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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
REPORT ON KANSAS BANKS.
Commissioner Breidenthal Submits HIS
Biennial Statement Concerning Finah'
cIat Institutions Of the State.

topeka, Kan, Dec. 14.-State Bank
Commissioner John W. Breidenthal
Yesterday completed his biennial re-
port and submitted it to Gov. Stanley
II contains much interesting Informal
ton concerning the banking business
of Kansas. The report shows that On
new state banks have been organized
in Kansas during the past two years.
with a combined capital OF $63O,Ooo'
Twelve private banks, with s17S,4oO
capital have reorganized as, state
banks, and II state and private BANKS
with $32o,OoO capital, have gone In
to the national system. Twelve
state and five private banks
with $262, 800 capital, have gone lnto
voluntary liquidation Five banks
have failed during the past two years
but the depositors did not lose cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Milwaukee, Dec. IA Sentinel spe'
clal from Manitowoc, Wis, says; The
steamer Manhattan arrived here yes
terday with W. II. Shields and Will
liam McCauley, lighthouse keepers on
souaw island, and the bodies OF Mrs.
Shields and her niece, Mrs. Mary
Davis. They were picked up satur'
day afternoon in the lake, where they
were found dashed to an overturned
yawl. They had been thus exposed
since Friday, when they were capsized
by a squat while sailing from the is
land to the mainland. Lucien MordeIls
Of Montague, Mich, was also an oc-
cupant of the boat when II capsIzed
and was drowned before he could be
dashed to the overturned craft the
two rescued men were badly frozen
and IT Is thought they will have 10
suffer ampuiation OF their lower
| limbs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

New York, Dec. 17.--Before nearly
10000 persons, jammed into nearly
every available corner OF the great
Madison Square garden, Harry Elkes'
OF Glen Falls, N. y, and FLOYD NC
Farland, OF San jose, Cal, the Amer
lean team, won the six days interna-
tional bicycle race by wheels length
from Burton Pierce, Of Boston, ana
Archie McEachern, Of Toronto, the
Canadian team. Caesar Smar, OF
Paris, and Jean Gougoltz, OF monte
Carlo. the French team, were thru, a
Ian away. The distance covered ny
the winners was 2,62S miles and seven
laps. From II starters the race had
narrowed down to three teams ~ inc
:lose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Ready to Discuss Peace Terms.

Pekin, Dec. 15,--Li Hung Chang and
Prince Ching have sent an official no.
tification To the ministers that they
have received the promised documents
authorizing them to act in behalf OF
China in the peace negotiations and
announcing that they are ready to
proceed as soon as the ministers de-
sira
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
A Rig Zinc Mining Deal.

Joplin, Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE biggest
mining deal made in the Missouri
Kansas district for several months
was closed yesterday for the Gobbler
zinc mine and mining lease OF 44o
acres of zinc land in Wentworth, Mo.
Frank Rockefeller was the purchaser,
the price being s2JO,OoO cash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
CANTEENS FAVORED.
The Senate COMMITTEES Gives Hear
ing on the Army Bill.
OPINION OF ARCHBISHOP IRELAND,
The Catholic Prela,e Says the Canteen Is
In the Interest Of Temperance-b'shop
Mct,oldrick and Others Take POSI-
tive stand for the system.

