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ried to the nearby encampment for
water.
Sergt. Brinkley was close to the
breech when it blew out. He was hurl-
ed over the right standard and when
he regained consciousness he found
himself hanging by one arm from the
railing of the sighting platform Al
though severely bruised and SUFFERING
from the shock Brinkley declined to
20 to the hospital or permit the sur
geons to examine him until after he
had assisted in the work of rescue.
Col C. P. Townsley, commandant OF the
fort, promptly ordered an investigation.
While no decision has yet been reached
Col, Townsley advanced this theory of
the disaster:
1T is evident he said, that the eX-
plosion occurred during the insertion OF
the breech block into the breech of the
gun and before it had been rotated and
| locked in place. The safety devices on
the gun are intended to make a prema-
ture discharge impossible Just how they
failed to operate probably will never be
known to a certainty. Every member of
the detachment who could explain it was
killed.
Assisting in the investigation are some
of the leading officers Of the navy, who
were present at the time of the explo-
| sion. Among them are Gen. Crozier, chief
of ordnance of the army; Gen. Carter, as
sistant chief of staff; Gen. Murray, chief
of coast artillery, and Gen. Bixby, chief
of engineers.
The fatal accident occurred during tar
get practice at floating targets which
| were built to the proportions of battle
ships. The firing was prosecuted as near
ly as possible under battle conditions.
Washington, July 2-Lieut. Geo l..
Van Deusen. who was injured at Fort
ress Monroe, was appointed to the ar
tillery less than a week ago He for
| merly had been an officer in the 18th In
fantry, but resigned and was reappointed
to the army from civil life.
In the absence of any report of an Off
cial investigation board, officers of the
coast artillery can only compare the eX-
plosion to some similar ones which have
occurred in the navy. The majority,
however, appear to believe that the ex-
plosion was caused by carbon monoxide,
a highly inf1ammable gas which forms
in the barrels of large guns and which
is especially dangerous during rapid fir
ing.
Many officers of the army and navy
staff had gone from here to be present
at the target practice. Maj. Gen. Wood,
the new chief of staff of the army, was
expected to go direct from New York to
Norfolk, but at the last moment changed
his plans and returned to Washington.
He had just returned to his desk when
news of the disaster reached Washington.
He directed an immediate inquiry and the
war office was soon getting the details
from Fortress Monroe over the long dis
lance telephone. A board of officers to
investigate the accident was immediate
ly ordered and began it's work at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22

entering the United States treas
ury department as a school in which
10 gain broad financial training,
hooert Bacon, Jr.. son of the present
american ambassador to France,
thursday began his duties as private
secretary to A. Plate Andrews, as
slstant of the treasury department.
foung Bacon's father formerly was a
member Of the firm of J. Pierpont
Morgan & Co. and the son is prepar-
ing TO enter upon a financial career.
IN MS Senior year at Harvard, he
was captain of the Varsity crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22
COMMERCIAL LAW LEAGUE
Elects A. V. Cannon Of Cleveland
President and Adjourns.

Narragansett Pier. r. l., July 21.-
A. V. Cannon of Cleveland. Ohio. was
elected president of the Commercial
Law League of America at the con-
GLIDING session of it's convention here
tonight. Other officers elected were
First vice president. Joseph Madden
keene, N. H.; second vice president. E
E. Donnelly. Bloomington, Iss.; third
vice president. Henry c. Schaertzer
San Francisco. Cal; treasurer. William
o. Hart. Ned Orleans; recording score
tary. Henry w. Rakus, Cincinnati
Ohio; members of the executive COM
mittee for three years. 4. o. Buncho
Chicago and +. NJ. Simonton, Tampa
Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22

White River Junction, VT, and will not
arrive in Boston for day or two at
least.
Reports of desertion on the part OF
some of the imported strikebreakers
are being received from some points,
but more are arriving to fill their
places and the railroads claim that
they have more applicants for positions
than they can care for.
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Freight Train Starts on Central W.

New London, Conn, July 21.-The
first freight train to leave this city
over the Central Vermont since the
strike on the Grand Trunk lines was
begun was sent out this morning. IL
consisted of 43 cars and was bound
for Brattleboro. VT, and intermediate
points. No freight trains are coming
in from the north. Passenger trains
are leaving on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22
FREIGHT PiLiNG UP.
About 400 Cars Standing In YARDS
Thursday at Chicago.

