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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
RODGERS SUCCEEDS LEAKE
Sapt. Of n Y, P. en-. viii be President Of R. T.
9p. and W. S.

Samuel Rea. third vice president OF tie
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad and president ul
the Richmond Washington Company AN
nOuuces the fact that the resignation al
Judge William Josiah lleAke has been az
cepted, and that the successor 10 Judge
i.pake rs president OF the Il. +. y L. and
Washington Southern Railroads will he
John Gilmour Rodgers, now Superinten-
dent of the New York, Philadelphia ana
Norfolk Railroad.
The officials of the State and number
of Individual stockholders have viewed
with great apprehension the possibility
that the Pennsylvania Railroad, by
reason of its dominating influence IN the
L. X q. Railway and its close alliance
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
would 50 influence the Atlantic Toast
Line Railroad. southern Railway or S'd-
board AR Line Railway a. to control the
majority OF the stock OF the Richmond
Washington Company, which company
holds hess than One-third OF the common
stock. guaranteed stock and dividend
obligations of the r. f. 4 = Railroad.
As the dividend obligations have no
voting power, the lhchmond-Nashlug
ton Company is enabled, though holdius
/ less than one-third of the above men
/ toned securities. To- control the policy oil
Their. F.&P.R. K and the Pennsylvania
/ Railroad. if it conld gain the assistance
OF any one of the other roads, in addition
10 the c. Il q. and Baltimore and ONO,
which it practically controls, could, with
/ two-thirds of the acknowledgment
Company's stock, which itself Is less than
/ - per cent of the H. + \ Z. K. K. stock.
control the entire policy OF the K. +. y
I L. Il. H.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
FINE SHOWING or STATE
BOARD OF FISHERIES
State Gets Rsvsnus Of Nearly $780, For
Past Year.

Great Improvement i'm the manage
ment Of the fish and 0ystcr Industries oi
the State is shown 10y the annual report
of the state Board OF Fisheries. which
has been presented to Gov. Swanson.
Ih, financial statement shows total
cash collections paid auditor from Oct
/. 1903. to Sept 30. 1906. SIl,623 90;
disbursements. SO. 10000; net cash
balance. SO, l23OO.
OF the disbursements, Si3il was
SALARIES and expenses OF the board ANA
S2l 100 for salaries and expenses oi the
oyster police boats.
The net balance - the state Is an IN
Increase of about $4,000 over thtt
shown 10y any previous report.
The expense of guarding the pnhii'
oyster rocks has increased mainly De
cause Of the use 10y oystermcnol gasolehe'
launches The board has beencompellrd
To meet this condition 10y purchasing
similar boats for protection
Ln>t week $JOj was collected In fines,
and during the previous week over S'oV
by the Commodore Maury, the new
oyster boat
The vigilance Of Chairman lee with
the Maury. and the active cooperation
of Commander Howard. oi the Mary land
navy. have proved beneficial, and have
driven nearly all the pirates from th'
Potomac River.
The principal increase in the oyster III,
duStry il ON the eastern or ocean sldc Oh
AccomAc aud Northampton counties.
This territory has within the last ie"
years developed into "a great seed raising
section.
Public sentiment is steadily growing
I'm favor Of the enforcement oi the oyster
laws. aud many of those engaged IN TN
industry are assisting the authorities.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
General Markets.

