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The daily sentinel., 1905-02-03
Delighted the Audience.

Owing to the extremely inclement
weather. only a fair sized audience
was out last night to witness the
performance of James A. Herne's
beautiful play of American home life,
Shore Acres" The house was more
than half filled. however. and this
was certainly more than could be ex-
pected on such night. This was
Shore Acres" second visit TO Grand
Junction.
The story of shore Acres" is well
known, and the famous old play was
given a most pleasing presentation
last evening. The company was a
large one and also well balanced
| one.
James T. Galloway. as Nathaniel
| Berry, was, of course. the strongest
character, and Mr.. Halloway's inter
probation of this quaint and charm
ing character was most delightful.
Atkins Lawrence. in the role of Mar
/ tin Berry, the stern and unreason-
| able father, was most satisfactory.
Joel Gates, the old grass widow and
his lonely daughter, who was ever
| by his side, were two of the most in
teresting and best delineated char
acters in the play. James Burrow
makes splendid Josiah Blake.
Belle Theadoree, as Martin Berry S
wife, was pretty and thoroughly sat
! isfactory. Helen Berry, the daugh-
ter, was graceful, pretty and true
to life. This character was taken
! by Frances benson. The four chill
dren were bright little chaps and
made the home picture perfect. Sam
Warren, the young physician, was
perhaps the most Indifferent charac-
ter in the cast The dozen or more
other characters were well taken.
The great dinner scene was almost
perfect last night, and still proves
| the strongest scene in the play. The
presence and the aroma of that big
turkey whetted the appetite of ev-
erybody in the house.
The scene in the lighthouse,
where old Nathaniel tells Martin of
his great sacrifice in giving up the
girl he loved to Martin many years
before. will never lose its interest
or pathos.
The stage settings were beautiful
and every one of the four great scene
settings was true in every detail.
The performance was "cut" at two
or three points; but, on the whole,
the performance was most satisfac-
tory. Shore Acres" will never lose
its popularity. 1t is one of those
grand old plays that will maintain
its hold on the people through many
years to come.
The next attraction at the Park
opera house will be the great Swed-
ish play. "Yon Yonson." on Tues
day. February Z.
The daily sentinel., 1905-02-03

To say that rarely If ever have
better responses been made to as
signed toasts at a banqueting board
in this city. is not drawing the imag-
in this city. is not drawing on the i'm
agination in the least. Or is it a re-
Election on anything gone before to
say that there was an attempt to
make the event. so far as this por-
ton of the program was concerned,
memorable. There we're bright flash
es of wit from several of the ladies
and the humor in several of the re
sponses was most marked and elicit
ed unbounded mirth and applause
There was the serious with the gay,
and altogether the event in its So
cial as well as musical and literary
excellence has never been surpassed.
The toastmistress of the occasion
was the Madame President of the
organization. Mrs. Emma NJ. Wads-
worth, and Mrs. Wadsworth proved
herself a most discriminating, tact
full and altogether pleasing mistress
of the event. She was ably seconded
by every member of the club in her
every effort.
The ladies constituting the eXecu-
tive committee, and who worked
most faithfully and hard in decided
ly disagreeable weather and adverse
conditions, were Mesdames w. F.
White, E. P. Chester, E. E. Cole, A.
c. Newton. l. n. Bunting and A. r.
Sampliner.
The souvenir programs furnished
each guest and which were artisti-
cally printed also contained a hand
drawn pen sketch of several subjects
by Mr.. Whipple Chester, who as a
young and promising artist has no
equal in this section OF the state.
The subjects were well conceived
and most artistically executed. These
programs were generally saved as
souvenir of the occasion.
Mrs. John C. Mckinney did yeo-
man work in securing the flowers
and performing other work.
The gentlemen of the city who
were the guests of the Woman's Club
last night at Gentleman's Night, may
consider themselves most fortunate
in having been of the favored num-
ber. and they each of them unques-
tionably grant them the palm as en-
tertainers per excellent.
The daily sentinel., 1905-02-03

The Press. go. Mrs. E. P. Chester
The Home. 80. Rev. ]. A. Becker
Our Pioneers. Mrs. c. J. D. Williams
Our New Found Friends. ....
.... Mrs. Edwin Price
Our Country Mr.. l. n. Bunting
America The Company
Mrs Emma NJ wadsworth. Toast
mistress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01

