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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
ORIGIN OF BALTIMORE FIRE
Commission Believe II Was Started
BY Liqhted Cigarette Or Cigar.


Baltimore. Md, March 1.-THE spe-
clal commission named by local and
insurance people TO inquire in
TO the origin OF the late fire here
has formulated its report. They find
in substance that the fire originated
from outside causes in the John +.
Hurst cOmpany's building The cleo
trio switches were cut of. the flow Of
gas was cut of at the meters, and the
fires in the boxes of the boilers were
shown to have been drawn before the
blaze started. 1t is the theory of the
commission that a lighted cigarette
or cigar must have ignited inflammable
material in the cellar. which smold.
cred until the flremen discovered the
smoke and began work. 1t is suggest
ed that the opening OF the doors
caused a vent for the flames.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
Claims Damages For LynchIne.

Springfield. o., March 17.-Informa'
ton was received here that Annie Cor.
bin. with whom Richard Dixon quar-
relied. and out of which the killing of
Policeman Coils followed, had en-
gagged an attorney to prosecute her
claim for the sum of $4,000, awarded
by law to the heirs of any person put
to death by lynching. The woman
claims she was Dixon's common law
wife and by his death is deprived OF
hia eunnOrt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
$500 Reward for WOBsoH
Who Cannot b6 Cured

Proprietors and makers Of DR.. Picrce's
Favofite Prescription now feel fully war
ranted in offering to pay $500 in legal
money of the United States for any case Of
Leucorrhea, Female Weakness, Prolapsus.
or Falling of Womb, which they cannot
cure. All they asl, is fair and reasonable
trial of their means of cure.
any wife was sick for over eigh, years writes
Albert II. Fulte, Esq, Of Aitsmont, GtundY Co,
Tenn. SShe had uterine disease and was treated
by two physicians aud got no relief. - last
read about Or. Pierces medicines ana we de'
cided 10 try his Pavorite Prescription I sent
to the drug store and got one bottle and the nisi
dose gave ease and sleep. She Rad not slept ANY
for three nights. Being sure that u would cure
her Isent Tor ave more bottles and when she
had taken the sixth bottle she was sound ard
wells
Dr.. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets should be
used with 0Favorite Prescription when
ever a laxative is required
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22

Washington. March lS-A cable
gram received at the Japanese lega-
ton from the Japanese consul az
Shanghai saws that the captain " %
Norwegian vessel which has arrived
there from Port Arthur reports that
the Russian fleet left Port Arthur on
the morning of March 10. but returned
the same evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22

San Francisco. Cal, March 1.-THE
Examiner says that the San Francisco
mint Is making United States coin for
the Japanese government gold being
sent here for coinage into money that
will be used in the purchase OF food
and other supplies for the army and
navy. The last two steamers from
the Orient have each brought $4,000
900 worth of gold bullion from Japan.
State of Ohio, City OF Toledo, GO
Lucas County.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm OF L.
J. Cheney Il Co., doing business in
the City Of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of one hundred dollars for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the u.s. of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J.CHENEl.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day Of De
cember, A. ID. 1886.
(SeaD ~ Notarv pnhlic
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the bloou
surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pill for cOnsti
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
Iapanese Advance.

~ f~Nr''N~~
Ncwchwane. March IS. - The pa
triarchal General Iineyitch, who was
ACCOMPANIED 10y General Kondratono'
witch after a survey of Newchwang
and IFS deienses which hld been pre-
pared for his inspection, returned to
his command nj Lao Yang. He also
visited Kai Chou and points affecting
the protection of the general coast and
the holding OF the weak zone along
the main line of railway opposite New
chwang. Although disclaiming any
apprehension of the Japanese landing
here. the authorities are satisfied to
have foreigners understand that the
Russians are prepared for any local
emergency. and the arrival of an add
tional battery of artillery and also
$50 scouts. is significant of coming
events.
IL is also apparent that both civil
and military strategists and the diplo-
mats at Mukden apprehend a collision
with the Chinese. probably fearing
that the increasing number OF their
small bands OF scouts operating be
tween the Lao river and the great
wall are the surest instruments for
their ENHANCEMENT in a conflict par
ucularly as this zone is I'm the nature
of a norman STAND on account OF hav-
ing been abandoned by the powers
and also because the Chinese jurisdic-
ton is incompetent Russians able To
Judge profess to regard General Mas
attitude as dangerous TO the peace OF
Russia and China.
The foreign managers OF the Shan
hal Kwan-Ncwchwang railway depre-
cate the basoless reports OF sens1-
tional correspondents 10 the effect that
the line between kgaag Chang Tsu
and Newchwang is about 20 be aban-
doned. and also that a train is In
readiness to convey The Newchwang
staff 90 Kuang Chang Tsu-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22

