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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
PRESIDENT SPENCER
KILLED IN WRECK
Caused By Rear End Collision on
Southern Railroad.
FIVE OTHERS KILLED; TEN INJURED
Some Of the Bodies Burned Beyond
Recognition.

southern Railway train 40. 81 crash
eel into the rear Of train No 33 AT Law
+ Yer, 10 miles below LyuchbuIg, Thurs
day morning. THE engine splitin two the
private ear uf President Spencer. OF the
southern Railway MIR Spencer md his
guests. Charles ID Fisher and Francis T.
Redwood. of Baltimore. aud Philip
Srhu, Ter. Of New York. were Instantly
killed. u. Watts DAVIS. 70 Washington
telegraph operator, Engineer & Terry, Of
train No. -. and Two nrgrops porters
were alsp kl.led. Ten others, nearly all
negroes riding in the combination coach
ot Train No -, were injured. Railroad
officials ascrlbe the accident to the care
lesrnnss of the telegraph operator at
Kangoou. who allowed the Atlanta
train To pass hi- station while the Jack
sonvlle train was IN the block
President Spencer and his party were
sleeping when thecOilsiOn happened and
the probability IL that all OF them. eX-
cepting Dispatcher Davis, were killed
instantly. II IL certain that life
was extinct before the flames touched
them.
iFrlhf'iAA 'lFiNf " : Ui'lN hh' fui H'fl
almost beyond recognition ~ was that
of Mr. Fisher
II Il. Spencer. sixth yicepresident Of
the southern. WAS "a passenger on "A
northhouni train from the South. which
reached the scene of the wreck few
minutes after it occurred He spent sew
erhl hours there until the charred re-
mains OF his father We're taken out and
then he went - lynchburg with the re-
mains oi his father and those Oi his party.
The coach containing the bodies WAS
later sent on 20 Washington.
OPERATOR T. Nu~sING.
II il reported that D. j Maddux, the
Telegraph operator who WAS on duty at
Rnuguuu, when the collision at Lawyer
took plnce. has disappeared and that "A
search for him has been futile MadduX
was charged 10y railroad men with ~.
~ppnsihiIty for the wreck. They allege
that hc had allowed the Atlanta train
To enter the block before the Jackson
vile train had passed out OF II, and that
this caused the collision.
rRu~lnENr SPENCER
President Spencer was IA Southern man,
having been born in Columbus, Ga,
March ,. ISL
He graduated at University Of Virginia
in 1853.
Was connected with b. Il o. and old
Virginia Midland Railroad. later was SUI
perintendent Of Long Island Railroad,
and in $50 became assistant To presi-
dent of Il a o.. rising To third and sec.
oud yice-president, and in lNS1 becoming
president OF the a q.
Was receiver Of Richmond and panyille
Railroad in 1893 :, and Of t.ast Tennes-
SEE. Virginia and Georgia in lS936.
Rapid Transit Commissioner 1T New
York city In lS9l l.
President Southern Railway since its
organization, and president OF Alabama
Great southern. Cincinnati. New Orleans
and Texas, Southern and Florida, Mobile
and ohio
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
A RED FOX CAUGHT
A Number Of Ladies and Gentlemen We're on the
Thanksgiving Chase.

Fourteen ladies and gentlemen on
horseback with pack OF nine hounds
caught big red fox at Crows Nest, III
Stafford. Thursday, after an exciting
chase of four hours They brought the
red" over To Frc1erick-turg aud riding
through the streets exhibited him. Sev-
eral parties offered 70 buy theioN' out ne
WAS not Tor sale The cavalcade excited
much attention In the party werr Mrs
r. O. Brooks. Misses Edna and Geneva
Brooks. Me~srs. " + Brooks and the
Brooks boys. Robert +. Lehnert and
Hamilton Young, of Washington; Sher-
man Berrey. Thompson sullivan, sam
Berrev. Thomas Waller, /. NJ. Robinson
aud Henry Edwards.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
REMAINS TAKEN TO
STAFFORD FOR INTERMsNT

The remains OF Mrs Virginia Moore,
who died at Providence Hospital, Wash
inRton. Nov. 2Sth. were brought here
Thursday and taken to her former home
near Tackett's Mill, in Stafford. for IN
terment. She il survived 10y her hus-
band. but no children. The funeral took
place at , D. III. Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
oysters. ConfectiOneries. groceries.

