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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-25
Gunboat Refuses to Leave Shanghai.

GGnDOdt REFUSES 10 Leave oNdn9Udi'
Shanghai. Feb 22.-Urged by the
japanese consul here. the taou ordered
the Russian gunboat Mandjnr TO leave
the harbor. but the order was ignored.
Il is reported that a Chinese squadron
has been ordered here to enforce the
taoti's demand and TO enable Japanese
steamship companies TO resume ser
vice between Japan and Shanghai.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-25


and it's allied
organs Of diges-
ton and nutn-
tion are dis
eased, the food
eaten is imper-
fectly digested
and assiniilated,
and the conse-
quent lose of
nutrition results
in physical de-
bility.
DR.. Pierce 's
Golden Medical
Discovery cures
diseases of the
stomach and
other organs of
digestion and
nutrition, and
enables the per-
feet digestion
aud assimilation
of food. 1t
builds up the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-25
THE FARMER FAILS

In health just as does the city-nan, and
he fails commonly from the same cause,
stomach trouble" The farm is a
Wholesome place TO live; the farmers
life is healthy life; but no external adj
vantages can overcome the effects of
diseased stomach. When the stomach
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-25

81 used ten bottles Of Dr. PierCe's Golden
Medical Discovery and several vials OF his
Pleasant Pelletsfa wear ago this spring. and
have had no trouble with indigestion since -
writes Mr.. W. r. Thompson Of Townsend
BrOadwater Co., Montana. "Words fSll 20 tell
how thankful am for the relief. as had sui
frred so much and il seemed that the doctors
could do me no good. got down IN weight TO
one hundred aud twenty 1--WE pounds ana WAS
not able to work at all Now I weigh nearly
one hnndred and sixty and can DO a DAYS woIS
ON .he farm. have recommended youT wedi
cine to several. and shall ALWAYS have COCO
word to say for DR.. Pierce and his medicines
The sole motive for substitution IS TO
permit the dealer TO make the little more
profit paid by the sale OF less meritori-
Gus medicines. He gains You lose,
therefore accept no substitute for Golden
Medical Discovery
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-25
MAY BAR OUR coNsULs
Russia Claims Right to Close Man
churian Towns

Paris. Feb. 22.-A statement made
by a high Russian Official to the semi
official Temps indicates that Russia.
which has declared that United States
Consul Morgan will not be admitted
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-25
RUSSIA ON DEFENSIVE
Preparations Being Made In Man
churia to Prevent Japs Landing.
RUMoRs OF LAND FIGHTING
Russians said to Have Lost $500 Men
In Battle on Yalu RiVer-Gen. kuro-
patkin TO Command Cars Troops.
American Warshhips Leave Chefoo.

Port Arthur, Feb. 22.--Sounds of de-
sultory firing at sea are heard almost
nightly. and this morning firing was
again heard. This is doubtless due TO
the attempted approach of japanese
torpedo boats. ut>nothing serious has
developed.
The garrison is in excellent spirits
and is firmly convinced OF the ultimate
success of the Russian arms.
The Noyi Krai prints a long article
invoking historical precedents to prove
the Illegally of the Japanese declara-
ton that coal and victuals will in all
cases be treatSd as contraband of war.
The paper describes Japan's attitude
as presumption and urges the neutral
powers to disregard It,
The Russian forces in Manchuria are
so far acting entirely on the defensive.
Extensive preparations are being made
at Dalny Port Arthur. Newchwang and
Lao Wang to prevent the threatened
landing Of japanese troops. a big
force of men are az work on the dam
aged vessels in the Port Arthur har-
Dor. and efforts are being made to raise
the battleship Retyizan. The supply Of
fresh vegetables and beef in Port Ar
thur is getting very short and specu-
lators are endeavoring to secure steam
els to run the blockade
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
CHEAP ROUND TRI1 RATES VIA
 l.. & N. R. R.

