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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
MAN EATING LIONS.
TIE Beli5ians Abandon One OF The
statiann on Account ~ r,,c-,,

TIE Bcii5i3ns Abandon One OF Their
stations on Account @: Them.
The k3tanga company. which is dc
veloping the rubber and other re-
sources or 4 large district In the upper
Kongo basin, has abandoned the stu
ton of Kululu which Il had establish
ed on Lake Moero. Though n great
deal or labor had been expended Ia
making this station large and de-
sirable post the region around /; be-
came infested with man eating lions
1t was therefore decided 10 seek M.
other location. Quite number OF ma.
tiveS In the service Of the state wee
killed by these lions within 4 few
weeks. The victims were dragged into
the jSngle and eaten. Maay mon
saved their lives only by climbing
trees. thus getting out OF reach CT the
bowling beasts beneath them. Every.
where along the paths and brooks the
lions lay in walt for their prey. and no
man knew when he might be struck
to earth by the terrible foe lurking IN
the jungle all ready for the fata,
spring.
A man eating lion is one that has
tasted human flesh, likes IL better than
the meat of any OF the animals upon
which It's kind Is wont TO prey and
therefore will eat nothing else If II Is
able TO Kill man, woman or child. In
the past three years IL has been mere
than usually In evidence in east Africa
between Victoria Nyanza and Ia,
Indian ocean. The man eaters killed
many natives and also considerable,
number OF laborers on the Uganda
railroad. They filed the thousands OF
Indian and black laborers with such
terror thct thc men Gnally refused to
work until all the lions had been
killed.
When man eating lions come 20 the
neiShhoraoOd OF human Indications.
one OF two thiags must be done
either the Inhabitants must get out OF
the country. Ger ;helr lives ere not safe
there fer u iGoiDcat. or else they must
kil every lion 81 the mau eating tyne
that las come iEso their district. ia
is very fortunate that lions of this
type are comparatively few In number.
III all lions were man eaters, Africa
would become unlnhabltable unless
the world organized n gigantic lion
hunt TO wipe the whole species cut OF
eNlstence.-New York Sun.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
From Baltimore.
Leaving pier 3, Ligh, street. J


Steamer Tired Avon leaving Baltimore
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday AT
p. m, arrive at landings as follows:
limbs a. M, Reedville 2:15 a. m, Jack
son Creek a. M, Cherry Point Ala a.
m, Cricket Hill 4:30 a. m, Calls 4:5O a.
M, Fitchetts $3.50 a. M, Ruarks GEO a.
~, Warehouse 6:45 a. M, Coprads Yin
a. m, Green Point 1886 a. M, STEAMERS
$40 a. M, Blands 500 a. m arriving at
Freeport o a. m.
Steamer Ida, leaving Baltimore on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday AT s
p. m, arriving at landings as follows:
SIMPSONS 2:30 a. M, Blackwells 3 a. m.
Harcums $3.50 m, limbs a. m, Reed
uille 4:30 a. M, Hardings 5:45 a. m. Har-
veys a. m Eubanks a. m, Byrdton
800 a. m, Grace Point 7:l5 a. M, Chases
a. m, Ocrans Sis a. m, Little Bay S:45
a. m, Planners "a m.
STEAMER leaving on Saturday will 90
through TO Jacksons Creek. arriving
1880 a. m, Cherry Point I045 a. M
Cricket Hill IL a. M, Calls Ills a. IN
Fitchetts u noon.
Notion account CT change in sched-
ule, steamer Tired Avon will leave Balti-
more on Friday, March 18th, 1901. for
landings as above. Steamer Ida will
leave on Saturday, March 10th, 1901, for
landings as above.
Read schedule carefully as important
changes have been made
Il. "A. JoYNEs, Supt Steamer Lines.
l. MURDOCH, Eat and Passenger Agt.
WILLARD THOMPSON, General Mgr.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
Georgia. Giant svc,mor. D..


