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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
METHODIST CONFERENCE

At the Baltimore coniercncea Cumbcr
land, Md, Friday. Dr. W. W. Smith.
chancellor of Randolph Macon system OF
colleges and president of Randolph-Macon
Woman College, Lyuchhurg, sand that
i'm the last twenty -pight years the system
had increased from SIS. 900 To over 81 81
OOD. 600 in value. The Randolph Macon
system had increased IN income tromS H..
600 To SlS0.O0O The students had I'M
creased from l24 TO 93O. Tie had am ap-
peal for funds 20 assist the Woman : Col
lege. saying that Andrew Carnegie had
promised $4,000 ii an equal amount
was raised Business men of iynchburg
had given $1,000.
President T.. II. Rowe. of the southern
Seminary, Buena Vista, va. spoke 90
behalf of his college.
Rev. John j Tigert ID. j .oi Nashville
Tenn. reporting on the standing of thc
Methodist Episcopal churcd south ger
era conference. gave the following
statistics
Total travelling preachers, 6,G35, total
local preachers LIS, total members,
1.1G4.597. total preachers and members.
l62GlS7: infants baptized, 2G363.
adults baptized. - go. members OF
societies. lS,50N; Epworth Leagues.
3.j41: charges. j,423: sunday school,
If sos: membership of Epworth
Leagues. 12O.4o7 teachers, lO9,65',
pulpits. 1.O40.74N houses OF worship.
15.735: value of houses of worship. $50
344.JS4; parsonages. 4,311,. value. So
g47.5g3: indebtedness, S3O2.3l3. num-
Der OF districts. $50. number OF churches
damaged. o. insurance carried. $40
80 1876: losses sustained. ssh 3I. eN-
tent of damages to churches SI6,443.
At the opening of Saturday session
OF the Baltimore Conference. NJ. J.
church, South. at Cumberland. Bishop
Alpheus W. Wilson delivered farewell
address.
The report OF the board of education
was in part a. follows
Value of property. S67S, 46393, en-
dowment. $31i.92I90; total 1890 .39L-
-: professors and instructors. 81. stu
dents 93j.
Professor Bray, colored president of
Lane College Jackson. Tenn. was intro
duced. and spoke for education among
the young negroes. Bishop Gambler en
dorsed his work. and headed n suhsrip
ton. which grew into large proportions
The Conference elected the following
delegates To the general conference when
meets in birmingham in May
Clerical-Dr Collins Denny, Dr. John
4. Kern. Rev. +. j. Prettyman, Rrv
John A. Anderson. Rev. II F. Hamill
Lay-A. B. Pugh. T. T Fishburne. g.
VI. Armstrong. l. NJ. Walton, \. C.
Huddleston.
AlternatesrL. ". Davies, q. II. La
mar. f Chase Bare
Rev. ]. S. Hutchinson. d. d.. was cho-
sen a clerical alternate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
CROWD AT WlNDER'S FUNERAL
Fully 1000 People Sought Opportunity 10 See
Body Of Murderer.

1000 people crowded the street- in the
neighborho0d OF St Matthews COlored
Baptist church, Baltimore Saturday.
where the body of Isaac Winder the eX-
ecuted negro murderer lay in state, pre-
paratory to the funeral, which occurred
at O'Clock
For one hour before the funeral the
doorway to the church was blocked, the
crowd being kept in check by the police
men. who allowed them to 60 in slowly
and make their exit at the rear.
The saucer was again at the foot OF the
coffin, and very few passed without de-
posting a coin in it. 1t is estimated
that the collections have amounted to
$500.
The colored preacher stood at the head
Of the coffin. and to everyone who gazed
upon the features be presented leaf OF
the Bible which Winder had used while
awaiting the sentence OF death.
To avoid probable scene, the body
was placed in vault Inferred Monday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
CAROLINE
falmss ShIppire Tobdceo-5chool Notes -
0ih.r l.smS.
BIant1n, va, April .

