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An Extraordinary Case.
No. 80

An interesting case was heard
here before Judge Aldrich on
yesterday.
A marriage solemnized between
Miss Fannie V. Littlejohn and
Rev. Stephen A. Nettles on June
25th, 1899, was declared TO be
void, and never to have been of
bimCing force.
The action was brought by
Miss Littlejohn who alleged that
at that time her mind was so
much impaired by reason of a
serious physical ailment, that she
was incapable of understanding,
or of carrying out the marriage
contract. Almost Immediately
after the marriage she was placed
under the treatment of a special
ist in surgery and the diseases
peculiar to women, and as re-
suit of this treatment, her mind
has been restored, and that since
regaining possession of her facul.
ties she does not wish to ratify or
cOnsummate the marriage.
The testimony was in accord
ance with the allegations, and,
while Miss Littlejohn testified
that Mr.. Nettles' treatment was
very kind, she would not assume
the duties and relationship of a
wife.
Under this state of facts Judge
Aldrich held that the alleged
contract was in fact no contract
and so decided.
Messrs. Duncan & Sanders rep.
resented the plaintiff, and r O.
Purdy, of Sumter, represented
the Notwithstanding
Herald.
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Heath Springs Letter.-Death Of
Miss Daisy Therrell.-Crop OBJ
serVations.-Loc LaConlCS.

Heath Springs, July -, 1900.
-"Laying by" seems to be the
order of the day in this section at
present, tho there is still many
farmers that will he in it till the
hot days of August, while some
say they will not clay by" at all
this year but just give the grass
its way and quit, as it does the
crops more harm than good to be
hOeing and blowing them after
they have begun to take on fruit.
There was a large crowd from
here attended picnic at Cedar
Falls on last Thursday, a week
ago and a still larger one tho
attended the annual picnic of the
Liberty Hill rifles at "Warrenton
Place" on Saturday. Those pres
ent report a crowd of from 600
to 1000, there was sham bat
tie, we'll executed and greatly
enjoyed by the spectators, and
speeches by candidates for the
edification of those present.
Mr.. j. II. Therrell received a
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Item for the Editorial Shears.

The editor can write more
cheerfully of the business inter
ests of the town when his col
umns are literally filled with
the advertising of the business
houses. No editor can advocate
the doctrine of buying from the
home merchants, unless the
home merchants show they are
interested in catering to the
home trade by advertising in
the columns of the local news
paper. 1t is depressing to the
editor to find business men pat
ronizing every advertising fake
that comes along, and at the
names of these business men
are rarely, if ever, seen in the
advertising columns Of the local
newspaper.-Press and Printer.
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BRAVE MEN FALL

Victims to stomach, liver and
kidney troubles as well as women
and all feel the results in loss Of
appetite, poisons in the blood,
backaehe, nervousness, headache
and tired, lIstless, rundown feel
ing. But there's no need to feel
like that. Listen to j. w. Gard
ner, Idavllls, Ind. He says: "Elec-
trio Bitters are just tho thing for
Il man when be is all run down,
and don't care whether he lives or
dies. 1t did more to give me new
strength and good appetite than
anything l could take. | can now
eat anything have a new lease on
life" Only 50c. at Crawford
Bros. Drug ST ~e. Every bottle
guaranteed. 3.
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the bombardment of the Taku
forts by the foreigners.

