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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Had Forgotten His Name.

San Francisco, February 29.-Four days ago a man called at the Central emer- gency hospital and said he had forgotten his identity. He has since been detained under the name of John Myers, q small Bible in his pocket bearing that name. The man thinks he Is a native of New York and that he lives somewhere up the Hudson rive; also that he is a graduate of Yale and that he at one time was engaged in literary work, either as an Illustrator or a writer. This Is borne out by his conversation, and he drew char acter picture and down in the corner placed a signature, IL. c. ". 'O4" His hands are soft and he has an aristo- cratic face, but who he is and where he came from is something the people inter- ested in his case cannot fathom, and on this point the man himself professes complete ignorance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
YARDAMAN WILL
 UPHOLD THE LAW
SAYS HE sYMPATHIZEs WITH ONE WHOSE FRIEND OR RELATIVE HAS BEEN OUTRAGED, BUT LAW MUST BE oBEYED.

Jackson, Miss, February Ex-Governor vardaman gave an interview today on the subject of lynehing. which, in view of his utterances during the campaign, is of much importance. The governor in con- cluding the interview said:
 "I can sympathize thoroughly with one whose friend or relative has been out ragged or atrociously murdered by black brute and I am not going to cen sure the people who act a little indis- cretely under the influence of passion thus aroused, but there Is one thing cer- tain, the law must be upheld, and so long as I occupy the gubernatorial chair, shall do all within my power to see that the laws are enforced. The courts must perform their functions. When this is done the people will be satisfied"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Worlds Fair Bank Chartered.

St. Louis, February 29.-To facilitate the handling of large sums of money dur ing the exposition period, seventeen of the largest banks and trust companies of St Louis have organized the Bankers World Fair National bank, chartered by the federal government ana capitalized at s2OO, ,00O The specific purpose of the bank is to have a convenient depository for the government funds, the gate receipts of the worlds fair and the concess1onar- les, and for all those who wish to deposit their money for safe keeping. The bank will be located inside the grounds and will cease to exist with the close of the exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
KICK NDSCREAM Daby's Awful Suffering from
 Eczema.
Could Not Hold Her. She Tore
 Her Face and Arms.
CutIcura Saved Her Life, So
 Mother Says.

"when my little girl was six months old. she had eczema. We had used cold creams and all kinds of remedies, but nothing did her any good, in fact, she kept getting worse. uscd to wrap her hands up, and when l would dress her, had to put her on the table for I could not hold her. She would kick and scream, and when she could, she would tear her face and arms almost to pieces. used four boxes of Cuticura Ointment, two cakes of Cuti- cura Soap, and gave her the Cuticura Resolvent, and she was cured, and see no traces of the humour left. l can truthfuliy say that they have saved her life, and any one suffering as she did, I should advise them to give Cuticnra 6 fair trial" MRS. c. A. CONRAD, Lis bon, N. H., Feb. 2, 1898.
 Five years later, viz, Feb. 25, 1903, Mrs. Conrad writes:
 "It is with pleasure that l can inform you that the cure has been per manent as it is now six years since she was cured, and there has been no return of the disease since, and l have advised A lot of friends to use the Cuticura  Remedies in all diseases of the skin"
 Instant relief aud refreshing sleep for skin tortured babies, and rest for tired. fretted mothers, in warm baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle anointings with Cuticura Ointment, the great skin cure and purest of emoliients, to be followed in severe cases by mild doses of Cuticura Resolvent. This is the purest, sweetest, most speedy, per manent and economical treatment for torturing, disnguring, itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, crusted and pimply skin and scalp humours, eczemas. rashes and irritations.
 Sold throughout the world Cutc1rH Resolvsni soo. nn form of Chocolate Coated Pis e. per vla of Dh Ointment soc, soap 2bc. Depotsi London, Charter houss so Parts Rue de la Pax Boston, sf Coluu- sus Ave. Potter Drug Chem Corp Sole Proprstor<
 ar Send for " Cutoura Skin Book"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Prominent Woman Commits Suicide.

