considered "It is true" said he, that some embarrass- ment has been caused the President by some members of the racs in their de- mands for office. We are now consider ing a plan that will adjust all these mat ters when we meet In Louisville next July"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
SENATE PASSES I'S THE ELKINS BILL
CONCERNS CORPORATIONS AND HAS PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO RAILRoADs-ouAY AND 6Ev- BRIDGE HAVE A sPAT.

Washington, February 3. - The senate passed without objection or discussion MT. ElSins' bill to further regulate raiI- road transportation. It is one Of a mum Der of measures presented in this congress concerning corporations. and has particu- lar reference to railroads. The text of the bill and the amendments made in committee have been published hereto fore.
 The army appropriation bill, which went over yesterday at the request of MT. Pet tus, was passed. The provision estab- fishing a general staff was eliminated. Later the independent measure identical in It's provisions with the general staff section of the army bill, was passed af- ter having been reconsdered to permit the incorporation of an amendment by MT. Berry, placing the chief of stan ex- clusively under the direction of the Presi- dent. The bill now goes to conference.
 Mir Quarels continued his remarks in opposition to the statehood bill.
 He spoke for two hours and a half, without concluding.
 MT. Quay inquired what had become of HIS tWo dIiehuihehtS to tne Suhoiy ciNii and agricultural appropriation bills. em- bodying the statehood bill, which had been reported by his committee.
 MT. Beveridge characterized the action of MT. Quay as an extraordinary pro- cedure.
 MT. Quay dryly replied that there was nothing unusual about 1t.
 There was no answer 10 MT. Quay's question, and at 4:10 o'clock the senate on motion of MT. Cullom, went into execu- tive session. and at 4:60 o'clock adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Meeting in Louisville Results In Form. ing an $500, ,ooo Corporation.

Louisville. February 3.-The Guatemalan Northern steamship line, with ssOo0oo capital, is the outcome of the meetings held during the last two days between Messrs. James McNought and Alexander Hollander of Hollander & Co.,, of New York, and Messrs. c. c. and c. R. Men gel. box manufacturers of this city. The plans as at present outlined contemplate the establishment of line of steamers between Puerto Barrios. Guatemala, and either Pensacola or New Orleans.
 There will be only two steamers on the line for the first six months providing one steamer each way every weak. After that another freight and passenger steam CT with a capacity of 400 tons will be added to the line. According to the state ment of one of the men interested in the proposed line, 1t is the intention of the company to extend its service to South American ports in short time.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad also, it is stated. is interested in the con- pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
RI OCKADF TO BE RAISED AND
 PEACE WITH VENEZUELA NEAR
RAIN AND WIND SWEEP
 OVER SOUTH AND WEST

Councill Bluffs and other cities is almost at standstill and the railroads are con- fining their efforts to moving passenger trains. It Is feared the loss of stock will be large. Wires are down in nearly every direction.
 Heavy Rain In Indiana.
 Evansville, Ind. February 3.-One of the heaviest rains in many months fell in Southern Indiana late this afternoon and tonight All the side streams of the Ohio river are rapidly rising. It is feared great deal of damage has been done.
 Rain In Kentucky.
 Louisville. February s.-A heavy rain. accompanied in some sections by wind. has been falling over many portions of the south for the past 24 hours. Tele- graphic communication has been inter ferred with. but little damage has been reported.
 Snow In California.
 San Francisco. February S.-Unusually cold weather prevailed over the state to- day and for the first time in many years the inhabitants of this city saw snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
GEORG|ANS DRINK
 HEALTH 0F J. S. Coy. Terrell Principal Speaker at New York Banquet PROMINENT MEN PRESENT Speaking of Questions of Equality, Mir. Terrell Says What Georgia Needs
 Is Intelligent Sympathy
 Without interference.

