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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-23

The yearly expenses of the sultan of
Turkey have been estimated at no less
a sum than $30,00O,O0O. OF this $500 900
alone is spent on the clothing of the
women and 100000 on the sultan's own
wardrobe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-23
To Cure a Cold in One Day,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-23

Harsh purgative remedies are fast giving
way 10 the gentle action and mild effects Of
Carriers Little Liver Pills, If you try them,
they will certainly please you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-23

Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness.
nausea constipation, pam in the side. guaran.
iced 10 those using Carriers Little Liver Pills
pill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-23
THESE "PLYMOUTH" RUBBERS
are great sellers with us.

At first wehd customers little buy Them as they
lighter weights but nearly
find three times other kinds
Why? they ordinary bbe
thoroughly and heavy
rolled-edge soles.
Theyscome from Mems Chld' including Little Mems
Women's Spring Heels
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-23
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Medical Society officers.

At the closing session of the Vermont
State Medical Society held here last
Friday the following officers were cleo
ted: President, w. n. Bryant of Ludlow;
vice president, r. T. McSweeney of Bur
lington; secretary. G. II. Gorham of
Bellows Falls; treasurer, b. II. Stone of
Burlington auditor, j. H. Blodgett of
Saxtons River; publication committee,
G. II. Gorham of Bellows Falls, G. r.
Anderson and r. r. Campbell; executive
committee. w. n Bryant Of Ludlow, w.
n. Slayton and G. H. Gorham of Bellows
Falls; committee of neurology, NJ. II.
Eddy of MIiddlebury, c. S Scofeld and
c. w Howard of Shoreham; committee
on legislation. w n. Plat of Shoreham,
A r. Bisbee of Montpelier and /. NJ.
Greene board Of science ccnsors, III.
James of Waterbury, s. w. Hammond
of Rutland and j. S. Hill of Bellows
Falls; delegates to L. V. NJ, C.. w.
Howard of Shoreham and DR. Darling
of Hardwick. Rutland was selected as
the next place for meeting and D. ID.
Grout was elected for anniversary chair
man next year. II. ID. Holton of Brattle-
boro was elected as delegate to the Amer
lean Medical association for two years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
VIRGINIA ~ EWS

Mr.. W. A. Rudasill, OF Orange, has sold
his farm containing 2i5 acres, on the
Rapidan river. to VIM. NJ. Powell. of
Madison county. for $4,000.
Mr.. W. r. Bibb, chairman of the Coun-
~ Democratic Committee of Louisa, IL a
candidate for Commemorative attOr-
ney against the incumbent, X. l.. Gordon.
Mr.. G. A. Huldsh, of Haymarket, has
sold his farm aud his dwelling, store, &c,
In Prince William. and some personal
property, to 5. W. Bean,o WestNirginia,
Tor $1,000.
Carol Mckinney 4 Bro, doing n
general merchantile business at Brook
vale, Lancaster county, have made an
assignment for the benefit OF creditors.
Sheriff A. Chowning IL trustee. Liza
bilities )out 81, 200; stock about 81 600.
The FINAL game OF base ball between
rappahannock and West Point at the
rappahannock fair on the last day was
won by West Point, score 6 to o. Tap
pahannock had won the two previous
games.
A meeting to be held at Mnntross, on
Monday, Sept %. court day to deyii 0
plan for inducing immigration 20 the
Northern Neck has been called by Messrs.
". r. Crabhe, Fred Griffith, l.. c. New
ton, W. T. Mayo, of WestmOrelsnd
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

The postoffice scandals that have
created such sensation throughout
the country and for which several
prominent officials have been indicted
and will be brought to trial, are more
numerous than has heretofore bt en-
published, II We are to believe the
New York Journal. That journal
makes the following Indictment;
The postoffice appropriations have
been increased to the amount oil Sll,-
900, 900, and part Of this is due to sys-
tenn Of raising pay without the request
Of the Postmaster General. Looting 10
contracts has been practiced. Firms
have been paid exorbitant prices Tor ma
terials. Promotions have been sold and
q regular promotion bureau inaugurated-
Men In the Postofhce Department have
been compelled to pay regular annuities
to hold their places. Idlers In the Post
Office Department were drawing big sal
aries for doing nothing. Favored firms
were allowed big contracts for certain
postofiice supplies that could have been
purchased cheaper elsewhere. Certain
Congressman were being aided at the ex-
pense OF the government. Firms have
bribed postoffice officials.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
eERMANY's SOCIAL CONGRESS.