Bmuu, Va. April .
The rainy sea.ou hls enabled most
farmers to strip out thUr tobacco crops.
which ,h.} ARE packing and shipping.
Some to Richmond and Others 60 th-
country dea'er-
The damp weather has caused much
sickness bro thI- section hr j. " Davis
aud d. Dow ule Kept busy
Mrs II VI Alien has been quito sioh.
but f, clnNale-rnt
Mrs lucy A. Smith, AN aged ou Co.,
fcemrd memuero of County Line church.
is very i.I and not eIpciel to live.
Mr. q " BIautoui- visiting hi~ daugh-
ter and lamily nt Tvi,keuham.
Mrs. 4 " Davis recently shipped "a
coop of Brown lcghorns to Now Orleans
and refused ann order from southern Ala
hama
Mis-. e. r. smith has been iudi-posad
Tor some tiWU
The Suudayschooi vHhopn atCounty
Line urAt sun iuy Capt Smith, the
uou0rrd superintendent expects "a iiue
school. uotwi Il-tantiug the bad roads.
Public school $50 g. Taught by Mrs
" % Chewing. 0it"r 90 MOST pleasant
aud successful session. Niil close in about
two weeks with appr printr exercises
THE private school 700 bantOu. taught
by Mrs Cassidy Wiil hatran entertain.
ment about May 18th. consisting of din
loCur~. tablcanN music. a..
Ni-sl.-a Coleman. of WEIGH. ,taki'e
music at thr Na1tlu school
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
GOuIdman & Jefferson
Rodgers & Revere
Practical Painters

t1tti al ! tAAilA ~
Don't pay s cents per pound for wood;
If you buy 100 pounds OF White Lead
in kegs YOU get IS pounds OF White Lead
and II pounds OF Wood.
When you buy L. & NJ Paint you get a
full gallon OF paint that won't wear of
for 10 or l , years. because l.. Il NJ. Zine
hardens the l.. ( NJ. White Lead and
makes l.. 4 NJ paint wear like iron.
gallons L. & NJ mixed with 3 gal
Ions Linseed Oil will paint q moderate
sized house
Actual cost L & NJ. about 81 20 per
gallon.
Sold in the north east, south and west.
&c. S. Andrews, Ex-Mayor, Danbury,
Conu., Writes, painted my house 10
years ago with l.. & NJ. Looks well to-
day"
Sold by c. L. Davis & Son, Dido, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
PETERSBURG'S PROPOSITION

We viii give the books lyon viii give
the building. h. the substance of free
public library proposition 10 Mr. Andrew
Carnegie hy the Beresoe4t Me
chanir~ Association OF Petersburg IN
a letter To the philanthropi-t by Mr..
Quicke. OF the Association. who wrote TO
Mr. Carnegie with the consent and advice
of the Board OF Directors aud viii 90 to
Hot Springs to see the steel king If the
plan is approved by him.
The association offers 10 give its ten
thousand volume library and It's muse
am. and 10 contribute annually "A sum
sufficient 10 maintain the institution,
and extend its usefulness.
The collection OF books and historical
relics are regarded as one OF the best IN
toe South. aud it is believed that the
organization liberal proposition viii be
avorably considered 10y Mr. Carnegie
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
BIG SUPPLY OF COAL

The r. +. & p. r. T. is guarding
against the probable coal famine 10y
providing at Acca, the station just north
OF Richmond, big coal yards where
thousands ol tons will be- kept, that Tue
railroad in the event of "a stDike, viii be
protected.
Tracks have been laid there in a cut
enabling the tenders to be drawn to the
side OF the big pile OF coal and easily
loaded.
The road is not q "cOaler' and these
steps We're necessary as precaution.
Ii has 900 tons on hand, enough TO
protect it about six months, whatever
happens in the coal fields.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
MERIWETHER LEAVES
NAVAL ACADEMY