s13. .95 St. Louis. Mo. May 18th Special Coach Excursion. tickets good 10 days.
 $51 .75 Los Angeles or San Francisco, Cal. April p to 30 inclusive good for re- turn to June 30th. Diverse routes and stop-over privileges at St. Louis.
 $21. 50 Chicago. Ill, April 29-3Oth. May ist and 2nd, good for return to June 10th. by payment of fee of cents and deposit of tickets on or before May 10th. Parties desiring can go via direct routes and re- turn through St. Louis with stop-over at Worlds Fair. Fee $1 for stop-over.
 $e6.5e, Buffalo N. Y. May 8. 9, 10. Good to leave Buffalo. returning not later than May 23rd.
 s2s45 Pittsburg. Pa, May 14. IS. 1s. Good to leave Pittsburg returning not later than May 2lst.
 $2O. 65. Carthage. Mo, May. IS to 24th. in- elusive.
 elusive. Tickets good to leave Carthage or Joplin not later than June 30th. If deposited with joint agent not later than May 30th.
 For further particulars, call on or write W. L. Beasley, P. A., Montgomery, Ala. sii-tu- thu-sa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

the boys of the Fremont and Mabry Street neighborhood and though its mem- bers are young they are enthusiastic sol diers and give promise of taking a his h position in the local militia.
 The officers are: Drayton Doherty. captain; Caldwell Johnson, first lieuten- ant; BarnweilS Partridge, second lieuten- ant; Marion Smith. Jr., sergeant, and Sherrod Quarles, Curry Bibb and Bennie Townsend corporals. The other mem- bers are Joe Bibb. Earl Bibb, Bart Bar ker, James Nicholson. Murray Nichol- son, Preston Mccullough, John Lan3. Ju 1ian schwarz. Earl Childers, Bnyard Gross, Holmes Chapman, Frank Barn. well. John Barnwell. W. D. Lockhart. Henry Smith, Richard Young
 The company has encamped on the King lot on North Street between Church and Fremont Streets where three tents are pitched. The soldiers went into camp Friday afternoon and bivouaced there Friday night. breaking camp Saturday night. All of Friday night sentinels were on duty and all intruders were promptly stopped. Captain Donerty havirS given orders that all persons coming into the lines without giving the counter-sign should be shot. The stars and stripes wave proudly over the captains tent and the irregular but incessant roll of the rum and the hoarse and frequent com mands of the officers tell the passer-by hat the Butler Rifles are ready for cruel war with all the hardships of camp life and all the privatiors of a long and fierce campaign.
 The company has not yet its commits sion in the Alabama National Guard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Negro Dies of Wound.

Sonny Green, a negro who, according to his own statement. was shot Wednes- day night by Will Irwin. negro, died at o'clock this afternoon from the effects of a bullet wound in the neck. Irwin has not been arrested. having dis appeared immediately after Green was shot. Before he died. Green said that Wednesday night as he walked out of a drug store on East Water Street, Irwin. who was standing in the door drew q pistol and shot him. The bullet pierced Greens hand which he held before him for protection and entered his neck. in flicting a wound which aeused his death this afternoon. Green stated that the shooting was without cause and was pre- ceded by no quarrel. Irvin's where abouts Is not known to the police.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
MOSQUITO COAST TROUBLE.
England Explains Cause of Dispatch
 of Its Warship,

Washington, April 1S.-To prevent any possible misunderstanding, the British government. through it's ann bassador here. has explained fully to the State Department the object of the dispatch of the British warship Retri- button from Jamaica to the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua. and this explana- ton Is said to be satisfactory.
 The British government is anxious to have the Nicaragua government pro- tect the Mosquito Indians formerly un- der a British proteotorate, and to in Guire into the claims of the captains of certain small turtle fishing vessels now detained at Bluehelds that they have been wrongfully arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Funeral of MT. Holley.

The funeral of James H. Holley who died in Dallas, Texas. yesterday morn ing will take place at i0:3o o'clock to- morrow morning. when the body will be brought to Selma on the Western of Ala bama passenger train. The services will be conducted by Rev. E. ". Gamble at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, of which MT. Hoiiey was a member MT. Holiey. who was 65 years old at the time of his death. came to Selma a few years before the war and except for the four years he served in the Confederate army he lived in this city until last year, when he re- moved with his family to Dallas. Texas. He is survived by his widow, two daught- CTS, Misses Josie and Frankie Holley, and by brother. Horace Hoiley who lives in Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
First Iron Casting.

Scientific American.
 What is believed to be the first iron casting made in the territory now in- cluded In the United States is preserv- ed in Lynn. Mass. Its history is well authenticated. It is a cooking pot. weighing a little over two pounds. It was made about 1642. near Lynn, where a small blast furnace was built that year. This furnace used charcoal for fuel. with bog ore found in the meadow along the SauRus river and oyster shells as Aux. The furnace was operated until 1888 with some inter missions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Delegates to Conference.

