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The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
FEDERATION FINANCES.
Report of the Secretary of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor.


Pittsburg. Pa.-The report of Sec
retary Morrison of the Western Fed
Grafton of Labor shows the last year
to- have been n record-brealler. Part
of the report follows:
Fellow Worlmen: have the
honor to submit report 70 you of the
receipts and expenditures of the past
twelve months. beginning October l.,
1904, and ending September 30, 1905.
1T is with pSrdonable pride that l
report at the close of this fiscal year
$114,26546 in the treasury, the high
water mark in the history of the fed
Grafton. The total receipts from all
sources are $207, ,i17.62, divided as fol-
lows: Per capita tax. $1l3.9S7.32; sup
plies, $l0,054.33; American Fedora
ZIONIST, $25,728.57: assessment, $40:-
2S5.o2; defense fund. sl6,966.63, and
premiurpr, On bonds. s4O6.75. The ex-
penses are s196, 6,170.1O, as follows:
From general fund, s130,077.S2;
American Federationist, $24,929.S6;
assessment, s37.6s0.09;' defense fund.
s3,l971S; premiums on bonds,
$2S5.65; leaving balance of receipts
over expenses of s11,247.52. The re-
ceipts for the American Federationist
exceeded expenses to the amount OF
$709.71. Receipts from defense fund
are s16,96G.63; expenses s3.197.1S;
surplus for defense fund, S13,769.45.
although many strikes were
threatened, the treasurer's report
shows small encroachments on the
defense fund
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Mine CONGRESS
ANNUAL CONVENTION IN sEs-
SION AT Ell PASo.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS

Plea For Business Basis-Wants a
Department of Minins-Wouid Es-
tabiish a Permanent Home for the
Congress in Denver.
El Paso, Textile first days ses
sion of the American Mining Con
gress. which convened here Tuesday
in the eighth annual session, was de-
voted to preliminaries. welcoming adj
dresses and committee meetings, with
the exception OF the annual address OF
President ]. II. Richards of Boise,
Idaho. This was the real feature OF
the day President Richards made a
ness basis and said the time had ar
rived when the organization must
cease existing on charity.
He said he believed n Department
of Mines and Mining in the Presl'
dents cabinet would be a great help
to miners. and said they were as
much entitled to paternal considera'
tion from the government as the
farmer, now looked after by the Agrl-
cultural Department, or shipping In
terests, looked after by the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor. He
called ridiculous the argument that
the Presidents Cabinet was already
too unwieldy and said the President
could never get too many good advls-
ers. He made plea for honesty in
high places and said miners should
stand together and make an honest
fight for their rights and against the
crooks and rascals in the mining busi
ness.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Steamer and Passengers Lost.

I.ondon-The Southwestern rail
ways cross channel steamer Hilda was
wrecked Sunday morning off ST. Malo,
on the north coast of France, and it is
believed that 100 or more of her pas
sengers and crew were drowned.
The Hilda left Southampton Friday
night for ST. Malo with considerably
more than 100 souls on board Her
passage was greatly delayed by fog
in the channel. and when near ST. Malo
she ran into severe snowstorm, ap-
parent? missed her course. and foun-
dered on the rocks off Jardin light.
house, three miles from St. Malo.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Football Bleachers Collapse.

Ann Arbor. Mich.-Weakened by the
cheering and stamping in unison of
1000 people, the west bleacher on
Ferry field Collapsed Saturday after
noon ten minutes after the second half
of the football game between Michi-
gan and Wisconsin had begun. Al
most miraculously but one of the
throng who were precipitated to the
ground was seriously injured.
The bleacher had no seats. being
merely series of terraced platforms
running up TO a height of twelve feet,
on which the people stood.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Andrews Enters a Denial.

Pittsburg.-William II. Andrews. ter
ritorial delegate from New Mexico.
filed an affidavit of defense Monday to
the suit entered against him by John
b. Cunningham. receiver of the Enter
prise National Bank of Allegheny.
Andrews denies the debt of $4,000
alleged TO be due on two checks
claimed to have been drawn by F. R.
Nichols on the Enterprise National
Bank to the order of Andrews. He
AYERS that both checks were drawn at
the instance and request of the cashier
of the bank. for the accommodation of
the bank.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Attempt at Blackmail.

Chicago.-William S. McSwain and
William Cole, his brother-in-law, were
arrested here Saturday. charged with
attempting to blaclimail J. Ogden Ar
mour and other members of Armour &
Company, for $4,000 in connection
with the beef trust investigation with
letters which they are alleged to have
stolen from the files of the company.
McSwain was employed by Armour
& Company for four years as stem
ographer and in that way had access
to part of the mail of the packing
company. Since the recent beef in
sestigation was begun it is charged
that he has taken letters from the files
of the concern.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Famine of Coal Cars.