Chicago, July 21.-The Grand Trunk
stri,se assumed serious proportions
here today when it became known 'ha'
400 loaded freight cars are lying III
the roads yards here. and CANNOT De
because of lack of men.
An attempt by the railroad 10 get
900 strikebreakers from this city re-
suited in As recruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22
THIS STRIKE SETTLED.
Northeastern's $4,000 Employees Accept
the Company's Terms.

Newcastle. Eng, July 21.-The strike
of 1900 employees of the Northeastern
Railroad was settled this evening. The
men accepted the terms offered by the
company and the night and day shifts
will return to work tonight and to-
morrow respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22

London. July 2l.-Cornforth had been
II clergyman in this city and at Not
tingham. Some rs years ago he left the
ministry and became broker.
During the South African boom the
turnover of his business was larger
than of that of any similar firm In
London.
Last year his physicians ordered him
to take & long sea voyage He sought
recuperation by absenting himself from
his Offices and his business drifted UNI
Ill today his affairs reached the bank
ruptcy court. His creditors were un-
der the impression that he had gone to
Africa His acquaintances are at loss
TO account for the fact that Cornforth
was in New York under the assumed
name Of the Rev. Athlestan Hall. He
had often told his intimates that some
dav he would go upon the lecture plat
form, but it Is not known that he ever
spoke of returning to the ministry.
ELEVEN SOLDIERS
KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
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Dies Thursday at His
Home in Providence, RI
Grand Master Of Grand En-.
campment, knights TsmpIaI.
And Grand Master Of Masons n
Rhode Island.

Providence, r. l., July 21.-Rev. Hen.
~ w. Rugg, grand master of Tho
Grand Encampment Of knights TEN.
plar of the United States and grand
master of Masons of Rhode Island
died at his home here late today Of
complication of diseases. He was
trustee and secretary Of the CORPORA.
ton of Tufts College which conferred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22
Complete Tie-up in Michigan.

Detroit, Mich, July 21.-The Grand
Trunk strike in Detroit continues to-
day as quiet as yesterday and the day
before. All Michigan points of the
Grand Trunk report complete tie-up
of the freight.
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CHAIN OF SURPRISES.
Eastern, Lawn Tennis Doubles Break
All Upset Records.

Brookline. Mass, July 21.-There
have been upsets in previous Eastern
lawn tennis doubles championships,
but today's play broke all records IN
this respect. when in the third rouno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22

New York yesterday Is said to be
Identical with London stock broker
of that name whose creditors. ignorant
of his fate, met today In the bank-
|ruptcy court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22

are not well patronized, most of the
passenger traffic being over the Boston
& Maine tracks. which parallel those OF
the Ventral Vermont in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22
NEW YORK SUICIDE
Said to Be Athelstan Cornforth. !.
London Stock Broker.

London, July 21.-The Athelstan
Cornforth, who committed suicide IN
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ELEVEN SOLDIERS
KILLED BY EXPLOSION

CONTINUED from Page One.)
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
DEATH OF FATHER OF
MRS. CECIL L. REID

Mr.. Albert }. Gibson. father Of Mrs.
Cecil /. Reid. Of this city. died suddenly
Saturday night Of heart trouble. at his
home at Newberry. :. c.. aged go
years. Mr.. Gibson was a retired
farmer and commanded the highest re-
spect and esteem Of everyone in his
community. He was for eight wears
clerk Of the court of his county and at
his own expense he built and presented
TO the denomination the Associated Re
form Presbyterian church erected near
Newberry.
Mr.. Gibson married Miss Elizabeth
Caldwell. who was the daughter of the
late Jos. Caldwell, who was one of the
singers of the Order of Secession of
South Carolina. His wife died about
three years ago. He is survived by five
children. They are Mrs. l. II. Hunt.
Mrs. Q. b. Cannon. Mrs. Cecil l.. Reid.
Mrs. J. \. Mclaughlin. and Miss Nina
Gibson. all Of Newberry. 5. C.. except
Mrs. c. /. Reid who is a resident of
this city.
Mrs. Reid had been ON an extended
visit TO her home. returning last Satur-
day morning. and was shocked to re-
ceive telegram Sunday morning an
nouncing the death Of her father. She
LETT at once, accompanied by her hus-
band, for Newberry 10 attend the
funeral
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
LITERARY EXERCISES