No Washington Official Ambitious to
Act AS Mediator, But Feel That
Russia and Japan Should Negotiate
Directly.
St Petersburg, March S0.-The Asso-
rated Press is in a position to an
nounce that a step in the direction oil
n,ace actually has been taken. Russia
hos indirectly made known TO Japan
the NEGATIVE conditions upon Which
neace NAV be concluded. namely no
cession of territory ana no indemnity
leaving Japan to determine whether
negotiations can be begun upon that
basis. No reply from Japan has yet
reached the Russian government
Officially the authorities continue 10
depv stoutly that Russia has made any
proposals to Japan. This is literally
true. as Russia has only made known
the negative conditions, leaving the
Intermediary to convey these condi-
tons on its own responsibility to
Japan.
Diplomats in St Petersburg are con-
WINGED that something is in progress
but none of those in a position 10 kho"
will acknowledge that they are aware
what actually has been or is being
done.
The Novoe Vremya yesterday for the
first time admitted the possibility OF
negotiating for peace, commenting OH
The efforts of the British and French
press to prove that peace is advisable
both for Russia and Japan. The NoVoe
Vremva declares that the payment Oh
indemnity by Russia is utterly out OF
the question. as it would be contrl-
button tending to build up the strength
of japan. and that Japan is not IN
position to claim indemnity Inc pa
per asks whether diplomats VINO ana
nothing to prevent war now Will turn
their attention to bringing TO a close
terms advantageous TO both COMBAT
ants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY

short line to principal cities o' The south.
Southwest. Florida. cuba ami Mexico.
schedule iu effe.t January 9Th. 1890.
Trains leave Richmond Main >tn~t station.
daily.
9I0a. m.-Local for Norliua. Raleigh. Hamlet
aud Charlotte.
220p. m.-Seaboard Mail. composed oi latest
improved day coaches. Pullman sleeping
ears To Atlanta. savannah and Jacksonville.
Neutrality-suspicious. 81 Augustine. Palm
Beach. Miami. Tampa. Havana ami all points
iu the south and Southwest
$50 D. m-Seaboari Limited solid Pullman
sleeping. dining and observation ears run
ming without change from New York o. 81.
Augustine ON the fastest schedule ever main
tanned between these cities. Tie hand~pme-t
ami most modern train Boo the entire >outh.
II % .. m-Scahoaui Express. composed oi dnN
coaches cafe ear and Pullman ~ltepcr~ q"
Atlanta. savannah. jacksonville aud Tampa.
Very convenient schedule to southern Pines.
Piuehurst. Camden. Columbia. nud uii winter
resorts u the turOiua~ and FLORIDA.
Trains arrive at Richmond. daily.
G23a m.-Sond Pullman from -. Augustine.
CASA Mo 4-from Florida. Atlanta ANA
the Southwest
455p. m.-No GG-From Florida. Atlanta and
the Southwest.
. 30 q. Mo a5-From local points
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80 East Main st. Richmond, VA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
Nav orqanize to Oppose It.

Columbus. o., March SO.-"There
should be an organized movement OF
the churches" said Rev. DR.. Washing
ton GLADDEN., moderator of the Con-
church, against the &C
ceptance of John ID. Rockefellers gift
to the American Board Of Foreign Mis-
sions. Something should be done at
once. shall consult the authorities OF
the church and ascertain their atti-
tude in the matter"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
Southern Railway


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station.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
socKeFELLER's GIFT ACCEPTED
But Board of Missions Postpones Final
Action For Two Weeks.

Boston. March 3O.-The American
Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions announced that its pruden-
tial committee had accepted a report
of the subcommittee recommending
the acceptance of the gift OF 100000
by John d. Rockefeller, but that final
action on the matter had been post
poned for two weeks. The report OF
the subcommittee, in the language OF
a statement issued by the board. was
received and accepted as expressing
the unanimous judgment OF the pru-
Dental committee and the executive
officers" and was to the effect that
the committee could not accede to the
protest of those who objected to the
acceptance of the gift.
The report also stated that the gift
was offered by Mr.. Rockefeller and
unanimously accepted by the pruden-
tial committee on February IA last 1t
says that in accepting the gift the
committee followed the universal Gus
tom of the church in the past in re-
ceiving upon its affairs the gifts OF all
who were moved to lay them thereon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
MORE FIGHTING PROBABLE
Japs Gathering In Force to Attack
Russians At Sipinghai.