Dougherty county now lays claim TO
the champion big tree or Georgia. II
was discovered several weeks ago bv
employees OF the Red Cypress Lumber
company who were engaged I'm cutting
timber. IL rears its head from The
midst OF thick swamp where hard
wood trees abound. and TO this Is due
the fact that 1t was not discovered
sooner.
This giant OF the swamp Is n syca.
more. Ii is on q little knoll. and. ex
cept in seasons when a great deal of
rain had fallen, Its trunk Is not rea ched
by water. A foot from the ground its
trunk Is ~ feet In circumference. For
20 feet above the ground the body of
the great tree is round and symmetric
al, but al that point 1t branches into
-FOUR sections, any one OF which would
make giant tree Ii standing alone.
The four arms OF the big sycamore do
not spread out. as would seem natural.
out reach skyward. almost perpcndicu.
larry. The tree ls pronounced by all
who have seen II curiosity and places
IN the shade" all the known trees In
Georgia. Constitution.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
Cleared Ris Coincidence

An unknown correspondent the other
day wrote 10 Mrs. w. ID. Clark OF
Frankfort. Ind. saying that he was re-
Gently converted at a revival meeting
and now felt wonderfully blessed 81
have been trying to read my title clear
to mansions In the Skies" he said, but
cannot get my mind higher than your
chicken house" He added tina, some
years ago he had stolen some fowls be.
longing to Mrs. Clark, and he incioscd
q s. bill by way. OF restitution.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
Supernatural Vision.

Again, l End great deal of the sun.
shine or this Bible and of our religion
In the ciimacteric joys that are to come
man who. gets up and goes out froa,
concert right after the opening volun
tary has been played and before the
prlma donna sings or before the or
chestra begins has better idea OF that
concert than that man has who SUD-
poses that the chief joys or religion
are III this world. We here have only
the first note OF the eternal orchestra
we shall In that world have the low of
discovery. We will In five ninutes
catch up with the astronomers. the pe-
oiogists. the scientists. the philosophers
OF all ages. who so far surpassed us in
this world. We can afford to adjourn
astronomy and geology and many Of
the sciences 70 the next world. because
we shall there have better apparatus
and better opportunity. | I,ust study
these sciences so far as to help me In
my work. hut beyond that /! must give
myself to saving my own soul ana saw
Ing the souls OF others. knowing lint
In one flash Of eternity we will catch n
all Oh. what an observatory In which
to study astronomy heaven will be,
not by power OF telescope. bu, by SUI
pernaturaI vision. and. II there be some
thing doubtful 10.000.OoO miles away.
oy one stroke OF the wing you arc
there. by another stroke OF the wing
you arc hack again. and all In less time
than tell you. catching IL all In one
fash OF eternity.
And geology! What place that win
DE TO study geology when the world Is
being picked TO pieces as easily as a
schoolgirl In botanical lessons pulls the
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
The Repuhlicnn Ronse

Miss Perine. the present owner OF
the house in Ripon. Wis. In which II
Is said the name Republican" was
hrst used as applied to the present
party by a small company assembled
there. has offered to sell the structure
to the Wisconsin State Historical So
eiety. The society. however. Is with
out sufficient FUNDS to accept the offer.
The building was originally a school
house and was altered into a dwelling
house. Ii was ut one time owned by
Ex-Governor Peck OF Wisconsin.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
Potomac River Route.

