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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
Richmond, Etedsrioks
burg and rotUtoaS
Railroad.
Schedule in effect Jan, 9Th IN
1rAtk NnKfHMARh

IEANE NOhIhO ANU
7.O6 a. IN. daily. stops on signs, o.
Occoquan, LortOn ADdr raneohiao uuuoys
only. Stops at Alexandria 10 d'scnarse
passengers. .,.d.,o
1929 a. IN. daily. Stops on signal al
Iceland, Brooke, Aqua, VIDE WAFER
Ried, Quantieo, Cherry Hill, freestone'
Negley, OccoQuan, LortOn, Accotlnk,
Frsnconia, Seminary and Alexandria.
1.39 p. III. daily except Sunday. Stops
at Alexandria.
7.O2 p. IN. daily. Stops at Brooke,
Wide Water, Quantico and Alexandria.
1909 .. IN. daily. Stops at Alexan-
dria. Stops on signal at Occoquan on
Sundays only.
Accommodation train from Richmond
arrives 6.29 p. IN. daily except Sunday.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
Cos A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich
mond accommodation. Makes all stops.
$3.50 A. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops on signal at Wide Water
Summit, Guinea, Woodslane, Pc
nola, Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only; and at Alex,
andria, Brooke, Milford, boswell and
Ashland daily.
9.5S A. Nj. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal.
1929 r. NJ. daily, s. A. l.. train. stops
on signal at Lorton and Occoquan sun
DAYS only, and daily at Alexandria
Quantico, Milford, boswell and Ashland
5.26P. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Alexandria and Ashland.
6.39P. NJ. daily. Makes loca! stops
on signal.
$50 p. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at Alexandria, boswell
and Ashland
Note-Time OF arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed
c. L. cox, Agent.
W ID DIXIE. C. W. CULP, W. p. TAYLOR.
Asst to Pres GeA. Supt. Traf. Man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
FIERCE WOODS FIRE
/ q Colbert Loses ESQ and Capt. Rowe go cOfds
Of Wood.

The woods lear Alum Spring. proper
ty Of Capt.M b. Rowe, caught fire Thurs
day about 2;30 p M. Some time since
he sold Mr.. j. b. Colbert 325 cords OF
wood ON the stump in These woods,
which Mr.. G. had cut and corded. AZ $
D. M. MIR. Colbert's wagon was seen hiled
with men, Colbert driving, going at
breakneck speed up Commerce street To
the scene of the fire. He carried out
about ] > men.
For three hours they fought the fiames,
which rapidly spread, aud succeeded 10
saving about - cords Mr. Colbert esti-
mates his loss at $3.50. The hreextended
10 a piece Of oak timber In which Capt.
Rowe had so cords OF oak wood. he
with several men worked hard tosaveit,
but this was also burned. An inyestiga-
ton Ia being made as to origin oil the
fire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
ARE THERE 0THERS7
Two Citizens Of fredericksburg Now Living Had
Sens In Confederate Army.

Councilman A. NJ. Garner met an old
friend from Richmond in the city Thurs
day. In conversing on the subject OF
Fredericksburg and old times, the friend
asked Mr.. Garner how many citizens
who had sons in the Confederate army
are now living. MIR. Garner could think
Of only two. Mr. George W. Proctor,
whose son, Mr.. Harvey W Proctor, was
a Confederate soldier, and Mr.. Charles
Mander, whose sou, Mr.. Charles Mander.
Jr., also served in the army. Both OF
these old citizens are now living here at
advanced ages, and are in fairly good
health. Mr.. Harvey w. Proctor Is in
business here, and Mr.. Charles Mander,
Jr., is a resident of Alexandria. There
may be other citizens now living here
whose sons served in the Confederate
army, but, If so, they are few, and We
would be glad to have their names.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
EIGHTH DISTRICT
PRIMARY
II viii Be Held June 10Th Candi.
dates Must File Notice By
April 18th.
Full Proceedings Ofthe Congressional Committee
Meeting.