pc O pilus ~ g
darkness with
phautoms, start
ing at the Creak.
ing Of the bed or
the rustic of the
be dclOthes.
Such symptoms
in general point
to disease Of the
delicate womanly
organs and a
constant drain OF
the vital and
nervous forces.
This condition
cannot be over
come by sleeping
pow ders. The
diseased condi
tion must be
cured before the
consequences Of
disease are re-
moved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
Frank GOuIdmaD
Merchant Tailor
AND
Gents Furnishings
824 M ain ST.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA.
FREDERICKSBUKG, Va.

IN SPITE Of the poor wheat crops tn
Deering Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable.
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath of complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money aud brains can
build. Everybody in touch with Freder-
ickSburg knows the history of the Husker
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where others
failed. Deering Corn Uarvesters gave
satisfaction last year. they are better now.
When you come to town call and see Us
and let us talk Corn Harvesters and Husk
ers and ShredderS. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support, we are,
Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE & BRO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
RUSSIAN TROOPS FALLING BACK
Retreating Across Yalu River Before
49,. of t,oanoeo Oufpoefc

Advance of Japanese Outposts.
Seoul. March 1.-THE japanese au-
thorities have been advised that the
Russian cavalry in Northern Korea
has partly recrossed the Yalu river
and that a Cossack battery has also
withdrawn. A small Russian force
still occupies ChOng Ju.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
oson Men at Port Arthur.

Chefoo. March 1S.-A letter from
Port Arthur says that the garrison
there consists of $500 men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
sSIeeDfeSSEgeSS

Is akin 10 insanity. Many a woman re-
alises this as she lies awake hour by hour,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22
TROUBLE
FROM CHINESE
Russian Military Experts Fear Col
lision With General Mas Troops.
THE GAR LOSES ANOTHER SHIP

Torpedo Boat Destroyer Blown Up BY
Mine at Port Arthur and Only Four
Men SaVed-Russian Troops In
Northern Korea Retreating Before
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-22

Commissioner Ware Says New Rule
viii Save Both the Old Soldiers
and Government Much Money Ey
AhnIlahInn & yam lnaIInna.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Their Rec lamentations

The Dressmakers Association Of the
United States took a hand in the Aier-
chant Tailors Association. which met
in Atlantic City this week. The women
made some startling recommendation re-
garding styles for men. among which
were:
That men should wear nice lace collars.
And rufnes on their trousers. :
or fancy buckles, anyway.
That mems clothes, as they are now ar,
lhideous.
That the dress Of the period Of Schiller
and Goethe was just too lovely for any
thing
That men ought to go back TO sill
breeches. plum colored velvet coats ant
other fine furbe,ows of the long ago
All the members. OF the Exchange gasp
ed, save Mr.. Saunders. OF Dallas. RI,
roared: Il move that We rise, as one man
and cry In protest loud and long. Women
YOU have taken from us everything else
leave oh, leave US. please our trous
lers.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Using Both Hands

There are comparatively few people
who can use both hands indifferently.
yet this is "A most sensible accomplish
ment. When one hand grdws tired
the other should be able to take up
the work, for thus more can be accom-
plished without undue fatigue. In the
mechanical departments OF German
schools the boys are obliged to do
much Of their work with their left
hands. They are taught TO saw. plane
and hammer equally well with both
hands. and to make large circles on
the blackboard. first with one hand
and then with the other, says Home
Notes
Man. said 10 be the highest OF ami
mails, is the only one which cannot use
all his limbs with equal ease. Man
uses his eyes equally WELL and his
legs, but how few people can make
their left hand do even half of the
things accomplished easily by the right
And this state Of affairs Is simply be-
cause the left hand is not trained; the
child is generally not allowed to let il
do its share OF work, but is made Il
keep it idle while the right hand does
the greater part Of the work OF III,
two. ,'to~
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Boxing Promoters Had No Han.