Beginning Tuesday, March 9Gib,
steamers Northumberland and Potomac
viii leave pier 8, Light Street, Balti-
more, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, at p m, for Alexandria and
Washington, calling at all of the usual
landings. Beginning Thursday, March
ESth, will leave 9TH Street Wharf, Wash
lngton, at p. m Thursday, Sunday and
tuesday, going as far as Leonardtown
on these evenings. Will leave Leonard
town at a. NJ, Kinsale at - m, Miller's
at p. M, Grason's at D. m, and
Bacon's ~ p. m. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, arriving in Baltimore early
The following morning. Freight re-
cejvcd daily in Baltimore.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent,
, Baltimore, Nd.
STEPHENSON 6 BROs Agents.
Washington, ID. 9.
VIM. NJ. REARDON. Agent,
Alexandria, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
SPRING SCHEDULE.
WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.,

60 Baltimore, Fred
fErsVs:y1s1f ericlsburg and
' S'SSss-sss;zS,lss.z,--Es-ssS' Rappahannock
River Routes. Norfolk and
happahannock River Route.
On ard after Tuesday, March 2Ith
steamers Richmond, Lancaster and Es-
sex VIII leave pier 2, Light Street, Balti-
more, every Tuesday and Friday at 4;3O
p m. for Fredericksburg aud all wharves
on the river. Returning, will leave
Fredericksburg at $50 Y. IN tide per
mitting) Monday and Thursday, Leeds
town al 4;30 a. m. Tuesday and Friday
for Baltimore
Leave Baltimore Wednesday and
Thursday at 4:30 p. m. for Tappahan-
mock and all wbarves below, EXCEPT
Bay Port. Returning will leave Tap
pshannock at s a. M. on Monday and
Thursday for Baltimore.
NORFOLK ROUTE.
viii leave Tappshannock for Norfolk
al p. m. Friday, stopping at all land
ings. VIII leave Norfolk at D. m. Sat-
urdsy Tor TsppahaDnocB, calling at all
landings.
No freight received for outgoing
steamers after p. m. on sailing days.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agt. Baltimore.
w. ID. SCOTT, Agj., Fredericksburg.
KEY COMPTON, Agt., Norfolk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
WOOD AND TIES WANTsD

10000 cords Poplar Wood snd 80 600
Chestnut Ties wanted. Delivered elmer
ON shore or vessel. Advance PAYMENTS
made n satisfactory arrangements can
DE mace JAS. Nj. STUBBs,
Gienns. Gloucester Co., Va.
=. ii ANDERToN. Saluds, Va.
Agent for Northern Neck
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
VIVA, napnsned.ta tns Coz

An angler at Eaif Moon bay caught
a small fish and allowed 1t to swim at
the end OF the line while he rolled q
cigarette. A l2 pound cod swallowed
Tee lletie fsh and was landed.-Los
Angeles Times.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG g.
POTOMAC II. II.


Schedule IN effect January %, 1901.
TRAINS LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG,
NORTRwARD:
3 40 a. m. daily. no local stops.
W a. m. daily, no local stops.
III IL a. m. Sundays only, stops at Brooke
and Wide Water.
lo 20 a: m. daily, except Sunday. Guam
tico accommodation.
~ 40 a. m. daily, except Sunday, no local
stops.
local stops.
AZ p. m. daily, no local stops.
~ p; m. daily, stops at Brooke and
Wide Water.
SOUTHWARK:
% a. m. daily, Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at Milford, boswell
and Ashland, week DAYS. All local
stops on SUNDAYS.
10 IL a. IN. daily, Seaboard Air Line
trains, via S. A. l.. Junction. Ar
rive at @. 81. o. Broad Street sta
ton Richmond
"a p. m. daily, except Sunday. Stops
at Milford, boswell and Ashland.
AZ p. IN. daily, Atlantic Coast Line
train, stops at boswell and Ash
land.
80 p. M. daily, makes local stops.
32 p. m. daily, Seaboard Air Line
trains, via 5. A. l.. Junction. Ar.
rive at G. 81 o. Broad Street Sta
ton Richmond.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
DAILY except Sunday
. % a. m. for Richmond.
10 20 a. m. for Quantico.
IL app m. for Ashland.
w ?. m. from Richmond, arrive at
Fredericksburg 6 3G p. m.
G: c. Cox, Agent.
W; +. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
e. L. ID. MYERS, President.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
STEAMERS IDA AND TIRED AVON.
Great wicomico River Line.

