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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-16
cHEFoo AFFAIR SERIOUS
London Views japanese Action There
As Alarming.

AS alarming.
London. Aug. 13.-The British Off
clals and foreign diplomats regard the
action of the japanese in cutting ont
the Russian torpedo boat destroyer
Rycshitelni at Chefoo as raising a seri-
Gus question of importance to all ma
tons.
The foreign Office received a dispatch
from the British consul at Chefoo con-
frming the capture of the Ryeshitelni
and her removal by her captOrs from
the harbOr. The consul added that the
facts were Immediately reported to the
Chinese government and the foreign
diplomats az Pekin.
The former evinced considerable
concern. not so much at the fact that
the attack was made on the destroyer,
as at the precedent established by ia
pan, which Russia may follow in case
Of emergency. thereby extending the
area of hOstilities which Secretary Hay
sought to circumscribe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-16
HEIR 70 (zAH'S THRONE
Whole of Russia Rejoicing at Birth
of Royal Prince.
WILL BE cHRIsTENEp ALEXIS
The Birth of the Heir to the Throne
Was Attended With All the Cere-
monies of Imperial Tradltion-The
Mother and Child Doing Well.

Was Attended With All the cere-
monies of Imperial Tradition-The
Mother and Child Doing Well.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 13.-A son and
heir TO the Russian throne has been
born. The empress and the child are
doing well.
The birth so greatly wished for, that
OF an heir TO the Russian crown, oc-
CURED not in the great palace at Peter
hof, but in the Alexandra Villa, one Of
n group of four small palaces in Sc
cluded corner Of the magnificent Peter
h0f Park. In one OF these buildings the
empress has been living for a week.
The heirs name will be Alexis Niko-
laievitch. and II he reigns he probably
will assume the title of Alexis II. The
last Alexis was emperor Of Moscovy, in
1915.
The birth of the heir TO the throne
was attended with an the ceremonial
ordained by imperial tradition.
In accordance with the Russian law,
there were present, besides the en-
peror, Baron Fredericks. the master OF
the ceremonies, and Prince Dolgo-
rouky, the grand marshal Of the court
Or. Rott, the emperor's family physi-
clan. was the accoucher, and DR.. Hirach
was the surgeon in attendance, Dr.
Rott personally announced the birth OF
the heir to the awaiting imperial fam
fly. A formal announcement will be
published in the Official Messenger
The emperor and empress had, pre-
vious to the birth of this child. four
daughters Olga. born November 3,
1885: Tatiana. born May %, 1897;
Marie. born June "A, 1899, and Anasta-
sia, born June 3, 1901.
The announcement from Peterhof
was Immediately followed by a salute
OF t0t guns from the imperial yacht
lying at anchor of the jalace. but it
was 2.45 p. m. when the guns of st.
Peter and st. Paul fortress, opposite
the WlHltI pdluit htlts Abh'NS W NV
glad tidings TO the people Of the Rus
sian capital.
The effect was electrical. With the
boom of the first gun the people in the
streets. who had been mOmentarily eH-
pecting the event for "a hours. stopped
to listen and count the guns. Only 81
ava 0rad for q GIRL
When the 32d gun doomed and the
people we're aware that at last an heir
10 the throne was born there was re-
joicing everywhere, and before the sa-
lutte was finished the whole city had
blossomed ont with flags and bunting
and the shipping in the harbor was
dressed. Then the bells OF the churches
began 10 ring wildly.
In the meantime the announcement
had been telegraphed 10 the most re:
mote corners Of the empire. In all the
towns and cities the glad tidings were
spread with the clamor Of bells and
the booming Of cannon. Thanksgiving
services followed in all the churches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-16

