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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
BLACK TO HEAD c. A. R
General Miles Withdraws and May
Be Named Next Year.
PARADE OPENS THE SESSION
Veterans Were Not In Line. But Many
Allied Organizations Participated.
Affiiatlon Of Spanish War Veterans
Not Possible This Year.

San Francisco, Aug. 1S.-All opposi-
ton TO General Black for commander
in-chief of the G. A. X. has vanished
with an announcement by Lieutenant
General Nelson A. Miles that he VIII
not oppose General Black, and his cleo
ton by acclamation Is expected. The
same compliment for General Miles IN
1904 IS anticipated
An utilization Of those who partici-
pated in the panish-American war
with the Grand Army is possible dur
ing the present encamDment. The vet
Grams Of Luzon and Cuba are anxious
to join forces with those who fought
in the civil war.
Seldom has a finer parade been wit
messed in san Francisco than that
which yesterday did honor to the Grand
Army of the Republic. The veterans
were not in line, their procession taxi
ing place today, hut many allied or
CARNATIONS participated, chief among
these being the naval reserves, the vet
Grams OF the Spanish-American war
and the National Guard Of California.
The regular army was well represented.
The Order OF Red Men, which was
largely represented added a picturesque
feature to the display. The German
societies Of .ho city. including amateur
athletes and children from the various
Turner schools, made a splendid show
ing. as also did the League of Cross
Cadets. Generals Miles and Shaiter
were greeted with cheers along the Lac
Of march, which included the city's
chief thOroughfares.
During the day, reunions OF the La
dies Of the Grand Army, the Women's
Relief Corps, the Union Of Ex-Prisoners
of War and Burdens Sharpshooters
were held. all being well attended.
Last night Mechanics Pavilion was
crowded to the doors by Grand Army
men. their wives and friends the occa-
sion being an informal reception to
General Stewart, commander-in-chief
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
Southern Railway.
Schedule effective June p. 1903.
Trains leave Washington from Pehnsyl-
vapia station.


Trains leave Washington from Pehnsyl'
vaDia Station.
7aOam Daily-IOcal for HarriSonhurs.
Warrenton, Danville, and way stations.
lO.5am Daily-WashingtOn ana fioiiua
Iimitei. FirSt-claSs coaches and drawing
room, deeper 10 Jacksonville. fla. DIN
ing-e At service. r..s..
p rst-elass coaches and drawing-TOom
sleeper to New Orleans. Dlning-caF ser
S'0l pm Week Days-LOcal for Harri-
sopburg and way stations on Manassas
4.Npm Dally-LOcal for Warrenton and
Charlottesville. 49,.
Express--FirSt-class coach ara sleepsI, v
Atlanta: Mondays, Wednesdays and I'll
DAYS sunset Route Tourist sleeper, Wash
ton 10 San Francisco. Pullman Budei ser
vice. - A..
phis Limited (yia LynchOuTg )-firsl-ciass
coach and sleeping ear 70 Roanoke NnON
willie CHATTANOOGA, and Memphis. sieepeI
N New Orleans. Dining-car service.
lO.45pm Washington and ooulh-
western Iimited-All Pullman trains, cup.
and observation cars TO Atlanta ana MA
con: sleepers TO Augusta, NdshFlls. A.
lanta, Macon. Memphis, New orleans
Dining-car service.
TRAINS on BIUENoST BRANCH.
Leave Washington $40 m, l.O p ~,
4.35 D m, 4.4y y IN, 6.2J p N. week ia - ial-
ter to I,essburg only. sundays only. 0l,3.lO
a m and 6.a5 D m.
Through trains from the South arrive
Washington 6.42 a NJ, 6.52 a ID, -
am, 2.O0p m. 9.15 p m, and 80 2 ~
daily. Local trains from Harrlsonourg,
1i.55a m week days and 9.05 p IN daily.
From Charlottesville. 6.25a m and 9.05 ? 10
daily.
Tickets, sleeping-car. reservations, ana
detailed information can be had al IicSet
Office, 7O5 18th ST.; Oh Pa. ave, and Penn
sylyania Station. Baggage checked through
from hotels and residences.
Phone 1910 for +. Il. X. Gao service.
q. N. ACKERT, General NaoaSer
= H. HAkDWiCk. General ass. It.
l. $ BROWN. General Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
NAV Build Negro Industrial College.