Tom jenkins is to wrestle Jim McAuley
three times In an hour al ST. Paul Mon
day night. According to Jenkins. Gotoh
endeavored to gouge out the only eye he
possesses. and jenkins landed on the
Iowa mans jaw.
1t is no use discussing Johnson" says
Billy Delaney ''Jeff has made up hi:
mind that he VIII not fight a colored man
and nobody can change his mind. Jeff has
an idea that he makes friends drawing IN,
color line, and guess he does"
The reputation OF Harry Forbes as
fighter is gone. Whether or not there Il
anything in the ugly rumors about hi
last hsht with Abe Atteli. the fact re
mains that he lost to a boxer who coul,
not knock out any fighter Of repute VIII
aid not wilfully lay himself open to Z
blow on some vulnerable spot. The bel
ting angle loooks bad. the talk seems ugi
and the situation is not rejecting credl
upon anybody connected with the ST
Louis battle.-Chicago Post
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Hints on Late Styles

The quaint, picturesque fichus OF
taffeta silk with the pinked ruchings or
with inserted medallions OF lace; the
silk muslin and chiffon ones lined with
he colored satin silks and trimmed
with ruchings puhings and rufies: the
long lace scarfs, all are new and ex-
|ceedingly smart.
The embroidered velvet or taffota
silk boleros are the revival of a FASH
ion Of many years ago. but the fashion
Is an attractive one and the Jackets.
sleeveless or with elbow sleeves, win be
worn with gowns Of every material and
IRE not made always OF the material,
be it understood. A mohair or yelling
gown trimmed with velvet or taffeta
bands win have the bolero 20 match
the trimming, but always heav-
ly braided or embroidered, while the
velvet bolera, for the moment, viii be
seen on all sorts Of gowns. The feather
boas, stolen and hchus are not by ans
means out Of date. but the lace rufies
ON net or fringed silk runies on a foun
dation Of silk or net are for the moment
thought smarter and are certainly
rather newer.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
FOR WOM EN-
DHs. HOLLIS.

New scientific treatment for r.
regularitles of women. longest and
most obstinate cases relieved in
three days without fail No pain. danger
or Interference with work. No poisonous
mei'cnes or painful and dangerous oper-
auons. Come and let me explain TO you
how easily and quickly The abnormalty
can DC removed by my simple. harmless
treatment. You can with safety intrusi
your case to my care ana rest assured Of
The most pleasing and satisfactory results.
have devoted many Years 20 these cases
ana know exactly what TO DO and how to
do Il without gucsswork or mistake. Alb
solute success guaranteed IN every in
stance. I have never had a single failure.
Il should be borne in mind that great care
IS necessary in these cases. Consult a
specialist who understands You thorough
ly, one whose years oEpractical knowledge
are important Advice free. Treatment
200. Lady attendant. Not open Sundays
1927 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
ABOUT PHYSICAL CULTURE
BY Prof. Otto eoepsI, Wilmington.

BY Prof. Otto Ooepel, Wilmington.
No one ought to neglect physical cul-
ture. It's benefits cannot be overestimated,
where system Is used az a science.
Gymnastic triiniug. such as Is exhib-
tied by the German system, now so deep
ly mbedded In the athletic interest Of our
country, was Introduced here over 50
years ago. Its antiquity IS wen-known,
and the results attained by the practice
OF these principles and regulations are
wonderfully marvellous In the extreme. A
sound mind Is invariably connected with
a sound body. Ladies, professional men,
students. teachers and business men
ought 10 preserve and care FOR this won
derful piece Of mechanism. Formerly the
body was cultivated at the expense Of
the mind, but today too many are inclined
10 overtax the mind leaving the body a
physical wreck. In the gymnasium young
men and women have an opportunity to
work on their exhuberance Of spirits. n
is just as important as any other study.
the evidence Of which is shown by the
manner IN. which The public schools Of pro-
sressive cities are taking the matter IN
hand. I herewith give a few remarks per-
tanning to physical training. which n
carefully and UNDERSTANDINGS read. will
reveal the aims and objects OF sy.R-mdtio
drill and scientific exercise
]. The end and aim OF physical train.
Ing should be 10 utilize the inherent physi-
cal capital o. the insituai. and develop
it 70 rs normal standard
2. A general adoption OF physioiorl,
MUSCLE building would cause a marked
Improvement 10 the physical strength. en-.
ldurancc and beauty Of the race.
3. Physical ard intellectual development
should go hand IN hand. Neither shoui,
be perfected al the expense Of the other
The harmonious development 6f mind an,
muscle is the mos, important factor II
human society.
4. The element Of play should enter
largely into an forms OF athletics al
version OF mind and cheerful companion
ship being sine qua non in obtaining Ia
best results.
Great stress is paid TO form and ais
cipline no matter what kind Of exercise
graceful movements and SELF control ar
Qualities sought not the preponderence q
muscle-quantlty Is secondary.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
FOR WOMEN
Care of Gold Fish