The naval acadamy authorities have
been officially notified by Secretary
Ronaparte that the resignation Of Mid
shipman Minor Meriwether. Jr., OF
Louisiana, has been accepted. and the
unexpired part Of the sentence to one
years confinement within the academy
grounds imposed 10y the court-martial,
before which he was convicted OF minor
charges resulting from his fatal listic
fght with the late Mid,hipman James X.
Branch. Jr. of New York, had been re-
mitted. Meriwether lett the academy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
DEATHS

in. Utterback, of Haymarket. died a
Jew days ago, aged - years. He is sur
vived by his widow and six children.
Geo. ". Runkle died Friday at bis resi-
dence. at GOrdonsyille, aged seventy-two
years. lie is survived by his wife and
two children.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith widow of the
late Capt. VIM. Smith, Of Mathews coun-
ty. died last week after "a painful illness
caused by cancer on the tongue. She
leaves one brother.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
LOCAL Markets

Corrected 10y Simon Hirsh 4 Bro.
Wheat, soto IS; corn, AZ to AZ; meal,
$1,000 81 30; oats, 40 to 40; hens, 8 to
10; ducks, II to 10; dressed chickens
. to 10; turkeys, live, II to II; un
drawn, 10 TO IS; drawn, 16 to II; live
chickens. s to 10; hens, to g.; ducks, s
to 10; eggs, IL to IA; lard,
10 TO Ii; butter, Is to 20; hams, IA
to Il; sweet potatoes, SOC to 100; Irish
potatoes, zoe to SOC; apples, per
bushel, 81 10 1.25; beef 3 to 81;
pork, 6 to Z; veal, Al to 8; lambs,
$3.50 to $500; hides, green, 8 to 8.
dry, 10 to 10, salted, 40. /, 8 to 10;
calf skins No !, Sl.10 per skin; baled
hay, $40 to $l3 per ton; leaf sumac,
So to 80 per 100. Early Rose seed po-
tatoes, 81 to $i.25.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
MURDERER STRUGGLES AGAINST
HkNGMEN AND MOOSE

Fighting five officers with the despera-
tion of a maniac, Isaac Winder, the muir
derer of Tollgate Keeper Rinehart, Fri
day made the last vain battle for bis life
on the gallows in the prison yard at
Towson in sight of a noisy, riotous mob
OF 2 1000 people, who broke down the
5O-foot fence around the jail yard and
surged about the gallows on which Win
der finally gave up his life. The trap was
finally sprung and his neck was broken
by the fall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
TO HONOR PAUL JONES
Six thousand invitations to PatI,-
Otto Services.
PRESIDENT TO MAKE ADDRESS
frir,h Squadron to Participate kIlh hey'a
smsrican Ships Elaborate Pnslam To-
Ceremonies.

Six thousand invitations have Been
sent out by tle Navy Department 20 at-
tend the patriotic services at the inal
burial ceremonies OF John Paul Jones at
Annapolis ON April2i layitatiohsWe
limited. on account of crowded quarters
at Annapolis. To officials of the govern
ment and members of national patriotic
associations.
Information has reached Wa~hiugi ln
that the French squadron Viii particle
pate in Tie ceremonies, Eleven ships oi
the American navy Will JOHN tine French
fleet in the celebration
There will bea combined parade and
maneuyers of more than 6.OOO marines
oi the French and American naveS. Tine
two lines of soldiers VIII lace each other
for the first time since kocaamheau aud
Washington saw th, English march hc-
tween their long lILos al Yorktown 30
l1Sl.
The Ger. monies will be- most elaborate
The President. the French Ambassador
GOV. Walheld. of Mary land, Gen. ilof-
ace Porter, and Secretary B0nnpa't
viii speak
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
LET MODERATION ABOUND

