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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
WON'T ACCEPT VICE PRESIDENCY
Speaker Cannon Will Decline the Nom
ination If rendered Him.

nation If rendered Him.
Washington, May 4.-"Even at the
risk of being accused OF declining that
which I probably could not get il de-
sired IL, | answer most unequtyOcally
that IL the nomination were rendered to
me | would not accept 1t under any
circumstances whatever"
Thus strongly did Speaker Cannon
in an authorized interview with re-
porter emphasize his determination
with reference to the vice presidency.
AS he concluded debating what he had
to say, the speaker added: "If there
Is any language which can be more de-
cisive, write 1t in
What are your reasons for such a
statement?" he was asked, and replied:
az have been for almost 30 years a
member OF the national house OF repre-
sentatives. may say my life work has
been in connection with legislation In
the house. / have been nominated by
the Republicans Of the congressional
district in which reside, and have ac-
cepted the nomination. | have every
reason to hope shall be reelected
"If the Republicans have majority
IA C.e next house OF representatives,
ha continued. "of which in my judy
ment there is no reasonable doubt l
will be candidate to succeed myself
as speaker. If,perchance, however. the
Republicans should not have ma
jority in the next house | will take
my place on the floor and give the best
service in my power to give In the MI
nority.
"In my judgment, can do better SER
vice in any capacity as member OF
the house OF representatives than ! can
do elsewhere"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

SIX years ago my wife had q breaking-out below
her knees. At first red bumps appeared but soon
white husky scaba came and when theho would
shed of tho place became red again, and would
itch and burn so that She found Il Impossible to
sleep. At times q yellow water ran from tho
bumps, and Il kept getting worse ana worse
Onr family nhysician pronounced it Eczema. and
prescribed ointmonts and powders, but It Kept
spreading. breaking ont on her body and arms
and almost closed up hey ears Tho druggist at
Garner told mo 20 Try s. $. =, which she ald, ana
ar,er taking several bottles was cured and IS we'll
to-day and has been tor years. ,
Garner N @. w. A. hoOOli'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
Jams capture Newchwano.

London, May 4.-The Chefoo cores
pendent Of the Daily Chronicle cables
the following Under yesterdays (Tues-
day. date:
THE Japanese landed troops and at
tackled and captured Newchwang last
evening, the Russians falling back to
protect the railway"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing in first class style
at moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

Tickets, sleeping-car. reservations, and
iet4iled information can be had al tlcSei
effice, 7O6 10Th ST.; OIL Pa. ave., aud Penr-
sylyania Station. Baggage checked throukh
from hotels and residences.
Phone 1910 for z. X. X. Dab service
G. IA. ACKERT, general Mansser
3. II. HAhDWICK, General as AZ
L. 8. BROWN. General Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

day morning started to pursue the en-
envy through the mountains. The Rus
sian forces are said 10 number 10000
men. They sustained heavy losses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
A Business Record.

We feel like and do congratulate ourselves upon attaining
in this community business reputation that indeed enviable
or recent inventory shows marked advancement de-
parmen of our business aud fully realize these conditions
have arisen by of close attention to our customers
wants conservative manner OF dong business our close
and correct prices on every article leaving store and last
but not least the valuable support many customers have
given u.s. Cur purpose continue serving you better and
better all the time and possible convince every housekeeper
in this section that the best cheapest end safest
place in Fredericksburg make your purchases in the grocery
line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

fevcrsh CONDITION. SoOn IlttIe WaIefy DIIslefS OF
pimples break out, from which clear liquid or
yellow fluid is discharged, which forms thick crusts
and sores, or falls off i'll fine particles or scales
leaving the skin raw and tender, or hard and dry
like parchment. Eczema attacks most frequently
the legs and arms, back and chest, face and hands,
and is disease that comes and goes i'll the earlier
stages, but is a perpetual torment and constant
annoyance when chronic. AT times the itching and
singing is so great that the sufferer, driven almost
to distraction and tortured beyond endurance,
scratches and rubs till the skin broken and beeds
but this only aggravates and spreads the disease.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
. MA
The Blood Aflame with an Itching
Honor that sets the
Skin on Fire.