The Social Congress just closing Its
session In Dresden has created quite
a sensation In Germany by the bold
ness with which it attacked the al
fairs Of the governments. They pro-
pose to press many reforms in the
empire in the next Reicbstag, and de-
clare their purpose preparatory to
that contest OF freeing their society
and their councils of all hali-hearted
and disloyal members. Therefore
their first task commenced Wednes-
day, which was to investigate the
fealty OF their editors and writers,
and as the work progressed 1t was
found that the editor OF the chief
scientific review OF their party was
not altogether in sympathy with
them and resigned his position.
The boldness of the Socialists, no
doubt. is found in the fact that at
the last general election they made
large gains and almost doubled their
membership in the Reichstag, which
was the result OF promises made to
the people, ond which they hope to
make good.
One OF the reforms they demand is
a reduction in both the number and
expenses OF the standing army. Ii is
claimed that this is the pet OF the
Emperor and his ambition is
to have the grandest standing army
In all Europe, and to satisfy this am
bition large and unnecessary sums
of money are expended and thous-
ands Of young men are forced to be
come soldiers who should be at home
on the farms or in the workshops.
They also claim, which is no doubt
true, that a large standing army
maintained by Germany is a menace
to Europe and tends to make the
Emperor more eIacting and aggres-
siye. All OF that can be remedied, it
is claimed, and the peace, dignity
and safety OF the country secured
and maintained with an army hall
its present size.
Another reform looks to the navy
and territorial expansion. The So
cialists claim that for all present
purposes the navy is large enough,
and any increase OF appropriation
for new warships would be a useless
and foolish expenditure. They op-
pose the acquisition OF more terri
tory, as an unwise and dangerous
measure, and assert that further en-
largement OF the navy means terri
torial expansion. Alloi these ques-
tions were deliberately discussed in the
Congress, and the members OF their
party In the Reichstag were instruct
ed to use every possible means 1.-THE
future sittings of the body to bring
about these reforms.
No doubt the next session OF the
Reichstag will be very interesting, il
not exciting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
DO NOT DOSE THE STOMACH
Cure Catsrrh by Natures Own
Method-Every Breath Of HyomsI
Ryjnus Reljsf.

Nearly every one who HI cata, h
knows how foolish it is to thy and eur,
it by drugging the stomach. Tempors )
relief may be given, but cure seldom
comes.
Until recently your physician would
have said the only way to cure, catai b
would be TO have change OF china
but now with Hyomei you can carly a
health giving climate in your vest pocket
and by breathing it few minutes four
times day soon cure yoursef.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs but
81 90 and consists OF an inhaler that can
be carried in the vest pocket, mcdi.
cine dropper and bottle OF Hyomei
The inhaler lasts a l''etime, and il one
bottle does not cure, an extra bottle oil
Hyomei can be obtain for 80 cents. Ii
Is the most economical OF all remedies
advertised for the cure OF catai IN, and
is the only one that follows nature 10
her method of treating diseases OF the
respiratory organs.
d. c. Bowman has sold q great many
Hyomei outfits and the more be sell, the
more convinced he is that he y perfect
ly safe in guarsnt ling to refund the
money II Hyomei does not cure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
SHIP AND CREW MISSING
Fishing Steamer Beatrice, With Crew
Of 20 prohablv Lost

Of 80 Probably Lost.
Norfolk. Va. Sept 49, 49, Captain
Bussells. Of the Atlantic Fishing Com
pany at Cape Charles Va. who brought
safely into port the fishing steamer
Atlantic. said that there now can be
no doubt Of the fact that the Atlantic's
sister ship Beatrice foundered during
the recent coast storm. going down
with all hands aboard. The Beatrice
carried a crew OF about 80. Captain
Bussells says he does not believe that
the fishing steamer Swan, Of Harbor-
ton, Va. foundered in the storm, and
expresses the opinion that the Swan
by this time has made harbor, in all
probability within the city of Lewes.
Del
The last seen Of the Beatrice was
when the steamer Atlantic left her of
the Maryland coast about p. N. Tues
day. The weather was then fair. and
the Beatrice was heading for the Vir-
ginia capes. It was II o'clock Tuesday
night when the storm struck the At
lantic. The gale continued TO increase
IN intensity until those aboard the At
lantic did not know whether they
would ever see land again or not.
During most Of the storm she was
within a few miles of the Old Do
minion steamer Princess Anne, and
the experience of the two steamers
was the same
There was a report here that the
Swan had been heard from in Della
ware Breakwater. and that ali hands
aboard were safe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
Men Who Breathe
Deep