Alta meeting OF the Congressional
committee for the Eighth Congressional
District Of Virginia held at Manassas.
Va. on April 3rd, 1907. Present Geo.
s. Shackeliord, GrenvIle Gaines, H. 4.
Green, Gardner l.. Boothe, aud ThOs II.
Lion.
Be 1t resolved by the Congressional
Democratic Committee OF the Eighth
Congressional District Of Nirginin, that
a primary election, for the nomination OF
a Democratic candidate, for the United
States House Of Representatives, be held
throughout this District on the ION
day Of June, 1907, from sun Use To snn
set on that day. at ali established pre-
cincts or wards, and ~ near IA possible
in the usual voting places therein. Bf
il further
Resolved, That at said election all
known white Democrats and those who
have never voted, who shall declare
themselves to be Democrats shall he
allowed to vote. provided they shall OF
will be qualified To vote at the next gen
eral election, in November, 1907. BE II
further
Resolved, That all candidates shall file
notice, in writing, Of their candidacy
with Hon. GeoS. Shackeiiord, OF Orange
Va, on or before the 18th day OF April
1907. Be 1t further
Resolved, That each candidate shall
pay the Hon. Geo. 5. Shackelford, on OF
before the LIST day of May, 1907, his
pro rata share of $l225 90, that being
the estimate of total expenses OfcOnduct
ing the election. BE il further
Resolved. That any sum remaining
after the expenses OF the election ar'
paid shall be- returned pro rata To the
various candidates BE it further,
Resolved, That this shall be IA separate
primary and not held in connection witt
any other primary.
ISignedl Geo. $ Shackeliord, Chairman
(Signed Thos. h. Lion, Secretary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
TO EXPOSITION VISITORS
Powhatan Lodge.

Three doors from the Normal school
entrance. Old Point and Newport News
cars pass the door. Cars connect with
boat for Exposition. Lodging and
breakfast 81. so per day.
Hampton is the most desirable OF
n,aees for visitors to the Exposition to
.lop. ss the approach to the grounds by
water will afford fine view OF the bat
tIeships. and OF the Exposition BUILDINGS.
Apply to Miss Hickman, Box 40,
Hamilton. Va. I9mlm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
". J. JACOBS FOR
TREASURER OF STAFFORD
Win be a Candidate II M. W. 0. Reamy Does
Not Run.

|, the undersigned, beg leave to say
that understand Mr. W. ID. Reamy Is
thinking of becoming "A candidate f1r
county treasurer OF Stafford, but Mr..
Reamy has not announced publicly his
Measure in the matter. | wish To say II
Mr.. Reamy does not become a candidate
for the office, will be a candidate my self,
but wish il understood il Mr. Reamy
runs for the office will not oppose him.
la case am candidate, i ask my friends
and fellow voters for their support at the
polls. Respectfully.
a4J8 W. j. Jacobs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
LOCAL MARKETS

,Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro
Wheat. ~ to so; corn. ~ to %; meat
81. 80 TO 81 80; oats, 40 to 90; hens,hve'
3 TO 10: dressed. 11to12s; chickens, small,
13tol4: eggs, 13tol4; lardl0tol2; ducks,
live 1Otoli; dressed. 12-to IA; butter, 10
70 25; hams, II to Is; sweet potatoes
90 TO 81; Irish potatoes,60 TO 7O;apples,
ner bushel. s1to$1 %; veal, 4zto5; lambs,
81 so to SO 5O hides, green, : to 10;
dry ~ to Is, sailed. No. |. Q to 10,
calf skins No. ], $1.10 per skin; baled
hav. s17 to $50 per ton; leaf sumae' gu
TO Is per 100; hogs, live weight, .
to SIC; beef, live weight, * to 3'sc.i
pork. Z TO *; turkeys, live, IL; undrawn'
IA TO 10; drawn. 10 70 is; Early Rose
potatoes, seed, rs to 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
MR. JAMES TAYLOR WEEDS
MISS NELLIE NULL