New York Nov II.
FLOUR Moderately active and steady
Minnesota patents. AlOai3o: winter
straights. s3i5a355; winter extras. - Goa
$40: winter patents g 7Ja4
WHEAT - The forenoon wheat market
was steady on the cables. light offerings
and small northwest receipts; December
81 l5-lGas2 5-lGc. May. 81 5-lGaSi2sc
BUTTER State. dairy. tubs. fresh
fancy z1a25ikc: firsts. 23a24c: seconds
Ha22c: thirds. l9a2Oc.; creamery. extras
&c. hrsts 24a25c. seconds. 2la2c.; held
extras. 26a2ikc; hrsts 2ia25ikc.. renovat-
ed. extras. Iiza23c.; firsis. l9isa2Oc.
CHEESE State. full cream. large and
small. September. fancy, l3hc. October,
best. 12%c; fair to good l2al21zc.; half
skins. best. small lOhalOizc.; large.
l0hc.; part skins. prime. 9ha9izc.; fair to
good 7haslkc; full skins. 3alc.
EGGS-Fresh gathered, extra, per doz-
en-, s5c,; nearby, fresh gathered. firsts to
extra frsts. s2as9c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
VIRGINIA BAPTISTS PROTEST
Translation Causes Break with American Bible
Society

By resolution. the Virginia Baptist As
sociation I'm Richmond Wednesday broke
of all relations with the American Bible
Society and refused to use their publica-
tions
The trouble grew out OF the printing
by the Baptists of Bibles for the Asiatics
in which the Greek word 'Baptiso was
translated dipped. The American
Society contend for the translation
Sprinkle and refused TO aid in the cir
cuiatiou Of the Baptist Bibles.
The educational commission oi the
BAPTIST General Association of Virginia,
which has under its control all the Bap-
tist educational institutions throughout
the STATE. and which has for long time
locating a woman col
lege in Richmond. made lengthy report
upon this question. accepting the offer OF
Richmond College 10 have the cOntem-
plated woman : college placed under the
management and control and become a
part OF Richmond College.
The cost OF the woman college VIII
a half million dollars.
seventeen ministers who have been or
dained and entered the pastOrate or have
moved into Virginia from other states
within the past year We're introduced by
Rev. DR.. Thomas :. runaway, OF Fred
in most happy remarks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
SHEETS and PILLOW CASES

Furniture Linen-...................l2'4 10 Zoe
Table Damask AL linen, - in - to 81 p
Table Damask German. all l'nen.61l soc
Table Dama,k Merceriz'd. White
and Colored~....................25 to zoe
Doylies. per dozen...............jOc 10 - 90
II. 5. Linn Lunch Cloth.Sl - to - 90
Table aud Bureau Scari-.........2j to Csc
Colored Fancy TabeCovrr-.. To s. 90
Curtain Scriu....................... to - 80
White Ouilt-............ .............Gj to = 30
Comforts ..............................Gj to $500
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
KING GEORGE
Mites and Personals.

King George Co.. Va, Nov. 10Th, 1906.
Much sympathy is felt for eX.Sher,fi
Helm and family at the great misfortune
they sustained last Friday night in the
burning OF their home, but they iortu-
nately saved all their household effects
MIR Heilin is man oi 50 much energy
we feel sure that. PhOeuiN like, a new
residence will rise from the ashes OF the
Old. and they will soon be- comfortably
domciled again. The house that was
burned was the residence of the late Rev.
Joseph II. Biliugsley, father OF Mrs.
Helm.
Mrs Hezekiah Potts. who had the
misfortune to make ml-step, TALL and
break her arm while visiting relatives in
Washington recently. is recovering from
the accident
Mrs. George Rollins left recently with
her son. Mr.. Kirk Rollins. for New Mexico,
in hopes that his sheath may be restored
Mr.. James o. Pced. formerly OF King
George. but who has beenliying in Wash
mgtOn Tor some time, has accepted po-
sition with one of the lealing jewellers OF
that city.
Mrs. James Arnold Is away ON "a ten
DAYS trip. visiting friends and relatives
ia Baltimore and Washington.
Mrs Henry T. Garuett Is visiting her
sister. Miss Josephine Brown. la Wash
ingtuu. Who also has - her guests her
sisters. Mrs Paul Bradley. of Crewe, "a.
and Miss Margaret ;. Brown, OF Baltl-
mOrc.
Mrs. Benjamin Coakley. who has been
visiting her brother, Mr. Hezie Potts,
and family. has returned to her home ia
Washington.
Miss Marie Doherty has returned after
a visit of a few days in Washington.
Mrs. Fannie Potts. who has been "a
guest of her King George relatives. after
an absence in New Mexico Oi more than
ten wears. has returned 10 her distant
home
Miss Lury Lewis. of Marmion. expects
a party of friends IN a lew days 10 ENJOY
the hunting season.
Mr.. Robert X. Ashton expects Mr.
D. b. Tuley and several other friends
from Washington 10 a lew days 10 ENJOY
a week or two hunting
Judge C. h. Ashton. who has not been
well recently. Is under the cafe OF a
specialist I'm Washington
Mrs Harry Mil, Is spending ie"
DAYS in Washington.
Miss Essie Belle Davis is spending the
winter IA Washington.
Mr. Bernard Scott, of Charles county
Md. and bis bride, who WAS Miss Eleanor
Levin Washington. OF King George
sailed last Friday from New York u
Liverpool, and viii spend some months
abroad
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
THE TlDEWATER RAILROAD

