The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-07
KING GEORGE COURT.

1t was thought that large crowd
would attend King George court Mon
day, as the political campaign OF the
Northern Neck was to be inaugurated,
but il did not materialize. The political
speakers were there and made speeches.
There is less interest manifested than
we ever saw, and at no time during
the speaking was the Q. Ii more than
half full Hon. 7. IL Bevan led of and
as usual, he spoke well lie said the
grand old democratic party with its
principles handed down from the days
Of jefferson, though now out OF power,
would rise again in victory, and bring
peace. prosperity and happiness to tn
people of this country; that the
senatorial candidate o. Harding Walk
err, was identified with the interests OF
the people Of the Northern Neck, was
faithful. courageous and thoroughly a
practical business man. and would
guard the interests of the people; re-
ferred to Congressman Rixey who was
present to speak, and ended by intro
ducing the next speaker, Mr.. Henry
Z Garrett. candidate for the Legisla-
ture as "our handsome Henry. Mr..
Garnett spoke briefly, said he was no
speaker, that more could be accomplish.
ed by work than by speeches thanked
the people for the nomination aud
pledged them, if elected. to work first
and last for the interests Of the people
Of Stafford aud King George aud Tide
water Virginia He then introduced
Congressman John f. Rixey, who spoke
for fifteen minutes, mostly on national
issues and did not refer TO the quest
ion Of senatorial preference between
Martin and Tyler. Mr.. Rixey received
a cordial greeting, and at preset Is the
decided preference for nomination for
| Congress next time
At September court Mr. John I. Minor
Jr., was elected chairman Of the Demo
cratic party twas not krown positively
until Thursday whether he would serve
when he said to The Free Lance You
can say that under no circumstances
would | accept the chairmanship ~
This puts the party in the same situa-
ton as il was in 1896. when the cam
paign was started without chairman
Efforts are being made 10 induce DR..
+. f Ninde to accept the position.
THE REPUBLICANS.
Some Of the leading 4 publicans are
anxious to put candidate in the field
! against Mr. Garnett. while others OPP
posed it The general choice is Nh. NJ.
X Lowry, Of Stafford, but it is not be
heved he will accept the nomination.
Mr. Thomas " Franklin is also spoken
of and Mr.. j O B. Oawood said 10
The Free Lance that he expected to be
A candidate The whole matter will be
settled at Cox's Store. IN Stafford, to-
day by the convention.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The following accounts against the
State allowed W b Marniaduke s. 10;
J. p. jenkins. Sl4; Jas. h. Grigsby'
sl4;J.B King. 30 so; II. II. Hun
ter. 81 10; S. NJ WEIGH, 81 VIM.
Page. Sl;H @ Perkins. 81 -; Daniel
Mcdaniel 81, W O. Askins $40 7. I.
Arnold. 3 F F Ninde, - 90
The following accounts against the
county were allowed Daniel Trigger.
sg4 Al; f l. Hunter. s. 30; J W.
Dishman. s. John Berrey, -; + i.
White. 81; L. D Green, So j b..
Newton, - -
In the case Of Mrs. Susan Ovens
who was arrested, charged with the
burning in August last OF Mr.. }. q
Ninde's store, the grand jury after
hearing many witness failed TO find q
true bill and the accused was dismissed.
Commonwealth VS.. Wm. Jackson and
six others. fugitives from justice con-
tinued
r S Jones, appellant vs. William
Burns & Co., appellees, on appeal from
decision Of justice, continued.
julius O. Jones, plaintiff, Us Edward
Peyton. defendant, on summons and
suggestion from W. 7. Hudson. con-
tinued.
The clerk reported 500 collected fol
hnes.
Commissioner of accounts made re-
port on treasurers bond, a copy Of
of which was ordered to be certified tC
Auditor of Public Accounts.
Account Of L. NJ Jones, administra
, trix of r S. Jones, deceased, examined
and confirmed.
G.. NJ. Henderson. plaintiff VS.. W
, N. Helm. defendant on appeal from
decision Of the justice, dismissed OF
, motion Of plaintiff.
DR.. F. f. Nilde, P. 7. f Wolfe
and ]. n. Peed, commissioners, to ex
anime into the ACCESSIBILITY OF change
ing the road at Union Swamp, report
3 ed road changed and the condemnation
: of the necessary land of Albert Grymes
WI Pratt appointed justice OF tn
Peace for Potomac district
] The order in the case Of bridge owe
D Garnett's Mill dam as entered at las
court, amended so as to read "tha
said order be certified to the count,
e court of Westmoreland for action. "
Commonwealth Vs. Albert wilkins
( true bill for assault and battery
S We Baker appointed notary publ
L for term of four years