not only live long, but think
hard, plan well and protect
their estate by Life Insurance.
Such men will be Interested in
reading how the greatest trust
fund in the world is invested,
as described in "A Bankers
VIII" A curious provision
of his will is well worth con-
sidering. Send to-day for the
pamphlet.
This Company ranks
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FDfl In AM unit Paid Policy holden.
Fva-l Ase.
THE Mutual LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New YORK
Rioa.rn 4. MoCuauy President.
Frank W. Adams. Manager for Virginia
Richmond, Va; Rowlett X Goodrich.
Agents, fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
100 HAsrY IN CONFIRMING.

A Caroline correspondent in a re-
cent issue of this newspaper enters a
very vigorous protest against the
new game laws of this State, but in
doing SO he evidently looks at one
side OF the question only. In the
first place he brings up matter
which has grown moss worn in the
a rena OF discussion, viz, the right OF
man TO hunt at any time on bis
own land. Should such Alright exist,
which happily it does not, there
would be no use in having game laws
or game wardens or anything else,
and in a very few years the whist lie
OF the partridge and the call OF the
tlrkey would cease to be heard In
our Virginia fields and woods. They,
with other game, would have nopro-
lection and determination would fol-
low. Our correspondent complains
that land owner will have difficulty
10 charging outsiders for hunting on
his lard because the State also
charges said outsiders for hunting in
the State, but there are few persons
who will not agree that were there
many persons in Virginia expecting
remuneration from the slaughter OF
game on their farms there would be
all the more necessity for stringent
game laws. The charge that the
present game laws were framed in
the interest OF the city sportsman Is
maniiestly unfair, unless the discrim-
nation lie in the prohibition ofgame
shipments from the State; the city
sportsman generally engaging in
shooting for recreation, a number OF
farmers for gain, and yet we believe
every farmer In this section, with the
exception of the pot-hunting class,
endorses that section OF the new law
which makes it unlawfrl TO shipgan e
out of Virginia. in every respect the
Law puts the city man and his coun-
try neighbor on apar, and itsprovis-
ions have met with general approval
all over the State. We think that
our Caroline friend has made mis-
take in his Judgment of the law,
which time will rectiiy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

At the earnest solicitation of "A
number of my friends | have con
sented to announce myself caudi-
date for the Office OF Supervisor for
Port Royal Magisterial District of
Caroline county. Va. | think the Of
flee should seek the man. and if my
constituents think AIN the man. |
will thank them before hand, and
promise if elected 10 be servant OF
the people to the very best OF my
ability; if they think otherwise, | will
respectfully submit 10 their choice.
This is all the electioneering ! pro
pose to do. Election Nov. 3rd. 1903
Respectfully,
Geo. 4. Boulware.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
FIGHT OVER VIVA VOcE.
Effort to Change Virginia Plan Was
Defeated.

An earnest but unsuccessful effort WI
made at recent mf citing OF the Sta
Democratic Committee to repeal the
viva yoce voting system az a feature Of
the primary plan for making nomiDe-
tons in the State. This fact has just
come to light.
Mr.. c. p. Janney, OF Loudoun county,
friend OF Gov. Montague and an earn
est advocate OF the primary, sought to
change the viva yoce system. Mr.. John
5. Eggleston, staunch Martin man, or
posed changing the plan. Though W. ".
Dey, OF Norfolk, and Lieutenant Cover
nor Echols, as strong primary men, ad-
vocated the Janney proposition, it was
defeated
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

organs speech goes long ways, y
says the Newport News Progress.
Especially that one he made over a
long-distance telephone the other
day." The best thing about the
speech was he had only a small au-
dience to bore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

Richard Pearson Hobson is trying
to get to Congress from his Ala
bama home. II he becomes popular
with the mammas OF his districts he
must kiss the babies as well as the
maIdene.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
TRIAL FOR ARSON.
Jury Finds Alexander Sane. But ver-
diet is Set Aside.