Little Rock, February 29.-Mrs. Horace G. Allis, formerly prominent society lead CT in this city, committed suicide at the county hospital by hanging herself with strips of bed colthes. Her husband at one time was president of the First National bank of this city. He was tried by the United States court and given five years in the pententiary for wrecking that bank. His wife was well known over the state and the disgrace attending her hus- bands downfall sent her into seclusion- Her husband was pardoned after serving three years On his release she pleaded with him to return to her and live down the disgrace but he refused. He was the promoter and financier of the Little Rock Street Railway company and numerous other financial concerns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Edward Holds First Levee.

London, February 29.-King Edward held the first levee this year in the throne room of St. James palace today. The function was unusually largely attended. The Prince of Wales, most of the mem- bers of the diplomatic corps, the cabinet members. many peers. many members of the house of commons and naval and mili- tary officers were present. Ambassador Choate and the staff of the United States embassy were there Maj. J. H. Beacon, United States military attache in London, was present In the diplomatic circle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
No Severe Frost Bites

St. Petersburg, February 2s-Grave rumors in circulation here concerning the sufferings of the troops crossing Lake Baikal were communicated to the officer In charge who telegraphed that there were no cases of severe frost bite occa- sioning either death or amputation. Hc says that the journey of twenty-five miles which takes twelve hours is broken at a relay station in the center of the lake. where a hot dinner is served and that particular care is taken of the weaker men during the transit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
WheatIey Goes to Mexico.

New York, February 29.-W. " Wheat ley, who was for a time superintendent o fthe trolley system of the Brooklyn of the trolley system of the Brooklyn general manager of the public service corporation. controlling the trolley lines of northern New Jersey, has gone to the City or Mexico where he will assume charge of the electric railways The latter Is controlled by London capitalists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Jews Pray for Russian Victory.

Gra1evo, Russia, February 29.-The He- brew community here crowded the syna- gogue Sunday to pray for a Russian vic tory. The rabbi compared the Japanese to the Amelekites, the memory of whom should be wiped out" The congregation raised a popular subscription.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Calls on Mohammedans.

Tiftis. Russian Trans-Caueasia, Feb ruary 29.-The Caucasian Sheik, Ul-Is- lam. has called on the Russian Moham- medans to aid their fatherland. He re- minded them how they fought their CO., religionsts, the Turks, twenty-five years ago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Increase for Blind Veterans.

Washington, February 29-The senate committee on pensions today author ized favorable report on the pension appropriation bill with an amendment increasing to $lO0 a month the pensions of veterans who are totally blind as result of service in the civil war This amendment will increase the total appropriation under the bill by $201, ,60O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Mr,. wInsIow', sootbino svr,,,

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA- Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOOTHEs the CHILD, sOFTENS the GUMS. AILAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND cOIIC. and is twenty-five cents bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Guns and Ammunition Dispatched.

St. Petersburg, February 29.-A further consignment of arms and ammunition was dispatched to the far east today All the churches are filled with soldiers of- fering up their devotions prior to their departure for the far east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Sentenced to Six Years.

Washington, February 29.-Agnes French, the white maid who recently stole q quantity of jewelry from the apart ments of Postmaster General Payne and who was later captured in Brooklyn, was today sentenced to six years in the peni- tentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Price of Horses Rising.

Irkutsk, Siberia, February 29-The price of horses is rising rapidly. Over $40 is now offer ed while a week ago s20 to s25 was the price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, February 29.-(Special.)- Samuel D. Majors, appointed postmaster at Mckenzie, Butler county. Alabama, vice John c. Herring, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Georala State Convention

Atlanta, February 29.-At a meeting of the state democratic committee here to- day a call was issued for a state con- vention to be held June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01

No dust, dirt, ashes. coal, cinders, kindling or soot to contend with when you cook with gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Bulls Are Enormous Buyers.