Eczema the most common and terrible Of all skin
troubles begins sometimes with a slight redness of the
skin which gradually spreads, and the inflammation and
itching increase the entire system is thrown into restless,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

The humors and poisons that produc
skin, must be rooted out before the
Nothing applied externally does any T
or the skin is reacting during Sprin
can't rely upon washes, soaps and S
they do not reach the seat of the trou
system; the blood is aAame with the
circulation to the surface and are beir
of the skin, and you can never heal
ternal applications.
To nehtralize the acids i'll the bio
to get permanently rid of this tortur
quickly and thoroughly as 5. 5. 5. /
outbreak Of the poison through tn
disappear. S. S. S. builds up the thi
to it all the elements of nutrition, al
under the tonic effect of S. S. S. thC
not only get rid of your old skin tTor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
RUSSIANS ENTIRELY ROUTED
kurokI Reports They Fought Hard
Until Defeated.

Seoul. Korea. May At has been
learned here that after the fighting OF
Sunday on the Yalu, the japanese Mon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

Schedule effective April H. 1874.
rains leave Washington from tehnsJ
yania Station.
7.0a IN Daily-lOcal for llarrisonDur'
Varrenton, Danville, and way stations:
1851 m Daily-Washington and Florid
Limited. First-class coaches and drawn
room per to Jacksonville, Fla. LII
in. C n service.
rirst-class coaches and drawing-roon
lesper 10 New Orleans. Dlning-car SCI
vice.
1.Ol m Week Days-L0cal for Harr
onburg and way stations on Manassa'
Branch.
l.4Opm Daily-Local for Warrenton ano
7.I0p m Daily-New York and Atlanta
cxpress-Flrst-clas coach to Atlanta
Sleeper 10 Columbus, Ga, Mondays, Wed
nesdays and Fridays, Sunset Route Tour
lst sleeper, Washington to oan franclSco,
pnllman Buffet service.
g.Dp. m, daily-New York and Florida
Express. Through coaches and sleepers
10 Columbia, Aiken, Aueuata, savannah
and Jacksonville; dining car service.
1000 m Daily-New forksand MEN,
obIs united (yia Lynchburg EFirst-clas
coach and sleeping car TO Roanoke, Knox
lille. Chattanooga. and Memphis; sleeper
10 New Orleans. Dining-cAr servlce.
1913 d m Daily-Washingto and SOUTH
western LImited-All Pullman tralns,cino'
and observation cars to Atlanta and Ma
eJu: sleepers to Nashville, Atlanta. Ma
con, Memphis. New Orleans DINING
car service.
TRAINS ON BLUEMOaT BkAhCh. q
Leave Washington $40 III, l.O III.
IN, meek days, Tor Biueln0nt,
56I p m week days for Lees
Ours vnlJ. sundays only, 9.loa M ana
Through trains from the South arrive
Nash'n /. AZ a IN, 6.52 a m. 9.45 an. 1880
I'm, 3.30p IN. $50 m, and 800 2 DC.
Iaily. Local trains from Harrisonburg,
LIS m week days and $40 o m daily.
from Charlottesville. S.26a m anu $40 p NJ
tally.
Tickets, sleeping-car, reservations, ano
ietAlled Information can be had al tlcSe'
edice, 7O6 18th ST.; OIL Pa. ave., aud Penr-
sylyanla Station. Baggage checked thr0ukP
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
Vim. LIVINGSTON,

Contractor and Builder. Fredericks.
burg, Va. Fully equipped for ali kinds
Of work In the building line. Business
atiice-Room "a. Enterprise Building
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

IN SPITE Of the poor wheat crops the
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 and brains can
build. Everybody in touch with Freder-
icksburg knows the history of the HuskeT
aud Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where others
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When you come to town call and see us
aud let us talk Corn Harvesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support. we are.
r Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE & BRO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07

Early. Rose Seed Potatoes,
Gold Medal" Mimi Family Flour.
Fredericksburg Flour,
= Fresh Ground Corn Meal,
Hans, Bacon and Lard,
And Groceries of every description, at
Wholesale or Retail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
southern Railway

7-"T7TT
~ East Main ST.. Richmond. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-07
I nIILkMnNI HRANLh.

IHATNB UN 1I-1-
Leave Washington $40 ~, l.OO H.
jpn.G.2 I'm, week days, for Biueinont,
5.0I p m week days Tor Lees
Ourg vnlJ. sundays only, 9.lca M ana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
DECREASE IN TRAFFIC.
Rigorous Texas Quarantine Traffic Is
 Having Its Effects.