Birmingham. Ala. Aug. ia COM
mittee, consisting Of Bishop ]. NJ. Wall
der, Of the Methodist Episcopal church;
John Pearson. w. J. Boyd, G.. b. john
son, II. c. Jennings and NJ. c. b. Ma
son, OF Cincinnati, representing the
Freedmans Aid and Southern Educa-
tional Association, arrived here to con-
slider the matter Of locating large
negro industrial college in or near TINS
gity under the auspices OF the above
named association. The committee was
met by committee Of the Birmingham
Commercial Club. and the latter pre-
scented two propositions for the loca-
ton Of the college within mile OF
Birmingham. The propositions were
taken under consideration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
TURKISH ROOPSROUTED
Sultan IS Army Repulsed at MOnastir
With Loss of 2Io Men.
MASSACRE AT UsKUBA IMMINENT

Mussulmcn Decide TO Slaughter Chris
tians at First Approach Of lnsur'
gents - Revolutionists Continue to
Gain Ground.
Sofia. Bulgaria, Aug ia fierce
battle Is reported 10 have occurred III
the nolghborhood OF Monastir. Three
Turkish battalions attacked 1000 III
sureonts. and after the fight had ragged
for six hours the Turks We're repulsei
with the loss of 2l0 men killed or
wounded. The insurgent loss Is not
given.
4 reign of terror Is reported to pre-
vail in usluba, where the Christian
inhabitants are afraid to leave their
homes. The vail has issued the strict
est orders to the Mussulman popula-
ton 10 remain quiet and not molest
their Christian neighbors: but the
Mussulmans. meeting In the mosques
have resolved at a given signal TO
massacre the whole Christian pOpula-
ton Immediately the first insurgcnt
band appears near Uskub or on any
other pretoxt The Christians are ter
rorizod. The Turkish troops. who are
their only protection. do not show the
slightest disposition to aid them. Tie
attitude of the Turkish troops was
recently plainly manifested when
train load OF soldiers. shortly after
leaving Ushub. fired on the Bulgarian
woriinon who were repairing the
track. Three Of the workmen wore
killed and their bodies were left lying
on the line
Reports received here from Con.
stanilnoplc and believed TO be anthem
tic. confirm the previous statements
TO the effect that when the Turks re-
captured Krusheyo they slaughtered
the entire Christian population wIn'
out exception. II Is pointed out that
among those killed we're the employees
OF the government establishments.
which were under European control.
AS the proceeds from these establish
monts were assigned to the service OF
the Turkish debt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
-
POISONED BY FoRMALDEHYOE
Fifty Persons Who Ate Ice Cream In
Colorado Affected.

Colorado Springs, Col, Aug. 49,
More than so people, the majority OF
whom are tourists in the city and Mani
tou from all parts Of the country have
been poisoned by eating ice cream made
by local dealers from a consignment OF
cream received from one of the largest
creameries and dairies in the state
near Denver. An analysis by the
health officers of Colorado Springs re-
veals the fact that the cream was
charged with formaldehyde to keep It
from souring. No deaths have re-
suited, although several cases are
critical. Tho name Of the company
furnishing the cream has not been
made public. Health Officer Hanford'
OF this city, states that arrests Will 10
made at once.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
WHAT IS "MALGA?'

Malaga Is not designed to be a Cure-all
as at first might appear. Ii Is a purely
vegetable compound, containing the ac.
tive medicinal properties which Nature
has placed in the hands of the careful
student in the realm OF Botanical research,
and is the result Of years OF practical ex-
perience in the laboratories OF two Of
the most successful practitioners in the
United States, men who enjoy the fruits
Of an international reputation, well and
nobly earned by their success in combat
ing disease with Natures own remedies
Malga lie especially prepared t0c0mbst
and destroy the germs OF Malaria, Chills,
La Grippe and Fever. 1t acts quickly,
eliminating the disease through the Kid
neys and Liver, healing and purifying
them, and cleaning the blood oil refusS
matter and disease.
Malaga will cure Acute and Chronic Kid
new and Liver Troubles, Pains in the
Back. Joints and Limbs, Mucous, Blood
or Brick Dust in Urine. IL strengthens
the Urinary Organs, and makes Thick,
Sluggish and Scanty Urine flow freely
at will
1t strengthens the Mucous Membranes
that are effected by Catarrh, Colds, etc,
effecting radical and quick cure.
Malaga IL also composed Of slightly Bit
ter tonic principles, which make il an
ideal Tonic and Appetizer, and cure for
Nervousness, Indigestion and Stomach
Troubles.
Anyone living in Malsrial, Chills and
Typhoid Districts should always have
bottle Of Malaga on hand and take itonce
or twice day to prevent contamination
with those diseases which are ever pre-.
sent and ready to attack q debilitated
and enleebled body. Fortiiy yourself
against these attacks by taking Malaga a.
directed.
For sale BY sli druggista Small bottlss
BOr. Large ~ 4 =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
coy KILLED AND MUTILATED.
Mysterious Murder Of a 4-Year-OId Lad
In Detroit.