From Great Wicomico River, Diyid.
ing, Dymers, Indian and Autipoison
Greeks, for Baltimore, steamers will
leave landings named as follows:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
Every Monday.

ArTINe at baIIImore neXt morning.
Landings marked have four boats
per week. Note time of leaving ON
Monday.
THOSE who desire TO ship their fish be-
yond Baltimore will be furnished with
through rates by writing TO freight agent.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
LEARN TELEGRAPHY l %ss ' and

Gial service. Typewriting Course Free.
faying positions guaranteed. Gao.
iogue free. Fisk Telegraph SehooI.
LebsnOn, Pa.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Attain
tic Railway Company.

Spring Schedule for fishing season to
take effect March 10, 1901.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19
Every Monday, WednesdaY and Friday.
Piankatank River Line.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and SATURDAY.

From Piaukatank River and Milford
Haven, for Baltimore, steamers will
leave landings named as follows:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19

purely vegetable and the only blood puri-
FER known that cleanses the blood and
at the same time builds up the general
health.
Our little book on contagious blood
poison is the most complete and instruc-
tive ever issued; 1t not only tells all
about this disease, but also how to cure
yourself at home. 1t Is free and should
be in the hands of everyone seeking a
cure. Send for it.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. aTlaaTa. GA
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-04-19

cures Contagious Blood
Poison In any and all
stages; contains no
mineral to break down
YOUR constitution. II is
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
Religious Notes.

" oman's Foreign Missionary Society
OF the Methodist church held "A meeting
Yesterday afternoon. The W. CT l so
cial meets tonight, and the Ladies' Par
sonage Society tomorrow at > p. N. at
the chapel.
Rev. Thos. ). Runaway, d. D. will
preach at MassapOnax on third Sunday
morning oct. 2O) at II O'Clock. Rev.
Decatur Edwards, the pastor left for
Luncnburg yesterday, to be absent
two weeks holding meetings.
Rev. DR.. II 5. Runaway preached sun
day morning and night at the Methodist
church in the absence of Rev. Geo. I.
Tyler.
Rev II H. Barber, the new rector OF
Trinity church, was too sick Sunday to
conduct his Introductory services at the
church.
At East Hanover Presbytcry Thurs
day. in session at Concord church, Bruins.
wick county. Rev William ). Campbell
presented the report on the Fredericks-
burg Home and School. This institution
for the care OF the orphans of ministers
and the children of missionaries was most
earnestly commended to the interest and
liberality Of the churches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
REPUBLICANS OF THE 3sTH sENA-
ToRIAL DISTRICT
They Deem it Inexpedient TO Make Nomina-
lions in That District Proceedings OF
the Convention Resolutions, etc.

The convention of the Republicans OF
the 3gth Senatorial district was held IN
the court.h house at Saluda, Va, Oct. 10,
1901. The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. X. $. liristOw, member oil the
State Republican committee, at ] r. m.
On motion Mr. X. $. IiristOw was made
permanent chairman and MIR. W. II. Res
pass permanent secretary.
Upon a call Of the roll OF delegates the
following counties composing this district
were represented Mathews, Gloucester
Middlesex. Essex, and King and Queen.
The usual committees were dispenser
with.
On motion OF Capt. j. IL. Roster the
convention decided by an overwhelming
majority that it is inexpedient to make n
nomination for the Senate
The following resolutions by III =. BITS
tow wese adopted:
Resolved That we mourn with our ma
ton the untimely death Of our late FreSl-
dent. and commend his noble life and
character to the youth Of our land.
Resolved further. That we express our
strongestconhdence in our new President,
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, wishing for
Kim successful administration.
Resolved further That we endorse the
action of our Republican representatives
in the Constitutional convention and con
denim the Democratic maj0ritys suffrage
report, believing ii out-llcrods llcrod in
fraud.
Resolved, That II copy of these resolu-
tions and minutes be sent the Southside
Sentinel and TmE FREE Lance for publ
cation r. s BmsTOW, Chairman.
W. II. REspAss. Secretary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
The Orange Democratic Convention