the bombardment of the Taku
forts by the foreigners.
London, July 11.-Although
Shanghai repeats the statement
that both the emperor and dowa-
ger empress are alive and tsle-
grams from Chinese officialdom
again testify to the safety of the
legations, these assertions no
longer stimulate hope here and
pessimlsm will prevail as long as
the authorities, who, on their own
showing. are able to get messag ages
to the coast, fail to send confirm
alton of the safety of the foreign.
ers from some member of a lega-
ton at Pekin. London sees in the
disappearance and temperance
of prominent people at Pekin
and the efforts apparently max
ing to shift the blame from one
to the other and in the attempts
to represent themselves as VIC
Tins instead Of principals in the
recent occurrences, only preptr.
ations for alibis and excuses, in
view of the approach of troops of
the powers and the tragedy they
may discover on reaching the
Chinese capital.
According to a report from
Shanghai the fighting at Tien Tsin
on July 6 was the heaviest which
has yet occurred, the Russians
alone burylng 200 men. The allies
are becoming exhausted by con
stant fighting.
A dispatch from Canton saysLi
Hung Chang is keeping excellent
order there. Robbers aud pirates
are executed publicly and fire.
quently and the people are cowed
and afraid to disturb the
peace.
Shanghai, July 11.-An edict
of the empress dowager, promul-
gated on June 80, has just been
published in Shanghai. Her ma
jesty smpresses sorrow for the
death Of Baron Won Ketteler, the
German minister, who she says,
went to the tsung Ii yomen on the
day Of his death against her
wishes.
Her majesty expresses regret
that the capture of the Taku
forts should have complicated
matters, bnt orders that the Box
ers be suppressed and the foreign
legations in Pekin protected.
The whole line of the edict 10 to
hold the foreigners blamable for
the gravity of the crisis.
Two hundred and fifty white
refugees from Tien Tsin have ar
rived In Shanghai.
London, july lit mas been
learned that the British govern
ment is making arrangements to
to send 100000 troops to China
in the autumn,
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PLOT TO ASSASSINATE Nc
KINLEY.
Report Confirmed, but no Details
GiVen-President Guarded.

New York, July 11-Chair
man Odell, Of the Republican
committee, confirms the report
that plot was formed for the
assassination of President Nc
Kinley, but further than this he
won't speak. The World account
says some Spaniards and Cubans
who were concerned in the plot
weakened and divulged the whole
scheme.
The World says:
A plot to assassinate President
Mckinley has been frustrated. 1t
was concocted by group Of
Spanish and Cuban conspirators
with headquarters in New York.
One of the piutters weakened
and sent a warning letter to a
member of the Republican ma,
tional committee. The letter was
placed in the hands of Secretary
Charles F. Dick, who referred it
to Chairman Odell OF the New
York State committee for inves-
| tigation. Chairman Odell en-
gagged a detective, who speedily
verified certain important allega-
tions made in the warning letter.
Thereupon Mr.. Odell reported TO
Secretary Dick, who laid all the
facts before Chairman Mark
Hanna.
Messrs. Dick and Hanna laid
the whole matter before the
president shortly before his de-
parture for Canton. They in
structed Mr.. OdelI to continue his
investigation and cautioned him
to work with utmost secrery.
To World reporter last even
ing Mr.. Odell admitted that he
and certain members of the ma.
tional committee had discovered
a plot to assassinate President
Mckinley.
eyes, it is true but regret
exceedingly that the matter has
become public"
He was extremely anxions that
no reference whatever should be
made to tie matter. Special
detectives are guarding the pres
ident in Canton.
Washington, July 11.-Secret
service men when questioned
this morning regarding the al
legged plot to kill President Nc
Kinley declared they had heard
nothing about it.
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telegram on Monday morning
announcing the death of his
daughter, Miss Daisy. She was
on visit to her uncle in Alber-
marie, n. c., at the time of her
death, which was caused from
typhoid fever. Much to the re-
gret of the family her remains
had to be inferred in Albemarle.
wnere Mr.. Therrell went on Mon
day, p. m. Miss Therrell was a
professed christian and consistent
member of the PRESBYTERIAN
church.
The family have the sympathy
of the entire town and commu-
nifty in their loss.
The trustees of the Graded
school here have elected Prof. w.
I. Cameron, of Rutherford, n. c.,
principal for the next session.
A fishing party consisting of
about twenty took the up train
here, on Wednesday, for Catawba
river.
Miss Gladys Twitty has re-
turned from an extended visit to
her sister, Mrs. j 7. Mackey, of
Fort Mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Long have
gone to Blacksburg on a visit
and will go thence to Cleveland
springs.
Mr.. Palmer King is relieving
Mr.. Long during the latter's
vacation.
Some summer boarders have
arrived in the city. We hope to
see many more, ere long; they
certainly can't find quieter
place for rest or better water.
Miss Anna Traywick visited
her aunt, Mrs. M. A. Gilbert here
this week.
DIR. w. S. Moore spent some
days in Lancaster this week.
DR.. w. @. Twitty was in town
Sunday.
The people along the route
from here to Liberty Hill say
that the free delivery mail system
is certainly a great thing and
works we'll.
Mr.. l.. j. Horton visited Mr.. II
A. Horton here this week.
Capt. j. w. Hamel was rounC
shaking hands with his man,
friends in town the past week
ELoUIsB,
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Department Of Music.
Winthrop Normal and Indus
trial College. of South
Carolina.
Rock Hill, S. c.,
December 10, 1909,
Mr.. G.. M. Steiff.
Dear Sir-The Stief Pianos
which you recently sold to us
are holding up the reputation
of this make in our schools
which is saying great deal
for they are the favorites. OF
several makes in constant use
here. They are all you repre-,
sented them to be, what more
can be said?
Very truly yours,
w. B. STRONG.
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After many intricate experiments, scientists
have discovered methods for obtaining ali the
natural dlgestants. These have been combined
IN the proportion found in the human body and
united with subs stances that build d the
digestive organs, making compound called
kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you
cat and allows all dvspeptics to eat plenty OF
nOuriahing food while tho stomach troubles
are being radically cured by the medicinal
agents ~ contains 1t is pleasent 10 take and
will give quick relief Crawford Bros dw.s
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The law holds both maker and circulator of
a counterfeit equally guilty. Tho dealer who
sells You dangerous counterfeit of Dewitt's
little larger pront You caU not trust him.
DeWitts il the only genuine and original
Witch HaZel SalYe "A well known cure for piles
ard jail skin diseases See that your dealer
gives you DcWitt's Salve. Crawford rOs.
d.w-S
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A gentleman recently cured OF dyspepsia
gave the following appropriate rendering OF
Burns famous blessing. Some have meat and
can not eat end some have none that want It;
but we have meat ana we can eat-no odol Dys-
pepsia Cure he thanked" This preparation
will digest what you cat II instantly relieves
and radically cures indigestion and all stom-
aCh disorders Crawford Bros. d.W-s
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Torpid Liver causes Depression OF Spirits
Indigestion, Con tipa tion and Headache. Use
Or. MA Simmons Liver Medicine to stimn-
latethet organ. q aSSE kLasG - 49,
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Aensruatiou, made Regular and Painless,
ana Pains in Sides. Hips and Limbs cured by
s3-izioas Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets G6i7sj
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You will often
save the cost of a
years subsorip-
tion to the
ENTERPRISE
by consulting its
advertisements.
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If you have
anything to sell
advertise it in
the Enterprise
Rates reaSOna-
bic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-08