New York, February Ex-Governor Jo- seph M. Terrell of Georgia was the guest of honor at a reception and banquet given tonight by the Georgia Society Of New York City at the Waldorf-Astoria Those at the guest tables included Mayor Low. Gen. Foster Peabody. Clark How ell James M. Griggs N. A. Morris and the Rev. Dr. s. A. Steele. Mrs. Terrell was escorted to the table by Charles H. Williams and Mrs. Clark Howell by C. H. Mercer.
 The toasts were as follows drunk stand
 United states.', N.sx
 Empire State of the South" Mayor Low.
 Empire State of the North" Governor Terrell.
 Empire City of the World" C. F. Peabody.
 James oglethorpe, Founder of Geor- gia." Oscar S. Straus
 Governor Terrell, in speaking to the Empire State of the North" spoke in Tart as follows:
 Georgia does not come to the people of this section as a self-appointed pre- ceptor in loyalty, but as a rightful mem Der of great and impregnable union of states She comes as an Independent, sef-respecting member of the common sisterhood, giving brave sons to the con tinued upbuilding of each call With holding nothing from any inferior race that may be or that may hereafter come amongst our people in the way of all essentials of life. liberty and property, and full need of justice in all matters relating to their well-being we should educate our children In the great central thought that the best and most enduring Americanism Is founded on the unyieding rock of Caucasianism. The best way to add to our countrys strength Is to incul- cate lofty ideas of superiority just as the surest way to encompass our land in doubt and strife and gloom is to encour- age low ideas of equality
 Tn the solution of internal problems as they relate to state or section, the people more directly need intelligent sympathy without interference than they do of ignorance and blinded perception"
 Governor Terrell was entertained at an informal luncheon this evening by Congressman-elect W. R. Hearst, presi- dent of the National Union of Democrat ic clubs. Among those present were Clark Howell, president of the Georgia senate and editor of the Atlanta Con- stitution; Newt. Morris, speaker of the Georgia house of representatives and others of Governor Terrell's marty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04

Dallas. Tex. February s-A small tor nado passed over Seagoaville. this coun- ty, at noon today, injuring four persons how badly. however, it is not known. Those injured were pupils of the public school, which was destroyed. along with a private residence.
 Chicago Struck By Wind.
 Chicago. February 3-one of the worst storms of recent years has been raging in this city since early this morning and has caused much damage to telephone and telegraph wires The storm com- menced with a fall of rain which later changed to snow and tonight has chang ed back to rain. which freezes as fast as 1t falls. A gale of sixty miles an hour Is blowing.
 Blizzard In Nebraska.
 Omaha. Neb.. February 3.-A storm of Ind and snow Is raging over Nebraska and western Iowa forming the worst bliz- gard that has visited the state for years. Street car traffic in Omaha, Lincoln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
REBELS GIVEN THRASHiNG
 BY VENEZUELAN TROOPS

persed in all directions. These scattered bodies of rebels. believing that arms and ammunition had been landed lately re- united and to the number of 2000 under Generals Rolando and Ducharme. as sembled at Alta Gracia at the entrance to the Gulf of Maracaibo and at Orituco, a village sixty miles south of Caracas.
 General Ducharme, with 300 men, ad- vanced up the camatauga river. Presi- dent Castro sent a force of 1000 troops against him under General Alcantara, who took the rebels by surprise and rout- ed them, after a seven hours fight. AL cantara captured thirty officers and 200 soldiers. 400O0 rounds of ammunition and all the rebels reserve ammunition. with fifty animals. The balance of Ducharme's 5 army fled in the direction of Orituco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04

troops under General Alcantara, grad uate from West Point, have defeated force of rebels numbering 900 under the revolutionary general, Dueharme. on the Camatagua river (about fifty miles south of Caracas) The rebels were routed, their ammunition and 23o prisoners were captured.
 On the receipt of the news of the vic- tory prices on the stock exchange here jumped four points.
 Since the rout of General Mates and his army of 10000 men by President Castro near La Victoria, October IS, the rem nant of the rebel forces have been dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Presbyterlans In Nashville.