At the Democratic Convention OF
Orange county. held at Orange last We'd
nesday to nominate n candidate for the
Legislature, the following delegates were
present:
From Barboursyille district-G. T..
Mundy and Keesee BroOking. Orange
W. W. Sanford and A. Il. Browning.
Gordonsville-J f. Schweickert. Halls
&C. c. TaliaierrO RhOadesyille-Dr. W.
J. Crittenden. Wooliolk's-J b. Terrill
and T. NJ. Casey Locust Groye-J. W.
Dulin and j. r. Adams. Mr.. Reese
Brooking was elected chairman, and X.
n. Robinson secretary. Mr. J. b. Terrill
nominated Judge W. G. Williams and }
F. Schweickert nominated J c. Graves.
The ballot resulted: Williams 2, Graves
s. one not voting. On motion OF Mr..
Terriil. the nomination Of Mr.. Graves
was made unanimous. Mr.. Graves was
notified of his nomination by a commit
tee composed of Messrs. Mundy and
Browning. He appeared before the con-
vention and accepted in short speech.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15

VNHE Commonwealth OF Virginia. To the
i Sheriff OF Stafford county, greeting: We
command you to summon ii. o. NettletOn,
administrator Of W. o. NettletOn. deceased,
and John c. Thompson, surviving partner OF
the firm of NettletOn q Thompson, to appear
at Stafford Court-house on Saturday, the
10th day OF November. 1901, before me or
such other Justice as may then be there to
try this warrant to answer the complaint
of Knight & Co. for the nOn-payment OF
800. Sc due by account for rent; and then and
NV hand and seal this 2nd day OF October.
1901. X. ii. BRYAN >. L. IL. -
Affidavit has this day been made and fled
that the said H. o. Nettleton and John &.
Thompson are non-residents Of the state OF
Virginia. X. III. BRYAN, j. \.
ncE WV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
For over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soOthes the
child, soitens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
twenty-five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat. 60 to 10; corn, 60 to 63; meal
81 80 to 81 40 per 100 pounds; oats, 30
to 40 4; fowls Qive), 6 to Z ; turkeys Dive,
) to6. (dressed) 9 to 10;ducks Qiye), 6 to
Z; spring chickens, 10 to IL per
pound; lard, 10 to II; eggs, Is to II;
butter, . to 20; hams, 2 to IA; Irish
potatoes, 80 to 10; beef, 3to 81; veal, Az;
pork, to 6; hides (green), ~ to o.;
hides dry, to 8; baled hay, $40 to
$12 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, IS to II; washed,
% to "a.
Leaf Sumac-5O to So cents per hun
dred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday as
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Oct. 6SH; Dec. 70K;
corn, Oct 55%; Dec. 56%; oats, Oct. BAY;
May 37H.
New York-Southern wheat, 20 to 80;
corn, 81 to 63.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 10 to %;
Southern corn 81 to 63.
Richmond-Wheat, "A to %; corn "a
to 65.
Wheat, 6s to 50; corn, 63
to Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
Some srotsYlvanla Teachers.

The following teachers have been elect
ed for Livingston district, Spotsylvania
county:
Mrs. Cordelia Tompkins, Misses NJ. F.
Jones. Lula Jones, Nettie Harvey, Mrs.
Leila Taylor. William Reynolds, Miss
Ellen Conway, James billiard, Miss Mary
Holiday, Sarah Broaddus, colored, Alice
Tompkins. colored, Miss Emma keesear,
Lula Broaddus, Mrs. g. Robinson, Miss
Pearl Pritchett Mrs. Mary Crutchfield,
Eddie Lewis, j. W. Lane. Schools . and
16 have been discontinued
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
Gold. Gold

Why 90 to Alaska TO hunt gold when
Spotsylvania, Orange, Louisa and some
other counties of Virginia are genuine
Klondikes2 The only trouble il to find
the true mineral veins. can do that for
you. giving exact width and course OF
each gold vein, which does away with
costly prospecting, rs you sink on true
veins at once. guarantee my work
For further information address
JAMES d. WEST.
Port Deposit. Md.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
RummaRe Sale.

