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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
MAY SELL FORT PORTER SITE.
Proposed to Establish Regimental Post
at Sturgeon Point.

Acting Secretary Oliver of the War De-
partment today authorized the appraisal of
the site of old Fort Porter. at Buffalo. N.
Y, to ascertain if-the proceeds of It's sale
will be sufficient to purchase 1,600 acres for
a regimental military post at Sturgeon
Point, twenty-five miles from Buffalo. on
Lake Erie In case the sale price of Fort
Porter shall not be sufficient to buy the
new site the proposed enlargement of Fort
Niagara. at the mouth. of the Niagara river.
viii be ordered.
3 This dectsion ends a long controversy in
which several real estate syndicates have
taken an active part The case was once
decided upon the report OF "a special board
of inquiry. the decision being that Fort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
ANXIOUS TO DIE.
Horrible Method of Would-Be Sui
ride

PHILADELPHIA, September 21.-George
F'inkelstein, former lodging house keeper
of this city, tried to end his life today In a
horrible manner. Finkelstein had been ac-
cused by the police of permitting illegal
voters to register from his establishment
and had been virtually driven out of busi-
ness. He brooded over his misfortune and
sought death by knife and fire. He was
found in his room in a lodging house with
his throat and wrists cut and his head lying
In a fire which he had made of a pile of
newspapers. A fellow ledger detected the
smoke, quickly investigated and dragged
FinkeIstein from the flames. He is badly
burned and lost considerable blood from
the. wounds In his throast and wrists.
Physicians say he cannot recopers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
ENGAGED ON REPLIES.
Department Responses to Keep COM
mission Questions Being Prepared.

The different departments of the govern
ment are busily engaged in preparing the
replies they will make to the queries of the
Keep commission as to departmental az
fairs. The War Department and the Navy
Department are preparing charts that show
the official responsibilities In those depart
ments The object is to show In detail the
responsibilities of every official from the
heads down to bureau chiefs. The depart
ments that are not preparing charts or
diagrams are detailing the responsibilities
In as good English as they can be written.
Several hundred clerks have given much
time during the last few months to prepar-
ing answers to the many questions that
were asked by the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Loss Of the Mikasa.

TOXIC, September 21.-regarding the loss
of the battleship Mikasa, strong doubt is
now expressed that the fire started at the
base of the mainmast. 1t is believed the
conhagration must have been due from the
outset to an explosion, which was followed
by a greater explosion. Otherwise It is un-
explainable why the flames were not ex-
guished by the veteran crew Of the bat
tleship, which had remained calm under the
hottest fire from Russian guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Not Enough Police.

WARSAW, Russian Poland, September
21.-Governor General Skallon has issued
an army order drawing attention to the
insufficiency of the police to- quell the
general ferment in Russian Poland, and
to the fact that it is necessary that the
military authorities act vigorously and
fearlessly In restoring order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Two Cars Turned Over.

WALTON, Kan, SEPTEMBER 21.-The east.
bound California flyer on the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe railroad was de-
rallied here last night. the dining car and
sleeper turning over. Fred Kempnick OF
Chicago, second cook on the dining car,
was badly scalded. Five persons were in
jured, but Kempnick was the only one Sc
riously hurt He may die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
FROM FAMINE DISTRICT.
Trains Of Emigrants Going to South
America.

MADRID, September 21.-Dispatctes from
the famine districts of Andalusia say that
entire trains Of emigrants are leaving to
embark for South America. Many families
are abandoning their homes and farms
Some villages in Galicia have been totally
deserted through despair of receiving the
promised relief. The steamship companies
announce that fifteen steamers loaded with
emigrants will leave Andalusian ports In
October The press is urging the govern
ment to adopt energetic measures against
wholesale emigration to America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Held Prolonged Meeting.