Having It's EuectS.
 Laredo, Texas, May 3.-The quaran- tine situation remains unchanged. The government refuses absolutely to per- init trains to run through Monterey and other points infected by yellow sever last year without stopping. These trains must stop at all stations as they did before the quarantine be- came effective and this prevents trav- el across the border: in other words, the Mexican government refuses to rec ognize the quarantine established by the State of Texas. Trainmen on trains arriving from Mexican points were re- fused permission to cross the border to-day and the entire crews including Pullman employees were turned back
 The health authorities here under positive instructions demand the cer- tificates provided for in Rule of Dr. Tobor's recently promulgated regula. tions, and as Mexico has not received the inspectors provided for who are to issue these certificates, of course, nobody had such papers at present.
 The State health authorities here are not permitted to accept immune certifi- cates issued by themselves and the United States public health and marine hospital service physicians.
 Many of the railroad men who have had the fever and who hold certificates of immunity are prevented from cross ing the border.
 There has been a large decrease in traffic since the new regulations have been in effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
WALL STREET REVIEW
CHECK GIVEN THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT.
United States Preferred the Center of Assault by Bears and Bulls Support the Union
 Pacific.

New York. May 3.-The early stock market today showed some disposition to continue the downward movement, which was in force yesterday. The check to the decline had the appearance of a contest waged between opposing factors in the market and the upward movement was discontinued as soon as the selling was checked. The operators for de- United States Steel preferred, while the supporters of the market rallied their efforts upon Union Pacific Neither movement was explained by any news of tho day and so far as regarded those two stocks seemed to be prompted wholly by the purpose to influence the general market. The general movement was ex- tremely sluggish and narrow The re- sumption of trading In London after the holiday with no evidence of weakness by reason of the military events in Asia was reassuring factor and there was some buying here for London account. On the other hand the heavy decrease in net earnings for March reported by the Pennsylvania system was a weight upon the whole market. owing to the repre- sentative character of the Pennsylvania traffic. The showing had a strong reflex effect on United States Steel preferred. The weather map showed very favorable conditions for the crop and the weather bureaus weekly summary of conditions gave better account of the seeding of spring wheat and some betterment of un- favorable conditions for winter wheat
 Call money showed firmer tone early for the first time in many days and the minimum rate was l IA per cent with loans made above that. This was at- trfbuted to the growing influence of the gold exports and to the exigencies of the bidders for the $37, ,000,000 New York City bond issue. After the bids were an- call money broke to half of one per cent. The time money market was not affected. The statement by J. P. Morgan in Paris clarified the under of the method of the Panama Canal payment and made clear the posi- tion of his firm as the fiscal agent of this government and the medary by contract with the canal company. This disclosure gave the impression that previous reti- cence had been due to the necessary steps to be taken in the market and in the exchange market and re-opened the that other of the gold ex- ports than those of the Morgan firm have been connected with the Panama Canal payment, thus deducting from the future requirements. The large demand dis closed for the city bond issue was re- garded as striking evidence of the abund- apce of capital resources. The market closed dull and irregular, and showed small net changes. Bonds were irregu- lar. Total sales, par value, S1825, GOO United States 2s, the 3s coupon and the old As declined 1-4 and the new As l-2 per cent on call.
 NEW YORK STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES. NEW ORLEANS. May 3.-Cotton futur
w. A n. BEER's COTTON LETTER,

n. a n. BEERS COTTON LETTER.
 fHy Private Wire to. Caldwell. Ward & Col
 NEW ORLEANS. May 3.--As Liverpool was disappointing our marke opened to 8 lower, and declined to additional short iy after on realizing. :. Shorts covering pre- viozis to the issuance of the weekly weather report caused an improvement, but when the document was read while it was gen erniiy unfayorable. 1t was offset by the fa- varable weather now prevalent throughout the South, therefore values again eased off Near the cIose notwithstanding the weak ness of spots 8 buying wave came in oc- casioning an advance soR 14 to IS from the bottom on old crop months and to 10 on the new. making the net gain to points on all options.
 while advices from Manchester claim that a fair business is doing in cloths the small spot demand from spnners his dis appointed those in favor of the article in Liverpool. Egyptian and continental selling for the past three days superinduced the recent decline. Those enthusiastically in rilned in America are of the opinion that any further break in value will attract a spot demand. Should this materialze an enhancemeat ought to be in order. Spin rxere however, have to realize that they hold the key to the situation and while the kakinKs this year were large, the chances are that the visible supply variations and spinners' takings statement will again be hearfsh this year for the present week Tn the meantime the weather is more sea Fonabie for the growing crop and specula- tion is limited. Under these conditions the action of spinners and weather conditions win continue to go over the market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
EXPLAINED BY CALDWELL.
Result of Chancellors Decision Wa
 Not Sweeping,