Detroit. Mich, Aug. 19.-The mutt
lated body of 4-yearold Alphonse
Wines vas found in lot at the rear
of the Michigan Stove Works. The
body was discovered by a workman
wedged in between two molding boxes
The hands were tied behind with wire
and a red handkerchief had been
stuffed down the little fellows throat
Tor a gag. The body was partly stripped
of clothing. The abdomen was slashed
open, and the left wrist was nearly
severed. Both thighs also had long
deep cuts in them. All the wounds had
apparently been made with some SHARP
instrument
q The police are satisfied that the boy
~as murdered by a maniac, and are
working along these lines alone. The
officers are inclined to believe that the
child was killed in some house. ond
that afterward the murderer carried
the body in a sack or wagon to- the
lonely spot where It was found.
There nave been several Other
crimes against children in the city
recently, and many persons believe
that maniac of unusual cunning Is
responsible.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
WILL INVITE ROOSEVELT
Committee Of Wlkesbarre Citizens
Leave for OYSTER Bay.

Wilkesbarre, Pau Aug. ia COM
mittee Of representative citizens OF this
city left for Oyster Bay, where they
will call on President Roosevelt and
invite the latter to visit Wilkesbarre
during the convention Of the State
League of Republican Clubs, which Will
be held here the week Of September
2l. An appointment had previously
been made for the visit Of the commit
tee. and it is intimated that the presi-
dent will accept, as it is said that he
is interested in the coal region and
may use this opportunity to address
the miners. The committee will also
invite Governor Odell. Of New York.
to visit this city during the conyen-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
promInent Educator a suicide.

Connellsville, Pa, Aug. 19.-R. b.
Wilson, a prominent instructor In tho
public schools of this county, COM
mitted suicide by hanging in the attic
at his home at Percy, seven miles
from here. Worry over the pressure
of financial difficulties and the i'm
pending crisis of having his property
sold by the sheriff soon are attributed
as the causes for the act. He was a
widower with five children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
OFFICERS OF NEWJERsEY F.oF L.
Adjourned to Meet in Trenton AFTER
a Stormy Session.


Bridgeton, N. j.. Aug. 19.-After a
stormy two days session the New Jer-
sey Federation Of Labor has adjourned.
Trenton was selected as the next place
Of meeting. These officers were elected
President, Cornelius Ford. Hoboken;
first vice president, Gurden X. Leyake'
Milvllle; second vice president, n. ).
Gottlob, Newark; secretary, Thomas >.
Mead, Orange; treasurer, Louis kuhn'
Jersey City; executive committee, Ed
ward ]. Falcey, Trenton; Philip Hart
man. Newark; b. Frank Dunphy, Cam
den; Neil Mccarthy, Elizabeth; dele
gate to the American Federation OF
Labor, T. J. McHugh, Newark
The opponents of President FORD
questioned his eligibility as delegate
and also declared that his election was
unfairly conducted. They finally left
the hall in body, comprising nearly
one-half of the convention, and refused
to take part in the election. Their
candidate for president was George
Wambold, of Bridgeton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
SHOT Down sY KI0NA9PERs


away q WAITE Girl.
Fort smi.h. Ark. Aug 49, 49, The
Ndnarp.na Of q young White girl and
the killing OF one OF q posse that tried
10 10 enc her are the crimes charged
AGAINST q party o.. eight negroes, for
titled on Truce's Island. near this city.
Ii IS feared their capture viii lead 70
a bloody encounter. The negroes are
said TO be well armed A few days
ago two farmers landed on the island
in search of berries and accidentally
ran into q camp in which were two
negro men and q white girl about y
years of age. They made some in
Quiues about the girl and the negroes
said she was the daughter Of a white
man Who was travelling with them
and vino had gone 70 Fort Smith for
provisions. The negroes would not let
the girl take part In the conversation
AID this aroused suspicion. a watch
was kept on the negroes for two days.
but no white man appeared. A party
OF farmers decided TO invosti gate the
case. and as they neared the island
were fired on by the negroes. and one
Of the party. Roland By name was
killed A sharp fight was kept up for
some time, during which the girl es-
capped from the negroes and ran to the
white men. She was SO excitsl that
she could not give any intelligent &C
count OF herself She said, however
that her father was not travelling with
the negroes, but that she had been
stolen from her home near Fort Glib
son. !. T. She has been taken to Null
drew.
Posses Of citizens are on the scene
of the trouble from Fort Smith, Shire
Muldrew and Fort Gibson. One or two
Of the negroes are known to be des
prate characters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
NORFOLK ROUTH
WEEMS STE AMBOAT GO.
fredericksburg and UJrbanna Route