TOXIC. September q. 4:30 p. MA pro-
longed meeting of the cabinet and elder
statesmen took place today, but the SUBJ
ject of the conference has not yet been
made public. 1t is believed that various
matters relating to home and foreign pol
Icy were under discussion.
The public is daily becoming more I'M
patient for the withdrawal of the order
proclaiming the city under martial law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
To Float the Mikasa

TOXIC. September PA powerful pump
has arrived at Sasebo from Port Arthur to
be used in floating the battieship M,kasa.
Admiral Togo's flagship. which was recently
sunk with great loss OF life. II Is expected
to refioat the Mikasa within three months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Reception to Prince.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Va, September q. THE man
.aeement Of the jamestown exposition is
preparing for a big reception to Prince
Louis OF Battenberg and the officers COM
'mandinE the North atlantic squadron when
1T arrives In Hampton Roads from Hail.
fax October 2B
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Military Attaches Start Home.

ST. PETERSBURG, September 2l-
Brigadier General Thomas H. Barry. Capt
Sydney A. Cloman and Col. John Van r.
Hoff, the American military attaches in
Manchuria, have started for home. They
are returning by way of ST. Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
The sherman Sails for Home.

The military secretary has received
cable from Manila stating that the trans
port Sherman sailed from that city yester-
day for San Francisco, with Sc casuals 1856
navy and marines. 27 sick. % general pris-
oners and 2 insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Surrendered Naturalization papers

SAN FRANCISCO. September 2i-six
seamen. captains and chief officers, surren-
dered TO the federal authorities yesterday
their naturalization papers, irregularly OBJ
tained. Among them was Capt. J. w. Saun-
ders of the steamshlp Manchuria, who was
naturalissd IN Brooklyn. N. Y, n 1855
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-29

take such liberties with himself ana MS
household
don't know how am placed. shall know Victor I'll
shall what may You wouldn't Oeeve
harm would lad? He was very much
himself in the study all day. where could see
through the window writing busily.
release going to leave He
sat after dinner and announced
intention in the thick voice of halfdrunken man
1--we enough Norfolk, he said "Ill run down to
Hampshire He'll be glad to see me as you were
dare say" -
you're going away unkind spirit Hudson I
hope" father with which made my blood DOLL
Victor. you that have used this
worthy fellow rather roughly" turning to
contrary think that we have both shown exaor-
binary patience toward him." answered
oh you your" he snarled Very good mate wen
that"
He slouched out of afterward
father state of pitable nervousness
after night heard hpacing his room and was Just as
that the blow did at last fall
"And how?' I asked eagerly.
In most extraordinary arrived for
yesterday evening bearing Fordngbdge postmark My
father clapped head began
ming round the room in little circles like man who has been driven
drew him down onto the sofa his
had stroke Dr. Fordham came over at once We put MIN 10
paralysis spread he has shown sign OF returning
"'You horrify me- What then could have
this letter to dreadful a result?'
Nothing. inexplicabe of it. The
sage Cod 1t is feared!'
round the of the and saw
blind in the house had been drawn
down friends face convulsed
with grief a gentleman in black emerged from IL.
when did it happen doctor?' asked Trevor
Almost Immediately after left
Did he consciousness
al instant before the end
Any for me-?
only that papers
cabinet
friend with the doctor to the chamber of death
the turning the whole matter and
feeling Ihad done in
past puglist traveller and gold
himself in the Of this acid
Why should he faint at allusion to the half
eneed initials his and die Of fright when he had letter
Rockingham? Then remembered that Rockingham in
Beddoes whom the had
presumably blackma mentioned
Hampshire then, might either from
Hudson, the guilty
which appeared exist might from Beddoes warning
old confederate betrayal imminent So far 1t
this be trivial
groteque described by the He msread it. If
been Of those ingenious codes which
thing while they another this
letter II there hidden meaning in it, confident that
could pluck it forth hour bordering it in the
gloom until at last weeping maid brought lamp and close
heels friend composed with these
which lie held his down
poe the lamp the edge Of the table handed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-29