The ladies of Trinity church have open
ed Rummage Sale in the Bradford build
ing under the Conway, Gordon Garnett
National Bank. Many articlesior house
hold use, books, etc, are on sale. This
sale opened Saturday and will continue
through the week Proceeds for the bene'
fit of Trinity church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
Fredericksburg Team Wins.

- go vvugnI al TUCK DV,,Vni PfIces
also sell the best brands of Lime,
Dupont Powder, Stoneware, Nails, Hay
am also agent for the Elbra Brand M
The College team plays Randolph
Macon at Ashland Friday and the Epis-
copal High School here Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.
Schedule for 1901.

Connections at Fredericksburg with H., +.
x T.. h. H.. aud Weems Steamboat Co. At
Orange with Southern and Chesapeake
Ohio X. X.
The only line To the Charlottesville and
Wilderness Battlciields.
Eastern Standard Time. Daily except sun
day. W III. RICHARDS. Gen. Manager.
Train No. leaves Orange the tth Monday
n each month at L. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
Not a Loudoun Horse.

The Richmond News speaks of Amaret,
C. II. Hurkamp's prize jumper, as having
been raised in LoudOun county. This is
an error. The horse was raised at Wide
water. in Stafford county, Few miles
from this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
pamncratio speakinR Tonight.

Congressman II. d. Flood. OF Apo
mattox, and Hon. K. ). Parks, OF Page,
both members OF the Constitutional Con
vention, will address the people OF Fred
icksburg in the courthouse here tonight
Tuesday on the issues of the present
campaign.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
Road Work In Stafford.

gMr. J. W. Payne has completed the
work at the old church ford on Potomac
run in Stafford He has built l6O yards
of road bed, which raises it above water,
that has been such an obstacle to travel,
especially in winter. The supervisors
deserve creditor having this work done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
WILL OFF 7 PRITcHARD CONTESTED
IN WASHINGTON.
He was Formerly Postmaster of This city

An attempt is being made by the two
children of the late James I. Pritchard
in Washington to break his will, dated
June 3. 1891 1t is contended by the
complainants that their father was sub
iected To undue influence, that the Will
was obtained by fraud, and that he was
of unsound mind at the time the instru-
ment was drawn up. The will provides
that his estate, after his widows portion
is deducted. shall be divided equally
among his children and those of his
sister and brother, making seven de-
visees. The complainants ask the court
to set aside the will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
READ THIS.

Go to Genther's for cheap handmade
Harness. Saddles, Whips, etc. His goods
are reliable and his prices low. All goods
warranted. Repairing done promptly
and low prices guaranteed; ,,
9des. lyw uEN lAI" o
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15

Is CHANcERN.
The object of this suit Is to procure a d.,
vorce n vinculO matrimOnii by the plalntiH
from the defendant. And an affidavit hay-
fn, been made and filed that the defendant,
II. w. Garner, Il not resident Of the state OF
virginia, II Is ordered that he do appear
here within - days after due publication
hereof and do what may be necessary 70
protect his interest IN this suit. And IL Is
farther ordered that n copy hereof be pub
Iishcd once a week for four weeks In THE
FREE LANCE, and that copy be posted at
the front door of the cOurt-hOuse OF this
county ON the first day OF the mex term of the
County court
copy-Teste: .... 49,.
G. II. ASHTON, pa OcSw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-15
Hon. ". A. Andersen Will Speak Here:

Hon. W. A. Anderson, Democratic can
didate for Attorney-General, will speak
at the courthouse in Fredericksburg on
Friday night, Oct. 10Th.