The leading bulls are said to have been enormous buyers through brokers during the last two days, and it is supposed that the mysterious buying power that the market possessed today came chiefly from them. As it is, in spite of the open ham mering that was induged in those who were looking for profits on the short side were disappointed.
 The advance in futures was on legit- innate basis as spots were advanced 5sc on sales of 545O bales, and a prominent trader said tonight that just so long as such advances and trading were seen in spots buying orders would come from con- servative interests who regard the gem eral situation as being the strongest for higher prices that the market has seen for a long time. Prices on the curb were to points higher than the closing level.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
Prices Were Higher.

As 1t was, prices were 50 to 61 points higher than the close of Saturday in March. May and July At the opening the tone was called steady and prices were from to 5s points higher than the close of Saturday The better opening was caused by surprisingly good Liverpool cables whc hhad their effect on local trading until the close of the day. Some covering by shorts marked the earlier hours and prices lifted themselves until they were d5 points higher than on Sat urday's close.
 Profit taking by longs and hammering by scalpers who were looking for a down. ward turn, caused a violent break of quarter of a cent Prices bouyantly rose again and the closing was within or , points of the hest Driceg of tha dav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-01
VIOLENT TRADING AT NEW ORLEANS Carried on Without Rhyme or
 Reason BULLS ARE HEAVY BUYERS Covering by Shorts Mark the Earlier Hours and Prices Rise Above
 the Close on Sat
 urday.
BULLS ARE HEAVY BUYERS

New Orleans, February 29.-Today's ses- sion in the cotton market was wild revelry of speculation Prices t1uctuated violently within a range of prices and to those who were watchin gthe course of those who were watching the course of If trade was being carried on without rhyme or reason.
 In the morning room traders enthusias- tcally bought the market to a standstill and in the afternoon after having taken profits on their purchases these same traders showed just as much enthusiasm in selling the market to a standstill If the statistical position of the staple had not been so strong and had not been used with such good effect by cool and wise heads, violent and rash breaks would have occurred in many positions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17
JUDGE pAaKER's LOYALTY.

The opponents OF Judge Parker
have been circulating the report Tor
some time, in order to iniure his
prospects for the nomination, that
the Judge did not support the Demo
cratic nominee in 1896 and 100,
and some people seem to believe ~
But that report must be silenced
now, or those who circulated it must
know that they are circulating false
hoods. The chairman OF the Demo
cratic party OF the county in which
Judge Parker lives has written let
ter stating that so far from Judge
Parker not supporting the ticket, ne
rendered valuable assistance and adj
vice to the chairman in those cam
paigus. And not only so, but the
chairman testifes that the Judge
was loyal and true in both cam
paigns. Now let those who have
spread the falsehOode correct them
as far as possible.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

Peru has shown quite a generous
spirit towards Brazil in the contro
versy over rich strip of territory
claimed by both countries, aud there
will be no war between them. Peru
withdraws her troops from the terri
tory pending discussion and settle
ment OF the question and will yield it
permanently if the decision is ad-
verse to her. This is a better mode
of settlement than a resort to arms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17
WRefNl8 MAYOR UNDER ARREST
He and Two Others Under Ball For
Fiohtino In the Street.

Newport News. Va. May 14.-MayOr
Allan A. Moss. who is a candidate for
reelection: William T. Moss a promi-
nent attorney and brother of the
mayor, and Robert w. Perkins, one of
the managers of the campaign for
Samuel r. Buxton, the mayors oppon-
ent, were arrested by Chief of Police
Thomas NJ. Johnson and Sergeant
Bryan O'Hara for fighting in the
street. They were bailed to appear in
police court.
Chief Johnson also preferred against
himself the charge OF cursing and
abusing the combatants. having lost
his temper while trying to prevent
them from renewing the fsticuffs at
ter he had stepped in between them.
The fight grew out of the mayor
calling Perkins to account for alleged
malicious SANDER, which the mayor
charges was being industriously cir
culated by Perkins for political pur-
poses. Hot words were exchanged, and
Perkins struck at W. T. Moss. The
mayor then struck Perkins in the face.
and the police interfered before any
further damage could be done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17
DRAWING CHINA INTO THE WAR
St. Petersburg Hears ceIestIals Agreed
70 Co-Onerate With Japs.