garden chairs the three of basng the admng
view the Breads when maid say
was a man at the door who wanted to Mr.
" What is his name? my
" He would not give any
" What does he want, them
He that you that he only wants mo-
ments conversation
him round here An instant afterward there ap-
peared little wizened fellow with cringng
bling style of walking He jacket spotch
tar on the sleeve redandba check shirt dungaree
and heavy boots badly
crafty with perpetual smile irregular
line of yellow teeth and his crnked hands
way hat distinctive OF sailors AS he came souchng across the
hiccoughing in his
throat and jumping out of his chair the
was back in moment and smet strong eek of brandy he
passed
Well my man. said he what can do for you?'
THE sailor stood looking him with puckered
the same loose-lpped smile his face,
"'You don't me-? he
why dear is surely Hudson,
surprise
sir. why, it's thirty years
and more since you last Here in house and
still picking salt meat out of the harness cask.
Tut you will I times
MT Trevor and walking toward the sailor he said something
low voice Go into the Kitchen he continued loud
will get food and drink. have doubt that shall find
situation
you seaman, touching his
I'm just of twoyeare eightknot tramp shorthanded
that thought I'd either with Bed
does with you.
"Ah" Trevor.
YOU my are,
fellow with sinister smile he souched of after the maid
the kitchen Mr. Trevor mumbled something about having
shipma with the dgging
leaving indoors later
when entered the house found him stretched dead drunk
dining whole incident left ugly
impression my mind, leave
Donnhorpe behind for felt that must be
embarrassment my friend
A this the of the vacation
London where weeks working
experiments chemistry One day. however
advanced vacation drawing
close received telegram friend imploring
Donnithope that of advice
and assistance OF everything and for
the north
He met with dOgcart the station, a
glance that the ones him
He thin the
manner for which he had been remarkable
The is dying the first words he said
'Impossible!' cried. What the mater?'
Apopexy. Nervous He's been the all day
doubt II shall
Il think Mortified at this unexpected
What has caused it?' I asked.
All, that the point talk while
drive fellow
before left us?'
Perfectly
DO know who it that let into the house that
days?
4 have idea
A" It the devil, Holmes he cried.
Il started him In establishment
Yes It the devil himself a peaceful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-29
Thrilling Chapters from the Life Story of
Worlds Greatest Detective Character

S never held up his head
S been crushed out of him
accuTsed Hudson.
We so much to know. The
rnor-how could he have
rufiian! But l am so glad
trust very much to your
know that you will advise
the smooth, white country
of the Breads in front of
light of the setting sun.
eft l could already see the
lag-staff which marked the
e the fellow gardener said
as that did not satisfy
oted to be butler. The
be at his mercy, and he
and did what he chose in
complained of his drunken
vile language. The dad
wages all round to recon-
for the annoyance. The
Id take the boat and my
'est gun and treat himself
shooting trips. And all
h such a sneering, leering,
1T face that l would have
red him down twenty times
if he had been a man Of
my own age. 1 tell you,
Holmes, 1 have had to
keep a tight hold upon
myself all this time; and
now l am asking myself
whether, if l had let my
self go a little more, ]
might not have been a
wiser man.
We'll, matters went
from bad to worse with
us, and this animal Hud
son became more and more
intrusive, until at last, on
his making some insolent
reply to my father in my
presence one day, 1 took
him by the shoulders and
turned him out of the
room. He skunk away
with a uvid face and two
venomous eyes which ut
tered more threats than his
tongue could do. l dom
know what passed be
tween poor dad anc
him after that, but dat
came to me next day ant
asked me whether 1 would
mind apologizing to Hud
son. l refused, as you
may imagine, and asked
nv father how he could
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
LaCeS.

We have the newest aud most
attractive designs for the spring sea
son. This is fast growing depart
ment with us, and YOU will be pleased
to see the new selections. Anything
Won wish in Laces or Embroideries
don't fail TO try us.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10

ing his good Offices, the prospect of the
presidents efforts to bring the bellig
erents together in peace negotiations
is believed to be distinctly brighter
1t is equally evident that the situa-
ton is an exceedingly delicate one
Ambassador Meyer when seen by the
Associated Press absolutely declined to
say a word regarding his visit to Tsars-
koe Selo, the mission with which he Is
charged or the emperor's response.
The centre of interest IS again trans
ferred back to Washington. Count
Cassini has doubtless received instruc-
lions from the emperor. However, it
will probably require some little time
TO finally decide whether success shall
crown the presidents efforts to end
the war. The fact of Ambassador Mey-
er's visit to Tsarskoe Selo is as yet
known only in the higher official cir
cles. many diplomats even being en-
tirely unaware of this important event;
but where it is known it has created
intense interest.
In the meantime it must be stated
that there is not the slightest surface
indication Of any change in the situa-
ton regarding the continuation Of the
war.
Preparations to send additional troops
TO the front continue. A new draft OF
horses from Poland has been made,
and a further mobilization OF men in
the province Of Moscow is announced.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
NEGOTIATIONS FOR
PEACE UNDER WAY
President Roosevelt Acts as"Friend-
lyChannel of Communication"
CAR ASKS JAPANESE TERMc