Hon. +. l.. Blakey, of Tappahannock.
WAS in Richmond yesterday 10 confer
with Mr. Henry W. Anderson. represent
tative OF Mr.. Frank J.GOuld, with regard
20 the extension OF the Ashland branch
10 Tappahanuock Mr.. Blakcy gave a.
surauce that the people OF his section
were so anxious 10 have the ROAD hnllt
that they would meet Mr. Gould in the
most liberal spirit. both as To right oi
WAY and patronage Mr. Blakey points
ont that the Maryland. Delaware ana
Virginia line, which operates steamboats,
on the Rappahannock River, handled lhst
vpar twenty-five million tons oi freight
aud seven hundred thousand passengers,
and that at least hall the freight traffic
and large percentage OF the passenger
traffic came out of the Rappahannu'k
Valley. The country included IN tins
territory contains a population oi %
GOO. and farm property valued AT hNe
million dollars. To say nothing OF the
enormous fish and oyster interest oi the
Rappahaunock. which j. said 10 be- the
largest in the State. Ninety per cent.
of the trade of this section goes
10 Baltimore. whereas. according
to Mr.. Bakey, the people would
infinitely prefer To trade with Richmond.
and would do 80. ii they had railroad
facilities 4 person residing NJ Iappa-
hammock in order 10 reach Richmond
must either taxi slow boat upthe river
to fredericksburg. or drive thriy-two
miles overland 20 Lester Manor, on the
York River Road.
1t is most inviting field for u rail
road. and by If Mr. Gould would build
up "A large traffic for the road itself ani
greatly enhance the value OF his extensive
system OF electric lines in and around
Richmond. -Richmond Times-pispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
IN MEMOUIAM
Alexander Thomas.

Mr.. Alexander Thomas died at the resi-
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Hart, in
this city, Nov 10th, in the S2nd year OF
his age. Mr.. Thomas is survived by bis
wife. two sons and two daughters-Mr
VIM. II. Thomas, of Roanoke, Val Mr.,
!. d. Thomas, OF Arizona; Mrs. FANNY
Grundley, of Newport News, and Mrs.
Ella Hart, OF this city. He was a gal
liant Confederate soldier, a member OF the
47th Virginia Regiment. He leaves
many friends to mourn their loss. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Decatur Edwards, assisted by Evangelist
George A. Mills. His remains were laid
to rest In this family burying ground in
county.
Nv Jesus, as Thou wilt
OF may Thy will be mine'
Into Thy hand OF love
would my all resign;
THO sorrow or thro' Joy,
Conduct me as Thine own,
And help me still to say
My Lord, thy win be done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
KING GEORGE PERSONALS