Water for the gold fish should not be
changed too frequently. More Ash die
from over attention than from neglect.
10 change the water in a ten or twelve
inch globe and II the hsh can be gently
removed into another dish 1t is advisable
10 thoroughly clean the globe using sa-
polio to remove the effect OF limestone.
Thorough rinsins after usi9g amy cleans.
ing agent IS imperative.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
SPORTING NoTES

Blink McCloskey won on q foul
from Jimmy Davenport in five rounds
at Bath. Me. Tuesday.
Tommy Love has been offered a
match with Chester Goodwin before
the Portland. Me-, Athletic Club.
on Monday February 5. at New
Bedford. Mass, Martin Canole and Ar
thur Cote will meet In a l5-round bout
At Sidney. n. S. W. the worlds
amateur 100-yard swimming record
has been reduced TO so is by Richard
Vavin
IL is reported on good authority that
the boxing game win open In Denver
by April and only one club win be in
the field.
Twin sullivan has left Boston for
Kansas CITY where he win finish his
training for his engagement with
Hugo Kelly.
William Marshall. OF Homestead. is
not satisfied with the contract sent
him by the "Phnlies" and has returned
Z il unsigned.
Annual regatta Of the Canadian AS
sociation Of Amateur Oarsmen viii be
held on the Welland Canal near St.
Catharines. Ont. Aug Sc.
~ H. DAtIlArAAIhAi'f VI aiOAlHilAf anu
John H. Horr. of Bunalo. are TO play a
series of 20 checker games for $500
side beginning Monday at Buffalo.
Charley Hltte. Of Albany, has been
matched TO fight Billy Retter. known
as Honey" Melody, Of Boston. before
the Rotterdam. n. Y, Athletic Club
on February Is.
/ In the match race for $1,000 on the
.H.4|
I Girl defeated Looking Glass IN three
straight heats 2.2O 2.2l and 2.2f. and
was never headed.
Jack Williams is keeping himself ia
good shape. He wants to fight any
middleweight in the country but thinks
that either Billy Stiff. Hugo Kelly on
Kid Carson would suit him.
Benny Yanger Of Chicago, bested
Jack Frazier OF Portland Ne. at Hot
Springs. last night, in the fifth round
OF what was TO have been a 20-round
go. The sponge was thrown up by
1 IFrazier's seconds.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06

Bowser, minister. Services at 1915
o'clock. Sunday School meets at II
O'Clock. Subject for sunday: "The Old
Theology and Modern Religious
Thought
Second Methodist Protestant Church.
corner Fifth avenue and Anchorage
street the Rev. James l.. Nichols. pas
tor. Divine service and preaching at
1880 a. M. and 7.45 p. m. Pastors class
meeting al $50 q. M; Junior c. T. at
s45 a. m; Sunday School at y. M
c. +. prayer meeting at Z p. m. Morn
ing subject Jesus Plans For vs."
evening subject: The Moving in the
Mulberry Trees"
First Church OF Christ Scientist, No.
81 Glpin avenue. Sunday morning
service at IL o'clock, subject:
Soul" Sunday School az 10 o'clock:
Wednesday evening meeting at s
o'clock; free reading room in Ford
building Open every week day from
9 o'clock to 1 o'clock and from 3 o'clock
to o'clock. also on Monday evening
from 7.SO TO $50.
Services win be held az "The Home
Of Merciful Rest For Incurables" sun
day afternoon at o'clock The Rev.
William Beach viii oficiate,
| ST. Peters a. L. Church. Second and
Union streets. c. II. Walker, pastor.
There win be a stewards rally all day
lon February Z. Preaching ate 1880 a.
In. by Sister Mary Bostic; 2.30 p. m.
preaching by Sister Annie Smith.
Preaching at 1885 o'clock by the pastor.
Old Swedea Church. Seventh and
lChurch streets. Morning service and
celebration Of the Holy Communion at
l1O.3O a. M: Sunday School az 2.30 p
m. and evening service at 7.S0. The
Rev. George c. Hall viii preach at the
morning service.
ST Stephens Lutheran Church. Tat
lnall street, near Seventh, Rev. Fred
leric Doerr, pastor. 1890. morning ser
lvice; 2.15. Sunday School; 7.3Q even
ing service. Morning subject: The
Helpful Christian" evening subject:
Permanent Religion" Special musi,
morning ard evening.
Sunday Breakfast Mission. No. III
Shipley street. Albert Sergent vii
have charge tonight at 7.45. /. Z
Thomas viii be in charge Sunda.
morning ate $50. Seth Whitley a
2.So. Louis Peeby in the evening a
7.3O. A free luncheon viii be serve,
morning and evening.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
The CIoak CIoset

In the cloak closet-either opening from
the hall or sitting room-have hooks low
enough that each youngster can hang
wraps. hats and bonnets; and Il drawers
cannot he provided for overshoes. Log
gings and mittens. have a shelf foot
from the floor for the first named and one
two and half feet high for hand and
neckwear.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06

Smith. of Chester viii meet Joe Jack
son; Mexican Jim W.. Harry Lewis.
There viii be a double wind-up. The
first pair win be Billy Manning and
Mississippi and the other. 'Kid' Locke
and Kid Beehe, for the bantam
weight championship OF Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
BOWLING AT NEW CASTLE
Yoek Team Defeats Reliance in Close
Match.

