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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
ALL HANDS ACCOUNTED FOR
Bennington Casualties Were So Dead,
46 Wounded and 90 Uniniured.

46 Wounded and 90 Uninjured.
San Diego, Cal, July 25.-All men
CONNECTED with the United States
gunboat Bennington at the time of
the fatal boiler explosion in San Diego
harbor are accounted for Explora-
ton Of the vessels hold continues
as It is rapidly emptied of water.
The summary of the situation is:
Dead, So; wounded, 46; uninjured, go;
deserted, /; total number of crew be-
fore accident, 1877.
c. A. Mumper was found alive and
uninjured, plotting out any missing
list. Seven men are still in critical
condition in the hospital.
The Benningtons interior presents
a disordered appearance. Boiler b,
which exploded first, is seen to have
moved 10 feet aft. and the two ex-
ploded boilers are damned against a
steel bulkhead. The condition in the
engine room Is such that it will prob
ably take two days to discover the
full amount of the damage there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
Gar Asked For MEETING.

Berlin. July 25.-The meeting OF the
two emperors took place on the initia-
tive OF Emperor Nicholas. The pre-
yailing idea is that the Russian en-
peror desired an outside opinion from
a ruler of his own rank on the internal
situation in Russia. His invitation to
Emperor William is regarded as being
the result Of friendship and confidence
in him. Although the meeting is con-
sidered as being OF high importance
for Russia, it cannot signify any change
in Germany's policies toward Japan or
Russia
Emperor William went to the meet
ing prepared to say, if he was asked.
that he thought Emperor Nicholas
could attain a full understanding and
reconciliation with the disseminated
portions OF his people only through re-
forms. The German government is in
terested in having the neighboring
country peaceful and prosperous, for II
is toward the Russian empire that Ger
many s manufacturers loOh IVA oAN-'N
trade expansion in the future.
The German emperor Is most reluc-
tant to have either the Russians or
others think that he is volunteering
suggestions regarding the internal al
fairs of Russia. He is not doing So
but will only give his personal views
on their being asked for. Emperor
William has the fullest information
regarding the Russian situation and
may be able to give Emperor Nicholas
statements OF fact and deductions from
them that are unknown to the Russian
emperor.
So far as the rumOrs in other capt.
tails that a scheme is afoat to combine
several of the powers in giving Russia
moral support against japan In the ne
gotiations soon to be opened at Pors-
mouth, n. H.. concern Germany they
are denied explicitly. Germany's pol
icy OF non-interference. 1t is often de-
clared. remains the same.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
Southern Railway
Phone 4O5
Schedu effective July 18th, 1905.
Trains leave Washington from Pennsylvania

schedu effective July 18th. 1905.
Trains leave Washington from Pennsylvania
Station.
735 g. M Daly-LOcal for Harrison0urS war
rentOn Danyil - and way stations.
1881 a. m. daily-N ashington ana Florla
Limited Thr )ugh coaches and sleeper TO 90
lumbia, Savannah aud Jacksonville. Dlnihg car
service. IN
ills a. m. Dally-Unlted States Fast Mail
First-class co aches and drawlng-room, 81 eper 10
New Orleans. Diningcar service.
gOl D. m. Week Days-LOcal for harrisonourg
and way stations on Manassas Branch-
AS D. m Dally-LOcal for Warrent IN and
Charlottesville. 49,. T.
prass-First-class coach to Atlanta II 'eper 70
Columbus Ga, Mondays. Wednesdays and fri-
DAYS. sunset Route Tourist sleeper, Washington
90 q, m. dafly-New York and Florida tx
prasa First class coach and sleeperS 10 COlum-
biA Savannah, Jacksonville. Sleeper 10 Au-
orusta and Port Tampa. Dining ear a la carte.
10 90 d. M Daily-New York ana memphis
Limited (via Iynchburgl-Flrst-class coach and
sleeping car TO Roanoke, Knoxville, Chatta-
uooga Birmingham and Memphis sleeper 10
New Orleans Dinlng-car service.
10 a. n. m. Daily-Washington and South
western LImIted-Ail Pullman trains, club and
observation cars to Atlanta and Macon sleepers
10 Nashville. Atlanta. Macon birmingham
Memphis, New Orleans. Dining car service
TRAINS on BLUEMoNT BRANCH.
Leave Washington Blu A. H., 10" y. NJ. 80 r.
m. 500 D. m week days. for Buemont.
G2s D. m week days for ieesburg- 9.0l a. m.
o. 10 a. m. and 62s p. m. for BluenOnt Sundays
only.
Through trains from the South arrive. Wash
ington 49 a. M. 6.5z a. m. 9.40 a. m, $50 am,
3o0 .. m. and $50 y. m. and 300 y. m. daily.
Local trains from Harrisonburg ll.55 a. m. week
days and O20 D. m daily. From Charlottes-
vile SIS a. M aud 800 p. m. daily.
Tickets. sleeplngcar reservations and detailed
Information can be had at ticket ONCE 100 18th
l.: 81 Pa ave and Pennsylvania station.
Baggage checked through from hotels and resi-
dencea.
Phone s73O for T. r. r. Cab service.
II. h. SPENCER General Manager.
- H. HARDMfCK. Pass. Traffic Mgr.
W. II. rAlLOE. Gen. Pass. Agent.
L. s. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington ID. c
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
BIGC0ALSTRIAB COMING
Miners and Operators Preparing
For Renewal of Struggle.
sirUMNlNoUs MEN INCLUDED