to the inner iuau -. -, -
Cafes and iunch.rooms are filed with men
and women who seem to give all their time
ard attention to thoughts OF properly OF
improperly feeding their stomachs IL Is
of course best 10 eat slowly, but not TOO
much y saws Dr. Pierce chief consulting
nbxsician to the Invalids Hotel and SuI-
g;cai Institute, of Buffalo. n. y. In this
9oth century people devote so much time
to head work that their brain - tagged ana
there isn't sufficient blood left to properly
take care Of the other organs of the body.
The stouach must be assisted in its hard
work-the liver started into aeuou--oy the
use of a good stomach tonic, which should
be entirely Of vegetable ingredients and
without alcohol. After years OF experience
in an active practice, DIR. Pierce discovered
a remedy that suited these conditions IN
blood maker and tissue-builder. He called
II DIR. pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
an alternative extract that assists IN the
digestion and assimilation of the food IN
the stomaeh-so that the blood gets what
il needs for food and oxidation, the liVef Is
at the same time started into activity ana
there is perfect elimination OF waste mat.
ter When the blood is pure and rich, all
the organs work without effort, and the
body is like perfect machine.
FREE DR.. PieIce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt OF
stamps 10 pay expense of mailing ohlt.
Send 81 one-cent stamps for the book IN
paper covers, or II stamps Tor the cloth
bound volume. Address DR.. K. " Pierce,
Buffalo n Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-16

command them 70 was shot az four
times. and while Iii the wafer he re-
ceiyed a deep wound in the right leg
There were 81 Russian officers and
men on board thA Ryeshitelni, and 80
have been accounted for \ number OF
the japanese attackers also are be.
lieyed 10 have Ferished,
A Junk which arrived here, having
left Port Arthur on August S. brings
confirmation nf previous reports OF Sc
we're fighting day and night, One Japa-
nese she'll struck the corner of build
ing i'm Port Arthur and killed or
wounded 200 people. Fifteen siX-inch
shells fell a one spot on the water
front i'm one day, but hurt no one IL
Is roughly estimated that the Japanese
are from five TO eight miles from Port
Arthur.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-16

IN SPITE of the poor wheat crops the
l Deering Binders and Mowers have
hrohen All records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remark able,
consIdering crop conditions, and not one
breath of complaint has been heard. They
are the best that money and brains can
hnild. Everybody in touch with Freder-
iclrsburg knows the history of the Husker
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
Inc won the highest praise where others
ffaahad Deering Corn Haryesters gave
atisfactjon last year, they are better now.
When Won come to town call and see us
and led as talk Corn Harvesters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support, we are.
Yours truly,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-16
Russia MAY Get Constitution.

Berlin. Aug. 13.-The Kleine Journal
saws IT expects that the birth OF an
heir to the Russian throne will be fol-
lowed in a few days by the proclama-
ton OF a constitution. claiming 20 have
been informed that Emperor Nicholas
vowed he would give a constitution to
Russia is the empress gave birth to a
SON
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-08-16
The kskold al Woosung.

Shanghai. Aug. 13.-The Russian
protected cruiser Askold arrived at
Woosung, with her fifth funnel gone
close to the deck. all the tunnels rid
died with shell holes. one gun on the
port side dismounted and several large
holes above the water line. One lieu
tenant and II men had been killed and
40 men wounded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
YEAR WITH CORONER LESS NEED OF HIS SERVICES TRAN PREVIOUSLY. Forty Cases Were Investigated by MT. Tice in 1903 Against I'll
 Bodies Viewed in
 1902.

During the calendar year just closed there has been less need for the ser vices of Coroner w. H. Tice than in any year of the four years in which he has served as coroner of Montgomery county.
 During 19O3 he had 40 calls against III calls in 1902. His report for 1903 shows an increase of suicide and a decrease dental deaths in 1902 are compared with seven accidental deaths during the past year.
 The record book of Coroner Tice af- lords an interesting study Of course it should be understood that the coroner is called to view a dead body only when violence is suspected or the death is be- lieved to have been due to extraordinary causes.
 In 1903 there were seven murders that came to the notice of the coroner. There were nine murders in 1902. The pistol is shown to have been the most commonly used weapon. Four cases of suicide in 1903 Is an increase of two over the sui cides of 1902, The pistol is shown to be the favorite instrument for ending life in the suicidal cases. To alcoholism is ascribed three deaths in 1903, against one death in 1902. The deaths ascribed to heart failure in 1903 were ninc Eleven cases of heart failure were reported for 1902 Four deaths from paralysis in 1902 are entrusted with two deaths from the same cause in 1903
 The coroner was of course called to view number of bodies of persons who died from natural CauSps
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Like a Piece of Fiction.