Washington, Dec. l4.-ln the SEN
ate committee on military affairs yes
terdav the hearing on the army re-
organization bill was contlnued~an'
in addition to number of army OIL
GERS Archbishop Ireland and Bishop
McGoldrick were heard. The TWO
prelates spoke only on the provision
Of the bill prohibiting the establish
m,,,t of canteens or post exchanges
10th of them pronounced the Prov
sions unwise and expressed the opln-
inn that the canteen is In the interest
of temperance and good morals in the
army Archbishop ireland based MS
remarks especially upon his observa-
ton OF affairs at Fort Smelling, near
his hcue. at St. Paul. He said that
he was SIRE from all that he had seen
and heard among the soldiers TINT
the cauleen is a powerful factor IN
tie rejection Of the soldiers from
outside temptations Of all kinds ana
he did nc, accept the theory that the
canteen brings temptation TO the
troops that otherwise would not come
TO them.
The archbishop said further that
iudging from his observation and ex'
ucrience at Fort Smelling. III is use
less to try to prohibit absolutely the
use of liuror. II you try to be tot
severe and do away with it altogether
in the army, the men will hind IT II
WAYS that are illegal and more harm
full" lie added that since the canteel
had been established at Fort Smelling
fewer men are found drinking OUTSIDE
the reservation than formerly. II
former times after pay day at the for
many of the men would be found u
st. Paul and the next day many 0
them would turn up in the pole
courts. He also spoke of what h
designated miserable saloons alon
the border Of the military reserv'
ton, which furnish the soldiers nc
only with liquor Of the worst kim
but everything else that makes fc
iniquity."
Senator Burrows asked questlo
concerning the canteen as tempt'
ton to young men in the army VIII
had never drunk before entering II
ranks. "That sort of man in Il
army is rather a rare article u
archbishop replied, "but If the ra
article does turn up, as 1t may, al
IL "a man is found in the army who HI
been able to resist the temptation
OF the saloons in ordinary life. ! THU
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Washington, Dec. 14.-The pension
appropriation bill was completed yes
terday by the house subcommittee
on appropriation having it in charge,
after hearing from Commissioner
of Pensions Evans. II carries about
si45,25O, 900, Of which about sl44,OOO,-
600 is for pensions and the balance
for administration. IT will be report
ed TO the full committee to-day and
get before the house probably io-mor-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Rscs,vsr for Order Of Chosen Friends.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 14.-Attor'
ney General Taylor, on behalf of the
state of Indiana, will file suit in the
superior court Of Marion county this
morning, asking the appointment of a
receiver for the Order Of Chosen
Friends, one Of the largest fraternal
insurance associations in the United
States. The filing Of the suit will az
feet 30 states Of the union, as the as
ISOLATION has been authorized to do
business in that number.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
A ~. Lou,. Thsater Burned.

81. Louis. Dec. IA fire which
started at midnight last night in the
upper part of the Standard theater,
one of the most famous variety and
vaudeville houses in the country, did
damage estimated at $4,000. During
the performance last night Henry
.Jacoby, lawyer, fell from the gal
lery to the balcony, receiving what
are thSieht TO be fatal injuries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
c. L. HUBBARD & co.

he will be able to resist the evils OF
the canteen."
Col. Guenther, senior artillery col
onel, and Maj. Romeyn, retired
army officer, also took positive
stand for the canteen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Washington, Dec. 1S.-A new SILK
American flag was placed around the
sneakers rostrum in the house yes
terday. The old flag, which has been
there since 1882, had only 50 stars In
H. The new one has star for each
state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Miss Annie y. Johnston, daughter
OF w. C. Johnston, merchant OF Pop
lar Bluff, Mo. committed suicide
early yesterday morning by drowning
herself in the river.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

The Eating Question an easy one to solve when you
glance over the following list of Canned Goods and oPe-
cialties:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
CT. HUBBARD & Co.'S
HolidayLine
Is Unsurpassed by Any In the City,

Ifyou don't believe it call and see for your
self Hospitality is one of our strong points.
Each and all are welcome whether you pur-
chase or not
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Is one Of our prettiest acquisitions. Never before
we yentured to make such extravagant purchases, an
are sure our patrons will be pleased with the beautiful
signs, and it's clear crystal brlancy.
Come and see our China is all we can say. IL mus
seen to be appreciated.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-06

down the old Craftsmanship
based on coercion, and lead
the world in anew statesman
ship based on cooperation.
The President has turned the
PHILIPPINE question over to
Congress. May it be urged
to act upon it without delay.
Ed. The above is written
by a correspondent of the
Washington Post, and doubt
less voices the sentiment of a
urge number Of people in this
country.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-06

If you have wound, or burn, or
bruise, or sprain, or any inflammation
and apply Ponds Extract, it will
get we'll great deal quicker than it
would otherwise; very, very quick, in
fact. That is why almost every one
uses it, and if you haven any, you
had better buy bottle at once
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-06
Beers and the Fill. mos.