Operators Storing Coal In Great Guam
titles, and Miners Making a Visor-
GUS Campaign for Unionism-9itter
Struggle Seems Probable.
Philadelphia, July 25. - That both
operators and miners expect renewal
of the great coal strike upon the expi-
ration OF the three-year agreement,
which expires April 7, 1906, is shown
by the preparations that are being
made on both sides for battle royal,
which now appears 10 be unavoidable.
The agreement was far from satisfac-
tory to the miners, but they decided
TO abide by It, and when 1t ended
make another effort to win the points
in contention. That both sides Will
stand firm and thereby precipltate
bitter struggle seems probable.
On the side Of the operators these
preparations are taking the form OF
storing immense quantities OF coal be
tween Wilkesbarre and Philadelphia.
Reports are that the coal being stored
in such great quantities IS OF the small
er or so-called steam sizes. The
larger sizes also are involved In this
process OF amassing but not, it would
seem. in greater degree than Is Gus
tomary at this time OF year.
II is understood that this course has
been adopted in order to insure the
retention Of the market for steam
sizes in the event OF strike. and thus
protect the operators against the COM
petition Of bituminOus coal. which was
an important factor in the last strike.
Il would seem that both sides are
taking measures to keep bitumiAous
coal from being a factor in the next
controversy According to word from
Pittsburg. Wire President Lewis, Of the
Mine Workers. has signed agreements
with the miners OF soft coal to strike
in sympathy with their co-workers in
the anthracite fields in which event
the fuel situation will be the most Sc
rious that ever confronted the Ameri-
can people.
President Mitchell is making a Wig
orous campaign for unionism. through
the antracite regions, and the burden
Of his remarks is concerning the stor-
age Of great quantities OF coal by the
operators. which he AYERS is significant
of their intention to fight against any
claims put forth by the miners.
The fact that the operators are stor-
ing such immense quantities OF the
smaller sizes OF anthracite is held By
President Mitchell to indicate their re-
alization that a sympathy strike on
the part Of the bituminous men would
prevent another soft-coal relief such
as was afforded in 1902. when no prep
aration had been made against the in
yasion OF the hard coal market by the
bituminOus operators.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
NEET AND PART
Car snd Kaiser Held Confidential
Conferences.
THE DIPLOMATS ARE GUESSING