DR.. A. L. Dickinson was strong
enough TO attend the Goshen Baptist
! Association, In Caroline, this week
/ Mr. JW Lockwood, Jr, President OF
! the American National Bank OF Orange,
/ is in the city on business. lie says his
/ bank h6l started out most auspiciously.
/ Mrs L b Ohesterman and son, Arthur.
/ have returned from Louisa county. where
/ they have been summerinR az the home
/ Of Mr.. Semple Goodwin. Deputy
Marshal Bendit has gone TO Lancaster
/ 10 libel three vessels now in the Rap
pahanncck river Rich. Dispatch.
The home Of Mr.. Henry Fiizhugh, on
/ lower Main street. was visited by burg
/ lar Wednesday night. during Mr.. Fitz-
I hugh's absence, but Mrs Fitzhugh rails
ed an alarm, which brought the neigh
bors TO the house A man had been
seen at the window. but he disappeared
when the alarm was given
A pleasant lawn party was given in
the grove near Belle Air church, in
Stafford. Tuesday night Among those
who attended from this city were
Messrs Sidney Beck, Marion Compton,
Wallace Mcmillan, Harry Graves. Rob-
ert Schepmore and Conway Walker.
Mr.. h y Hume has returned from a
two weeks visit TO his old home, Rae
coon Ford, Oulpspe county, Va,
where he had delightful vacation
with his parents and the friends Of his
early boynood days Norfolk Virgin
ian.Pilot.
We return thanks TO Miss Ethel f
G0ulden, daughter II Mr.. Il + Could
en- Of Caroline. for a basket of delicious
grapes gathered by her ana brought
TO The Free Lance Office.
Robert White a colored man, died
yesterday. aged 23 years He was with
out money and friends and was buried
by the Aims House Committee In Pot
teT's field
Miss Della Wright daughter Of Judge
T. Il b Wright. Of Tsppahannock. is
the guest Of her friend Miss Sally Oar
ter daughter Of Mr. W. ID Garter. Of
this city.
Mr. and Mrs O O. Rowlett left by
steamer Richmond Thursday for points
on the Rappahannock. They Will re-
turn via Baltimore.
Miss Elizabeth Brander Of Richmond
is visiting her friend, Miss Edmo @.
Lee at Highland Home, " in Stafford.
Miss Parker Herndou has returned
home, after pleasant visit TO Mr. Rob.
ert o Gray aud family, in Stafford
Mayor G. Willis, wife and son,
MariOn. left for Atlantic Oity yester'
day 60 speed several days.
Mrs. L. J Denny and children have
returned from Amelia county. where
they spent the summer
Cadet Richard Swift left yesterday
morning for the Y NJ. I. to resume his
studies
Mr. Elliott Meredith. Of Whitewater
is the guest Of Dr. 4 q Montague and
family.
Miss Mamie Dix left yesterday for a
visit 10 friends az GarfisOnvllle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-08
MEETING OF TIE GOSHEN BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION.
one Hundred and Eighth session-Best
Meeting IN It's History since the War.