There was d fight to finish between
the Yock and Reliance bowling teams
on the Reis alleys at New Castle last
night. The former finally succeeded in
capturing the contest by a score Of
l.S61 to 1,764.
Some OF the players failed TO put In
an appearance and as "A consequence
there We're bni four players to a team.
The following is the score.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Methodist.

Harrison Street NJ. e. Church, 7th
and Harrison streets. Rev. J. w. Easley,
pastor. 1880, morning worship. and
sermon; 7.S0 evening worship and SER
mon 200 .. m, Sabbath School; 6.45
p. m. Epworth League. Morning,
i Sacrament of the Lords service.
ST. Pauls NJ. f. Church, Seventh and
\ Market streets. the Rev. w. i. S. Muir
Tray, pastor. 1890 a. m, THE Lords
d ISupper;v 7.45 p. M. Sermon by special
! REQUEST" p. m, sunday school, s.45
H. m, Y. p. S. c. Z.
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church,
the Rev. william Writ King, D. D..
i pastor. Sunday School at p. m;
4 3l5pworth League at 6.45 p. m. Morning
*subject: No Excuse For SIN" evening
snbject: 1.-The Final Test"
q Epworth NJ, E. Church. Tenth and
'zLombard streets, the Rev. A. w Light
#bourne, Phi. d.. pastor. Preaching by
fpastor at 1880 a. IN. and 7.S0 p m.
Wesley NJ. E. Church. Jackson and
iIdnden streets, Asbury Burke. pastor.
4 Communion service at 1890 a. M;
#Sdnday School at p. M; Epworth
zsL.eague at $50 p. M; preaching at 7.30
B.. m. Revival services.
Presbyterian.
"a Onvet Presbyterian Church, Fourth
md Broome streets. the Rev. r. A. Ell
fwood, pastor. Manse, 221 Broome
3 street. 1000 a. m. Brotherhood of An
irew and Philip; 1O.45 a. m, divine
gorship ard sermon by the pastor.
g3O p. m, Bible School; 6.45 p. m,
AZ p S. Z. E.; 7.45 p. m, evangelistic
necting. Sermon by the pastor. Morn
ng subject: AN Incentive to Service; "
svening subject; Precious Jewels From
Golden Casket"
West Presbyterian Church, corner
If Eighth and Washington streets, the
Is rev. A. n. Keigwin, d. D.. pastor. 1890
m, sermon by the Rev. Joseph G..
hate. of Denver, Col. 2 p. me Sabbath
3chool; 7.30. decision meeting of Chris
Ian Endeavor, conducted by the pastor.
Hanover Presbyterian Church King
nd Sixth Streets the Rev. William l.
sreund, pastor. The Rev. +. Cornwall
Jennings Of Germantown, Pa, will
preach at 1O45 a. m. and 7.45 D. m
;abbath School at SIS a. m; Y. p. s.
:. f. at p. m; Wednesday lecture al
p. m.
First Presbyterian Church. Market
nd Ninth streets, the Rev. Charles S
stevens, minister. Preaching at. 1896
nd 7.sO .. m. by the pastor. Sunday
;cbool at p. m; Junior Endeavor
80; Y. P. S. C. E. at e.45 p. m.
Central Presbyterian Church, on
King street between Seventh and
eighth. Rev. T. A. McCufdy ID. d.
astor. 1890 a. m. preaching by the
iev. Robert Il. Sample d. d., Ii
Of New York IL m, Sun
ay school: GAS D. m, prayer meeting
f the Y. p. S. c. e.; 7.45 p. m. Unior
erVice I'm Hanover Presbyterian
'hurch.
The First United Presbyterian
hurch, Third and Broome streets, th'
lev. j. Frank Campbell, pastor
reaching services, 1880 a. m. and IA
M; sabbath School at 2.SO p. m.
hristian Endeavor at 6.45 p. m.
East Lake Presbyterian Church
'wenty- seventh and Market streets
.ev Boudinot ,seeley, pastor. DIVINE