Meeting Of Two Monarchs Believed to
Be For Peace and Possibly Reforms
In Russia-oHiclally Announced As
Only "a Visit Of Courtesy"
St Petersburg. July 25. - Emperor
Nicholas has returned to PeterhoI
from his conference with the German
emperor in the Gulf of Finland.
The meeting OF the two monarchs
naturally created intense Interest In
Diplomatic circles. In some quarters
there is a disposition to attach the
deepest political significance to it. AMI
all sorts OF theories are advanced. They
are however. largely speculation. 1t
is officially announced that the WISH
was only a visit of courtesy made
by Emperor William on his brother
monarch before leaving the Gulf OF
Bothnia. but under the circumstances
the diplomats cannot believe that such
a meeting was devoid of meaning to
the worlds political chessboard, no
matter Wudl Nuc uANiiAiANN
may be.
No matter what the ultimate result
NAV be. however. all the diplomats
agree that its first effect would be for
peace. as Emperor William is known
to be strongly Of the opinion that EN-
peror Nicholas should conclude peace
and set his house in order.
In diplomatic quarters not exactly
friendly to Germany, there is dispo-
sition TO suspect the German emperor
of irving to bring about an alliance
between Germany and Russia not only
TO block the attempt which Great BIZ
tain is believed to be making to $50
late Germany through her understand
ing with France. and the latter per
haps through an understanding with
Russia. but for the mutual protection
of the monarchical system Emperor
William is said to be fully alive to the
fact that the revolution in Russia
could easily be communicated to Ger
many. and it is reported that he Is
anxious for that reason to see that
reforms are granted which will restore
tranquility in the territory OF bis
eastern neighbor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
No Strike This Fall.

indianapolis. July 25.-S. NJ. Dixon.
editor of the United Mine Workers
Journal. sad there is no truth in~the
statements that have been circulated
in various parts Of the country to the
effect that there would be a serious
strike in the mines Of Pennsylvania
this fall. President Mitchell and Vice
President Lewis are at present in
Pennsylvania organizing the members
OF the United Mine Workers more
closely. and Secretary William b. Will
son Is in Michigan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
SCRoFULA
FROM PARENT TO CHILD

The laws of heredity are inyariable
and the diseased blood Of parents is
handed down to children in the form Of
Scrofula. Being thus deeply rooted
nothing can reach the disease but CON
stitutional remedy. The very foundation
of the blood is diseased, ard until it Is
purified and made strong, those who are
born with a scrofulous tendency cannot
have the blessing of robust health.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
PRONOUNCED SOUND, FELL DEAD
Life Saver Had Just Passed Examlna-
tion When Death Came.

New York, July 25.-With a physi-
clan in the act of pronouncing him
physically perfect. after the rigid gov
eminent examination, George w. Hen
messy, for seven years keeper OF the
United States live saving station at
Spring Lake, N. J., dropped dead. Hen
messy was taking his usual examina-
ton. DR.. Wood. Of the United States
marine hospital. had already finished
this examination and was saying: u
wish were as sure Of long lease OF
life as you are"
Hennessy proudly expanded his chest
and that act was his last. He fell to
the floor with blood running from his
mouth and was dead in less than I'VE
minutes. Hemorrhage Of the lungs was
the physicians verdict on the cause
OF death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
Notion Department

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Croquet SETS, Zoe, 81, Sl.25.
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| large box select Tulcum Powder. Zoe.
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! large bOttle Bay Rum, Zoe.
/ large bottle Florida Water. DE.
] bottle Dr Girard's Tooth Power. Zoe.
! iarge Turkish Bath Robe, j0c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
Vim. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind OF work in the building line
Business ofilce-Room IA, Enterprise
Bnildlng.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
DOCTOR THOUGHT OF PATIENTS
Before Dying Destroyed Books So They
Wouldn't Be Pressed For Payment.

Baltimore, Md, July 25-Dr. Michael
X. Warner, who died last Saturday at
his residence in this city, Is found to
have destroyed all books containing
accounts with his patients, in order
that they be not pressed for payment
by his administrators. A great many
of his patients were poor people. and
DR.. Warner gave as his reason for de
stroying the books that his patients
knew what they owed him, and he
had no doubt that they would pay his
heiys when they were able to do so.
This unusual act is said by his friends
to bg characteristic of the whole life
of D1. Warner, which was marked by
the widest possible charity and sym
patty for all in distress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
Mitchell Saws Strike Rumor Is silly.

Scranton Pa, July 25.-Regard'ng
the report in circulation that gen
eral strike of the mine workers was
imminent President Mitchell. of the
United Mine Workers, said: This
rumor of a strike is so silly that | can
find no possible excuse whatever Tor
its circulation"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
Cleveland, o., 1879 Brownell st.