EIlIOr / OSl. ALI I'LL "
every liberty-Ioving Ameri-
can he1rt whose sympathy
goes Gu 10 the Bee. But
rlther let our sympltnl ''nu!-
lily our own iniqnities before
we rebuke those nf our NEIGH
Dor. A free government can
not be bestowed upon a peo.
pie; a free government must
grow up from the soil. is the
verdict of history. Such a
government has been born in
the PHILIPPINE Islands. VI
must recognize it and be its
brother protector, that the
greatest profit may accrue to
both, and that the principle
OF self-government which is
so dear to us may live and
grow. -
The Filipinos are, called
rebels as a seeming authority
for a war Of subjugatiO and
a vast tax of blood and treas
ure. They have not declared
allegiance to the United
States, therefore are not reb'
els against us. President Nc
Kinley gives no evidence in
support Of his "belief' that
the transfer Of sovereignty
was in accordance with their
wishes and asp;rltions. Di |
he not fail to take evidence,
pointedly refusing to recog-
nize or consult the Filipinos
at their home, at Paris, and
at Washington? The people
of the United States should
enact legislation that would
make impossible such raw
and clumsy procedure. "We|
have been living a hundred
thousand years of brutality |
when a single season Of kind
ness would work wonders. y
We have proclaimed to all
the nations of the earth that
we stand for the principles Of
self-government, which has
cost the life blood of ages.
We have accepted the trust
which destiny has placed in
our hands. We must not, we
cannot, prove false to that
trust.
The age needs a Martin Luth
er to rebuke the buse of pow
er of the strong over the weak.
Nav it be our honor to live
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-06

Written for the FREE PRESS.
SUNSHINE(?)
Some people talk Of sunshine
On best days of the year;
But wher.', l wonder, was it?
I'm sure it was mt here.
If toes must be 'tingling,
AMI wintry breezes blow,
I'd ~'tFer 90 ajingling
On good crisp northern snow.
l know the winds are fleeing,
And seldom kiss the pine;
But when they do we feel it
Down in old Caroline.
For there we know it coming,
And greet it with good cheer,
But then, we don't expect it
To follow us down here.
Still, poets have their license,
And if they say it's SO,
1t surely must be summer,
Tho freezing winds do blow.
A. E. K
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-06

Mr.. Pulitzer took up his pen the
other day, made several ferocious jabs
and perpetrated the following on his
editorial page:
"A government that will pay rent
for occupying its own property is GER
tainly pay-rental government.
Publicity! Fire! Police! Rats! Like
wise another European rest for Mr..
Pulitzer. Washington Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Thornton Newmen.

The home Of Miss Lizzie Rennolds
WAS the scene Of very pretty mar
rage on Tuesday, when her niece.
Miss Elizabeth Gordon Newman. Of
this city, became the bride Of Mr. Az
thur Presley Thornton. Of Port Royal.
The parlor was beautifully decorated
with ferny, plants, roses and evergreen.
Promptly ~ 80 o'clock, the bride be-
comirgly attlred in travelling dress
entered the parlor, leaning on the arm
of her uncle, Nj Wm. + Gordon, OF
Richmond. Shs was met by the groom
and his best man. SIR Graysou Thorn
ron. of Port r 81, ard there, under a
bower Of evergreen, Rev. W. ID. Smith
impressively performed the ceremony.
The maid Of honor was Miss Laura
Newman, Of Orange.
Mr.. and Mrs Thornton left at "a
for q southern trip, and on their return
will reside at the residence Of Mrs.
Thornton's mother, Mis-. Jas. b. New
man. on Main street.
Qaite q number Ct guests from dis
tanoe were present, among them Mr.
and Mrs Robert Rennolds. Of Rich
mond. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Thornton,
# Port Royal, Misses Rosalie Thornton
and Fannie Powers. of Port Royal
The presents we're numerous and
handsome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20
LOCAL uARKBTs
corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. ]