Mrs. p. T. F. Wolf left sunday 10y
steamer for the Columbia Hospital
Washington. Her husband and daugh.
ter. Mrs. George Bruce, of Richmond,
went with her We hope she will soon
be restored to good health and return t.
her family and friends.
Mrs Edm9nia II. Tol-on, of sham
rock. returned from Washington Sunday
by steamer
Mrs. K. C. \. Gryme~. OF Glenwood has
been on a pleasant visit TO the homes OF
her brothers. Mr. Horace d. Ashton. OF
Alexandria. and pr. Stuart I. Ashton,
ui Fairfax county.
Miss Fannie q. Grymes. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Roht e. y 1irymes, has been
on "a visit 10 beer uncle in Alexandria. aud
friends in Nit Rainior. Prince George
county, Ma.
Misses Eva. Ellen and Emma NJ
Burche will leave Nov. 18th for Wash
ington to visit relatives and friends
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
DRESS GOODS AND Innings
BEST FOR THE PRICE IN THE COUNTRY.

WOOL PLAIDS in
almost every mag
Unable combination
OF colors, and all
styles Of plaids, reg
ular plaids. over
plaids, ard the
Scotch tartans. All
are 3S inches wide.
and will make the
prettiest and most
popular school
dresses for young
girls.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.
Wheat, 20 to "A; corn, 80 to 50; meal,
$1.9Oto 81 IS; oats, 35 TO 40; hens, s TO
0; ducks, 0 to 10; spring chickens, 8
to 10 per pound; eggs, 25 to %. lard.
10 to II; butter, Is to 26; hams, "A
to IS: sweet potatoes 40c to Soc; Irish
potatoes. zoe to SOC; apples, per
bushel, so to IS; veal, 4i to 5; lam bs,
$3.50 to $3.50; hides, green, s to 10,
dry. 10 to -, sailed, No. 1, 0 to 10;
calf skins No l, $1.10 per skin; baled
hay, $15 to $40 per ton; leaf sumac,
90 TO 50 per 100. Hogs, live weight.
sc. Beef, live weight, 2k to 3lc
Dressed hogs. 6 to 7. Turkeys, live,
70; dressed. II TO Is
Game-Partridges 81 80 to $1.75
per dozen; rabbits. ~ TO 10: wild tur-
keys, 10 to -; pheasants, 80 to 60;
woodcocks, Is to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17

the ease OF tie Information filed
against him in the probate court
Should thry fail 10 do his steps vii
be- taken without delay 10 apprehend
Mr. Rockefeller
Wesley Johns. deputy sheriff. wa
sent 10 cleveland within an hour after
the jury had reported with warrant.
FOR the arrest of Mcssrs Villas. Mrln
tosh and Robertson lie was instruct
ed 10 bring the men TO Findlay if il
was possible 10 find them and To ac
ccpt no excuses. however urgent.
Prosecutor David said that thrr"
would be- no further action before the
present grand Jury relative - the In
vestigltion into The charge hy &. o.
Myers. one Of the jury which convicted
the Standard oil company nj the Find
lay trial. that hc had twice been offer
ed Il bride 10 "hang" the jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
AGAlNGT 0LD-TIME RELIGION
BAPTIST Association To Meet Next Year In Dan
vile.

Considerable stir was created In the
BAPTIST Association in Richmond We'd
nesday when Rev. DR.. c. T. Taylor
delivered an argument against old.tlme
religion. He saw no use, he said, IN
shouting and in the the popular habit OF
"wallowing before the pulpit, or crawl
ing around on hands and knees, under
the impression or delusiOn that such
manifestations were sure forerunners OF
moral chastity and sanctification.
The announcement was made that the
Association next year will meet in the
First Baptist church Of Danyille, to begin
on November y. Rev. 5. II. Thompson,
Of Bluefeld. W. Va, will preach the
annual sermon with Rev. +. b. Beale, OF
King aud Queen, a. alternate.
Reports OF the orphange board aud the
educational board were read, {. l.. Cor
bitt and Thomas s. Runaway, Jr., being
the respective speakers. President +. I.
Nnlens spoke on the work OF the South
ern Baptist Theological Seminary. The
reports all showed an increase over last
year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
Or. GEO. n. CHEWING, Dentist,