Iinherited Scrofula from my ancestry,
aud this means, OF oourse, weak, impure
blood and a run down, debilitated con-
dition Of tho system. Treatment OF ply
sioians d i'd not do me anything like the
good 8. s. 8 did last winter when took
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gives strength and energy, builds up
the general hoalth in every way, and In
addition 20 being an excellent blood pu-
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FOR Sorofula 1t did more for me than
ANYTHING I hnvo used, and with pleas
ure recommend Il. 3. s.. 8. completely
cured me of this bliRhting disease.
MRS. LOUISE COHEN,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
GO ' fo Tsr n 12sT

Train leaving boswell N.2i a. nn. does not run
beyond Charlottesville ON sundays.
Through Pullman service To Cincinnati. Louis
vile. Chicago and st. Louis where direct connec-
lions are made for the Northwest, West and
southwest.
6s-Connections also made via Washington
-. & q. trains leave Washington westbOund at
$50 q. m. and lilo p. M. daily.
tn OLD POINT AND NORFOLK
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27
TAFT PARTY IN JAPAN
Arrived at Yokohama On Board the
Steamer Manchuria.

Yokohama, July 25.-The steamer
Manchuria, with Secretary of War
Taft and party on board, arrived here
at Z o'clock this morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27

s. S. S, the king Of blood purifiers, IS
the medicine that IS required, because 1t
changes tie quality OF the blood by
cleansing it Of all poisous and impurities,
building it up aud strengthening the Ell.
tire system. When S. 5. 5. has restored
the blood to a healthy condition and
forced out the scrofulous deposits, there
is a sure return TO health. No remedy
has ever been found to equal this great
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27

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For rates Pullman reservations and other In
formatlon. address W.O. WARTHEN,
Richmond. Va
a. T. DOYLE H. W. FULLER,
q, IA. Manager. Genl fass. Agent
lime l. 1905
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-07-27

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-21
ACCEPTS THRONE OF NORWAY.
Formal Offer Made to Prince Charles
Of Denmark.

T.. 80 rJ.F
Formal Offer Made to Prince Charles
Of Denmark.
Copenhagen, Nov. 21.-The throne
Of Norway was formally rendered to
Prince Charles of Denmark during the
morning by deputation of members
OF the Norwegian parliament and was
accepted by King Christian In behalf
of hfs grandson. The brief ceremony
In the palace recalled the similar event
In 1855, when the throne Of Greece was
presented to Prince George Of Den.
mark. The function lasted only TWEEN
ty minutes, but the scene was brilliant,
as it was attended by all the princes
and princesses and their suites, the
diplomatic corps, including the Amer
lean minister, Mr. O'Brien, and the
high court officials. President Berner,
in a speech lasting five minutes, in.
vited Prince Charles to become king
Of Norway and King Christian, with
similar brevity, accepted the offer.
The old king was much affected as he
blessed and embraced his grandchil-
dren, King Haakon VII. and Queen
Maud. The close OF the ceremony was
signalled by the firing Of royal salute.
An enormous crowd gathered In front
Of the palace and gave a rousing recep-
4 tion to the new king and queen of Nor
way as they left the palace In q gilded
state chariot. Y 88ss I'll
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-21
= ATTACKS STANDARD OIL.
Serious Charges Made in Court b,
:. Rival Company.

D. s. % =.
Cleveland, Nov. 21.-The Great
Western Oil company Of this city, in
an answer filed in common pleas court
to suit begun against 1t recently,
makes bitter attack upon the meth
DDS of the Standard Oil company to
obtain information concerning the
business Of its rivals; charges that the
Standard spies upon it's competitors
and that the present suit is a con.
spiracy to secure knowledge Of the
Great Western company's affairs. The
suit was begun against the Great West.
ern by Mrs. Annie e. Walsh, guardian
Of Michael J.. Walsh, insane. Walsh
owned $50 shares Of stock in the Great
Western and his guardian began suit
to compel an examination of the books.
The company in answer says that the
guardian has retained Fred W. Lothian
to make the examination and that
Lothian has been employed by the
Standard Oil company for thirty-f1ve
years and for ten years was its chief
accountant. The Great Western COM
pany sets up that its business is not
such as requires any special knowl-
edge, but that any expert accountant
can make the examination. It is
charged that the Standard expects to
get information about the Great West.
ern's business and that Lothian, be-
cause of his long and intimate asso-
citation with the STANDARD, is an unfit
person to make the examination.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-21
HUSBAND AND WIFE KILLED.
500 Freight Trains in Collision Near
Detroit, Mimi.