Steamer tAR)lNf
Fredericksburg Monday. Wednesday
a and AL intermediate wharyrs Returning
Tuesday, Thursday Saturday 1appahan'ok
arriving Fredericksburg Passenger accommodation
fredericksburg 10 From Frtcrcsrhu
Royal and TAIpaannock 10
to al points below TAppahannocs
Cakes Crackers and an barrels lO Oh
OH barrels 20 barrel lon cents per 100 o-
othe freight carried a propoionae low rates
ire and Marne Insurance carried ll
HENRY WILLIAMS Manager. Baltimore, ~
" ID ,entF reder slurg Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
Boy Cured Of Collie After Physicians
Treatment Had Failed.

Ny boy when four years old was taken
with colo ani cramps in bis stomach. !
sent for the doctor and he injected NOR
phine, but the child kept getting worse.
then gave him hall seaspooniol Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and ID
arrhoea Remedy. and In half an hour
he was sleeping and soon recovered -.
l.. wilkins, Shell Lake, Wis. Mr.. wilkins
is book-keeper for the Shell Lake Lumber
CO. For GALE By M. NJ. Lewle Dru8Rtst
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
Mil, Eor oovernOr Of MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston. Aug. l9.-The Globe.
Democratic newspaper, says that cen
eral Nelson A. Miles, who IS a native
OF this state. has been suggested by
some Of the politicians in the party as
n possible nominee for governor OF
Massachusetts, on the Democratic
ticket. Should he be chosen governor
# IS claimed he would be a logical
candidate for the presidency. The
Globe adds that Miles friends say he
would accept the nomination for gov
ernOr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
FArOver sixtv Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. ltsoothes the
child, eoftens til gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
Tor. Diarrhoe8. II will relieve the poor
|gttle suflerer. Immediately. Sold by
~ every part Of The world
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
CHRONIC SORES
Signs OF Polluted Blood.

There nothing repusc looking and disgusting old
grows with until the
patience is exhausted the old fostering ck looking
nlace Snakes YOU irritable despon'cut and desperate
evidence that blood is unhealthy
Impoverished condition thai your constitution breaking down under
disorder The taking Of strong medicines like
mercury potash poute and ytae the blood and inn
pair general that the mcrct scratch brise results obstinate
-iealin Of the most offensive character
inherited lrighn eating the limbs
dclic refuses 10 heal the blood
always at fault while anscpc washes aves and powders
can do much keep the Inflammation and cleanse the it will
never heal permanently blood itself has been purified and thedeady
1es and posons with $ S scan accomplished
polluted blood purified and inyigoaei and when
- ~ ~ again circulating freely throughout
w. ~ ~ the flesh around the old begins to take
o101hO1o a color the discharge Of matter
49, ~ ~--> and the place heals
and tonic that blood in order
and the same time tones Up and builds tho general health.
II YOU have chronic No charge for medical advice
NE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
suceessor TO WIFE & Crsm on,

IN SPITE OF the poor wheat crops the
i Deerine Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this seg son. Ouy sales
on these machines have been remarkable.
considering crop condition 5, and not one
breath OF complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money ard brains can
build. Everybody in touch with fTeder-
icksburg knows the hi,t0ry Of the llusker
ana Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest prsise where others
failed. Deering Corn IIaryesters gave
satisfaction last year. they re better now.
When you come 10 town call and See us
and let US talk Corn ilaryesters a1d llusk-
ers and ShredGers Thanking the farmers
for their strong support. We are.
Yours truly, o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22

SQUARE root of sail
area ......... 1916 1870
Sailing lcncih ...10SfllL 10A7I H.
Men ON boari... 60 So
As one result Of the official meas
uramont about eight inches of the
sp.nuaker boom Of the Shamrock III.
was sawed of. owing TO the fact that
il was estimated 10 be that much
longer than the base of the forward
trlangle. which covers the head sails
of the Yacht. which w0uld mean
penalizaton IL allowed TO stand. Sir
Thomas Upton. as wen rs Mr.. Isolin
and Designer Herrosho1 and Designer
Flfe were interested spectators Of the
work of Mr Mower Designer Fife
evidently 'rei that Shamrock III.
should bo measured while down by
tho stern rs mn0h as possible, for
cvcryttinc movable. even To the iib
sheet leader blocks. was moved and
slowed mlsh.ns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
CHINESE CRUISER SUNK
CAPTAIN and 10 Of Crew Go Down In
Collision.