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.
Wheat, 65 80 70 ;oorn, 40 TO 90, meal ll6
90 1870 per 100 pounds; oats, % to 30;
fowls (live), 5to7; turkeys live, 8 TO
az dressed 8 to 9; ducks live to z;
dressed fowls 9 TO 10 per ID. lard, 8 TO
@: eggs, % to 231ts. butter 10
90 20; hams, 10 80 IL, Irish pota-
toes, So to so; beef,S TO 81 veal, ~
Pork, 8 to 5H; hides (greenl, ~
TO 5 /; hides (dry), TO 8. Baled Hay,
sl4 to 80 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, cato 80; washed,
81 to %.
Leaf sumac-5O to So cents per hun
bred pounds.
The Drain HArkst.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Dec. 20; Jan. 7016
corn. Dec. So; Jan. S556; Dec. oats,
21%.
New York-Southern wheat, rs &C
80; corn, 45 90 46.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 20 50 70
southern corn, 40 to AZ.
Richmond-Wheat, 70 to 75i corn
9 TO AZ.
Alexandris--wheat. 6S TO 7si corn
8 TO 46
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20
Death in spctsylvania.

Mr.. W. O. Smith, a prominent citi-
zen of this county. died at his home
Monday evening, OF congestion Of the
liver, aged 70 years. The funeral took
place from his late residence yesterday
az II, a. IN services conducted by Rev.
Decatur Edwards. Mr. Smith leaves q
widow and seven children; Frank
Smith, Of Heurico county; Luther
smith, of White Plains, N. Y Mrs.
Lizzie R.xey. Of Caroline; J. B Smith,
Mrs. Annie Embfey. Mrs. Ella Pollard
and Champ Smith, Of this county. The
deceased fought through the OWL war
and was a member Of the Ninth viz
ginia Cavalry For many years before
his death he had made It his custom 70
visit Fredericksburg every Saturday.
He was brother Of Dept. Jno. ID.
Smith, Of this county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20
Good LEGISLATORS

Some other successful Legislators
whose voices are not heard in debate
save when the occasion absolutely de-
msnds it a, Hons. wilkins Matthews,
OF Acoomac; Hume. Of Alexandra; "
r Duke. of Charlottesville r. Garter
wexford. Of Richmond county; John
E Nottingham, of Northampton G. q.
Galleher, Of Prince william and George
w. Settle. of Rappahannc Ok.
These are some Of the solid, strong
LEADERS of the House who do not believe
that oratory is essential to the success
Of a law.msker, and who use cold, hard
facts personally and individually pre-
seuted rather than high-1ounding phrase
and brilliant bursts Of oratory. TO reach
those whom they desire TO convert TO
their way Of thinking. They do not
nretend TO be great orators, capable OF
sEaepipg listening thousands from
their feet with burning words OF
slconence but they are all richly en-
dowei with those personal grsces
which draw men closer 20 each other
and make men feel that they are not
only fellow Citizen, but brothers.
Richmond Times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20
KING GEORGE MARRIAGE
Rice Rogers
fOorrespondenoe Of The Free Lancet