| have always q stock OF the finest
Rappshannock river oysters. | am pre-
pared 10 furnish same in shell or by
measure. Special prices made to church
festivals. Measure and quality guaran-
teed. also handle fish, game, groceries
and coniectioneries. Call and see me or
send your orders. Deliveries made to
any portion OF this city free. Charles j.
Stoffregen, Main St., near railroad
tracks. NIL 3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
REMEMBERS THE POOR

Mrs Charles Steele, OF New York, never
forgets the poor of fredericksburg. She
has a warm place in her heart for this
city. where she was born. Two fine tur-
KEYS were served at The aims house, on
Thursday. ordered by her
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Or. is. Dunawsy Baptizes Five Of His
Grandchildren

On Wednesday night a large gathering
ing assembled AT the Baptist church To
witness the baptism OF eight candidates
for this ordinance. II was most I'M
pressive service and made "a deep
impression upon all present
At the request Of the pastor. Rev.
Aubrey Williams. Rev. DR.. T. ;. Duna-
way performed the service. there being
five OF the Doctors Grandchildren among
those who We're baptized.
This makes twenty-nine bapti-ms IN
all. which together with additions by
letter and otherwise will probably make
forty additions 70 the membership from
The recent revival
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
BETTER PAY FOR TEACHERS
Superintendent EggjsstOn Urges Increase.

At the conference OF public school
superintendents in Richmond the follow
inc executive committee was elected
D. n. Brown. W. d. Smith, Geo. ID. HUI
vey, II. NJ. Clarkson and D: l.; fnlllaLn.
Superintendent OF Public instruction
EggIeston declared that the meager pay
accorded public schools teachers has
done more to hinder the advancement OF
education than any other thing. he
appealed to the superintendent to LEND
their energies to raising the standard OF
teachers. He said be wanted TO see q
law authorizing adequate pay for the
| taochora
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01

A double tenement house OF twelve
rooms with all modern conveniences. sit
uated on the northeast side OF Wolfe
street. This is a newly built house and
would make very desirable home.
Large lot. For terms apply To
Frederick W. Coleman,
Attorney in fact for OWNER,
Law Building, City.
n2S. 3taW2Wllt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
MRS. H. B. LEWIS BROTHER KILLED

Mr. Francis T. Redwood, Of Baltimore,
who was a member OF President Spencer =
party when the collision occurred on
the Southern K. r., near Lynchburg, and
was killed in the wreck, was brother
of Mrs. Henry Byrd Lewis, OF "Cleve
Manor" King George county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Jesse Scott. colored, while playing
with a cat rifle Thursday, accidentally
shot Teresa Buckner in the face. The
bullet lodged in the jaw bone and was
located by DR.. Chewing and DR.. Tomp-
kins with x-ray machine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
BRIDE IN WRECK

Among those IN the wreck in which
President Spencer was killed were X.
Kemper. Jr. oi Alexandria Mr.. ksmper
and his bride, who Was Miss Anna Greene,
Of Deeplane. were in the coach adjoining
the presidents ear. and were seriously
ininral
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
S. C. VETERAN APPOINTMENTS

Mr. ". H. Elurkamp has been appoint
ed division quartermsster and Nr . l..
Harris assistant division Inspector.
fredericksburg. for the State oi Virginia
10y James + Banks. Of Petersburg. STATE
commander of the sons Of Confederate
Veterans
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01

- reward for any information on par
ty or parties who took two bronze
turkeys Monday night from Smithfield
farm, also s. reward for information Tor
any one at any time trespassing on
"Smithheld" or Mansfield farms.
Champe c. Corbin, Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
A CARD

Mrs. Nellie K. Baker desires to express
her thanks TO the friends OF her late hus-
band. l.. Harry Baker, for their kindness
and sympathy shown during his late Ill
ness and at the time of his death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
REMEMBERED THEIR PASTOR

The congregation OF Trinity church, as
usual. remembered their rector, Rev H..
n. Barber, in substantial manner as
was attested by large number OF good
things 10 eat. which We're sent Nednes-
day for Thanksgiving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
MULE FOR SALE.

have for sale one young mule, 6 years
old and weighs 1850 pounds. For price
apply to j. II. Stockman, Fredericks-
burg, Va. nZo-2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
FIRST.CLASS BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging and
meals come to 314 Commerce street.
Meals 25c., lodging Doc. Board by the
week or month. Mrs. j. f. Monroe,
fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
MARRIED