Delegates from churches of this city to the conference of the Selma District of the Methodist Episcopal Church will depart Wednesday for Demopolis. where the conference will meet. Rev. c. A. Rush of Selma. Presiding Elder of the District will be In attendance. The Water Street Methodist Church will be represented by the pastor. Rev. J. L. McGlaun and W. K. Campbell. B. r. Bland. James Wilson, A. J. Finlayson. IT. c. Hare and J. J. Thomas with I. Taylor, W. T. Garner and W. l.. Cot tingham as aiternates. The Church Street Methodist Church will be repre- scented by its pastor. Rev Allen L. An drews. D. D., and by H. H. Stewart. $. A. Fowlkes, T. W. Wal. J. E. Wilkln- son and B. s. Bibb. The Fairland Church will be represented by its pastor. Rev. A. B. Brown. and by delegates whose names have not been published.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
FOR CONSUMPTION

Tuberculosis. or consumption. Is due to invasion by the lung-eating parasite frst discovered by Pref. Koch of Berlin in 1882 and scientifically known as the coma bacillus Strictly and plainly speaking. the disease is literal eating up Of the solids. and a literal drinking up of tha moistures. and a literal vampire drainage Of the precious animal vitahties of the entire looes of the lungs until they fall to pieces !n the nnaI process of dscom- pos!tion,'
 Lhe action of Radam's Microbe Killer as an entidCte to these destructive germs IS to arrest the disease and prevent it's development by putting an end to the microbic waste and pillaging.
 Mss Mattie Murray, 1905 West Franklin St 'eet, Baltimore, Md. writes: I was af- fiicted for more than four years with Consumption of the Lungs. and with its many facilitating and distressing accom- paniments. The best medical attendance and various highly recommended remc- dies were tried without effect I have taken the Microhe Killer for short time and am glad to say that 1t has completely cured me.
 The wm. Radam Microbs Killer O.,
 1M Prince St.. New York, or
 x. c. FOWLER. Druggist
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
stores Will Close Early.

has signed an agreement that beginning May he will close his store at p. m. It is expected that all merchants will comply with the request which is made by their employees
 The petition for early closing was handed about by E. D. Karpe. H. H. HuLson and W. E. Morrison and was not ar official note of any union or associa- tion. The custom of closing their shops at 6 D. m. during the summer months has long been honored by Sc la mer- chants who have always acceded unhes- itating to any reasonable request by their clerks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Rasehall Season onsnsd.

The baseball season in Selma was open cd this afternoon by two teams picked from the employees of the Southern Rail- way. who will soon place on the diamond an aggregation that is to make the Y. M. c. A. boys look to their laurels The teams under the captaincy of Enie Camp and Bob Avis played merely for practice today but put up a good article of bayy. Captain Camps side won by a score of 9 to l For the Campians. sadler and Apper son were slab artists, being stopped by Smith behind the bat while for Captain Alvis's team Avis and Barber twirled 10 John Cone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Death of an Infant.

Mary Louise Brazelton. the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Brazel ton. died at the family residence, 460 Washington Street after a short illness. The funeral took place at o'clock this afternoon, Rev. T. R. Bert conducting the services. The pail bearers were Dr. T. P. Whitby, J. c. Bender. J. NJ. Robertson and J. E. Carter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
RETURNS TABULATED FOURTH CIRCUIT COMMITTEE
 IN SELMA. Judge John Moore Had No opposi- tion, and J. F. Thompson Re ceives Plurality of 177 over
 Nearest Competitor.
Advertiser Bureau,

AdVeftIser Bureau,
 Selma, -A--. 1S The Democratic Executive Committee of the Fourth Judicial Circuit met at noon today and after tabulating the votes cast in the five counties of the District for Judge and Solicitor adjourned sine die. The usual proceeding for forward ing report to the Secretary of State was taken. [
 J. B. Ellis of Dallas County was Chair man. and J. B. Christian of Perry was Secretary of the meeting. Others pres ent were J. M. Bonner of Wilcox and H. F. Reynolds holding proxy for James Oakley of Bibb. J. M. Jones, member
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