hdHSdS Clty Journal.
 In this commonplace world of ours now and again We have to record some event which gives q justification to the widest devices of the most sensational novelists. The trial of the Count and Countess Vesiersil Kwilecki has all the appear ances of a properly thrilling work of fic- tion. We have the ancient family repre- sented by the count and countess, who have to their great grief, no male heir; and we have the rival line which can scarcely disguise it's joy at the prospect of the property reverting to its branch of the family. Then we have the unexpected accouchment of the countess at the age of 50 and the birth of fine boy. At tnij point the necessary islanders and suspi- cions are not wanting. The rival line circulates diligently the rumor that the boy Is supposititious. a rumor which cul- inmates in the trial of Count and Coun- tess Kwilecki in criminal court. Nor is the conclusion less satisfactory to the lover of old-fashioned, happy ending fc- ton. The likeness of the boy to his all legged mother ;s generally recognized, the jury take a common sense view. in spite of the amazing threats of the public prosecutor. ard all the accused, count, countess and their three supposed accom- plices are triumpnantly acquitted. So virtue triumphs even in the actual, sober atmosphere of a Berlin criminal court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
COURTS OPEN AGAIN
THEY BEGIN GRINDING ToMOR-
 ROW AFTER HOLIDAY REST.
Judge Jones Will Receive Report of Federal Grand Jury Tuesday at Mountaineering Develop
 ments Expected.

The grind of the courts begins again Monday.
 For two weeks the Montgomery Temples of Justice have been closed on account Of the holidays.
 The civil division of the City Court of Montgomery begins work Monday. The United States Court for the Middle Dis trict of Alabama will open Tuesday.
 From Monday until late in March, the grind of the courts will go on without intermission.
 Tomorrow at 10 o'clock, Judge A. D. Sayre will take up the non-jury docket of the December call of the November term of the City Court of Montgomery. This call should have been taken up dur ing the first week of December. Owing to the absence of Judge William H. Thomas from Montgomery, Judge Sayre was called into the criminal court and the non-jury docket was passed until Monday.
 Judge Sayre will hold court one week. The City Court will then be idle until the meeting of the county grand jury on the first Monday in February.
 Judge Thomas c. Jones, presiding over the United States Court for the Middle District of Alabama, will hear the report of the Federal grand jury Tuesday at noon. signalising the opening of his court.
 While nothing definite is known. the in dications are that the report or this grand jury will develop sensations. It is known that for several weeks the jury investi- gated whitecapping cases in Geneva, Barbour, Bullock. Crenshaw and Pike Counties. Alleged peonage cases were also investigated.
 The witnesses and jurors, under strict instructions of foreman and court have refused absolutely to indicate the result of their investigations. The District At torney's office has also been peculiarly quiet in reference to the grand jury.
 Both civil and criminal dockets will be taken up during this term of the court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Liquor Elections in Pickens

Carrollton. Jan. 2.-(Speclal) binder Epecial law it requires majority of the legal voters of each beat to sign peti- tions for the sale of spirituous liquors therein in this county. Applications had been made for license in several beats of the county, and many prominent men learned that under the new constitution they were not legal voters. The chair man of the great Democratic party, to his surprise. found that he was not a legal voter. He had failed to pay his poll tax before the first of February. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
PRINCESS MArHILDE DEAD.
One of the Last of the Bona
 nartac

Paris, Jan. 2..1Princess Msthllde. the only daughter of Prince Jerome Bona parte. died at o'clock this evening.
 shortly before the Princess expired, former Empress Eugena and Princess Clothilde visited the bedside The Prin- cess became unconscious at ? o'clock this afternoon and remained in that condition until the end.
 The death of Princess Mathilde has caused sorrow throughout France. not only because she was one of the last of the Napoleons, but because she was all ways known as The Good Princess
 Prince Jerome Bonaperte arranged a marriage between his daughter and Louis Napoleon, put without success. The Pre- tender. who later became Emperor caused the breaking off of the match and this tnlide marriage to Count Demidorff, rlch Russian. While they were in St. Pe- terspurg: Emperor Nicholas conceived great anectiOn for the Princess and gave her decree of divorce when she was no longer to live with her husband.
 During the Presidency of Louis Napo- ieon' Princess MathiIde managed his house and dispensed the honors, retiring gracefully to her personal studies when Louis Napoleon married. During that epoch she was regarded as one of the most beautiful women in France Since the Tall of the empire, Princess Mathilds mas maintained salon in Paris, which was was Irequented hY celebrities of the art. nterature and military world. Until her last illness the Princess was deeply in- terested in politics, and it is said that tain Dreyfus. she sent tn Reinach her card initialed "P. P C." CPour prendr conge9. punishment she meted out to all who displeased her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
FIRE CUTS RECToRY.
Little Church Around the Corner the
 ScAna