Japs Gathering In Force to Attack
Russians At Sipinghai.
st. Petersburg, March 30.-Another
duel between the two opposing armies
in Manchuria may be on the program
for the coming week. The Russians,
according to the Associated Press
Hardin correspondent, are now strong
~ fortifying their positions at Slping-
hal, against which the japanese are
reported to be gathering In force. The
reported Russian retirement from Sip
lnghai to Chaoumiaodzi was incorrect,
due to a Geographic error in the con-
fusion of similar Chinese names, Cha
Oumiaodzi with Shuamnyaotszi, south
of Sipinghai, whence the Russian ad-
vanced force retired to the fortified
line at Sipinghai The Japanese fol
lowed to some extent, but border of
20 miles of debatable ground still re-
mains between the two armies, over
which the Japanese probably will not
advance until they are ready to attack.
Equally important news is that a
column of Japanese is moving against
Kirin, perhaps with the intention Of
turning the position eastward and
striking at the Vladivostok line Of
communication. with the double pur-
pose of isolating the fortress and sep
arating General Linevitch's army from
valuable base of supplies, the Ussuri
district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
PRESIDENT NOT ASKED TO AID
Washington Feels That Russia ana
Japan Should Negotiate Directly.


Washington. March 80. - Neither
Russia nor Japan have asked Presi'
dent Roosevelt to assist them in end
ing the war. SO far as the Washington
government is aware. Emperor Memo
las has not yet weakened in his an
nounced decision Ito prosecute the
war to the bitter end"
The genuine wish of this govern
ment for peace in the Far East is not
based upon selfish interests. Wash
ington believes that IL is to the adj
vantage of both belligerents that the
Far Eastern war come to a speedy
end and anything that this govern
ment can do to bring that about VIII
be done gladly From the outset OF
the war the president has taken the
.positjon. as has been repeatedly an
nounced by Secretary Hay, that he
will do anything in his power to as
sist Russia and Japan to peace basis
when his services shall be acceptable
TO the belligerents But it is authorita-
lively stated that no official OF the
Washington government is ambitious
to pose as the mediator between the
car and the mikado.
It is the feeling here that Russia
and Japan should negotiate directly
and avoid an international conference.
This opinion also prevails in Berlin.
Indeed. Japan has recently received an
urgent warning against indirect nego-
tiations. lest they lead to an interna-
tional conference, the results OF which
might prove disastrous to the inter
ests of both belligerents.
There is authority for the statement
that France is diligently striving to
end the war. and that for six weeks
past negotiations of the most confiden-
tial character have been in progress
between Paris and St Petersburg.
Advices from Europe tell of the
fear prevalent there in certain quar-
ters that the activities of Lamsdorff
and Delcasse are directed toward an
international conference to be held in
some neutral European capital, such
as Stockholm. where peace negotia-
lions might be conducted. II is said
that this move has in a measure. been
blocked by the refusal of Japan to
give any indication as to the peace
terms she would accept. until posi-
lively assured in the name of the car
himself, that Russia is prepared to ne
gotate in good faith for peace. Not
only does Japan insist upon this as
surance. but she prefers to negotiate
directly with St. Petersburg.
With the United States. Germany
and Japan opposed to an international
conference to end the war, the belief
is strong in Washington that success
full peace negotiations will date from
the day st. Petersburg communicates
with Toxic direct The Washington
government is alertly watching for the
opportunity to assist Russia and Japan
in getting into diplomatic communica-
ton. Thus would an international con-
ference be avoided, and the United
States would be in better position to
insist upon the maintenance of the
integrity and administrative entity OF
China. No negotiations involving an
attack upon this principle can be &C
quiesced in by the United States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
p NJ HARROD.
" n. RTkR.
C. y GRUNsKY.
Z. J. HRCkEA.