Offers his professional services to the
citizens oil fredericksburg and surround
ing country. He is prepared with every
facility to perform any operation in den
istry promptly and in the most improved
and scientific manner. He has added all
the improved instruments. together with
electricity and steam. TO his office and is
thereby better enabled to do the work,
and twenty per cent. cheaper than any
dentist in the city. Office 9l2 Main ST.,
over Bells store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
COMMITTEE At ODDS
stsssmeht from Supt. Foster Expected u
Asylum Investigation.

The breach between the majority and
minority members OF the committee ap-
pointed by the Legislature to inquire into
the management Of the affairs OF the
Eastern State Hospital, at Williamsburg
is wider than ever Messrs. Rison, Pui-
liam, Roberts. and Dunn are formulating
the majority report. Messrs. Ould and
Sadler are working on the minority
report.
The breach came when, for the sake OF
expediting matters, the members oil the
majority informed the minority members
that II would be better TO compile the
reports In separate places,
1t Is said that great surprise In the
way OF a statement from Supt l.. s. Eos
yer, of the hospital, Will be made at the
end of the Investigation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17

HEATHER LUSTROUS
BLOOM TAT MERCERlXED
FETA, in all the SATEEN, OF a
light sh AIDES soft, lustrous
and fast black. silky finish, all
The ideal lining colOrs and fast
for suits. 22c black. A az
A yard ooC. yard only SOC.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
STAFFORD COURT---LAST DAY

In Stafford Circuit court Wednesday
Z. +. Montjoy, who was indicted twice
Tuesday for felonies. appeared and sur
rendered himself and upon application,
Judge Mason admitted him to bail IN the
sum Of 81 900 for his appearance at the
March term.
The last case to be tried was that OF
Mountjoy vs.. Courtney. A jury was en-
panneled, and after hearing the evidence
rendered a verdict in favor OF Courtney.
Mr.. G. d. Foster represented Moun'loy
and Mr. G. O'Conor Goodrich appeared
Tor Courtney.
The court adjourned Wednesday alter
noon after the busiest session OF the
year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17

Readers Of this advertisement respectfully referred to The
Evening Stars offer annOced in every OF that paper in TIM
ty OF carfare refund purchases made at this store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
INCREASED BUSINESS
rmnIups of REAR 20 Per Cent Greater
Than Any Previous Year.

The profts of the r. f. 4 P. K. X.
during the year just closed exceeded the
earnings Of the previous year by about
20 per cent N
The annual meeting of the r. F. x p.
r r will be held in Richmond next Mon
dav mt which time the reports for the
wear will be read. So great has been the
percentage Of earnings that the intention
Of the officials OF the pennsylvanla mas
been attracted 90 the road, and It IL I'M
derstood that they will put forth every
effort 20 make the lice subsidiary oil
the great Pennsylvania system.
On the other hand, the Virginia officials
OF the Il. +. 4 p. are guarding the
States treasury iudiciously, and will do
all in their power to keep it Units present
position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
Oysters, COufectiOneries, Groceries.

have always stock Of the finest
Rappahannock river oysters. am pre-
pared to furnish same in shell or by
measure. Special prices made to church
festivals. Measure and quality guaran-
tesd. also handle fish, game, groceries
aud conlectioneries. Call and see me or
send your orders. Deliveries made to
any portion OF this city free. Charles ]
Stoffregen, Main st., near railroad
tracks. MI 5m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17

NOVELTY CHECKS
and fancy mixtures
also plain color Han
mel suitings. Checks
are bothlargea and fine
aud in nearly allcOlors.
Fancy mixtures. most
ly in grays. Flannel
suitings in nearly all
shades. All are 30
inches wide.
PANAMAS. CHEN-
lots and Serges. 81
inches wide in all the
iayorite shades.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
PRES|DENTSEESCANAL
Lands at Colon and Goes by
Train Across the ISthmuS.
CHILDREN SING FOR HIM
White and Black Infants Chant Star
Spansled Banner" on Wharf as Mr..
Roosevelt Steps From His Boat-WIll
Study Labor Question.