Mr.. J. +. Smith and Miss Matte Jen-
kins. both OF this city, were married by
Rev. J. II. Light at the Methodist par
sonaQe Wednesday evening at : O'Clock.
They will reside here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
SALE OF A FARM

Mrs Mary r. Southworth has sold her
farm IN Spot~ylvania county 10 a gentle
man from Ohio Terms private.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
v.P. |. DEFEATED N. c. TEAM

Before 10000 bowling spectators Nut
Tar the star hali-back for the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, wrested victory
from the Agricultural aud Mechanical
college OF North Carolina in Richmond
Thursday by a score OF 0.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD


Connecrons at FredericksburE With r. +. 4 7.
r. r. and Maryland. Delaware and virginia Rail.
yay Co. At orange with southern X. K. and
Chesapeake Ohio K. X
The only nne To the Chsncellorsville and VII
serness Bsttlehslds.
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily eIcepsSunday.
WI. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
PRESIDENT MAY APPOINT MONTAGUE

1t is stated that Ex-Governor A. j.
Montague may be selected as a member
of the Interstate Commerce Commission
by President Roosevelt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
BODY SENT TO WASHINGTON

The body Of sDennis Green, who was
killed by a train near Whitewater. was
shipped from here to Washington on the
midday train Thursday, asinstructed by
relatives of the dead man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01

Two good short horn bulls for sale
Apply to G. c. Corbin, fredericksburg
Va decl l3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
GRATIFYING RECEIPTS

About TWO hundred dollars are the net
proceeds Of the ST. Georges dinner and
supper AZ the Opera House Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
CAROLINE TOBACCO

Mr. Byers. al Caroline county. sold
some fine sun-currd wrappers TOR $50 in
Richmond Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
WANTED

A young man and also lady OF exper
fence in the dry goods business. Apply
at once to Isaac Hirsh & Son, Main
street. l-sZl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
LOST COW

A red COW, horned, about six years old.
Strsyed away aboutN Nov. lst. lnforma-
tion to NJ. B. Rowe. n26ls3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
c0l 0RED SOCIETY

The marriage of Mr.. j. S. Brooks, OF
Leedstown, and Miss Pauline V. Wilson,
of Welcome, King George county, will
take place at Salem church in King
George Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at noon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01

Wanted-5O bushels good oats
Champe C. Corbin, Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01

We print everything from book to
a visiting card on the power presses OF
The Free Lance. Send Us your orders.
The Free Lance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01

Wisdom and economy will lead you
here when you wish To buy "a thoroughly
good piano and feel that the price Is the
next to the most essential point and
then quality. just now We have TO offer
the largest assortment OF high grade
pianos ever exhibited in this city. We
have several car loads 10 stock now and
more coming every day. We are getting
these pianos TO sell by Xmas and we
are going to sell them.
You are the one that will profit by our
efforts il you purchase now.
Stieff and other high grade pianos.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
Ladies' Suits and Coats

Why anywhere MadeSuits oaks
Separate Skirts when just the right styles Jones' and the
Fitting Guaranteed? In this department Baseler
Mrs Willie hoa Hicks Miss Maggie Fitzpatrick, who will be glad
and you This only Fredericksburg employing
IA Professional Taiorss and Experienced Dressmakers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-01
THE METHODIST REVIVAL

The Council adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
BRYAN AND PARTY
 ARRIVE IN PARIS
VISITOR IS GREATLY INTERESTED IN SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF THE FRENcH-REcElvE MANY IN- WEAPONS.

Paris, August 11.-W. J. Bryan, accom- panied by his wife and daumhter. Col. Wetmore, MT. and Mrs. Dunlap arrived here today for a four days visit. A number of friends gathered at the rail road station and gave the party a cor dial greeting.
 On reaching his hotel Mir. Bryan found huge stock of mail including many invitations to dinners and sightseeing excursions. The party lunched at the Hotel Ritz as the guests of ex-Governor David R. Francis of St. Louis
 Mir Bryan did not wish to talk about his candidacy for the presidency of the United States, saying this had already been lengthily discussed and he had noth- Ing to add to his previous statements. He was much interested in the social problems of France and the recent enact ment of the worsinginen's pensions law and the enforced weekly day of rest.
 Tt appears" MT. Bryan said, ito do part of the democratic development which have observed to be going on all over the world. I noticed 1t In India, Japan and China. Every where one sees the same evidence of popular awakening"
 This afternoon MT and Mrs. Bryan visited Notre Dame Cathedral and drove along the Seine to the neighborhood of the Pantheon.
 Tomorrow they will take an automobile ride to the forest of Fantainbleau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
NEWSPAPER STORY
 BRANDED AS FALSE
GENERAL 5URR IS INDIGNANT BE. CAUSE REPORT SAID FIRST GEORGIA REGIMENT HAD USED BALL CARTRIDGES.