At the election in June the voters
of fredericksburg will be called upon
to choose six members OF the City
Council. three from each ward. In
the lower ward, Messrs. W. ). En-
brev. J. W. Masters, and Geo. IL.
Morrison were "shOrt-term men,
bers: and in the upper ward Messrs.
W. E. Bradley, NJ 5. Chancellor and
J.P. Rowe also drew short terms.
Messrs Morrison and Chancellor
resigned. and the vacancies thus
caused have not been filled; but both
being Short-term members, thewhole
number of Councilmen to he elected
this summer is six.
Whether there be any issues IN the
campaign is yet to be developed.
A great deal has been said and writ
ten about graft and "grafterS IN
very large part emanating from
sources antagOnistic to anything,
good or bad, that does not bear the
brand OF the sO-called Good Gov
eminent League, the chiefeXponents
OF whose principles have personal
political ends to subServe, or aSplra-
tions to further: and in some meas
ure this talk OF graft Is but
thoughtless repetition, and is ire
quently INDUCED in by good men
who. without thought or reflection.
ioin in the senseless cry, when at the
same time they entertain high opln-
ions personally of each and every
member of the sO-callel graiters. We
believe that no city in the United
States is as absolutely free from graft
as is Fredericksburg; and while at
the same time that body OF men
don't exist which has never made
mistakes. vet we assert that on the
whole Fredericksburg has had a
clean. honest. business adminiStra-
ton of its affairs. and that the city
is growing and prospecting. But OIL
its prosperity and its growth 1t rs
not our present purpose 10 speak
we write to urge our people to be
conservative i'm their views. and
honest through and through. I'M
their talk and Judgment. A.
&" hue and cry will always
bring a crowd, and sometimes
a mob. and not infrequently has it
been the case that the thief was lead
inc the mob and the most vociierous
in the cry stop thief We have no
thief in the City Council. and therefore
let us have no mob. Let our people
remember that decency and order in
all things; temperance in expressions
a ballot freely east, and not oath
bound and directed by any one, are
privileges OF the citizen, whose exer-
else mark the man from the manikin,
and without which our old town will
not go forward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
CARNEGIE REMEMBERS OLD BOSS
Provides SIS per Month For Tin.

Andrew Carnegie has provided a
stipend OF SO "a month, beginning june /,
for Jacob II. LarcOmbe. an aged clerk in
the Pension Bureau at Washington, who
was his "bOss" when the noted phil
anthropist. was a messenger boy IN
Pittsburg.
Notice 10 this effect was received 10y
Fred c. Peck. a friend and fellow emplOye
Of Larcombe, who secretly called Mr..
Carnegie's attention to the fact that his
old.time boss was there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
MILLIONS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Committee Agrees to Authorize Expenditure Of
$4,000, 900.

Public buildings throughout the coun-
try to the extent DISCO, O00, 900 inround
numbers will be authorized by bill the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds will report within the next ten
days in Congress.
The committee has reached a tentative
agreement, but pending the completion
OF the text of the measure no detaile1 in
formation is given out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
$4,000 SHORT IN ACCOUNTS

While auditing the books Of the late
County Treasurer Walter j. Todd, the
Times-Dispatch says Expert Account
ants III. II. Boudar and son found a
shortage in the accounts OF the late
treasurer which amounts approximately
to $50 600, though it is doubtful ii even
the accountant yet knows the exact
amount.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
S5,QO0,OO0 CONTRACT

The Southern Railway has awarded
contracts approximating $4,000, 900 to
W. J. Oliver, OF Knoxville, for additional
double tracking The tracks will extend
twenty-five miles south Of Lynchburg,
forty miles between Knoxville and Nor
iistown. and fifteen miles between
Chattanooga and Oeltewahi throug b
Missionary Ridge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
THE PEOPLE AND THE TRUSTS.