OAhbJ law
Colon. Nov. rs. President Roosevelt
lett the flagship Louisiana at 40
Il. IN. and landed shortly aftcrwnrd.
He WIS met 10y Canal commissioner
Shonts. Chief Engineer Stevens. Gen
eral Manager Bicrd of the Panama
railroad and other high officials All
the colored and white school children
of Colon were assembled ia groups
about the pier where the president
landed and sang the star Spangled
Banner" and America
Some time LATER President ana Sc
nora Amador aud the bishop Of Fana
ma reached the spot and greeted Mr.
Roosevelt The entire party then
boarded special train decorated with
flags and left Colon AT $40. Stcamng
slowly I'm the direction of Panama To-
order to enable the presidential party
10 have good look ut NIL the points
Of interest along the route.
The first stop WAS made at Gatnn'
" here Inc Sflifh 'iliNil'N wv ~
radcd. speeches 81 welcome were de
livcrcJ and patriotic songs were sung.
The same ceremony WIS repeated ~
Rohio AMI all the stations ~ Mataclin.
.idcn Roosevelt thanking all th"
welcoming delegations Mr. Roosevelt
looked happy and was the picture Of
health
President Roosevelt is apparently
much cngrosscd with jamaica and me
West Indian labor question. lie has
reauc>icd Mr. Dcllshcr editor of the
Inmaica Cleaner. who was received
with other newspaper men on board
fhc Louisiana. ana British Consul MAI
let 10 meet him at the Tivoli ho'eL
\ucon ON the Pacific side of The i>ih-
INNS I'm order 90 discuss the labor
question and the present conditions IN
Iomaica The president has also mr.
RANGED 10 visit colon and CrlStobal
with Messrs. Shonts and Stevens ana
investigate the complaints regarding
thr reconstruction of Colon. the houS
ing of laborcrs at Cristohal. and so on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
WORLDS BIGGEST WARSHIP
Mikado Launches the Nineteen Thou
sand Ion BattIeshlp Satsuma.


sand Ton Battleshp Satsuma.
Tokyo. Nov. IT, I'm the presence OF
the mikadO and the crown prince Of
Japan the battlcShip Satsuma. the first
such vessel designed and built entirely
by the japanese. was launched at the
Kobe navy yard.
The Satsuma. which is the largest
warShlp in the world. embodics all the
lessons Of the later war and was de
signed after consultation with the
British admiralty. The SatSuma *
100 tons larger than the mammoth
$1,000 ton British battleship Dread
nOught She Is 4S2 feet long. S3is feet
on the beam and draws 2Tla feet She
Will carry four twelve-inch and twelve
ten-inch guns and will have a speed
Of - knots. with engines Of 1900
horsepower
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-17
LOVING CUP TO DR.. WHITEHEAD
Presented by Methodist Conference Of Which He
Has Been Secretary so Years.

The one hundred and twenty-fourth
annual Virginia conference OF the Metbo-
dist church began Wednesday in Monu-
mental church. Portsmouth. Three hun
bred and fifty clerical and lay delegates
are in attendance Bishop Hendrix, OF
Kansas City. Mo-, is presiding.
DR.. Paul Whitehead was elected secre-
tarv of the conferences for the tiitleth con
secutive time. recognition of his iaith
full services the members presented him
with a massive, handsome loving cup.
He has held the office OF secretary longer
than has any other conference secretary
in Southern MethOdism, and tits thought
that he is the Oldest secretary in the
world. Various conference committees
were appointed by the bishop.