OOo EISiSt Trains III SoiuSton wear
Detroit, Mimi
Detroit, Mimi, Nov. PA rearend
collision of two freight trains on the
500 road north of here resulted in the
death of Conductor G. w. Smiley and
wife and the serious injury of their
nine-year-old daughter Mabel.
A special 500 freight was run into
by a regular train which was follow
ing it. The accident occurred at a
curve. In the caboose of the extra
freight was Conductor G.. w. Smiley
of Glenwood and his wife and daugh-
ter, who were making a trip on the
freight in order to spend the day with
the husband and father.
The engine of the regular freight
crashed into the rear of the extra
freight with great force and so sud
denly that the occupants of the ca
bose had absolutely no chance to
escape.
Conductor Smiley was injured SO
badly that he died within a few min,
utes. The caboose took fire and the
body of the unfortunate conductor was
burned. Mrs. Smiley was killed in
stantly, but her body was thrown tc
one side and escaped the flames.
The little girl was caught in the
wreckage and her right foot was cut
off near the ankle
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-21
VESSEL sRoKEN IN TWO:
HIIda's Boilers Exploded When Vessel
5 Struck the Rocks.

Paris, Nov. 21.Special reports re-
ceiyed here of the wreck Of the steam
or Hilda, which left Southampton Fri
day night for st. Malo, France, and
was totally wrecked on Les ,Portes
reef, outside the Jardin lighthouse,
with the loss of over 100 lives. give a
graphic description of the disaster.
Owing to the rough sea, together with
q thick snow storm. the captain of the
Hilda probably took the buoy light on
the rocks for the st. Malo lighthouse.
He gave signals which were not seen
by harbor employees and then the
steamer proceeded slowly towards the
light. When the Hilda struck the rocks
the steamers boilers exploded and she
was cut in two, giving the passengers
no time to save their lives. Seven
bodies wearing lifebelts were stranded
of the village of St. Cast. The coast
near st. Malo is covered with wreck
age and some cattle. Two-thirds Of the
Hilda's passengers were French farm
ers returning to France with heavy
sums in gold from the sale of their
yearly harvest of onions and potatoes.
The others were English families who
were going to spend the winter at
Dinard. The wreck lies on the beach
three miles off st. Malo, showing only
her main mast and forecastle. -. ..
The captain of the Matin went to the
scene of the wreck on a government
steamer with the local officials. They
picked up five bodies which were en-
tangled in the rigging of the Hilda.
The bodies presented dreadful spec
tacle, with arms and legs twisted in all
directions and hands torn with des-
perate struggling. ~ -sss r.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-21
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

An estimate of S16,000,000 for con-
tinuing work on the Panama canal has
been sent to the treasury department
from the war department to be sent
to congress-
The Calumet and Hecla Copper Min.
ing company has declared quarterly
dividend of SIS share, an increase Of
SIS share over that paid at the last
previous quarter. .at
DR.. Scheenestedt, Prussian minister
of justice, has resigned ON account os
old age. He has been succeeded By
Dr.. Beseler, chief justice of the pre-
vincial court of Breslau.
Luke Adolphus Lockwood, one of the
most eminent members of the Masonic
fraternity in the United States and the
author of Lockwood's Masonic Juris.
prudence, is dead of pneumonia at
Greenwich, Conn.,, aged seventy-one.
The production of gold In the United
States during 1904 amounted to 3,a10-
729 fine ounces, valued at $S0,835,64S.
This represents an increase of $7,243s
948 over the production of 1903. The
largest previous output, In 1902
amounted to sSO.000.000. s.