of the Committee from Hale. was ab- sent.
 Following was the vote as compiled by the Committees:
 For Judge of Fourth Judicial Circuit:
 John Moore of Perry-Bibb, 1,l4i: Dal- las. 1881; Hale, 754; Perry. 96s: Wilcox. S90: total, 5,oSs
 For Solicitor:
 W. M. Fowlkes of Perry-L.--. 145: Dallas. 2l; Hale. 147; Perry, 7N; Wilcox. 190: total, 1,49O
 Robert H. Msngum of Dallas-Bibb, l40: Dallas. 1,1S2; Hale, zss: Perry. s7; Will cox. 409: total, 2,o6s.
 J. F. Thompson-Bibb. 1.1 $; Dall"s. 15S: Hale. 49S; Perry. 14o; Wilcox. s45: total, 2,245
 Mir. Thompsons plurality over Mir. Mangum is IF.
 The Executive Committee of the South western Chancery Division met today in Mobile, D. B. Cobbs of Mobile. hoIding proxy for J. B. Ellis of Dallas. The Committee of the Fourth Congressional District met in Ar niston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Crum Bobs Up Again.

Washington, April 1S.-The Balti- more conference of the African M. E. Church. in session here, to-day adopted resolutions appealing to President Roosevelt for aid in securing permis- sion for an exhibit at the St. Louis ex- position by the negroes of the country
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Insurance Men Discharged.

Several solicitors of insurance were ar raigned before Mayor Atkins this morn ing on the charge that they had con ducted a business without a license from the city. It was shown that they solici- tors were employed by agents who paid the, license and who paid the solicitor s their commissions. On these grounds Mayor Atkins ruled that the defendants acting as clerks or representatives of the agents. had~not transgressed the law. and they were discharged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Mrs. E. A. Mel Very Sick.

News received fin Selma by relatives today - at Mrs. Ed A. 4>lel is very Ill at her home in Asheville and may die. MT and Mrs. Mel formerly lived in Selma where they have relatives and many friends and the news of her seri- ous condition is received with regret. Be fcre her marriage Mrs. Mel was 4Aiss Flora Stewart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Double Wedding bv Judge May.

Justice of the Peace M. H. May per- formed double wedding in his office this morning. the happy pairs being George B. Zimmerman and Miss Noma Kelly. and James NJ. Finley and Miss Georgia Pine Hill
 There was objection to the marriage of Miss Garrett to Mir. Finley because of her youth. and they therefore came to this city for the consummation of their happiness. Their friends, Mir. Zimmer man and Miss Kelly. decided to make a happy party and on this account ac- companied the other couple here to have their own marriage ceremony performed. s. T. McFolliard, a popular young man of this city, acted as best man to both grooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

when the throat is sore lemon jujubes of great efficiency may be made follows To three ounces of lemon juice add three gelatin. Simmer all together in a jar set In boiling water until the gelatin is quite dissolved. When this mixture is cold it can be cut into small squares. which are sucked as sweetmeat. For children this is a very good plan indeed, as both lemon juice and Eiycsrin have antiseptic and curing action hn the throat ,,..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Lewis-Carter.

Aaron Lewis and Miss Leila Corinne Carter were married at 1:3o o'clock this morning at the home of Rabbi F. s. Levi of Temple Mishkan Israel who per formed the ceremony. Only a few friends and kinsmen of the groom and the bride were present. Mir. Lewis Is a well known merchant of Selma and the bride Is a charming young lady of this city. Mir. and Mrs Lewis left at noon for At lanta and other cities where their honey moon will be spent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Marriage Licenses.

The Probate Court today issued mar riage licenses to the following white per- sens:
 George B. Zimmerman and Miss 'Noma Kelly, James M. Finley and Miss Geor- gia Garrett, Aaron Lewis ana -ss Leila Co.inne Cotter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Confirmation in Catholic Church

Confirmation in Catholic Church.
 On Sunday, May i, the rite of conirma- ton will be performed In the Catholic Edward P. Allen, Bishop of Mobile. Rev. Father T. J. Madden. 8. J., priest of the parish. will assist in the services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

presented to the Abbott Rifles by Col. F. NJ. Abbott will take place in the e m- panys armory next Frdiay evening. The public Is invited to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

Russia has done almost sufficient faai ing to be far enough rewarded to Al down.-New York World
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

and urging the Senate to confirm the nomination of Dr. William L. Crum as collector of the port of Charleston.
 Dr. B. F. Watson of Philadelphia, in charge of the church extension work of the A. NJ E. Church, addressed the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

Chief Clerk John G. Chisholm of the Probate Court spent yesterday in his home in Marion Junction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

conference and later the delegated were received by President Roosevelt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

Hon. J. Craig Smith passel through Selma yesterday on his way to his coun- try home in West Dallas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
WANTED.

wANTED-Everybody to know that have the only reliable formula for keeping eggs fresh I2
 months; most wonderful discovery of the age; well worth Sio. bu: sent to any address for SI Particulars free. T. McNelly, Dadeville, Ala tf-I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
MISCELLANEOUS.