Nashville. February, 3.-The ad interim committee of home missions of the South ern Presbyterian church met here to. night. Those present were: Dr. s. l.. Morris of Atlanta, chairman; Dr. W. M. Anderson Of Nashville. Dr. W. R. Dob tins of St. Joseph. Mo-. pr. E. P. Davis of Opelika, Ala; Dr. s. c. Miller of Lit tie Rock, Ark; Dr. E. Gillespie of Green bcro. N. C.; Dr. Alex Sprunt of Charles ten, s. C.; Dr. A. H. P McCurdy Of Cuero, Tex. Other members are expected to arrive tomorrow. I he committee will be in session until Thursday evening. Dr. Miller was reelected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
HARD FIGHT BEING MADE
 ONTHE NEW REVENUE BILL

Montgomery. February 3.-(Speeial)- The senate finance committee and the house ways and means committee held joint session tonight and gave hearing to persons opposing sections of the rev enue bill. John Croft of Mobile spoke on the clause of taxing brokers.
 w. F. Vandiver of Montgomery, rep resenting the local light and power com pany; Robert Jemison of Birmingham, representing the street railway and light company of that city; MT. Abbott, repre- senting the street railroad of Selma, and Raphael Semmes, representing the Mont gomery street railroad, all spoke against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
STOLE PAIR OF TROUSERS. Negro Criminals Supposed to Be Work
 Ing Together.

Sam Adams, negro. was fined $50 and sentenced to sixty days work on the street by Judge Feagin yesterday after noon on charge of larceny of pair of trousers. It Is thought that he and a confederate are working together. Their plan of action. according to the police, Is to go into a store and one ask the pro- prietor to show him some goods. While he is examining the goods the other mem Der of the team steals whatever he can get his hands on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
WILL READMIT THE JEsUITs. BueIow VIII Work for the Repeal of the Exclusion Law In Germany.

Berlin. February 3.-The German gov ernment has decided to readmit the Jesu- its who. since July 1872. have been ex- cluded from Germany.
 Chancellor Won Buelow. in the reich stag today, said he would use his inf1u- ence to instruct the Prussian members of the bundersrath to support the repeal of the anti-Jesuit law so far as to permit individual German and foreign Jesuits to reside in Germany but not to allow the founding of Jesuit chapters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
WEIGHT SCALE IS
 WANTED BY MINER
THEY ARE UNANIMOUS IN THE OPINION THAT IT IS THE ONLY JUST METHOD WHERE THE VEINS ARE FLAT.

Philadelphia. February 3.-Much of the rebuttal testimony presented to the an- thracite coal strike commission today was furnished by mine workers from the upper region. In this section miners are asking for payment by weight
 The witnesses in every case were ques- toned concerning the advantage of such a change in the wage scale and all were unanimous in the opinion that the meth cd was the only just one where the veins were fiat. Witnesses were called to tes- tify concerning the alleged restriction of the coal production and considerable evil dence was introduced regarding condi- tions in the coal regions during the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
To Revive Dreyfus Affair.

Paris, February 3.-The Liberte, an organ. states that revival of the ,Dreyfus affair has been de- cided upon officially. M. Juares. the so- cialist deputy. recently asserted, accord ing to this paper, that he would shortly find an opportunity to make a sensation al revelation in the chamber. This reve- lation is alleged to consist of docu- ment which a police agent named Tomps recently secured and which is now in the sands of the war ministry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather. Washington, February 3.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair; much colder Wednesday and Thursday; fresh winds, becoming west and northwest
 Page Ono. Venezuelan trouble may soon end. Uniform textbook bill gets favorable re- port. Panama canal treaty reported to sen- ate. Venezuelan rebels get a good thrashing Alaskan boundary treaty partly made public. Assistant to postmaster shot by negro at Hilman.
 Page Tvs. Masonic degrees conferred. Salvation Army at city hall Amusements.
 Page Three. General state news. Gossip of the legislature.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard Tn hotel lobbies and else where.
 Page Five. Isadore Newman has unbounded faith in Birmingham. Three new directors for Birmingham Railway Light and Power company. Grand Exalted Ruler Cronk of the Elks delighted with his visit. Fugh will be campaign manager for Ward.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Pag, Eight Lessler committee puts the blame on Doblin. Horse racing and general sporting news
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04