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar V. CritteDden, OF
Takoma Park, Washington, d. t., have
issued announcement cards OF the
marriage of their sister, Miss Mel
lie Hull. to Mr.. James Taylor,
aIso OF Takoma Park, which was solem-
nized ON Wednesday, April Bird. Mr..
TAYLOR has friends aud relatives here,
where he lived for many years. Heis the
owner The Neck Farm" of Caroline,
and an employee ofthe Treasury Depart
ment. of Washington. His first wife was
Miss Belle Stephenson, daughter OF Gen.
Garter l.. Stephenson, of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
Piano knowledge
For Piano Buyers

Piano buying Is a confidence Unless you have
expert knOxlsdge OF piano building You must ~
ly entirely upon the reputation Of the nrm from
whom you buy Thus you can readily ubdrF-
stand the genuine value you are guaranteed oN
the name Of Stien We will be glad at any time
TO have YOU look at aud examine any pianos Tor
sale elsewhere and after inspecting them. with
an expert II you Wish, come here aud SCI the
Stiff Pianos hear their tone, go over the
mechanism consider their construction give
them a thorough investigation. and Judge Tor
yOursef Read this letter
Frederic A Franklin Teacher Of Piano. Violin
and Theory Musical Director. fredericksburg
College.
fredericksburg. Va. March 18th. 1907.
Mr. Chas. NJ. Sten.
Dear Sir-I am glad To say that the Stieu
piano purchased from you for use ia ffedercAs-
burg College is proving satisfactory IN every WAY
The tone Is very sweet and at the same time iuil
and sonorOus. The case II both artistic anu SUP
stantial white the action Is all that could be tie
sired. Respectfully.
Frederic A. Franklin.
Musical Director Fredericksburg college.
The supremacy Of the Stien Piano Is attested
BIZ tT2 American Institutions using them, ana
viii bs the Official piasO Of the jamestown tx
position. ~, 49,. g.,
Sold on easy terms direct from thu factory 10
the home Write for catalogue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
SOLD TO SATISFY LIEN

Auctioneer James Roach sold at public
auction under a trustee sale, Thursday
morning, the house and lot on lower
Prince Edward street, owned by Benz
Davis. The property was bid in by the
Merchants and Mechanics Perpetual
Building and Loan Association for 5000,
their lien being $563.9l.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
KEPT APPLES BURIED IN THE GROUND

Capt. W. B. Warren. OF SpOtsylyania
county, was in the city Thursday. capt.
Warren had with him a few wineeap
apples grown last year on his farm.
gathered in October and buried In the
ground in November for keeping until
spring. They were we'll preserved, hrm
and OF splendid flavor. much better than
cold storage apples. Capt. Warren says
he has kept apples this way until the lat
fer mart If May
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
HEADQUARTERS FOR EVERYTHING
in THE BUILDING LINE.

carry the largest stock OF lumber OF
all kinds, dressed and addressed. Wash
ington red cedar shingles. the very best
double locked roofing tin, V-crimp roof
ing. mouldings, sash, blinds, doors, etc.
Ready mixed paints, Lewis pure white
lead and oils. lime, cement, fire brick aud
fire clay. My stock is complete and my
prices are reasonable Will he glad to
submit quotations upon application.
m23 sim Il. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
SALE OF A STAFFORD FARM

Mr.. Walter NJ. Franklin, OF Lancaster,
Pa, has sold his farm located in Stafford
county, on the Rappahannock river, con.
tanning 225 acres, to Mr.. NJ. II. Stohn, OF
Rutherford, N j. Mr.. Stohn and family
have arrived and taken possession. We
welcome Mr.. Stohn and family to this
section. The sale WAS effected through
Mr.. Jno. W. Allison, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
DR.. W. n. FAIRFAX DEAD