Hong Kong, Aug. 19.-The Canadian
Pacific Railroads steamer Empress OF
India, from Vancouver b. c., July n,
and Yokohama August 10, for Hong
Kong. collided near this port with the
Chinese cruiser Huang-Tai. The war
ship sank an hour after the collision.
The Empress of India saved 40 Of the
crew of the cruiser. The captain Of
the Huang Tai, who refused to leave
his ship, and 10 of her crew were
drowned. The Empress OF India was
badly damaged amidships.
(The Huang-Tai W.; tender to the
naval engineering college OF the South
ern Chinese squadron at Marking. She
was of 2,110 tons displacement, 200
feet long. had SO feet beam and drew
20 feet of water. The cruiser was built
in England. Her armament consisted
of three 7-inch Krupp guns, seven 40
Founders and six small rapid-firing
guns and was fitted with two torpedo
tubes. She had a complement OF 900
mem
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
IIIC YACHTS MEASURED
Reliance Gives Shamrock One Min
ute AZ Seconds Time Allowance.
cAuseD SURPRISE AT CLUB
CHALLENGER is Slightly Longer Than
American Boat, sut Latter has
Nearly 1000 More Square Feet sa"
Area-The Official Figures.

Nearly 1000 More square
Area-Ths Official Figures.
New York. Aug. 19.-The Reliance
and Shamrock H. we're measured in
the Erie Basin by c. z. Mower. the
omc,al measarer Of the New York
Yacht Club. As the result of his meas
uremont and calculations, 1t was an
nounccd at the yacht club that the
Reliance would allow the challenger
one minute and a. seconds over 30
mile course. -,
1t was found that the Shamrock IL
was slightly longer on the water lin"
than the American boat but the latter
moved 10 have nearly 1000 more
SQUARE feet of sail area Than the cnat
lenrer and it YVES This enormous SAT-
spre,d that taxed the American boat
so heavily.
The announcement OF The time
allowance in favor Of the challenger
caused little surprise ct tne yacht
club MS &c was tlc very general oeile'
nat the Reliance would prove con-
siscr,bi, larger all around than her
onnohont Tho following are the ON
La, c,,ros. sham
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-08-22
THOMAS h. RILEY,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
l. il M 8 E r
RsssswOgM.

Largest and most complete stock In
town If you intend 10 build, call on
ME FOR prices We have q lot Of Floor,
ing We can sell fof sI.7s per 100 SO. IT.
once ard Yard. 18TH 81. and ohio
Ave, Y w: Phone, Main I2S. NaId
AID Wharf, BOOT OH ST., Potomac
River, S w., Phone. Main i2S9-2.
Georgia Pine Yard, Sth ard I rts, =.
W.; Phone, Main 1851. M.liwork
Depot stb and K SITS. s. w.: Phone,
" in 1851.
Evening journal., 1903-12-23
NO Purchasers FOR
M0ONSHINE WHISKEY
Custom House Officers Can
not Sell 1t at the Price
Demanded

'Afoonshine" whisky may be in favor
in the mountainous regions of Ken
lucky and West Virginia. but the mark
of disapproval was placed upon it yes
terday in Philadelphia at a sale of IL
licit goods held in the Post Ofiice
Building by Chief Deputy Internal
Revenue Collector James Wilkes.
Deputy Friel acted as auctioneer and
offered to the twoscore junk and sec
ond-hand dealers present four copper
stills, two zinc condensers and two
coolers taken from the places raided
by the revenue agents IN Front street
above Poplar and in Kensington ave-
nue. several months ago.
Included in the goods for sale were
three barrels of whisky taken from the
Front street house The liquor Is in
its raw state and nearly twice as
strong as that ordinarily sold. Several
liquor dealers looked at the barrels but
shied at the contents.
When the whisky was offered Chief
Deputy Wilkes ordered an employe 10
put a rubber tube into one of the bar
rels to draw some of the "stuff" for
sampling. The fellow drew on the tube
and started the flow of whisky, until
he got a good mouthful. He spat II
out to the amusement of those around
The ''rnoonshine" goods went begging
as the price which the government
asks must be sufficient to cover the un.
paid taxes.
The stills one of which holds 40 gal.
Ions and is the largest ever seized in Z
raid by the revenue agents. were SOLD
for s26. The condeusers and coolers
brought s24.