meeting IN lta hlBtoIy oluVo WIG wal
The meeting was held. beginning
Tuesday, September 4, in Carmel
Church. Caroline county, the place
where it was organized, IN ll92 Kew
l. j. Haley was elected Moderator
A G. Smith, CLERK. and j. M bead
les. Treasurer The pastor. Rev. II. /.
Musselman, delivered a most appropri-
ate address Of welcome. TO which. by
request Of the Moderator, Dr. }.
Dlll responded.
The afternoon session was devoted 10
the consideration Of TWO Important re-
ports.
/. Report on Ministerial Education
This was discussed by Hon J. Tay lor
Ellyson, who is secretary Of the board
IN charge Of the work.
2. Report on Home Missions. upon
which there was an interesting discus
sion by various members OF the body
Wednesday is always the great day CT
the association. This year proved m
exception There was great crowd,
great interest. great dinner, great
heat and great dust Everybody was In
good humor and had fine time. The
morning session was full Of interest IL
opened with a report on State Missions
ably discussed by VIM. Ellyson the sec
rotary Of the board This was followed
by report on Foreign Missions, pre-.
sented by DR. J. s DIN, and the report
was emphasized by an address by Dr
Dill and several other members OF the
body. The morning session closed with
reports aud discussions on the Orphan
age and Ministers Relief The entire
afternoon was given to the discussion
Of the State OF the Churches The
report from the letters showed on adj.
vance of STA on the contributions OF
last year. This was the source OF great
Joy 20 the association, and inspired the
delegates with desire to make another
advance the next year. Nearly every
church reported success.
The last session. Thursday morning.
was given 60 the Sunday School and
Bible Board and miscellaneous business.
DR. Duuaway made a strong plea for the
Sunday School Board, and gained new
friends for 1t.
The association adjourned with sing
ing aud hand-shaking and many heart
felt God bless you " The association
will meet next year st South Anna
church. in Louisa county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-08
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident, OF which Mr.
Johu Oliver Of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
NV skin was almost yellow. eyes sun
ken, tongue coated, pain continually IN
back and sides, no appetite-graduallJ
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Forum
ately. a friend advised trying Electric
Bltters' and to my great JOY and sur
prise. the first bottle made decided
improvement. l continued their use
for three weeks, and am now a well
man. know they saved my life, and rob
bed the grave Of another victim. ~ NJ
one should fail 70 try them OGly 80 cts
guaranteed, az NJ Nj Lewis Drug Store.
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A Thousand Tongues.

Gould not express the rapture Of An.
ME E. Springer, Of 1925 Howard ct.
Philadelphia, Pa. when she found that
DR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption had completely cured her Of
hacking coughs that for 1y years
had made life burden. All other rem.
edies and doctors could give her no
help, but she says Of this Royal Cure
"it sooH removed the pain 10 my chest
aud can now sleep sOundly, some
thing / can scarcely remember doing
before feel like sounding its praises
throughout the Universe " SO will
every one who tries DR. Kings New
Discovery for any trouble Of the Throat,
Chest OF Lungs Price 800. and 81 90.
Trial bottles free at NJ NJ Lewis Drug
Store every bottle guaranteed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-08
Marriage at Massaponax