the proposition In the new revenue bill to tax the gross revenues of public util- ity corporations.
 Colonel Pearson of Birmingham spoke generally against an anti-corporation pol icy of taxation. MT. Wilson of the Mo bile street railway was present but did not speak. Back Tax Commissioner Blakely of Montgomery made the only speech for the bill.
 The committee gave no indication of how 1t stands but privately the mem bers seem to want to know if they aban- don this means of raising revenue. what are they to substitute The meeting was not wholly satisfactory to the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Tea Lands In United States.

Charleston, s. O., February 3.-What are considered suitable lands for tea farms have been secured on the Col orado river in Texas by Professor Gal loway of the national agricultural de partment, under the instructions of Secretary James Wilson. The experi- ments will be in charge of John Kins- Ter, who has been an assistant of Prof. c. U. Shepard of the Pinehurst tea farms at Summerville, this state. MT. Kinsler left here for Texas yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Crown Princess Sees Lawyer.

Mentone, France. February 3.-The former Crown Princess Louise of Sax ony, accompanied by Professor Giron, left here today for Genoa, where she will consult her lawyer with the view of obtaining permission to see one of her children, who is i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
WOMEN RAISE A KICK.
Object to General Lees Statue Being
 Placed in statuary Hall.

Washington, February a-The Women's Relief Corps of the District of Columbia. an auxiliary organization of the grand army at Its fourteenth annual convention tonight adopted resolutions protesting against the placing of statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee in the statuary hall of the national capitol as proposed by the legislature of Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
THE HOUSE.

Washington, February 3. - The house spent practically the entire day on claims coming over from last week. MT. Payne, the floor leader of the majority. fought them all but succeeded in defeating only three bills. One of these was measure to pay the widow of Samuel A. Muhle- man, one of the victims of the Ford theatre disaster. s500O. After the claims measures were disposed of. general de- bate on the postofflce appropriation bill was resumed and MT. Robb of Missouri addressed the house on the trust question. At the conclusion of his remarks the house, at 5:05, adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Rattleship Maine to Sail.

Philadelphia, February 3.-It is report ed here that orders were today received at the League Island navy yard from Washington for the battleship Maine to sail for Newport News not later than Thursday. The ultimate destination of the Maine is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Killed Wife and Then Himself.

Winston-Salem, N C., February B. Banks Miller, young man, shot his wife tonight and then killed himself. Both died in a few minutes. Miller and his wife had quarreled and Mrs. Miller had left her husband
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Time for Debate Extended,

Washington. February S.-Senator Clapp introduced bill extending the time with in which rebates may be allowed under the war revenue act It provides for their allowances when application has been filed sixty days after July L 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
PANAMA CANAL TREATY
 REPORTED TO SENATE

February reported to Cuom chairman of the relations.
 consideration of the treaty but committee had unamended
 the the treaty without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Henry L. Dawes Is Dying.

Pittsburg. Mass, February 3.-The Hon. Henry L. Dawes, the veteran former United States senator, was alive tonight though his physicians said he could not survive many hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
Store Gutted By Fire.

Richmond, Va, February 3.-The wholesale grocery and liquor store of L. c. Younger was gutted by fire to- night. Loss, $100,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-04
AIabamIan to Be Promoted.

Representative Wiiey's bill to correct errors in the date of the assignment of Capt Samuel G. Jones of Alabama when he was graduated from West Point Is now in the hands of the President. It ad- vances Captain Jones several grades and places him well up for a majorship. He is younger brother of Judge Thomas G. Jones.