Denver-J d. Jones, state inspector
of coal mines, who has returned from
a trip over the state, reports that
there is famine in cars to take the
ore from the mines. The Colorado
agricultural crop has been so large
this year that 1t has taken most of the
cars to ship it out of the state and the
coal mines are the sufferers
1t is estimated that the total output
of coal in the state during the car
famine will be decreased about twenty
per cent. This may be made up
when the crops are disposed of. AT
present many mines of the state can
work but three days a week, and then
they do not run at full capacity.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Mckinley Monument.

Canton, Ohio.-In the presence of
Mrs. Mckinley. the trustees of the
Mckinley National Memorial Asso-
citation. other noted guests and Citi-
zens and school children of Canton,
the cornerstone of the Mckinley
monument. the gift of the American
people, was formally laid Thursday,
Judge William X. Day presided.
During the ceremonies Mrs. McIiin-
ley sat on "A platform at the monu
ment, garbed in deep black and
heavily veiled.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Princes Farewell MESSAGE

New York.-Prince Louis of Bat.
tenburg has received numerous letters
while here threatening his life, and
called attention of the police to them.
He has issued the following farewell
message to the American people:
ut is difficult to express adequately
how much | have enjoyed this visit
and how perfect the hospitality has
been. The entertainments provided
for us were like many other things in
this country-on an unprecedented
scale. The methods employed were
such as to make even the most formal
affair thoroughly enjoyable"
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Lake Shore Land Suit.

Chicago.-The state of Illinois,
through States Attorney Healey. will
institute proceedings to force restitu-
ton of land valued at 100000, 900
along the lake shore which has been
appropriated by several lange corpo-
rations and private individuals to the
extent of 100 to 800 yards out.
The Illinois Steel Company, Illinois
Central road, Chicago Beach hotel and
some of the residents and property
owners of the Lake Shore drive are
said TO be outside the legal line.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
MINING DISCUSSED.
Second Days Work Of Mining Con.
gress at Ell Paso.

FL Paso, Textile American Min
ing Congress was in session only
fifteen minutes this morning. Com
mittees were appointed and the con
gress adjourned to witness the drill
ing contest while the committees were
at work.
To make up for the short session
this morning. the American Mining
Congress held night session tonight
and listened TO technical papers and
illustrated lectures by members of
the geological survey, one on Mineral
Resources of Alaska" and the other
on Government Testing of Coal at St.
Louis
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Will Protect Boysen.

Thermopolis, Wyo.-As, a result of
the blowing up of the diamond drill
outfit OF Asmus Boysen on the Wind
River Indian reservation, the govern
ment has ordered the stationing of
squads of United States cavalry from
Fort Washable at Thermopolis, Red
Canon and on Wind river Any fur.
ther attempts to harm Boysen OF
molest his property. even though he is
not on the reservation. will meet with
drastic military measures.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
Salton Sea Conquered.

Los Angeles.-Local Southern Pa
cifc officials stated to-day that the
engineers and riprappers who have
been at work for months at Salton
sea in an effort to check the flow of
the water from the Colorado river
have been successful and the waters
are now practically underN control,
though at great cost.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24
House Caucuses.

Washington.-The Republicans and
Democrats of the House of Represen-
tatives have each called caucuses for
the nomination of the officers of the
house. The Democrats will caucus
December I'd and the Republicans in
the evening of that day, both in the
hall of the house.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

The president of San fomingo has
ordered printed 5000 copies of Wag'
ner's Simple Life" for distribution
among the people. 1t may encourage
the natives TO wear a shirt.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Perhaps the man who declares that
most voices sound snappy and dis
agreeable over the telephone has been
asking his acquaintances to make him
a small loan of $40.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Julian Hawthorne is authority for
the statement: Very little that is
really worth remembering is said or
thought after midnight And Mr.
Hawthorne is a married mar, at that
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Reports from Sofia say that "a lady
bandit is operating in the Caucasus
She is foolish for operating where
money is so scarce when she might
come over here and have a booth at a
charity fair
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

A little boy gave as his reason why
there are no men angels, You don't
see any of them in pictures wearing
pants" That ends the discussion
paint an angel with pants-and be ar
rested for lunacy.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Down in Massachusetts a woman
las been taking up a collection amGng
her friends for the purpose of rails nG
money enough to secure divorce.
II the man in the case doesn't feel
cheap we may be safe in conclud lng
that the lady deserves freedom.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