Correspondence Of The Free Lancet
King George 90. Va. Dec. 10, 1900
One Of the prettiest weddings that hai
taken pl ce In this county for some
time was solemnized last evening u
Potomac Baptist church In the
presence Of an audience that
completely filed the church, when
Miss Willie Rodier Rogers. eldest
daughter of Hon. and Mrs VIM j.
Rogers. became the bride Of Mr.. Phil
lin Arnold Rice. youngest son OF Mrs
Mollie Arnold Rice and the late Rev
Samuel B. Rice, ID ID Of the Baptist
church
Loving hands had beautifully dtco-
rated the church and the scene was one
of beauty which all present will long
remember. Mrs. q. j. Ladson' OF
Washington. presided at the organ And
rendered Mendleshon's wedding maicn
in fine style The bridal party enteie d
the church In the following order and
took their stand under an arch OF ever
greens. from which was suspended a
marriage bell:
Miss Molie K. Rogers and Mr. Fft q
ID. Davis; Miss Edith q Schoheld. OF
Washington. and MIR. julien Ii Pratt
Miss Mamie Rodier of Washington and
MIR. John Lee Pratt Miss Mamie hog'
ers and Mr. Max Potts; Miss Lula
Davis with Mr. o W. Rogers; Mics
Marian Il Pratt, a cousin of the bride
with Mr. p. Louis Rogers, Of Washing
son. brother of the bride; Miss Ia
bel Walker, OF fredericksburg. niece
OF the groom. with Mr. Robert
Rogers, brother Of the bride; MISS
Emma l.. Rogers, as maid OF honor,
with Mr.. o e Pratt. AS best man.
Then came the bride and groom. Tn y
were met at the altar by Rev Norman
Luck. of Essex county, who In q most
impressive manner performed the
"happy solembity" which irrtvooably
united two young lives Messrs. Law
renee Rogers. brother OF the bride
and Joseph Helm acted as ushers
In seatiug the congregation
The bride was Handsomely dressed In
cream colored mohair. trimmed with
ribbon and silk and carried bouquet
Of exquisite: roses which were from
the w QlIb IlJubb OOuotA NatCAANos
groom wore the conventional black. The
bridesmaids were gowned In white
organizes and looked lovely hey nd
words to express. The bride was quet.
ly in her bridal attire. aud the grooL
may we'll be proud OF the jewel he has
won.
At the conclusion Of the ceremony Q
reception was held at shepherd 8
the hospitsble home Of the bride'sl p :
rents, after which the bridal party left
for "Rutledge," the home OF the
groom. near Oomorn. The bridal
presents were handsome and costly
| some Of which were sent by friends
from Minneapolis, Mimi Pm ladelphie,
Washington, fredericksburg and other
| places.
| Among the guests present from a dis
lance were Misses Irene and Mamie
| Rodier, Kate CASTILLO, Edith G Scho
field. Mr.. aud Mrs Louis Rodier, anc
Mrs. DR.. o J. Ladson, all OF Washing
| ton ; Mra. w 4. BoughtUn, OF Phila
delphia, and Messrs. HauRey I. Rnc
p. Louis Rogers. brothers OF the bride
from Warrington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20
9. HIRSH De BRO.
BLOOD POISON CURE D By B. B. B.
Bottle Sent Free to Sufferers.

Deep seated, obstinate cases, the kind
that have resisted doctors, hot springs
and patent medicine treatment, quick
Iv WELD TO b b. B Botanic Blood
Balm), thoroughly tested for 30 years.
3. b. b has cured such indications as
mucous patches in tho mouth, sore
throat, eruptions. eating sores. bone
pains. itching skin, swollen glands,
stiff Joints, copper colored spots. chan
ores. liberation on the body. and in
hundreds Of cases where the hair and
eyebrows have fallen out and the whole
akin was a mass of boils, pimples and
ulcers this wonderful specific has com
pletely changed the whole body into q
clean, perfect condition. free from
eruptions, and skin smooth with the
glow of perfect health B. B B. is the
only known perfect cure for blood poi
SON SO sufferers may test B. B. b.
and know for themselves that 1t cures,
A trial bottle will be sent free OF
charge.
b b B for sale by druggists and in
fredericksburg by X. Nelson Goodrich,
AT ri per large bottle or 6 large bottles
1fall treatment) So. For trial bottle,
address BLOOD BALM 90, l79 Mitch
ell sire &. Atlanta Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20
MISS SCOTT WEBS Mr.. RUSSELL, OF
LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Handsome Reception.