The trial of c. +. Alexander. editor Of
the Mathews Tribune, for setting fire to
the village OF Mathews Courthouse, he
gan on Monday The jury was EN-
panelled Tuesday TO try the case on the
plea OF insanity filed by Hon.J.N Stubs
and Leslie c. GARRETT, counsel for the ac-
cused.
Thursday the jury Iound the accused
sane. A motion was made to set q aside
the verdict on the grounds that il was
contrary 10 the law and the evidence
Judge Gsrnett granted the petition and
new trial was ordered for November.
There is great interest in the case. The
feeling against Alexander in Mathews is
sfrDuU
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
Phieaar Nominated.

At the primary election in the Fourth
Senatorial district, comprising counties
of Roanoke and Montgomery and the
cities OF Roanoke and Rsdford, Capt. W.
w. Berkeley, of Roanoke county, wac
defeated in that county by Judge Archer
A. Phlegar, of Christisnsburg, by about
600 majority. Radford and Montgomery
increased that by over 1000, making
his total majority about l 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

The fact that President Roosevelt
carries pistol simply adds one more
chapter to that history OF strenu-
oslty, as exemplifed by the President
OF the United States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

A preacher in Kansas was foolish
enough to ask the ladies OF his con-
gregation to remove. what they
called their hats" They became in
dignant and removed what he called
their preacher. He is now looking
for another job.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
D the Voters OF Spotsylyania:

To the Voters OF SpOtsyIyanla'
At the earnest solicitation OF nv
friends snnouce myself u candidate
Tor the Office OF Sheriff OF SpOtsyl-
vania AT the election which takes
on Tuesday. Nov 3, 1908. II elected
promise you to discharge the duties
of the Office impartially, without fear
or favor aud to the best OF my ability.
I'd. II. \. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

The fact that the Washington base
ball team ended in last place this
year will In no wise deter next years
Washington team from doing the
same thing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

Judge Gray has again been heard
Of a. q Presidential candidate. This
time from the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club OF Wilmington, Delaware.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

| respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Supervisor Of Port
Royal Magisteiial District, Caroline
county. Va, subject TO any action of
the Democratic party, and promise d;
elected 10 discharge the duties of the
Office 10 the best Of my ability. !
respectfully ask the support ofa!l the
people OF the district.
2w. j. 9. Chandler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
Live Stock Markets.

Hers Island, Pa. Sept. 1S-Cattle
steady: choice. s5.30n5.50; prime,
s510G5.25; fair s3.75Q425. Hogs
higher. prime heavy, se.25N6.35; me
diums. s6.55m660 heavy Workers.
s6.5566.60; light Workers. $6.50G6.55.
pigs. s6G6.25. roughs, s4M5s0. sheep
weak: best wethers s3.90Gf.15: culis
and common, s150N2: choice lambs.
s5.50M5.75: calves. s750QS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

An effort is on foot in Richmond to
induce Capt George d. Wise to be-
come a candidate for the Mayoralty
OF the city. II he should consent he
would make a vigorous canvass, and
il elected would make a good Mayor.
Capt. Wise was many years CON-
monwealth's Attorney of Richmond
and for twelve years a member OF
Congress, and yet the correspondent
of the Baltimore American thought it
necessary to give him prominence by
stating that he is a cousin OF Capt.
John :. Wise.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
W. ID. Reamy.
To the Voters of Stafford County:

To the Voters of Stafford County:
beg TO announce that am candi
date for reelection to the Office of County
Treasurer. tit be your pleasure to re-
elect me | promise faithful performance
of the duties Of the position as In the
past. respectfully refer to the Auditor
Of Virginia and the several County Boards
rs to my past management of the office
Henry g Chesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

The reply Of Governor Montague
TO critics for his action in the Doc
Bacon case furnishes an excellent
stopper to all complainers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

To the Voters Of Caroline County:
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office OF Commissioner OF
the Revenue for Bowling Green Mag
isterial District and solicit your sup.
port. promising if elected 10 dis
charge the duties OF the office i'm
partially. November 3. il election
dav
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
GFNERAL, MARKETS