 E. C. CHAPTER, one of Harrison's men for four years, has opened the Star Barber Shop" at l9 Monroe Street, next Prices Sa- loon Call and see him. 3Ot fYPEwRITERs for rent and sale. satis- factory services guaranteed Supplies of all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

c. W. Baber of Montgomery is regis, tered at the Hotel Albert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

Miss Alice Pettus who is teaching school in Montevallo was the guest of her mother. Mrs. F. L. Pettus, yester- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
nntIar Rifies orRanized.

A new military company known as the Butler Rifles" has been organized by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

pr. John P. Furniss and Dr. S. c. Gay left today for Mobile to attend the convention of the Alabama Medical As sociation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

Louis McCurdy of Felix has been placed in private hospital in Selma for medi- cal treatment. His brother. W. l. Mo curdy of Lowndesboro was with him to- day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

R. B. Creagh. Travelling Passenger Agent of the Southern Railway. with headquarters in Birmingham, spent to- day with his many old Selma friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
Personal and Local.

Hon. J. A. Minter of South Dallas was in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

The first contest for the gold medal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

MAN to meet retail trade for manufacturing house; salary, $20 and expenses weekly; pre- vious experience unnecessary. Standard Caxton, Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
FOR RENT-gooMs.
LOST.

LOST-Between corner Perry and Grove streets and the brewery. gold locket and rib bon fob with monogram "A. B. NJ" on back and head studded with diamonds on front Reward if returned to A. B. Meyer, care The Capitol Brewing Ice Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

wANTED-Several ladies or gentlemen to travel; salary and expenses to right par ties. Address W. T. rarks. 1o2 S. McDon- ough St., City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

wANTED-A thoroughly competent cook de- sired; none but the best need apply, pod wages to right party. Apply between 10 and 12 o'clock. 30e Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

WANTED-An energetic hustling yourg man for collecting; must furnish good references. Answer in own handwriting before noon today, care Box 317.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
WA.JTTD--FEMALs. HELP.

WHITE WOMAN WANTED right away; good woman about 25 to 35 years of age to keep house and help about notion and gro- cery store; a good home for the right Lsr- son. Call at so1 North Court St. E. j. saa- ford. tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19
WATTED-MALE HELP.

wANTED-A good cook at 2s Burton Ave, Bellinger He.ehts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

WANTED--A young man clerk In burban store; one familiar with groceries; answer, giving reference. Address General Mdse., care The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-19

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; special offer for April includes scholarship, board and
 tools; best opportunity eyer given: short time completes: catalogue free Moler Barber Col lege; New Orleans. La- 6t-3
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-04-09
POSTAGE STAMPS.

Since the adoption Of stamps in Ice
land in 1873 that country has issued only
~ varieties Of stamps.
Post Office officials are experimenting
with rubber canceling stamps for the
smaller offices instead of the steel ones
now in use. So far the saving is 60 per
cent. In cost of outfit, besides greater
legibility Of postmarking and more
complete cancellation of stamps.
The sub-secretary of the Paris post
office has under consideration a project
for employing automobiles in Paris for
the delivery of mail between the CEN
trail office and the branch offices in the
different quarters of the city. A trial
Will be made in ten districts with 80
automobiles, which will replace the
postal wagons at present in use. If the
new service should give s~atisfactioN, it
will be applied to the other quarters of
the city.
French Guiana will soon issue a set of
adhesive and unpaid letter stamps.
Two designs will be employed, a native
warrior on the adhesive, about IA in
number, and a native woman on the un-
paid letters, of which there will be seven.
The 20 cent, 1900, French Congo, with
its distinctive portrayal of native beau.
ty, is to have a rival and the depicting
OF typical colonial residents becomes
more and more a fad with French pos
sessions.