to Cooperate with Japs.
st. Petersburg. May 16.--In view OF
the official dispatches regarding the
hostile attitude of the Chinese within
and without the Russian sphere of in
fiuence, the authorities here do not
conceal their apprehension as to the
outlook, especially in the north of the
empire. for they purpose to call the
attention of the Celestial government
to the impending uprising in Tapad-
ziatsl. in order that repressive meas
ures may be instantly taken.
The military authorities in st. Pc
tersburg claim to have information OF
a sensational character to the effect
that the Chinese have tacitly agreed TO
cooperate with the Japanese opera
lions against the Russians. The Japa-
nese propose. it is stated. to drive
General Kuropatkin's forces into Mon
golia, which would place the Russians
into the position of invaders of neutral
territory and enable reprisals by Gen
eral Mas army, which It is asserted is
kept In that region for that special
object. thus cleverly avoiding the
slightest infringement of the neutrality
OF China by Japan. and the Chinese
troops, by not crossing the Manchurian
frontier, could not be charged with a
violation of pledges in respect to non.
interference in military operations In
Manchuria.
The opinion of an eminent strategist
given TO the Associated Press today
is that the Japanese intend to attack
not only Liao Yang, but all along the
line, in an effort to drive General
Kuropatkin into Mongolia, where the
Chinese are waiting for him.
Knowing these conditions. General
Kuropatkin. he said. would not be like
ly to make a serious resistance at
Kai-Ping or Hai-Cheng, but would with
draw to the north. This would enable
the Japanese to march on Newchwang
with little hindrance and their unop-
posed use of that point as base from
which men and supplies could be sent
north without any violation OF the neu-
trail zone west of the Ilao River.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

The vehicle plants OF Georgia have
organized Mutual Fire Insurance
Association and will hereafter do
their own insurance. The owners
claim that the rate OF insurance in
the regular companies is 50 high
that they are unable to insure.
There are other plants similar 10
those that are unable to insure for
the same reason, not located in
Georgia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

Il is reported that the mine owners
have predicted the entire exhaustion
OF the steam coal beds in England
within generation. This POSSIBLE
ity, however, is deprived OF some OF
It's terror by the announcement that
an electrical process has been discov-
cred whereby peat can be converted
into hard, smokeless steam coal
which, while occupying less room in
a ships bunkers, will, it is claimed,
hold its own against the best WEIGH
coal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17
WENTz's WILL FOUND
leaves His Entire Fortune to His
Brothers. Wife.

Bristol. Va. May 14.-It appears
that the late E. L. Wentz left will,
executed only a few days previous to
his death, in which he leaves his en-
tire fortune to Mrs. d. B. Wentz. wife
Of the brother with whom he was so
closely associated through the years
Of their residence at Big Stone Gap.
The report that the will of Wentz had
been found, and that it bears a date
only a few days prior to his tragic
death. lends color to the theory of sui
eide now firmly believed by many OF
those most eonversant with the facts.
Mrs. d. B. Wentz. his brothers wife,
is said to be the chief If not the sole
beneficiary under the will A short
time previously Mr.. Wentz had re-
ceived a fortune Of between 100000
and 100000 by bequest from an uncle,
for whom he was named, and it is this
which passes by the will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

Sam Small attended the Demo
cratic convention at indianapolis on
Thursday and addressed the Hearst
meeting before the convention as
sembled. Why he should have left
his Georgia home TO prOffer advice
to the Indiana Democrats is not
stated, but the strong probability is
he went son his own hook" and on
his own invitation. He was not
needed and his advice to the Hearst
men not to vote for Parker il he was
nominated was pernicious, and il fol-
lowed would prove disastrous to
party harmony and party success.
Such advisers should have no follow
ing or influence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

North Carolina veterans have ap
pointed a committee to reply TO
Judge Christians pamphlet on the
controversy between North Carolina
and Virginia, on certain questions
growing out OF the Civil war. The
former claims to have been first at
Bethel, fartherest at Gettysburg and
Chickamauga and last at Appomat-
tox. North Carolina troops fought
well. but there were others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17
THE CONDITIONS OF 1896 AND 1904