Secretary Taft as 10 his future policy
in choosing its personnel and directing
its work. 1t was believed originally
that better results might be accom-
pllshed by the appointment OF a
smaller commission than that now ex-
listing. but a recent opinion OF Attor-
nev General Moody held that under
the law the president was required to
name seven members in all. The ap-
pointments probably will be announced
by the president during the progress
of his southern trip.
The members of the present COM
mission in addition to General Davis.
are: Rear Admiral John G. Walker.
of the navy retired, chairman; VIII
liam Barclay Parsons. William II.
Burr Benjamin NJ. Harrod, c. Ewall
Grunsky and T. J. Hecker
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
Wallace Summoned 70 WashInaton.

Panama. March 3O.-In response 10
a call from Washington. Chief Engi-
necr John F. Wallace left Panama for
New York. II is reported that his d.
parture means that the management
of canal affairs is to be actively
pushed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
WHITNER & SACREY

IN SPITEO the poor wheat crops the
L Deering Binders and Mowers have
broken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable,
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath of complaint has been heard. They
build. Everybody in touch with Freder-
icksburg knows the history of the Husker
and Shredder business last fall. The Deer
ing won the highest praise where Others
failed. Deering Corn Harvesters gave
satisfaction last year, they are better now.
When you come to town call and see us
and let us talk Corn HarveSters and Husk-
ers and Shredders. Thanking the farmers
for their strong support. we are.
Yours truly,
CHAS, WALLACE q BRO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
CAR ATTEMPTS sUIclDE7

Unconfrmed Rumor in Paris That He
Wounded Himself in the Hand.
Paris March 30.-An unconflrmed
rumor from st. Petersburg is publish
ed here this morning to the effect that
Emperor Nicholas made an attempt TO
commit suicide and wounded himself
in the hand The rumor further says
that the emperor's design was frus
trated by the Intervention of his
mother the empress dowager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
GEORGE GRAVATT

Manufacturer and Dealer is
Carriages, Surveys, Buegies and
Carts, Concord and Spindle Wagons
Platform Spring Wagons Business
and Pleasure Wagons of every de-
scription. Special attention given to
and repainting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Go
RappahannOck River Line, Spring Schedule
IN EFFECT MARCH "a, 1905.

Pier Light Street weather permitting
so u. M Friday the following points
WestIand End Mil Greek White stone vneton "etms
Moa Iurn ranna Monaskon
Water View Wcaon Bay Snru, BOWERS W"res Neiords
Tap Hole Bandheld 'atrf
saunders Greeuaw Port Royal Port Conway Hay Mount
HopY ard Racine's, aud tr,icricNs'urg
will leave Feler iiir ana weather
stopping at 10 "''S
town: leave Ieelstown Tuesday aud Friday nt Taphannock A.
at all lriauia ATtck arriving
ga imore Wednesday and SATURDAY
eaveB Baltimore, ler2 Light street weather I"ImtluR'
af4 20 III. Wednesday and Thursday. stopping at 49,,
Westland End. Mill Creek White stone lryuEoh Nfn NIL
Burlau Vrltlua Monaskon
Water View Wheatons, Shar Bowers Wares NeI"rdS lalaa
mock
wl Jrbarna Creek
steamer Baltimore Wednesday does not stop q" lryrEo
Mlenbeck, Merry Point Ottoman horhs ho"e' "eS anu
Welorls on way Tappahannock mi, -,
will auuock Mon anu
a all points below Say o arriving a" "
more Tues Thursday and Friday
leaving Tappabanock "Wednesday a "
in Cuitommn River
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01

REAR ADMIRAL JOHN q. WALKER
GEOROE ". DAVIS. WILLIAM PARSONS
president The purport Of Secretary
Tafts letter requesting the resigna-
tions of the commissioners was sent
to Major General George w. Davis.
retired. of the army. the governor Of
the canal zone, and also one Of the
members of the commission. and a
prompt answer was received. As indi-
Gated in the letter Of Secretary Taft,
the designations are requested In order
that the president may have free
hand in reorganizing the commission.
That the president contemplated the
reorganization Of the commission has
been known Tor some time and he has
been in frequent consultation with
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
CANAL COMMISSION OUT
The Members Resign at the Re-
quest of the President.
BODY WILL BE REoRoANlzGD
BY This Action Mr.. Roosevelt Will
Have a Free Hand, and Names Of
New Appointees viii Be Announces
nnrinn His Southern Trin.