The second in the series of literary
exercises by members of the Junior and
Senior classes of the college was held
IN the college hall Friday evering at s
0 clock. Music was furnished by mem
bers of the College Orchestra. The
following was the program:
Essay. The Throne of individuality, -
by Miss Mary Alma Gouldman. II.
Grafton. THE Man Who Serves. -
Mr.. Chas. Hassell, II.
Essay. The Aztec Civilization, -
Miss Sarah Lyons lizard, II.
Essay. IAN Appreciation of Lee. -
Miss Corinne Stearns, II.
Grafton, Heroes of Liberty, Mr.. j.
Frank Lyon, IL
Grafton, Imagination, Mr.. Lyle
NJ. Jones, 10
Grafton. The Confederacy and its
Navy Mr.. Nathaniel " Rodrigues,
10.
The last Of these exercises will take
place Tuesday evening. Feb. p The
public is invited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
INFORMATION FOR CORPORATIONS

Internal Revenue Service. "a District
OF Virginia, Deputy Collectors Office.
Remlik. Va. Feb. l6. 1910.
To The Free Lance.
For the information Of such of your
patrons that may be interested l hope
II may be your pleasure TO publish in
your next issue that in accordance
OF the act Of Congress August 5. 1909.
requiring corporations, joint stock com
panles, associations, and insurance com
panies, subject to the special excise tax
therein imposed, TO render the pre-
scribed return of their gross and net
income for the calendar year 1909. on or
before March LIST, 1910: and TO the pen
alties imposed by the eighth paragraph
of said section 30, for neglect or refusal
to render such return, or for rendering
a false or fraudulent return. Form in
blank No. 63S will be furnished on ap-
piieation TO NJ. K. Lowry, Collector Of
Internal Revenue. Richmond, Va.
Very respectfully,
Chas Gee ID &
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
DEATHS

Chas. W. Morris, of Middlesex eoun
tty, died Wednesday, aged Sc years. II,
IS survived by four children and on,
brother. WV
K, 7. Walker, of Madison county
died suddenly Monday night. aged &
years. He is survived by his wife anC
one daughter. ''
Mrs: Annie l. Kertz, wife of Rev
cured +. Kertz, who died in Baltimore
FRIDAY, was a daughter of the late
Monroe Taliaferro, Of Stafford county
VIM: H. Hundley, son of Cant and
mrs. Jno. w. Hundley, of Irvington.
died recently of pneumonia. aged %
years Besides his parents. three
brothers and one sister survive.
Mrs. Charlotte Damerel, widow of the
late David Damerel, died at the home
OF her son, Chas. Damerel, at Weems.
Few days ago, aged IS years. She Is
survived by two sisters, two brothers.
nVe daughters and two sons.
Joseph Garrett, formerly of Madison
county, died last week at the home of
ms brother, Muscoe Garrett. near
Charlottesville, of heart failure. aged
"a years. The funeral was held at 10.
Gust Dale Wednesday and interment at
Elgin, his old home. He is survived
by one brother.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
CONGRESSMAN JONES AND
THE U. S. JUDGESHlP

1t is stated that a concerted effort is
being put forth in Washington to have
Hon. w. A. Jones, Congressman from
the First Virginia District. appointed
Judge of the new u. S. Circuit Court.
provision for which appointment will
likely be made at the present session
of Congress. Ii is said that the adj
mirers Of Congressman Jones are anxi-
Gus TO see him elevated to the bench,
and that as MIR. Jones is "A warm per
soral friend Of President Taft. the Con
gresham would make a formidable
candidate in the event that he consents
TO allow his name to be presented to the
President
II is stated that so far Congressman
Jones has not expressed his wishes in
the matter, but that his supporters are
making a quiet. though active. cam
paign in his behalf Mr.. Jones is a
trained lawyer. and would be credit
TO the L. s. Circuit Court bar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
PROTEST FROM FORMER RESIDENT

Greenville. $. c.. Feb Is. 1910.
To The Free Lance:
As representative for the Association
Tor the Preservation Of Virginia An
Equities for Fredericksburg. | wish To
say that only my prolonged absence
from home, and consequent ignorance
OF the imminent destruction of part
OF the old Masonic burial ground. ex-
cuse my delay IN writing a protest. As
II IS, IT Is unnecessary to enlarge upon
those so ably presented by Miss Con
way and others. Recalling the suit
over the Mary Washington grave. il
would be well 10 look into the right of
the case. According TO Virginia law a
grave is sacred.
The A. z. V. A.. Of Richmond. are
taking the matter up. and we Of Fred
ericksburg add our protest and plea for
the preservation of the resting places
OF the hOnOrcd dead.
Mrs. V. NJ Fleming.
Director Fredericksburg Branch A. p.
Y. A.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
SEEK TO AVOID STRIKES