DR. W. Fl. Fairfax. OF Hague, West
moreland county. aged seventy-two
wears died Wednesday at his home OF a
Complication of diseases DR.. talrla ~:
was prominent in church aud local affairs
and asa physician Interment FRIDAY
afternoon at Yeocomico Episcopal church
with Masonic honOrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
IN FAVOR OF
MISS KINDS
Jury Awards Her 5000 Damages
Verdict Set Aside.
UNDERSTOOD CASE Be TRIED AGAIN
Especial 10 The Free lance

T0pttIAI ID I Hr TIE IIHNVt.I
Richmond, Va, April 4th.
The jury this afternoon rendered a YER
dict in favor of Miss Kinds, in the suit
against Henry Warden, awarding her
5000 damages in the form OF unpaid
salary. This verdict was set aside, Il Q
lawyers on both sides joining in the mo-
tion to that effect
This means new trial and it will
come up in its regular order at the next
term of the court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
Mr.. BRADFORD AS FISHERMAN
Catches a Turner Club Weighing Eight and
Nal; Pounds.

Mr. s. Sydney Bradford went fishing in
Cosby's mill pond, in Caroline county,
Thursday and caught a Turner club
which weighed 81 pounds. This comes
in half a pound of the record, as the larg-
EFT one known to have been caught in
this section weighed 8 pounds.
The fish made a game fight aud had IL
not been for Mr.. W. J. Ford, who was
with him, he could not have gotten 1t IN
tho hOat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
DEATH OF A YOUTH

Master Ernest Stevens, son of Mrs. ID.
&. Stevens, died at the home OF bis moth
er ia Falmouth Wednesday, after an i'll
ness of FIVE weeks of typhoid pneumonia,
aged 10 years. The funeral took place
Thursday from the Baptist church here,
services conducted by Rev. r. A. Viii
liams. Interment in the Falmouth
burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
NEW OFFICERS OF THE ELKS

The Elks have installed the following
new officers. Exalted ruler, |. S. Stras-
burger; esteemed leading knight, &. +.
Layton; esteemed loyal knight, Aug.
Dannehl; esteemed lecturing knight, RE.
Smith; secretary, Vim. Sullingei; treas
urer, /. Fl. Middleton; tiIer, j. II. Patter-
son; trustees, George Freeman, Jr., .. L..
Harris. Capt. T. McCracken; chaplain,
Or. ]. +. Thompson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
LOST A FINGER

Ashby Alsop, son OF Mr.. A. NJ. Alsop,
of pear Curlew, Spotsylvania county,
met with painful accident aday or two
ago. He had a self acting gun and was
watching for hawks, which had been In
terferring 18th poultry. The gun acct.
dentally discharged and shot of one oil
the fingers of his left hand. He was at
tended by DIR. C. r. Massey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
HOSPITAL RUMMAGe SALE

The Mary Washington Hospital Run,
mage Sale will be held 10 the Bradford
Building beginning Wednesday, April 10,
and continue until Saturday night:
Many desirable articles will be sold
cheap. Go and you may zee something
ION mood as 8
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
GOOD SHOOTING

Ata practice shoot at the Gun Club
grounds Wednesday evening, the follow
ing scores were made out Of a possible
so: d. Scott Quinton. 46; Franklin
ste6rns. 43; X. N. Goodrich, AZ; 3. ).
Bradford, 80; A. K. Wood, OF Cuipeper,
made ~ out OF 25 shots.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
BISHOP GIBSON HERE

Bishop r. A. Gibson preached a strong
sermon at st. Georges Episcopal church
Thursday night and confirmed class OF
four. He preached and confirmed aclasS
at Trinity Friday night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
SALE OF A MILL

Mr.. A. Temple Smith, OF Massaponax,
has sold his grist mill known as Smiths
Mill with l41 acres of land adjoining
to Mr.. Jno. A. Vaughan. Terms private.
Mr.. Vaughan will take immediate pos
session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
Use Table Belle Flour.
A BUSINESS CHANCE.