One Of the piettiest home weddings
of the season took place at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. w. ID. Scott ON
Princess Anne street last night at Z
O'Clock, when their eldest daughter
Miss Mary Byrd Scott. one OF the love
lest most intellectual and popular
young ladies Of this city, was married 10
MIR. John Orittenden Russell, OF Louis
VILE, Ky. prominent lawyer and
business man Of that city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Is Dill. ID. ID in the north side OF
she front parlor, which had been banked
with pslms. and beneath bower Of
palms and flowers. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with roses, palms,
smilax aud the pink lights thrown on
them presented scene OF great beauty.
The bride was at her loveliest In a
creation OF exquisite white satin with
woke and sleeves OF shirred tulle deep
bertha OF Duchess and round point lace,
veil caught up with magnificent dta-
mond sunburst, the gift of the groom i.
aud orange blossoms, carrying Brides
roses
The matron cf honor was her hand.
some sister, Mrs. J. Edward Tylor, OF
Baltimore, in a beautiful gown OF ivory
fAille, with Duchess lace and diamonds
with q bouquet Of American Beauty
roses. Mr.. Randolph Blaiu, OF Louis
VILE, KY, was bess man.
The ceremony was witnessed by only
the intimate friends Of both families
and were: Mrs. Jordon Stabler, Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Garter, Mr. and Mrs.
J. Edward Tylor, aud Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Miller, Baltimore, Md Mr.
Guyon Miller, EastOn. Md Miss
Enz, beth Mcneil, Of Denver. Dol
Mr.. James 4. Scott and Messes Belle
and Tena SCOTT, Of Milford, Mr.. j. Il.
Cox. Miss Frances Hill Of Washington,
) j. boswell, Mr. aud Mrs. Schuyler
Fox. of Ashland, Miss Eleanor Mont
gomery, Major 7. l.. Courtney. MIR.
Frank Duke, If Richmond. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Redding. DaInestown, Md
Mrs 5. J. Ashby, Mr.. and Mrs. IL. Il.
Ooghill Mrs E NJ. Braxton and Misses
Brsxton, Mr.. and Mrs A. Is. Bolts
DR.. and Mrs T. o Montague, Rev
DR.. J. S Din and wife. Mlss Lena
Rowe, Mr.. and Mrs Charles y. Rowlett,
Mr.. and Mrs.. S u. Wallace, Miss Nan
ME O. Willis. Miss Jennie May Cool
rick, Mrs J. n Barney. Mr.. aud Mrs.
r. O. Beale. Miss Mamie Beale Rev.
K. r Howison. Miss Grace King, Mr.
G.. W. Shepherd and wife, Miss Mary
Shepherd, Mr.. aud Mrs.W. +. Bradley.
Mrs. Mamie McOArty Mr.. ". d Scott
il
At z 80 a reception was held until
30. which was attended by several
hundred friends
The presents were handsome and
costly and numbered several hundred
As 9 :3S the bridal pair left for the
North on an extended bridal tour and
will be at home 90 their friends at the
Gait House, III Louisville, after Janu
AIRY 10
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-20

Judge o e. Nicol, of the Fauquier
Circuit Court. refused to grant new
trial to II A. Davis. who was convict
ed At the September term Of the O5unty
court for attempting 10 poison the well
Of Thomas r Stewart in Deem oer' 1879
Davis was led and convicted at pre-
vious trial sentenced to five years In
the penitentiary, but was granted q new
trial and the second trial resulted In
tho same verdict, but he was given one
year less In the psnitentisry. The court
granted q suspension for 30 days, pend
ing an appeal by his oonsel to the Oo1ri
OF Appeals for a new trial