0CSnCs
 New York. Jan. 2.-Fire early to-day gutted the rectory of the famous Little Church Around the Corner in East Twen- ty-ninth street
 Rev. Dr. Houghton. who was in his room, was almost overcome by smoke when he awoke. He made his way to a rear window. from which he was rescued by firemen and soon recovered, but had to procure clothing from a neighbor.
 Miss Houghton. daughter of the rector. was rescued from the window of her bed room and carried down a ladder. Her maid jumped from the roof to a low ex- tension, and was preparing for a leap to the yard when fireman caught her. The fire was caused by a defective fiue. Starting in the basement, it cut off all escape from the inmates. The prompt arrival of the firemen in response to an automatic alarm undoubtedly saved loss of life. The damage amounts to a few thousand dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

8 pounds dried apples, 25c; 3 pounds dried peaches, 25c; 8 pounds prunes, 25c; 8 pounds apricots, 25c; 9 pounds dried figs, 25c.
 Smith 6 Wornum, IT N. Perry. Phone COG.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Body Not That of Norton.

Chicago. Jan. 2.-Haste in the early of the dead led to a mistake of which the police were apprised today. when Chief of Police O'Neill received n letter from Edwin Norton of St. Louis. believed to have been a fire victim. Nor, toms supposed body was identified bv a business card showing him as purcha Sing agent for the Washington Electric Com that he has not been in Chicago for ten years He offers all aid possible in iden- tifying the unfortunate man to whom he gave the business card.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

German Dills. German Kraut. Sweet Mixed Pickels. Sour Mixed Pickles. We have everything Tn the pickle line.
 Smith 6 Wornum, 17 N. Perry. Phone ooe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
-ra Tbomnson R. Ferguson n,ir,

Mrs. Thompson B. Ferguson, wife of paper women in that territory. hayIn,. heen actively engaged in Journalism fH1 I number of years Her husband was away from home when telegram arrived named him for Governor of the Territory Mrs. Ferguson promptly wired his accept ance.. When he arrived home in the even ing, she had his grip packed and he left on the night train for Washington where he was commissioned at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

whiskey contest in Gordo and Carrollton beats was warmly contested. Gordo go- ing for prohibition, and Carrollton against.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
neWS In Brief.

DEPUTY Internal Revenue Collector Knox Booth returned to Montgomery yesterday morning from a raid in Randolph County where he captured and destroyed three com plete illicit copper distilleries, 1000 gallons of beer, 25 gallons of corn whiskey and a shotgun. He arrested W. E. Burroughs, Sam Martin and Will Lashley, white men. who were taken before United States Commission CT T. D. Sanford at Opelika and each of them released on a S2oo bond to await the action of the grand jury.
 THERE will be services at the Central Pres byterian Church this morning at 1 1 o'clock, preaching by the pastor, Rev. Neal l.. An derson. Tonight the congregation of the Cen tral Presbyterian Church will unite with the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church in service at the First Presbyterian Church.
 JOHN HARRINGTON and Oscar Steiner, ne- groes, in the city prison for larceny. were released from custody yesterday by order of Mayor Carr. The negroes pleaded that they be permitted to begin the new year out of prison and the Mayor decided to give them the opportunity.
 COPIES of the local acts passed by the last Legislature have been received from the printer by the Secretary of State and are ready for distribution to the proper officials. They may be purchased from the Secretary of State by all who desire copies. THE published report of the annual proceed ings of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Ala bama has come from the printer and reflects great credit on Grand Secretary G. A. Beau champ The meeting was held in Montgom- cry Dec. lst and 2nd.
 APPOINTMENTS wkere announced yesterday from the State Executive Department as fol- lows: Notaries Public-W. B. Harrison. Tal- ladega County; Gerret H. Smith, Lauder dale County; Roscoe Locke, Escambia County.
 Rev J. s. Frazer, D. D.. will preach at tho Court Street Methodist Church today at l l o'clock and will hold the first quarterly con ference of the new year tomorrow night at O o'clock.
 Rev Wesley F. Perkins of Tennessee. a blind minister, will preach this morning at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at the | o'clock service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

wkere announced yesterday from the State Executive Department as fol- lows: Notsries Public-W. B. Harrison. Tal- ladega County; Gerret H. Smith. Lauder dale County; Roscoe Locke, Escambia County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