We want to appoint an energetic
sober. honest and industrious man In
every town aud city OF 5000 and up, Tor
part OF his time to represent a sirct'y
high class end clean business. NO "
yestment required; good character in
dispensible. Address with stamp, Bust
ness Chance, 1921 Elmwood Ave-,
charleston. w. Va. lspr6 st
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
7. S. HENSHAW DEAD

Mr.. T. S. Henshaw died at his home,
near Lent, Caroline county, Thursday
morning OF stomach trouble, aged o.
wears. The deceased was born and raised
in Orange county. He is survived by his
widow and several children. Funeral
services Friday from his late residence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
LETTER TO RUFUS LIMERICK
Fredericksburg Va

Dear Sir: Every job Devoe is done
with less gallons than ever before with
any other paint.
s Field, Indianola, Fla, saws: "All
houses here are painted Devoe. The hot
air Ia too trying for other paints. One
coat Deyoe is better than two OF any
other paint, so far as we know"
Less gallons, less cost.
Yours truly
40 FW DEVOE & &C
p 81. w. Adams sells our paint
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
HINDS-WARDEN
Demurrer Oyeffuled By Judge
WaddiII.
{ Special TO The Free Lance }

Richmond, Va, April 4.
Judge WaddiIl today oyerrulrd de
murrer in case of Miss Kinds against
Henry Warden. OF fredericksburg. Ar
gument went to the jury and the case
was submitted Judge Waddill said that
the Jury must determine the amount II
damage to be fixed. n any, but that the
letter written by Warden engaging Miss
Kinds could not be considered life con
tract. The instructions were favorable
to Miss Kinds
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
AFTER MORE LAB0RERS
FOR VIRGINIA

George W. Koiuer, commissioner oil
agriculture, lift Richmond THURSDAY 10.
a second visit to Enropo, IN the interest 1T
OF the immigration campaign when ne
instituted more than a year ago. Inc
state made an appropriation OF Slo'ooo
for this DurDOse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
SlLAS SHELBURNE 6 SON

Mr.. Silas Shelburne has just returned
from Kentucky, and will resume his bus.
mess in Richmond with his son. He will
he at Caroline court on next Monday,
the 9Th. and hopes to meet many oil his
old friends there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
TO HEAR APPLICATIONS
FOR LIQUOR LICENSES

Judge J. T. Goodrich, OF the Corpora
ton Court, has fixed upon Thursday,
April 25th, at II O'Clock, at the court
house for hearing all applications Tor
LIQUOR licenses in the city for the license
year beginning May LIST.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
DEATH OF Mr.. J. P. WARNER
is Was Father Of Ms. N. E. fsu.H, Of This City.

Mr.. J. P. Warner, father Of Mrs. NJ. E.
Terrell, OF this city, died at bis home, No.
935 Rhode Island avenue, Washington,
Thursday afternoon, OF pneumonia, alter
an illness OF two weeks, aged 63 years.
Mr.. Warner was actively identified with
the real estate interests Of Washington,
was well known and highly esteemed.
Mrs. Terrell has gone to Washington to
attend the funeral.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
u,1NEY TO LOAN.

have some money to loan on city or
country real estate IN sums OF SzoV auu
up. Apply TO G. OConor Gooirlck' a'
torney at law, Bradford Building
sapr3 Z, S-lapr6,9.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
TIhs TABLs No. IS.

Connexions at fredericksburg with X. y. A p.
f. r. and AIRY land. Delaware and Virginia Kali.
ssy Co. Al Orange With soutnefh H. n ana
Chesapeake 4 Ohio X. X -,
TIE only line 30 the ChaneeilorsViile aud VII
dsgnsss Battle1slds-
Essssrn standard Time: Dsily eHeep
WI RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
FISH MARKET
Herring towsr-cstch on Potomac Increasing

Herring IRE coming in freely. They
sold from 90c. to 81 per hundred in
market Friday morning and will be
lower next week. Rock and shad are
scarce and high Reports from Wide
water and Marlboro on the Potomac In
dicate more fish coming up the river. but
the catch 30 far ia unsatisfactory. Creek
fishermen predict a good run by April
1efh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
A POINTER