Result of Chancellors Decision Was
 Not Sweeping.
 Nashville. Tenn. May 3-President James P. Caldwell of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company to- night gave to the Associated Press a statement concerning Chancellor Ali sons decision in the custer proceedings against the Cumberland Company.
 Mir. Caldwell said: The sensational reports sent out concerning the decis- ion of local judge of an inferior court in the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company case are unwar- ranted. Our attorneys have appealed the case to the Supreme Court where 1t will be tried de novo and they have not the slightest doubt sf the incor- rectness of the decision which. even if affirmed on appeal. could have but slight effect anyway.
 The appeal vacates the decision of the inferior court. and there is now no decree of any kind against the com pany. It will be borne in r1ind that this Is fight between rivals and is not suit involving money claims, The company never was more prosnerous or better established than at present It regards the occurrence as A disa- greeable notoriety. but as unimnor- tant and not in the slightest deqroa able to affect it's credit or dividends "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

Light rains have fallen in eastern Ala bama, Georgia and the Carolinas. and mod crate to heavy rains from middle Texas north through Arkansas and Kansas. win ligh, scattered showers In portions of the middle Northwest. being mostly due to Q storm eddy now covering the Southwest and moving slowly eastward: the barometer is highest over New York. and generaiW fs:r weather prevails over the North. the mid ale South and the far West, except some what colder in extreme western Texas. though there is a general tendency towards warmer in the South.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN.
 For the 24 hours ending at a. m. 18th meridian time.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala. May 3. iso4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NTw ORLEANS, May 3.-spot cotton astiet and weak; demand limited. Sales. L. OPS bales including 500 to arrive and 200 f. 0. b. Prices reduced Mc
 Futures opened dull and to points down. Soon after the first decline there was an advance that carried prices slightly above yesterdays closing figures due to covering by shorts. who feared the crop re- ports and some buying by longs. The weekly crop reports had no apparent effect on the market the conditions being about as expected. In the trading July lost 10 points at IS 7s advanced to 13 S7, declined fn 1s7s and finally advanced to IS Ss. The marSet closed steady, the old crop months being 1 point down to up, while the new crop positions were to points up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK.

KANSAS CITY. May 3.-Cattle-Receipts. io.00a, including t50 southerns Market steady. Native steers. 4.60a5.25; fair to steers, 90d4. 70; Southern COWS, 2.T5@ $40; native cows. 2.OOa4 45; native heif- CTS. 3.5Oa4.50; bulls. 2.65d3.s5; calves 2.75Q5.75.
 Hogs-Receipts. 14.0OO. Market weak to Sc lower. Heavy, 4.so94.T2h; packers 4.55@4.70; pigs and lights, 4.OOa4.60.
 Sheep-Receipts. 5000. Market 5610c lower. Native lambs. 55Oqs.7O; Western lambs, 52566.25: fed ewes, 4.75@5 50; yearlings 5 5.O065.75; clipped sheep. 4,50Q 100; stockers and feeders. 3. 0O94.5O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

MoBILE.-Arrlved: Strs. BeIvernon Nor, Olsen, Bocas del Toro; Fort Gaines, Nor, Jullum, Bocas del Toro; Borghild. Nor. Eriksen, Las Palmas. Cleared: Strs. Fert. It.. Parodi Genoa; Mercator, Nor. Kaisen, Tampico; Belvernon, Nor. Olsen. Bocas del Toro; schrs. Edith and May. Burch. Cai- beria. Cuba; Belle Okiell. Hall. New Haven.
 KEY wEST.-Arrived: 5trs. Moscotte, Allen, Havana and sailed for Port Tampa; U. s. S. Eagle. Wood. and sailed for Ba- hia Honda.
 PENSACOLA - Arrived: Str Inventor. Br, Gerrell. Carthagena. Sailedi Schr. Si- rocco Br.. Blocker, St. Johns.
 KsONVILLE.-Cleared: Schrs. J. L. Hoskins, Johnson, Salisbury; William H. Albury. Br.. Russell. Hopetown.
 SAVANNAH. Arrived: Bark Iottzzia Nartella It., Barbadoes; Los Seis Hermanos Urug., Trascasro. Malaga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
NAVAL STORES,

