The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
NOT FAIR TO RICHMOND.
Cheaper to Go from Fredericksburg t,
Washington Than Here.
fSnoci,1 Disnotch TO The Times

F'RDDERICKSBURG,V VA, Feb. 2O-An
important meeting of the Business Mems
Association was held last night. Among
the subjects discussed WIS the dftference
in the price Of q, railroad ticket from this
city to Washington and to Richmond
The Virginia city is only about two miles
further than Washington, and the price Oh
a single fare is $685. round trip $780, while
a straight ticket can be bought ITO wash
ington for sl.6O, round trip s2.75 II was
suggested that if the matter was referred
to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
it would be inquired into there, as 1t would
appear that Richmond was being dlscrfml-
mated against in favor of Washington, but
the subject was finally referred to com
unittee to investigate and adjust II posi-
ble.
A new constitution and set OF bylaws,
recommending many changes IN the Asso-
citation, was presented and ordered 10 lie
over until the next meeting, when 1t VIII
be considered by sections. The Associa-
ton is in a tlcurishing condition, having
large amount in its treasury 10 pe eN-
pended in the interest of the cty's trade,
two-horse wagon loud Of the finest
black. bass ever seen in this market We're
brought here yesterday trom fotoHac
Creek, Stafford county, where they had
been caught in traps. Some OF the speci-
mems weighed six pounds each Many on
the fish We're shipped by express. TO Phlla-
de!phiu, where they command a hlSn price
at this season
henorts of damage by floating ice along
the King George shore OF the -, ioto11lac
River are being received here. The most
serious damage was to Stiff's Wharf, an
imnortant shipping point, and freight ana
MESSENGERS will have to be conveyed pc
tween the shore and steamers by means
oa n large scow until the wharf can be
renaired, which will involve consldernble
expense.
Rev. J. r. Thomas, of Colonial Beach,
who recently accepted a call TO Baptist
Church in King George county has moved
with his family ITO the Old D1shman nome
stead in thnt county
Miss Fannie Powers, OF Port Royal,
Caroline county, who was accidentally
shot Saturday evening by her brother, IS
now thousht to be out of danger. The
doctors after much difficulty, locnted the
nall and the young lady is now resting
quietly.
,annoc, was badly damaged Il few days
aeo bv being rum into by the steamer
northumberland.
March 18th has been selected as the date
for the Farmers Institute ut Iappahan-
noel, which will be the first ever held in
that section. It will be under the man
asement of Mr.. J. H. C. Beverley, OF Essex
county. member Of the State Board OF As-
riculture from the First District state
Commissioner Koiner and other speakers
will be present. Mr., Robert Beverley, Jr.,
of Essex county, is circulating petltlon
in five counties along both SIDES CIR the
hlappal1annock River. calling on the
Weems Steamboat Company to run three
steamers a week between ffeoerlcN Es
and Baltimore, no stops to De hlaoe W
| these steamers between TappahannocE>
ana baltimore on either trip. If this IS
done other steamers would have to make
| the run .om Baltimore to TapFahannock
and touct the wllarves between the iatter
nlace and the mouth Of the river