At the marriage Wednesday night a.
MAssapouax Church. this county. Of
Mr. Frederick Eussey to Miss Susie
Richard Waller. daughter Of John Day
Waller. Of summit, by Rev DecatOr
Edwards the following were the attend
ants. Mss Blanche Nussey and Miss
Virgie Eubauk, Miss Addie Motley
and Mis- Rubey Hart. Miss Bertha
Eussey. and Miss Matte Eubank Mtss
Grace Hart, and Miss Laura Smithers
and Misses Grace aud Jessie Waller. at
tended the Il Jral gates IN the aisles
TIE bride. gOwned in white organdie
was accompanied to the altar by
Miss Jnlia Evelyn Waller, Of Richmond
There they were met by the groom, at.
tended by his brother. Mr. Eli Nussey,
e. best man.
Daring the ceremony Miss Carrie B.
Quion. Of this city. played very softly
'Oh Promise me The happy couple
received many presents
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-08
RHEUMATISM -cATARRH. ARE BLOOD
p1sEAsEs--oURED BY 3. BIB.
Bottle Free to Sufferers.

1t is the deep-seated. obstinate cases
~ Oatarrh and Rheumatism That b 3
n BOTANIC Blood Balm) cures. IL
matters not what other treatments, doc
tors. sprays. liniments. medicated air.
blood purifiers, have failed to do b. b..
b. always promptly reaches the real
cause and roots out and drives from the
homes. Joints, muouous membrane, and
entire system the specific poison in the
blood that causes Rheumatism aud
Oatarrh. b. b b. is the only remedy
strong enough TO do this and cure and
and go there can never be a return to
the symptoms. Don't give up hope,
but try B. b. B Botanic Blood Balm)
or Bs.
For sale by druggist and K. Nelson
Goolrick in Fredericksburg Va, at 81
DER large bottle (full treatment) s.:
Ia proye our faith in B B b. we viii
sent a Trial Bottle Free and prepaid
% sufferers. 50 they may test the remedy
at our expense Address BLOOD
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-08
SECOND DAY.

There were at least 5. 900 people in at
tendance and hundreds could not be
seated on the grand stand the second
and closing day Of the Warrenton Horse
Show. The show was a decided sue
cess. The following additional prizes
were awarded:
Best half bred sucking colt-H 7
Burgess, Warenton, first; h. Il. WEIGH.
The Plains. second r. f. Fletcher,
Warrenton, third.
Best half-bred one.year.old colt
Amos +. Payne. Warrenton, first w.
II Lewis, Broad Run, second; A Ed.
wards, WarTenton, third
Halt. bred two.year.old colt-L d.
Psssano. Jr. fist; W II HALEY, New
Baltimore, second f. l. W. Barker,
third.
Best gentleman park hack, four years
old and under-Mrs II O. Groome,
Warrsnton. first; o W Smith, War
renton, second; q. W chancellor, Della
plane, third.
Horses in harness, five years old and
over-Courtland H. Smith, first; Max
we'll Wyeth, Marshall. second; A. B.
Lawson, Upperville. third.
Hunter class. to be ridden by ladies
over four.foot jump-O o West, BaltI'
more, first; John p Dulany, Upper
VILE second CORTLAND Fl Smith, third,
Best weanling. sired by Sir Singein'
ton-A. Kennedy. Warrenton, first
Austin Blackwell. Warrenton, second.
Horses in harness, four years old and
under-Oourtland II Smith. first ;Johr
S Gaines, Warrenton, second + Il w
Barker. Warrenton, third
Best pair matched horses over fifteen
and q half hands-RichErd Wallsch
Melbourne first; O o. West was awarded
second money but would not accept 1t
Sporting tandem CORTLAND h Smith
fir 4 John p Dulany, Upperville, second
Richard Wallach, third
Heavy weight hunters. horses 10 carry
$50 pounds over four. and-a.half foo
jumps-J B McOomb, Somerset first
Richard Wallach, second; O. II. Hur
kamp. Fredericksburg, third;
In class %, over four-and half foo
jumps. the special prize Of one gentle
mans saddle offered by Harris&Nixou
| Of Washington, was won by Horupipe
o. II Hurkamp. fredericksburg.