Columbia, s. C., August 11.--A special to the State from staff correspondent at Chickamauga says
 Gen. John w. Bubb, U. S. A. command ing officer of Camp Ghlckamauga, and tho officers on duty here are highly indignant today over a sensational article which ap- peared in one of the Chattanooga papers this morning. The article declares that some of the men in the First Georgia reg iment fired ball cartridges in the battle between the brown and blue forces Fri day morning; that private of the Sew enteenth infantry was shot through the arm, and that two companies of the First Georgia were sent from the field.
 General Bubb today denied the truth of the story and condemned the article as a libel on the army and upon the regi- ments which had just left camp. He has written a letter to the Chattanooga paper denouncing the publication, branding It as absolutely false, demanding q correc- ton, and the dismissal of the writer.
 The sensational article was also sent to the Savannah papers where the headquar- ters of the First Georgia are located. A telegram was received at headquarters this afternoon from Col. G. A. Gordon of the First Georgia asking that the matter be investigated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
AGREE ON SCALE.
Both Sides Make Concessions In Knox.
 vile District.

Knoxville, August 1.-The joint con. vention of coal miners and operators of District No. 19, United Mine Work CTS of America, today agreed upon a wage scale to become effective on Sep tember 1 and continue for one year. Both sides made concessions The new scale is, in effect, restoration of the schedule of wages of 1903, which Is practically an increase of 71a per cent for miners and day labors. The scale for yardage will remain the same as heretofore, which is a concession made by the miners.
 The operators yielded their demands for the scale to terminate on June 1. 1907. instead of September 1, 1907, as desired by the miners. A board of ar bitration composed of w. R. Ballou and Hywell Davies for the operators, and P. J. Dunaway and William Hollers for the miners, will hear and adjust all complaints, both from miners and op- orators. not disposed of by the joint convention. The presence of John aIit |. national president of the
 rfea Mine Workers, who was here n con ultation with the joint conven- ulns cale committee on Thursday and T day is believed to have aided
 Els onsummation of an agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
ADMIRAL GOODRICH
 GROWS INDIGNANT
SAILOR OF HIS SQUADRON IS RE. FUSED ADMISSION TO A BALL IN TACOMA WHICH ARousEs THE. ADMlRAL'S IRE.

Tacoma, Wash, August u.-A sailor of the Pacific squadron having been refused admission to dancing academy here. Rear Admiral Goodrich wrote as follows to the Mayor of Tacoma
 "On July 12 petty officer of one of the ships of the Pacific squadron was refused admittance to the public ball given at the Old Elks' hall, for the sole reason that he wore the uniform of the American navy. The man was sober and well be- haved I know him to be of excellent char acter and in every way entirely respon- sible.
 "The United States ship Chicago came to your city and by your invitation shared In it's celebration of Independence Day. I trust this celebration on its part embodied it's sentiments of patriotism and of appreciation for those who have u1i- dertaken to fight their country's battles. but in view of this piece of unwarranted snobbishness, l am forced to entertain lively suspicion.
 "'Unless Tacoma desires to serve notice on the navy that it's visits are unwelcome 1t behooves you Mr. Mayor, and other ad-minded citizens, to bring the of lenders in this case to sharp and public accounting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
ENTIRE CAPITAL
 IS FOUND PAID IN
AUGUSTA AND FLORIDA RAIL ROAD STARTS AusPlclousLY AND DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE FORMALLY ELECTED.