President Loubet politely went to
the bull fight in Madrid but came
away after the first bull had been
killed. If it had been baseball game.
now, he would have staid right
through till the end of the eleventh
inning.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Sir Henry Irving changed the name
to which he was born to one more to
his liking, but he would have made
any name illustrious.-Doston Tran
script.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Since they made Raisuli provincial
governor in Morocco he has been cut
ting up fatter than ever Well, that's
the way some American governors do
when they are legaliZed.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

A religious contemporary adveF.,ses
"Baptismal pants. only S12 palr.
Can you crease these pants and use
them for dinners and elections after
ward? If not, why not plain SO
pants" that can be creased?
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

The wise farmer will cut plenty OF
cord wood this winter. Then he will
have plenty of dry cord wood TO sell
next winter if there is a coal strike
in the spring.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

A New York poet confesses that
during last month he wrote 125 poems,
an average of four a day. and made
from them barely enough FOR food and
clothing. Perhaps II he had devoted
a whole month to writing one poem
he might have made from it enough
to pay his house rent, too.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

1t is estimated that $4,000. 900 Is
spent annually for silk hosiery by
women who fear that they may figure
ir a wreck.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

So Lady Hartopp is to marry Earl
Cowley, who was the correspondent
in her divorce suit. Having had the
game, she insists on the candle.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

There is really an uncomfortable
condition in the relations between
Germany and Great Britain. Each
nation is trying to govern its tongue.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

is said that prima donna's voice
tnr.led a storm at sea. Probably the
~. m gave up in despair.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

An entertaining conversationalist,"
child. is person who says lot OF
things that agree with what you
think, but which you cannot remem
ber
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

For several reasons the disappear
ance of Pobiedonostseffs name from
the public prints will be welcome re.
lief.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

The comment is made that King AL
fonso is taking long time to pick out
n wife. but all married folks will agree
that that is the wisest way.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

At Baltimore city official protest
ed against having his salary raised
He evidently believes it is worth good
money to be advertised.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

When heart words" can be bought
for a cent a column, who will be so
unfeeling as to refuse to indulge in
a few throbs?
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

An Eastern man has had five bullets
cut out OF him and is still able to take
nourishment. If he lives long enough
he will be a human sieve.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Sir Thomas Upton is going after
that cup again. He realizes that ad-
vertising is waste of money unless
you stick to it persistently.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Admiral Train might have avoided
all trouble If he had claimed that he
mistook that Chinese lady for deer.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

A Chicago professor advises young
men to make friends. This is GER
tainly better than to make enemies.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

College girls at Cleveland were dis
covered playing poker This may have
been the class in applied society.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Some female colleges have adopted
the football game, but they don't play
in company.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

There are reports of revolution in
Astrakhan. and the curly coats will
be high in price this winter. as they
are every winter.
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Speaking OF goats, could the import
ed variety be described as butter
in?
The Springfield herald., 1905-11-24

Well. If the worst happens the czar
can go into vaudeville and get $500
a week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-29
Warsaw An AIMED Camp.

Warsaw. June 27-DisOrderly crowds
still throng the streets. They have
erected barricades at Ogrodowa.
Krochmalna and Wronia streets. on
top of which they placed red flags.
The police and soldiers stormed these
barbados and 10 persons were wound
ed by bullets or bayonets Another af-
fray took place at Zeelazna street.
whore Cossacks charged the crowd
and wounded three persons. In the
central market a crowd attacked a
patrol with reyolvers, TO which the
patrol replied with volleys, killing a
boy and wounding three other per
sons.
Five workmen who had refused to
strike were stabbed to death by their
comrades. Revolutionary proclama-
tons have been posted on the walls
and 200 persons have been arrested.
The Social Democratic party and
the Jewish Bund announce that the
fight against the government must 60
on. but it is believed that with the
present show of military force the sit
uation will be controlled. Business is
at a deadlock.
The city has the appearance OF q
military encampment. Infantry and
Cossacks are biyOuacked in the streets
and patrols are circulating every
Whnro
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-29
Our Underwear Department
is better than ever. Ladies' Vests
from > cents up. Gauze Vests AMI
Pants for children. Fine line OF
Fancy Hose for ladies and children.
LaCeS.