Minister Takahira Sends Dispatch to
Toxic After Conference With Mr.
Roosevelt-Count Cassini Receives
lnstructions-Prospeets For Peace
Become Bright.
Washington. June 5. - Preliminary
peace negotiations between Russia aad
Japan are generally believed 10 be
under way. and il is conceded that
President Roosevelt will in all prop.
ability act. not as a mediator. but as
the friendly channel OF communities
ton" There is as yet no Official al
mission that Russia has accepted what
Count Cassmi ia his cablegram 10
Count Iamsdorff last week described
as the oner OF good Will on the presl-
dent" although instructions To the am
bassador are believed to have reached
here i'm long cablegram which reach
ed the Russian embassy quite late and
was laid before the ambassador alter
ne had started to retire After reading
the dispatch the ambassador retired
Tor the night at an hour earlier than
usual. All that can be authoritatiyely
said regarding this cablcgram is that
il concerned Count Cassini's cable
gram OF last week. No appointment
has vet been made for the ambassador
10 see the president but by one close
TO Count Cassini it was said that II
was expected some appointment might
he made within the next day or two.
Immediately upon his return to his
LEGATION after a long conference with
the president Mr.. Takahira. the Japa-
nese minister. began the preparation
ot dispatch to his government. upon
which he was occupied until quite late.
For the first time since the annihila-
tion of the Russian fleet the minister
ala not feel at liberty TO comment
upon any phase of the situation. The
situation is too delicate in this mo-
ment for me To say anything. he re-
marked when there is something
definite perhaps ! may have something
10 say. Bat I DO not expect anything
definite for some days 1t can be
stated that the president. through MT
TakaLira. is endeavoring to get some
definite idea regarding Japan's peace
terms. Mr.. Takahira is giving him all
the assistance that he can, but the
most he can do Is to inform his GOV
eminent of the presidents wishes and
TO emphasize his personal conviction
that the president can be trusted abso-
lutely to guard Japan's legitimate in
terests. Indeed. 4 fortunate phase Of
the present situation is that both Mr.
Takahira and Count Cassini are per
sonally convinced OF the presidents
absolute impartiality and sincerity OF
purpose in the delicate undertaking
which he has shouldered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
Liquors and
0baccOS
In this section Of the 81 t.

Our store is the only place You can
find the celebrated Wilson Whiskey
aud Canada Rye drawn from the bar
rel. Our brands are too numerous to
mention. We have all kinds OF bot
tied LIQUORS aud at our bar you will
find all the leading brands. Gall or
write
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
Proprietor.

IN SPITEOf the poor wheat crops tht
L Deering Binders and blowers 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 car
build. Everybody in touch with Freder-
ieksburg knows the history of the HuskeT
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where Others
failed. Deering Corn Harvesters gave
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When you come to town call and see as
and let us 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, 1905-06-10
BOSTON VARIETY STORE
FOrYOurFOOt'S Sake
Lend us Your Ears.

IL YOU ask your feet what kind OF a
shoe they want, they will beg for oul
Douglas Shoe for Men and Drew
Selby Shoe for Women, the most com
Portable shoes that are made for ten
der feet.
Every pain from corn or bunior
is hu. the foot's cry for mercy. Why
not LISTEN Why crowd your feet
into ill-ftting and hurtful shoesl II
will not be necessary if we shoe you
We carry all the popular feathers,
such us Patent Colt, Wei ND ano
Russia Calf, made up in all the ne"
straight and swing lasts, made to TIT
Our shoes are
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
Attention! Attention

The heavy arrivals of Spring and
Summer Goods have b en- steadily
coming in since April LIT We have
been compelled to seek warehouse
room to help hold the enormous sup
ply. Such heavy buying from first
hands for SPOT cash enables Us to
place before you the best lines OF
goods ever offered for the prices. To
attempt 20 tell you Of just one hall
Of what we h ~, would consume THU
whole paper
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
WANTED

1000 tons Leaf Sumac, for which
the highest cash price will be paid.
We are headquarters for Leather,
Rubber and Cotton Stitched Betting.
John &. Hurkamp Co.,
Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
CAR ASKS PEACE TERMS
Presidents Friendly Offices Accepted
BV Russian Ministers.