ing, the funeral taking place from his residence, No. 307 St. Joseph Street, at 10 o'clock. Rev. Edmonds Bennett of Trinity Church oficiated. DeIegations from Pcrcivale Lodge No. io6. Knights of Pythias. and Mutual Lodge No. 50f, Knights of Honor, attended and perform ed their respective funeral rites at the grave. Many beautiful floral designs were. placed on the grave. The pail bearers T, w. Nicol. W. F. Gill, J. E. Buck, c. A. Carlson.
 Articles of incorporation of the M. M, Marsh Haberdasher Company were filed in the Probate Court today. The incor- rators are Moreland M. Marsh. Thos. A. Yeend and Thomas J. Potter. Tho capi-' tai Stock is 5000. The Company do a general merchandise business and deal in commercial paper.
 The funeral of Col. M. D. Wickersham will take place tomorrow afternoon from his residence on Spring Hin avenue. The interment will be in the Catholic Ceme- tery. The United States District Court, Hon. H. T. Toulinin. judge. adjourned this morning as token of respect to his memory.
 The mystery surrounding the disappear ance of J. Croker, a contractor, last seen on Wednesday evening. December g. Is as yet unraveled. John Jones, the negro who was last seen with Crol<er. is being held in the county jail.
 Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Adeline Proskauer daughter of Major A. Proskauer.i to Nor ris Meyer. a prominent young business man of this city.
 Mrs. F. S. Mosher and. Miss Calda Mosher. are expected to arrive homo Monday from a visit to relatives in Au- gusta, Ga.
 Deputies Murphy and Patch today ar- rested Essex Knox, a negro, wanted in Choctaw County on a number of charges.
 Chevalier St. Martin, late Italian Con- sul at New Orleans, is quite i'll at Prov idence Infirmary in this city.
 Hon. c. W. Taylor. who has been spend- ing a few days in Mobile. left this af- ternoon for Washington.
 Mrs. John J. Moylan of Mexico City, is a guest at the Battle House.
 F. Lockwood of Montgomery, is regis tered at the Battle House.
 John P. Kohn of Montgomery, spent yesterday in the city.
 Walter S. Crump of Pell City, arrived in Mobile yesterday.
 W. J. Dangaix of Birmingham, is in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Notice to Candidates.

On January first the rate for "An- nouncements" was fixed at 5000 each. This entities the candidate making the announcement to run his card in each issue of The Daily and Sunday Adver- tiser to and including the day of elec- tion.
 Advertising Department.
 The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

ings of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Ala bama has come from the printer and reflects great credit on Grand Secretary G. A. Beau champ. The meeting was held in Montgom- cry Dec. Ist and 2nd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

1T the moon be bright and clear when three days old, fine weather Is promised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

COPIES of the local acts passed by the last Legislature have been received from the printer by the Secretary of State and are ready for distribution to the proper officials. They may be purchased from the Secretary of State by all who desire copies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

Mobile Society News.
 A delightful morning was spent at the Country Club. Thursday morning by Misses Ethel and Elcie Fry. Hattie Wa ters of New Orleans. Mary Cooper of Nashville. Hetty Dahlgren. Saida Billups and Kathleen Williamson. Seven hand euchre and luncheon divided the honors of the day, the first prize falling to Miss Waters. and the consolation to Miss Dahlgren.
 The friends of the Bryan Blacks will regret to learn that they are not to be here this winter. The changes and chances of business life have called them back to Pensacola. and Mir. Black with his Lares and Penates, left the city Thursday. f.,
 The Syndicate" composed of Messrs. Joseph Hodgson. Jr.. John McPhillips, Harry Majerski, Hoicombe Quill. Joe Lyons, Santos Rubira. and few others. gave their usual New Year dinner last evening, at the Battle House.
 Mrs. R. E. Owen has returned from a visit to her daughter. Mrs. W. E. Nor we'll in Nashville, Tenn.
 New Years day passed off pleasantly. The evening started off with glorious
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

A single halo around the moon indi- cates a storm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

Rev. J. S. Frazer, D. D.. will preach at tho Court Street Methodist Church today at o'clock and will hold the first quarterly con ference Of the new year tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03

minister, will preach this morning at the Cumberland Pc ,sbyterian Church at the II o'clock service.