Washington. March 3O.-The first
practical step having in view the re-
organization OF the Panama canal conf
mission was taken. when, in cOmpli-
ancc with instructions from President
Roosevelt. Secretary Taft requested
the members Of the commi ss.on to ten
der their designations. Thli request
Was promptly complied with, and their
designations are in the hands ol the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
GO: ' fo 4su ' %2sT



VILE Chicago and 81 Louis WHERE direct connec-
tions are made for the Northwest West ana
Southwest
Bb-Counections also made via Washing ON.
&. \ O. trains leave Washington Ne~thouhd az
go D. M. and lilo %. ui. daily.
tn OLD POINT AND NORFOLK
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
SIPS.
Lot 2.
Ladies Fine Button Shoes.
regular $3.50. our price
$780,.

Also hig lot specials in La @ and
Embroidery. This stock must hr
reduced greatly before our pri"g
trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01

faripr ears tn NiutlNiiI
For rates Pullman reservations and other in-
formatiou nddr.., W.O. NAEIllEN.
Richmond Va.
G. +. DOYLE n W. FULLER
Gen Manager. 0"nL fa>S. Agent.
December 1894
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01

Sacrifice

We have just completed
one of the best urchases
we ever made in Shoes,
and while these shoes are
all button shoes. they ARE
clean, new. mp 10 date
styles. and il does not re-
uuire IA Judge 10 tel the
vast difference between
these and Shoes regularly
told at Ties" prices. Gail
ard see them, ii only To
satisfy curiosity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-04-01
.RCSSIA'S PEACE TERMS
Will Cede No Territory Nor Give
Indemnity to End War.
ROOSEVELT is NOT ASSISTING

No Washington Official Ambitious to
Act AS Mediator, But Feel That
Russia and Japan Should Negotiate
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

Advices from Washington confirm
the predictions that j. u. Sammis,
revenue collector for the northern
district of Iowa, would be asked to
resign as result of charges made
against. him by former Deputy Col
lector Milton Howe over a year ago.
While nothing official has been given
out in the matter at Washington, it
is learned from the highest authority
that before many days pass Collector
Sammis will be asked to resign. The
president has determined on this
course. He is disposed to regard the
charges of Mr.. Howe in complaint of
Mr.. Sammis and nothing can dissuade
him. Archie Smith of Storm Lake,
who is generally looked upon as the
successor to Mr.. Sammis is now in
Washington, being called there by
Judge Lot Thomas of the Eleventh
district, who is supporting him for
the place. Mr.. Smith has declined to
make any statement on the matter,
but it is generally accepted fact that
he will be the next collector for the
northern district.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

Acute and chronic diseases treated
Special attention given to nervous and
hip diseases. Office Citizens Bank
Building, Office hours 10 to II a. M,
to 6 p. m. Phone No. 45S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

After continuous sitting of almost
nine hours the senate at 8 :45 last Tues
day passed the joint statehood bill.
AS passed the bill provides for the ad-
mission of the states of Oklahoma, Ito
be composed of Oklahoma and Indian
territory and New Mexico, according
to present boundaries, with Arizona
eliminated. The long session was
characterized by exciting incidents
and many surprises. Beginning
promptly upon convening at noon the
senate proceeded to consider the
various amendments which had been
suggested by the committee on
territories and which had been passed
over. One of the first of these taken
up was the amendment prohibiting the
sale of Intoxicating liquors, in what
is now Indian territory for the next
ten years and this was displaced with
a substitute offered by Gallinger which
extended the amendment to the entire
state for period of twenty-one years
and this was adopted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

By vote of 1926 to II the house of
representatives passed the Townsend
Esch bill providing for railroad rate
legislation on Friday. OF the seven
teen members who voted against the
bill eleven were republicans and six
democrats.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

The U. S. Senate and House of Re-
presentatives on Wednesday in joint
session completed the formality of de-
claring Theodore Roosevelt elected
president and Charles W. Fairbanks
vice president of the United States,
and that ought to settle the question
beyond doubt.