We have the newest and most
attractive designs for tie spring sea-
son. This is a 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 MS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-29
PEACE ENJOYS KNOWN
Car Selects Nelidoff and Baron Rosen,
t,n,, paro, kopoura and Takahira

Car Selects Nelidoff and Baron Rosen,
Japan Baron Komura and Takahira.
Washington. June 27.-Russia has
given reassurances of its intentions in
the peace negotiations by placing the
president in possession of the tenta-
tive selection of her plenipotentiaries,
as follows: NJ. Nelidoff, the Russian
ambassador at Paris. and Baron Rosen.
the newly-appointed Russian ambas-
sador at Washingl,.. Russia thus hav-
ing taken the initiative. it is believed
that Mr.. Takahira, the japanese min
lister, during his call at the White
House. informally told the president
that Japan's selections, also tentative.
were Baron Komura. the Japanese
minister for foreign affairs. and KogorO
Takahira. the japanese minister al
Washington.
Both missions will consist of many
advisors, including army and possibly
naval officers and officials from the
foreign Offices in Toxic and St. Peters
burg. 1t Is expected that altogether
each mission may number 10 or y.
Should six plenipotentiaries be chosen,
both Russia and Japan. it is learned,
have names under consideration
which will enable them to announce
their third plenipotentiaries without
delay.
In recognition of his services during
the preliminary negotiations and in
view OF the high official rank of the
Russian plenipotentiaries, it is be
lieved that the official announcement
of Mr.. Takahira's appointment will be
followed by his elevation to the rank
of ambassador In view of the fact that
japan intends when the war is over
to elevate her legations at Washing
ton. London. Berlin. Paris. Vienna, St
Petersburg and Rome to embassies, ii
is believed MIR. Takahira's elevation
would be permanent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-29
TROLLEY HIT BY TRAIN
One Killed, Many Injured in Col
lision Near Baltimore.
VICTIMS PINNED IN THE WRECK

As Trolley Was Crossing the Tracks
Freight Train Backed and the Last
Car Telescoped Street Car, Crushing
II Like An egg She'll.
Baltimore. Nd. June Elm a col
usion between a trolley car returning
from shore resorts east OF the city and
freight train of the Pennsylvania
railroad Laura Scarborough. colored,
was killed, Mrs Sarah Cromwell,
white was so seriously injured that
her death is momentarily expected,
and a dozen or more were injured.
The trolley. coming toward the city
from Back River, was behind time and
did not stop except to let off passen'
gers FOR that reason only about 40
persons were on board. At Highland
town an eastern suburb. there are
many railroad tracks, protected by
safety gates Reaching one OF these
the trolley stopped while a freight
train passed. The gates were raised
and the trolley proceeded slowly. Just
as the forward part Of the car was on
the railroad tracks the freight backed
UNEXPECTEDLY The trolley was knocked
from the tracks and rolled over, the
last car OF the freight leaving It's rear
trucks and. mounting upon the trolley,
crushed il like an egg she'll Plenty
OF aid was at hand, but it was impos-
sible to release all those pinioned I'M
der the wreck until jacks could be OBJ
tanned. While these were being sought
those who could be reached were ex-
tricated. and II were placed upon
car and brought to the city hospital.
Among these was Mrs. Cromwell and
three or four others who were still
unconscious when the hospital was
reached.
The seriously injured are: Mrs.
Sarah Cromwell and her husband,
oliver Cromwell. both of whom are
suffering from fractured pelvis; Mrs.
Mary Kirchenberg, Edward Ulrich,
Francis s. Skiryan, oliver Price, Mary
Kasel. Thomas f. Mason, George
Drescher. Charles Brebeck, Sarah
Jones and George S. Mann. Mrs. Crom-
we'll is dying, and her husband has a
slight chance of recovering. A number
of others were less seriously hurt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-29
State Of SIEGE az LODI.

LODI. Russian Poland June II
Since the proclamation of martial law
the situation has become more quiet
The governo- general has proclaimed
a state of siege at LODI.
The rumor of an approaching mas
sacre of Jews has caused 10000 Jews
70 leave the town.
The victims OF last weeks outbreak
total over 200. Thus far the bodies OF
S43 Jews and 2lS Christians have been
buried. The wounded number over ZOO
persons.
Scattered cases Of rioting as result
of the insurrectionary spirit however
continue. one OF these occurred in
the old Protestant cemetery, when a
patrol was fired on from behind a
wall. The patrol charged and killed
u persons. five men. four women and
three children.
\ case of disafection among the
troops was reported when the officers
of one regiment informed their com
mander that they would refuse to fire
on defenseless people. The regiment
was at once transferred to another
place.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-29
LILIES Of HEALTH Ind BEAUTY.

In a recent interview with Mrs Lily
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health. ..c.,
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one great secret-of youth aud beauty Tor
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