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept IS -- Flour
was steady winter superune. $50
500; PENNSYLVANIA roller clear Sh5l
1870; city mills fancy, $3.50 Sis.
Rye -four was quiet. al S3.15d325 per
barrel Wheat was firm. No. Penn
syiyania red, new, sac Corn was
firm: No. yellow. local. Gle Oats
were quiet; No. white. clipped
434c.; lower grades. 42c. Hay was
steady: No. l timothy. Sl5n 1850 Tor
large bales Beef was steady. beef
hams, s20u2l; Pork was firm fam
lily. $20.5O Live poultry. hens. l5c..
old ROSTERS. 9ibH 10c. Dressed poul.
try, choice fowls, l4iac.: old ROSTERS.
sc. Butter was steady; creamery. 2lc.
Eggs were steady. New York and
Pennsylvania. 24c per doz. Potatoes
were steady; new, zoe. per basket
Baltimore. Md. Sept. Is. - Wheat
was firm: spot contract S3nS3hc.:
spot No. red western SAX assoc.
steamer No. ? red, 75A q 1859. south
ern, by sample, 72QS3Lc: 1Wthern
on grade. 7Sh TS2hc. Corn fyas hrm.
spot. 5lisQ574c., steamev mixed,
50 y q 55Hc. southern white corn. 81
q 60c.: southern yellow Coz \, $50 Gle.
No. 2 mixed. 40L M41c. Rye firm; No.
z, 5Sq 59c.; No. 2 western. 59Q soc.
New York. Sept lS.-Butter firm.
extra creamery. 20lzc.; extra factory.
1874 n l5iac.: creamery. common u
choice. 15G 20c.; renovated. l3G17c..
imitation creamery. l5q l7c.; state
dairy, 15619c; packing stock. 20
l4IZc Cheese firm: state full cream.
fancy small colored. IKE; large col
ored. lie: small white, NE; largo
white. 1920 Eggs quiet: state ami
Pennsylvania fancy mixed. 236 2ic;
state and Pennsylvania seconds 10
frsts, l9N22c.; western extras. 23c:
western thirds. 17Q1Sc.; western sec
onds 90 frsts. 19d &c; refrigerated.
17lz a 20c Potatoes easy: Long Island.
81 ga 1877: Jersey. $l.50d 1852; Jersey
sweets. s2.75G325. Cabbages were
easy: domestic. per 100 head s2.50G
5; per barrel, soc. 81.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
Robt. 5. Gravatt.

At the earnest solicitation Of my
friends, | announce myself IA candi-
date for the House Of Delegates for
King George and Stafford. / desire
TO state briefly three reasons: LIST, ]
feel owe an obligation to those
friends who called me by such a com
vote TO this office. End,
The next Legislature will practically
be continuation OF the present ses
sion. which conyenes November the
10th 10 finish up its very important
work. 3rd, To my friends who think
| have served them well, | hope by
to serve them better.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

Senator Morgan doubtless thinks
The Columbian Senate Is composed
Of statesmen almost az great as Sem
ator Morgan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22
TERMS CASH.

In the clerks office Of the Corporation
Court OF the city Of fredericksburg.
Hefin, plaintiff, vs. Hunter n et' ais dI,,L de re-
the said court, do certify that bond roquir-
Ell of the special commissioner by decree
J. adered in said cause on the 10Th day OF
September, 1903, has been duly given.
Given under my hand as clerk OF the said
court this nth day of September, 1908.
JAMES +. C0RBIN, Clerk.
sar17.1 t-sQt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

To the Voters Of SpOtsylvania Co:
] respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the reelection TO the
Office Of Commemorative Attorney
OF Spotsylvania county. and, ifelcc r.
ed, will endeavor to faithfully per
form the duties OF that Office.
Very respectfully.
Lee J. Graves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

To the Voters If King George CO.:
respectfully announce myself a
candidates for Supervisor in the
county and ask for your suffrages at
the coming election. If elected !
promise faithful discharge OF the
duties Of the Office.
I'd 4. b. Rawlett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

To the Voters OF King George Co:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office OF Commissioner OF
Revenue Of King George county OF
the election which takes place OH
Tuesday, November 3. 1908. II elect
ed | promise you faithful discharge
of the duties OF the Office.
Respectfully,
j. N. BOggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candi-
didate for the Office OF Commissioner
of the Revenue OF District No. Stat
ford county, Va. If elected promise
the same faithful discharge Of the
duties in the future as in the past.
I'd ID. w. Coakley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-22

To the Voters OF King George Co.:
announce myself "A candidate for
Commonwealth Attorney OF King
George and solicit the suffrages OF all
the voters Of the county. II elected
prom Use faithful discharge OF the
duties of the office.
G.. II. Ashton.