St. Petersburg June S.-As a result
Of the meeting Of the council Of minis
ters held at Tsarskoe Selo. instructions
were telegraphed to the Russian am
bassadors at Washington and Paris TO
the effect that Russia is DESTROYS OF
learning Japan's peace conditions
With Ambassador Meyers delivery
10 the emperor yesterday afternoon Of
President ROosevelt's message tender
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
Don tRunChanCcS

OF purchasing your liquor any
where and everywhere, hut al
ways 20 where you are sure OF get
ting the best and purest goods
Adulterated goods are not 1T 10
use. We are doing the largest
business i'm Fredericksburg, be-
cause we never mlsrepresent our
goods and always give You your
moneys worth in quality and
measure. We have the largest
assortment of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
STRASBURGER&SON
One Price Liquor and Tobacco House.
9t5-2l5t and 217 10th ST.
WHITNER { SACREY
Undertakers and Embalmers

No. 719 Main St., Freder.
icksburg, Va Phone SO.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt stteD'
ton. Open day and night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
NORWAY BREAKS AWAY
Dissolves Union With Sweden and
Dethrones King.
KING OSCAR ENTERS PROTEST

Norwegians Will, II Necessary. De-
fend Action Of Storthlng With Force
of Arms-Will Establish lndepend.
ent Government.
Chrstiania. Norway, June 8-"NOr-
way from today is a fully independ ut
and sovereign state
This Is the text of the editorials in
the Norwegian newspapers. and it re-
fleets the spirit with which the people
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10
Our Underwear Department

is better than ever. Ladies' vests
from 3 cents up. Oauze Vests and
Pants for children. Fine line OF
Fancy Hose for ladies and children.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-19
Profits of the Packers.

There has been q great zeal OF dis
appointment because the Garfield re-
port shows that the profits Of the pack
ing industry only amount To- about two
per cent. on the volume Of business
transacted. There is no doubt, how
ever, that the report is correct.
The censu reports complied by the
Government n 1900. before the aGi;a-
ton regarding the 'beef trust began,
throw considerable light on this cues
ton. 1t appears from the census that
the packing industry is conducted On a
smaller margin of gross profit than any
other industry In America. The gross
margin of profit of ST. -four and @rist
mills in Illinois. in the census year,
was nearly seven per cent. OH tile vol
ume of business. The gross margin OF
fifty-one Wholesale Strengthening and
meat packing establishments III Illinois
was only about one-th:rd as large. or
little more than two per cent. on the
volume of business.
The millers have no. been accused
of being in a trust and comhisa
lions would seem Impossible in a bust
ness where there are several tlousant
mills in tho United States competing
actively for the flour trade. but 1t alp
pears that the gross profits OF the mill
ers are larger than the gross profits O
the packers. 1t may turn OUT that tn
agitation regarding the packing indus
try will show the same result as TIL
devil found in sheariEg the pi5: "Al
sQueal and no WOOL
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-19

An unmarried oma OF my ac-
ouaintance was drawing dangerously
near the threshold Of that age where
the minated must abandon every mat
rimonial hope.
Belonging as she did to that large
contingent of women to whom mar
rage represents the only possible
career, her anxiety, as she saw her
chances of achieving it ~dwindling to
the vanishing point, became keen, and
In her distress she began to seek for
comforting re~assurances among that
fraternity who, for a suitable constd-
| GRAFTON, obligingly offer to reveal the
| secrets Of the future
In the course of an interview with
| one of these wise women" she was
told: my dear, you already are mar
| ried on the astral plane, and it is your
| astral husband who is keeping the
| earth men away from you"
"Oh," cried the ~ungrateful bride
"please tell him not to-"