In the campaign now about to be-
gin, a condition OF affairs confronts
the country which is diametrically
opposed to the condition obtaining
in the Presidential campaign OF 1896.
Prior to and during the former cam
paign money was scarce and prices
consequently low. There was general
dissatisfaction among producers, OF
those who had more commodities to
sell than they had to buy, while
among those who worked for nxed
salaries there was general satlsiac-
ton ON account Of the enormous
purchasing power OF a dollar. At
the present time there is money a
plenty in circulation, and producers
OF wealth are enjoying their inning
OF prosperity, while she man with Fix
ed salary is clsmoring for lower
prices and complaining that the high
rate OF living has reached the danger
point. Organism, with all the term
means, was she outcome OF condl-
lions existing prior to 1896, ana
there is every reason to believe that
present conditions will result In she
PRONUNCIATION OF some other ism asa
cure for present evils. Already there
is a clamor in some quarters TO MAKE
high prices OF living an issue OF this
campaign. All this goes to show
that the wearer OF the pinching shoe
is invariably the man to squeal, ana
that when the producer is enjoying
the fullest measure OF prosperity the
saIaried man is in the throes OF hard
times, and vice versa. We would be
glad to see that happy medium
reached which would be satisfactory
to both classes, but we look for no
help from any kind OF legislation
other than natures law OF supply
and demand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

The graves OF the Confederate dead
we're decorated at Portsmouth on
Friday, Capt. Robt. E. Lee, Jr., be-
ing the orator of the day. Among
the pleasing Incidents Of the occasion
were that Admirable Harrington,
commandant Of the naval station
and his entire staff in full uniform,
occupied seats OF honor on the ros-
trum, and the John w. Phillip Gar
rison, Army and Navy Union, behind
the American flag, we're in line with
she gray-clad veterans. All the ma
val officers there sent flowers for the
graves of the Southern soldiers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

Lord Masham has just entered
upon his ninetieth year, and although
he attained the peerage many years
ago. he is a successful inventor. Tie
has patents on more than hundred
inventions and improvements, all In
connection with silk and wool manu-
facture. He has created no less than
three industries-machine wool comb
ing. power loom velvet and plush
weaving, and that of the utilization
Of waste silk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17
wentz Was Engaged to Be Married.

st. Louis. May 14.-It has just be-
come known that E. l.. Wentz, the
young Philadelphia millionaire. whose
body was found near Big Stone Gap,
Va. after a disappearance of some
months. was engaged to be married to
Miss Cornelia Brookmire, daughter
of Mrs. James H. Brookmire, OF this
city. Mrs. Brookmire's husband was
a wholesale grocer for many years.
Miss IIrookmire, it is announced, was
left about 100000 by the will of Mr..
WpnfZ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17
plstrict OF coIumbIa pemoerats

The Democratic convention OF the Dis.
trict OF Colombia elected as delegates to
the national convention at st Louis
Jas L. Norris, Edwin B. Hay, j. Fred
Kelley, W. Cranch Mclntire, John +.
Monahan and John C. Campbell. The
delegates are uninstructed. James T.
Norris was chosen for member OF the no-
tionsl democratic campaign committ's.
The entire Hearst contingent bolted. a
rump convention was held, and six dee
gates to the ST. Louis convention were
elected and instructed for Hearst.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-17

1t is given out now, and probably
with truth, that the object OF the
New York combination in opposing
the instruction OF delegates to the st.
Louis Convention is to tamper with
them on their arrival at the cOnven-
ton, and "pick up as many as pos
sible for the combination with a view
OF controlling the body. II necessary
TO win, gold watches as souvenirs
might be offered or visions OF gold
coins might float before the vision OF
the uninstructed delegate. These
things should be guarded against,
and can be ia either of two ways-(D
Instruct the delegates, (2) if instruc-
tion is decided unwise, send men to
the convention who cannot be tam
pered with, and. who will represent
and vote the sentiments and wishes
of their constitueDts. Either OF these
will thwart the plans OF the combina-
nation and keep them in n hopeless
minority.