We have never taken much stock
in the popular clamor against cor
poratiOns, nor in the popular as
sumption that all the men Ofcolossal
wealth in the land acquired their
riches by dishonorable means. Cor
porations are a necessary Outgrowth
of present business conditions.
Without them the wonderful pro-
gress in all industrial lines made by
this country within the past fifty
years would have been impossible.
And we admire the man who by the
power of his intellect has made him
self wealthy as wealth is counted to-
day, but the masses OF thepeople are
not without reason for their antago-
nism to corporations and the eX-
tremely wealthy individuals. What
were originally intended to be corpo-
rations. chartered by the people,
have accumulated wealth and power,
until they constitute the great
trusts, many OF which do not look to
the people for their right to exist,
but have superseded the powers
given them by the people and have
even sought to govern the people
themselves by contributing large
sums to control the election OF the
peoples officials. They have stifled
competition by combinations viola
tive of their charters. and hold the
people by the throats as to prices
they shall pay for the necessities OF
life. The real bone and sinew OF the
trusts are the men behind them who
operate them, and these, for the
most part, are the immensely
wealthy, and are properly considered
by the masses as the real Oppressors.
This is supposed to be a government
by the people, and the people have
determined, beyond doubt, that this
abuse of privileges by corPoratepow-
or and the men behind it shall cease.
Numerous prosecutions have been
set on foot with this end in view,
and yet up to this time nothing OF
any real value has been accomplished.
II attack is made upon the trust
proper, by some technicality OF the
law, by some hook or crook, the
whole thing blows in thin smoke,
and now when the concern known as
the beef trust has been caught red
handed in violating its franchise
rights and the laws OF the land, and
prosecutions have been set on foot
against the individuals behind it,
the United States District Judge be
fore whom the cases were to be tried
has decided that because, fOrsOoth,
Messrs. Swift, Armour, Morris and
Others. who had been indicted, had
voluntarily given information to Mr..
Garfield, commissioner OF corpora
lions, which led up to the prosecu-
tions, they we're immune from pun
ishment, and the indictments against
were dismissed. Is it any wonder
that the people are beginning to look
hA pon ours as a government OF the
SITS, by the trusts and for the
;usts, and that they are asking in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03

amasemant what ls going 70 be
done about it, The only way we
know is to elect public servants who
are not tainted with the trust virus,
and then revoke tbefranchise of-evcry
Illegal combinations The only way
to elect public officials who are not
so tainted is 10y preventing trust
contributions to campaign funds.
Something along that line is now be-
inc done. and may the good work go
on. until the people come into their
own
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
NEW FISHERIES BOARD 10 MEET

Chairman " Mcdonald l.er of the
Fisheries Boari. has ordered "A meeting
Cd. The board in Norfolk ON April 18th
Tie meeting will last four days and al
that time alleged trespa-s cases on the
part oi Warwick county oystermen VIII
be- heard. Inspectors for all the districts
and captains for boats OF thcoysternayy
nill be- elected at that time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
THE JAMESTOWN BILL

The attitude OF Speaker Cannon is go
ing to have a serious effect upon the
jamestown appropriation bill. He OPP
poses the appropriation. He may refuse
to recognize anybody who desires TO call
M the bin. He has not indicated that
he will relent and allow the bill to be
taken up. But the bill is not yet out Of
committee, and it may be several days
before il is reDOrted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03

!. l.. b. stuart will Ice confirmed
as collector OF customs at Newport
News 10y the Senate. 1t was given
out some time ago that Inc was to be-
turned down. and one more IN har-
mony with the party was to succeed
him, but possiblyie came into line
and disavowed his vice-presidcntlaI
aspirations. which removed the OIL
iectiOns To him
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
A Few of the Styles
at $24.75

Suits Of gray mixtures, tuxedo
eton effect. short sleeves with
cuffs. trimmed in silk braid and
fastened with gun-metal but
tons-$24.75.
Suits of gray mixtures in check
effects. eton style, with vesting,
braid trimmed-S24.75.
Suits OF a pretty shade of green
wolfe, tuxedo style with folds
that make a most effective trim
ming; silk braid is used to give a
pretty fnish-$24.75.
Suits OF Alice blue panama, with
eton scalloped around the bot
tom. pretty vesting front. silk
girdle. trimmed around neck and
sleeves with silk braid-$24.75.
Suits OF black panama, eton
style, scalloped around the bot
tom, effective Persian yesting-
$24.75.
Suits Of gray mixtures, eton
style with fancy vesting, trim
medi in buttons-$24.75.
Suits in gray mixtures, REFER
jackets with pockets and Iapels-
$24.75.
Suits OF checked cloths, eton
jackets with lapel effect formed
by gray silk, trimmed in buttons
$24.75.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03