II want to buy something Tor &c
the actual value OF which is 25c. read " =.
l.. Brannan's advertisement, iound IN
another column.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
WILL USE AUTOMOBILE

Mr. Spottswood Foster has purchased
an automobile. He expects 1t to arrive
in few days, when it will be seen on our
6trpetR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
LAND SALE

Mr.. C. r Coleman, OF Marye, has pur-
chased OF Mr.. ]. l.. Powell tract OF 200
acres near Marye Terms private.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
Test Belmont Bes
Extra.
Best
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
will be at Bowling Green Monday,
April 8, with eight fine mules and three
fine horses for sale. Come one come all
and look at them. B. l.. Coe. 3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
IMPROVEMENT

The four large white pillars that orna-
ment the front of Smithonia building
have been repaired and handsomely re-
painted snow white, greatly adding 10
the attractive appearance OF the prop
ertY
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
EGGS FOR MATCHING

Bronze Turkey, 70 w per u"zen
Toulouse Goose. Z.oO
Pekin Duck, g. TOT 10
Muscovey Duck, ~ I,
Barred Plymouth Rocks. ~
S. C. Brown LeghOFns,
Rhode Island Reds, ~
Most OF above prize winners at Rich
mond and Fredericksburg astfall. Care
fully packed and safe arrival guaranteed.
NJ. B. Rowe K Co,
ap2-lm fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-04-06
Chas. M. S6eff

warroom 50 Main St. Fredericksburg. Va.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-17
Terrible Dust Explosion in
Alabama Mine Makes
Many Widows
Bodies FrightfuIY Mutilated
---Supt Had Marvellous
Escape From Death

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 16. Nor
since the disastrous Virginia City
mine explosion, miles north of here
.tW years ago, has there occurred an
other in Alabama such as that which
took place in mine No. 4 of the Yo-
lande Coal & Coke company at 1925
o'clock this morning. 1T is impoE
sible to tell at this hour how many
are dead as a result of the explosion
estimates varying all the way from
40 to 60.
The work of rescue has been ex
eremeIy slow because of the debris
in the mine and the large crowd OF
women, children and sightseers at
the opening. III,
The explosion is now known to-
have occurred in either the fifth or
sixth right entrance. sz
All of the bodies had been recov-
cred from these entries and some
are so horribly mutilated that identi--
flcation is almost impossible.
According to Supt. T. C. Huckabee
the explosion was undoubtedly due
to windy Shots 8. fe
Mr.. Huckabee had just made g.
tour of inspection and congratulated
some men on the condition of their,
rooms. A few minutes afterward on
reaching the top he saddled his horse
and was about to go for a days hunt
when the explosion occurred
Less than 100 men went into the
mines this morning and this accounts;
for the fact that the loss of life was
not heavier. The mine has in the
past been pronounced free from gas
by the state mine inspectors and it
is supposed that the explosion wa
C used by dust. s
The explosion was below the sec
ond right subway entry. The mines
go down something like 1,5o0 feet.
There was terrific explosion, dust
and timbers being blown out of the
mine in great quantities, destroying
small building nearby. The heat
was terrific Immediately after the exA
plosion. Within an hour fourteen
men had crawled out of the mine,
several badly burned. Two hours af-
ter the explosion it was still impos-
sible to venture even near the mouth
of the mine so hot was the air rush
| ing out.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-17
GAS TRUST
viii Go Out Of Business and
LaWtOn viii Manage
New Deal

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. u s. s..
Senator J. Frank Alice OF Delaware.
today issued a statement IN which he
said that the Bay State Gas Co. Of
Delaware, after ANY years Of litiga-
ton, at last has all Its affairs cleaned
up ndsthat after all the bonds are
paid by order OF the court and the
Aadicks Judgment settled by pay
naent Of an hundred thousand dollars
there Will remain more than one mil
lion dollars IN the treasury a large
ma jority Of the stockholders have de-
Scided that the company shall go into
some new business, the statement
said, and to- that end they have in
duced Thomas ~. Lawson Of Boston,
ana some asso ciates to undertake the
management of its affairs.