SAVANNAH. May 9.-Turpentine firm. 54h sales, 3s4; exports ss2. Rosn firm; Quote A, B. c, D. 2 2,5e; E, 2 .55; F, 2.60: G, 2.e5; H, 2.7o; I, ? 80; K, S.15; T. s.2O; N. S.45; W G, 3 60; W W. 3,S0.
 CHARLESTON. - Turpentine firm. 5s. Rosn firm
 wILMINGToN.-Turp steady. 54; receipts. Il casks Resin firm, 2.45 bid; {; receipts 99.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
:, c. pfERcr Q co..s coTroN LErrER.

4By Private Wire rom Gibert X Clay)
 NEW ORLEANS, May 3.-Private cables conveyed the information that notwithstand- ing foreign spinners were able to do more business they were not inclined to replenish stocks of raw cotton at present to corre- Rpond with the extent of contracts ahead for goods, and Liverpool showed the effects of this hand-to-mouth policy by recording n further moderate decline in both depart rnents Speculation here was conducted on a very limited scale. The tendency of room traders and some outsiders to favor the short side was still conspicuous but there seemed to be lack of confidence necessary to urge matters. The occasion for this tfmidity was disclosed by the weekly crop report which d'ssipates the promise of an exceptionally early movement Of the new crop and in fact leaves the impression that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

slighly cooler in easern and slightly warmer in western districts rains in all districts. except Mobile, New Orleans and vicksburg, being mostly light, except To- cally heavy in southwestern Oklahoma.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE.
 Section Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
AVAILABLE SUPPLIES.

NEW YORK. May 3.-Special cable and te1egraphic communication received by Bradstreets shows the following changes in available supplies as compared with last account:
 Wheat United States and Canada east Rockies. decreased s2s.0O bushels; afloat for and in Europe increased 2,000; total supply increased 1.072,000.
 Corn. United States and Canada east Rockies. decreased 1.367.000
 Oats. United States and Canada east Rockies. decreased 857.000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
NEW YORK COFFEE AND SUGAR.

NEW YORK May 3-Coffee-spot Rio quiet: No. invoice, 7os mild quiet; Cor dova, 10@i3.
 Sugar-Raw firm: refined stecdv
 Coffee futures opened steady, : CT FokA' s lower under quite active liquidation follow ing lower European cables. continued full Brazilian receipts and estimates Cor e dis appointing decrease in the worlds visible. Buliish estimates as to the May movement were received, however, and the market soon became quiet and slightly steadier on covering with the close steady. unchanged to 10 points lower. Sales, 33,500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
The leading futures ranged as follows:
ARTICLES.
Cash quotations were as follows:

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Quiet, steady.
 wheat-No. spring, ss@S2; No. 3, s7@ 92: No. 3 red. .0OGl .02
 Corn--No 2, 471e No. 2 yellow. 51 Oats-No. ?, 40h q4O%; No. white, 41 @43. Mess pork, per bbl.. 11.5oGl1.s?h. Lard. per 100 lbs. 6 Al a6 50.
 Short ribs sides. loose. 6.O066.12M. Shor clear sides, boxed, 6,b066.75. Whiskey. basis of high wines. 1.2s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
RT Inr1Is PROVISIONS.

ST. LOUIS. May 3.-Fiour quiet. un- changed.
 whiskey steady. .32h.
 Pork lower; jobbing. 11.75.
 Lard lower; prime steam, SIS. Bacon lower; boxed extra shorts. LOO: clear ribs, 7.37h short clears, 7.62h.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK. May 3.-Buyers of dry goods are operating in conservative fashion and yet in certain quarters slightly more interest was observable, although efforts are being made to lower prices. In many in- stances the efforts are not successful but still considerable irregularity is observable