The Big Stick" and the pitch
Fork" are still working hlrmonI-
ously together while the politicians
express their surprise and the
SINNERS rejoice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
THIS STORES
Millinery Department,

the home of Stylish Millinery, will exhibit Two
Hundred or more beautiful Model Hats. Every
one showing artistic touch of the masterhand
of fashion. This Department is presided over
by those who have studied the art OF blending
c0lors and shaping becoming Hats, and need
no introduction to the stylish ladies Of Fred
ericksburg and vicinity, whom they have
served satisfactorily for years. The art OF re-
producing and modifying the most elegant and
expensive Hat at
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03

Benz. F. Barnes, assistant secretary to
the President, has been appointed post
OF Washington. The appoint
ment is made by the President to OIL the
vacancy created by the naming OF Post.
master John A. Merritt as collector OF
customs at Niagara.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
FIRsT-CLAss BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging and
meals come to 314 Commerce street.
Meals Doe, lodging 25c. Board by the
week or month. Mrs. j. +. Monroe,
Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
Popular Price

without the loss Of a stylish feature is under
stood here, and a large class OF the Hats eXhlb-
tied at this opening will be in reach Of most
every purse, and enable many to own two or
more at the cost Of one.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
A Few Of the Styles
at $29.75.

Suits of black-and-white strip
ed cloth with gray silk vesting,
REFER jacket, trimmed in but
tons and braid-S29.75.
Suits OF black wolfe, with eton
Jacket and vesting OF green silk
covered with black lace, silk
braid trimmed-S29.I5.
Suits OF light mixtures with
blue vesting, eton jacket, silk
faced collar, new styles sleeves,
button trimmed-$29.75.
Suits OF panama, eton style,
silk collar and cuffs, with fancy
vesting-S20.75.
Suits of gray mixtures, eton
jacket,gray silk collar and cuffs,
braid trimmed-$29.75.
Suits of panama in raspberry,
black, dark or Alice blue, new
green. Made with eton Jacket
in tuxedo effect, white piqUe
vest, silk faced lapels, short
sleeves trimmed in lace-S29.75.
Suits OF light mixtures with
REFER Jacket trimmed in brass
buttons and with green velvet
collar and cuffs-$29.75.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03
w. 8. ENERGY
FREDERICKSBURG, VA.

Isuccessor to Embrey & Bergman !
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand large supply Of
Baled Hay and Mill Feed. Office near
Railroad Depot. Fredericksburg, Va
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-03

Jas. Ahearn, "a jealous cabman, killed
his sweetheart, Mary Woods, his rival,
James Black and then committed suicide,
in New York Saturday.
The Paducah weekly sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1902-19??, 1906-10-03
JAP TRAINING SHIP is SCORED
Alleged Refusal to Aid Mongolia on
Reef Brings Ritter Criticism.

Honolulu, Oct. a. The officers
OF the Mongolia bitterly crlticlse the
officers OF the Japanese training shin
Anagawa for their refusal to assist
the Mongolia at Midway when as
sistance was badly needed. The Mon
golla's officers say that when Pur-
ser Rennle went aboard the Japa.
nese vessel to plead for help he was
ordered of. II is declared that IL the
Anagawa had given assistance the
stranded steaper could easily have
been pulled of the reef. but the Jap
anese claimed they had not enough
coal.
Captain Hanabusa OF the Anaga-
wa. today denied that he had shown
unwillingness to help the Mongolia.
He claimed his only hawser was
parted. but he went as close as he
dared and ascertained that the Mon
golia's passengers were safe.