Augusta, August 1.-The first meeting of the Augusta and Florida Railroad com pany's stockholders was concluded here today, when subscription books showed that the entire capital stock of sl,OOO,o0o had been fully. paid in. A company was formally organized, bylaws adopted. and officers elected Another meeting has been called for September 15 to increase the capital stock and authorize bond issue.
 The following directors were elected by the stockholders: William H. Barrett. w. E. Bush, J. F McGowan, George R. Lom- bard, J. T. Boutwell,. J. E. Harper and R. R. Goodwin of Augusta; J. M. Wilkin- son, Valdosta; A. C. Braxton, E. l.. Be mis, John Skelton Williams of Richmond; Douglas H. Gordon Baltimore; H. c. Per kns. Washington and r. Q. Brown, New York.
 At the meeting of the board Of directors the following officers were elected; Pres ident John Skelton Williams: first vice president, J. William Middendorf sec- ond vice president. John Scott, New York; chairman executive committee, F. l.. Be- mis, Richmond; secretary. c. T. Williams. Richmond; treasurer. F. F. Noting, Rich 1nond.
 John Skelton Williams announced the following appointments today:
 General counsel W. H. Barrett: general manager, Cecil Gabbett; traffic manager, A. Pope and auditor, R. W. BdGoof, all of Augusta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
FILIPINOS WILL
 STUDY IN SOUTH
STUDENTS FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD STUDY THE TROPICAL CROPS AND COURSE IN SOUTH IS FELT TO BE NECESSARY.

Washington. August 11.--Philippine stu dents sent to this country by the insular government to study agriculture, will hereafter devote their attention chiefly to the southern states. where sugar. to- bacco, rice and other crops well suited to the islands are grown extensively.
 At present there are thirty young Fil- ipinos In the United States studying farm ing in various agricultural schools. throughout tho northern states. Because of race prejudice in the south. the young Filipinos have not taken kindly to the idea of attending southern institutions. but as corn Is practically the only north ern crop which is grown in their home country, many of the young students realize that they should go into states where tropical crops flourish and this fall d number of the boys will take up work in Louisiana and other states in the far south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
L D. MONTAGUE IS
 FOUND DEAD IN HOME
Prominent Citizen and Furnace Opera tor of Sheffield Dies In
 Mysterious Manner.

Tuscumbia. August 11-(Special.)-J. D. mace operator at Sheffield. was found dead in his home today. his family be- ing absent in Virginia. Indications are that he died of a poisonous drug. but the coroner's jury was unable to decide whether 1t was taken purposely or ac- cidentally The deceased was brother of former Governor Montague of Vlr- ginia and a cousin of Dr. A. P. Mon tague. president of Howard college at Birmingham.
 Montague had been dead twenty-four hours when the body was found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-12
One InpOstef Treated Royalty
 at the GarisODs
REVOLUTIONISTS ARE SHARP
lmpostor Not Only Inspects Whole Mill Itary Establishments, But Borrows $6ooo From the Command
 Ing General.

Kaharkov, Russia, August 1t.-There have been frequent cases in the central provinces of revolutionary agitators wearing the uniform of an aide de camp of the Emperor, going through the country announcing to the ignorant peasantry that the Emperor had de- cided to distribute all land, but that the nobles and landlords were prevent ing the news from reaching the peas ants and instructing them to take what the Emperor had given
 A still bolder fraud has just been ex- posed here, which illustrates the decep- tions to which the revolutionists are resorting in order to penetrate the mili- tary secrets of the government and to open up channels for their propaganda into the army. Some time ago a man appeared at the headquarters of the commander of the Kharkov garrison, representing himself as Lieutenant Prototsky, aide de camp to General Sukholminoff, commander of the mili- tary district of Kiev, in which Kharkov lies. He presented what purported to be an official document authorizing him to transmit orders regarding the dis position of the troops.
 The idea of questioning his authority never seemed to have entered the mind of the commander of the garrison, who received him with the greatest atten- tion and turned over for inspection all the official military documents in his possession For several weeks Lieu tenant Projolsl<y was entertained by the officers was prominent figure at the military reviews and personally &C., companied several punitive expeditions into the country. When he left 1t was with full military honors. Later in 4the course of correspondence with Gen. bral Sukholminon it was discovered that the man was an imposter. In conse- ouence of this the commander of the garrison here has received a scathing reprifnand and general orders have been issued from the war department warning garrison commanders through out the empire to beware of similar tricks of the revolutionists.
 In addition to the military informa- tion which the revolutionary "lieuten- ant" secured, M. Karotonienkao, a rich landed proprietor mourns the loss of ssOo0. which he loaned to the young "aide de camp" of General Sukholmi- noff