FsHroacs Trying to Induce Bitunninou.
Opcfstors to Grant Miners Increase.
Chicago. Fob. p - Railroads ars
making desperate effort this year ia
prevent labor troubles which recur
Annually with great regularity in the
niiuminots coal fields OF Indiana and
Illinois. A strike this spring. following
winter during which tho railroads
Were unable 10 move and distribute all
OF the coal that was mined would ne
II is asserted, li,tle short OF a public
disaster.
IN this connection there exists a
strong suspicion in the minds of not
few railroad managers that tho on.
orators and dealers IN coal do not nse
their best efforts to prevent the labor
disputes Some of the managers ~
railroads that own and operate coal
mines even 90 so far as to express the
opinion that IL is to the advantage Of
the public. mine operators and dealers
IN coal to have the annual labor DIS.
turbancos. Whether this Is trne or
not railroad men are calling attention
10 the fact that il Is the consumer tho,
pays the bills in the end The railroad
managers are trying 10 get the mine
owners 10 agree 70 the slight increase
asked In the daily pay OF the miners
and thus avoid the tremendous ev.
pense OF a shutdown and possible
strike and avoid the bad influence such
conditions have upon business gen.
orally
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
Mr.. John {. Jacket DEAD
Passed Away In Alexandria-B In
City Cemetery Here.

Monday, at 1870 o'clock. i'm St.
George's Episcopal church in this city.
the last sad burial rites were said and
sung over the mortal remains of Mr.
John r. Tackett. who died at the home
OF his daughter-in-law, i'm Alexandria.
Friday evening.
Mr.. Tackett was born at HARDWOOD.
Stafford county, nearly - years ago.
His father. Charles A. Tackett. was
one OF the most scholarly men and dis
tinguished educators Of his dav.
Early in life ". Tackett. after the
death oL 10 -her. moved TO this city
ana = .;-sod IN the dry goods business.
m which he gained great success. He
was not only good. prudent business
man. but above and beyond that he was
IN all things, at all times. honest. trust
worthy and reliable.
a Few years before the war. in CON
nection with the late James w. Ford
and Granville Kelley. he embarked in
the manufacture Of wooden goods. where
the present Washington Wooden Mills
are now conducted. Being an ardent
southern man and ever loyal TO the
Contcderacy, when war came upon US
TINS business was moved to Manchester.
WnSre the gray uniform of the Southern
soldiers was made.
N't''NNA "a gfdAH dAl the WI ar MI.
iacNett resumed the manufacturing
business here. which was closed up in
consequence of the panic Of 1873.
For number of years Mr. Tackett
had made his home in Alexandria.
lie was twice married. Both wives.
his son, John, and daughter. Miss
sophia. have preceded him TO the grave.
Mr.. Charles f. Tackett, of this city.
and two granddaughters Of Alexandra.
children of his son, John +. Tackett.
survive him.
Mr.. Tackett was a Nirginian Of the
old school, an old-time Virginia gentle
man and an humble, loyal Christian: he
was warm hearted, generous and charit-
able. without a foe, but with many
friends. In a green old age he fell
asleep. Ripe for the reaper. he has
gone 10 his reward. for he did what he
could for his God. his country and his
people. The end of such a man. full of
nope. was peace, perfect peace.
HIS pallbearers were: c. O'Conor
Goodrich, Chester b. Goolrick. w. K.
GoOlrick. Nelson X. Goolrick his great
nephews. and +. NJ. Young. A. Hans
ford Wallace and L. V. Daniel He
was buried in our City Cemetery Mon
day evening. A number of his friends
paid their last tribute 10 his memory by
attending the funeral services, which
were conducted by Rev. r. J. McBrvde.
lnterment in family lot in City Gem
etery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
Stafford. Va. Feb. 18th. 1aIsr

Stafford, Va, Feb. 18th. I9Isr
Mr.. Julian Brooks, of Falmouth. IN,
the Clerk 5 Office a visit today.
The storm predicted by the weather
bureau reached here today, with tor
rents of rain, followed by nor 'wester
which makes il very cold.
X. II. Bryan, Jr., has a large car
buncie under his arm; DR.. Sneed lanced
II and he is slowly recovering.
Mr.. k. w. Powers, Esq, qualified
before the clerk Of the Circuit court
Tuesday as land assessor for the Sec
ond Commissioner district of the
county.
Mr.. Z. T. Rollins, land assessor of
the First district, paid the Clerks of
flee visit Monday
March term of the Circuit court.
which falls on the l4th prox., will be a
busy one. There are number of cases
set for trial. both civil and criminal.
MIR. Thomas c. Taylor, attorney at
law of Richmond, spent several days
here this week on legal business.
Mrs. Chas. W. Barlow continues to
improve under the medical attention of
DR.. Sneed.
Mr.. Geo. w. Truslow is about again.
after a severe attack of the grip.
Mr.. Harry Woodland, of Baltimore, is
visiting his father. Capt. Bennett
Woodland.
James Morton, colored, one of our
most worthy colored men, and a u. S.
pensioner. is sick at his home near here.
The scholastic term for the year 1910
has almost expired in this county.
Some of the schools have had another
month tackled on, so their term will be
six months.
Wild geese have been reported going
north, and many iiocks of robins seen,
harbingers Of spring, the grounding to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
Mr.. Geo. w. Black, of Crest, paid the
Court House visit this week on BUSH
ness.
Valentines and valentines appeared
here on the l4th, a few sentimental. but
mostly comic; some hit the mark and
some did net. One in particular re- I
quested the recipient TO loan the /
sender his face to fight a bull dog
with. Another represented a man be. B
ing kicked-out of doors. The significant
word fired" followed thereafter.
Words followed their reception, only
Five persons took the 3rd degree in
the Odd Fellows Lodge here Wednesday
hghI Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
Pa IDENT u. HIS MUSCLE

yhi'e Ca,i.of eit,,,.s.- TO. r,
70 keeo Down 2, 2oo MI
Waslire.or Feb 2l-rn tho .,r,v
morning while most M Vashin.,o, e.
fast aslccp ana while the se,.,,.,,s o,s
the other member. Of ia. f,,,,l,. -
still I'm their beds DIR Charles = no.
ker. the physical culture evncrt g.
vroetllnr. boxing ana oxercis,,o ~
the tlird floor NJ the vbf,, tIo.,.a
with tho head OF Tho nation ana FOR
two hours daily Tho ~f.olic~ continues
Dr Barker tool, ch,rre or ,tr T.s,.
bo.v ~ 1875 Thon his patient was
,h, .--r.t,,,. ~f Nan an, -, o. a.
tho .i,+-.. r.n.o M tso ,orI Nv. ' =,
is dig.-rut and Tho d..c,o,.s -, ~" T., =.
tho NJ i-u.s n-o.i,er, ,r, H. -. ,.,,I -
is entitled IN r,..., h,,. 49,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
THEATRE FLOOR FALLS
Ten Persons Were Injured In Pani
That Followed.

That Followed.
Patton. Pa. Feb 2i-Teu ncr-,ne
were seriously Injured and man, o.b
ers slightly hurt in the collapse OF n,
hoor OF Coles moving picture theat.i
in this city.
The injured Irene Rhodv. Clothes
burned from body. Russell Spanel,
trampled Mrs. Lizzie Laughlin. ribs
fractured. Esther Laughlin. tramplel
Al Kaufman. burned by Goals from
stove. William Wilkinson. arm brei,
en-; Iva ansberry arm broken. Eliza
beth jenkins burned and trampled
john Loves. bruises and shock. va,
Lecompt. tongue almost bitten of.
The capacity of the theater is 40o
but saturday night a special attraction
drew 500 persons 10 the show. IL WI
While the one audience was going ON.
and another WIS entering. cau4in.. q
congestion near the door thai Oh.
hoor. which is Eve stons above the
street. went down with a roar.
y panic started instontlv. mon wo
men end children STRUGGLING like mad
to escape. tn" stoves us.d i'm ra-tine
the building upset and set fro to az
auditorium. competing tho pandemon
ium
The extra exits We're besioref. bu,
the ice ana snow outside heli the
doors. to is alleged. and # was nec-s
sary 20 batter them down
Meantime the fire was spreading
and some of the mon. seeing the nos
sible repetition OF the Eoyer;own dis
aster from this source. and foree,,inc
their personal safety. cxtinguishod the
names before they spread beyond con.
troll but not before several nor.ore
were seriously burned
The Injured were given prompt At
'ertion. ana il rs expected am viii re-
cover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-02-22
IN MeM0RIAM

Died Oct. %, 1909, Mabel, the he
loved child of II. G. and Belle Garner
aged 10 months.
Our child is sleeping so free from al
pain;
On wake her not, sweet spirit, to suf-
fer again;
She slumbers so sweetly,
Oh! let her sleep on,
She has entered the mansion of glory.
Safe in the arms of God.
Death our dearest ties can sever.
Take our loved baby from our bosom
bear her from our home forever,
But IN that happy land we hone To
meet her,
With the loved ones gone before,
mere to part from our darling Mabel
no more.
By Her Loving Mother.