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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
GENERAL MARKETS

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. "a. - Flou
was steady: winter supertine, $50
500; Pennsylvania roller. clear $3.50
G3.70; city mills, fancy, s4.75@5.1O
Rye Hour was quiet. at 1925 per bar
rel. Wheat was arm; No. Pennsyl
yania red, new, 79% 0SQc. Corn wa
firm; No. 2 yellow. local. $50 soc. Dat.
were quiet; No. 2 white, clipped
42kc. lower grades, Ale Hay was
steady; No. timothy. sl5@15.50 fol
large bales. Beef was steady; beel
hams, s20Q21 Pork was firm; fam
lily, s2050. Live poultry, hens, lac.
old roosters. 91AQ1 0c Dressed poul
try, choice fowls. l4l9c., old ROSTERS
Sc. Butter was steady; creamery, PIE
Eggs were steady; New York and
Pennsylvania, 24c. per doz. Potatoes
were steady; 25W zoe. per basket
Baltimore, Sept "a. = Wheat was
firm; spot contract 791h@79zc; spot
No. 2 red western, S2qS2Ac.; steamer
No. 2 red, 72H Q721zc.; southern, by
sample. 6Sn79l5c.; southern on grade,
74h@7912c. Corn was firm; spot, 533s
@53hc; steamer mixed, 51% @51lac I:
southern white corn. 54Q57c.: south.
ern yellow corn, 54Q57c. Oats were
easier; No. 2 white. 42Hc.: No. 2
mixed, 41c Rye was easier; No. g.
Sc; No, western. soc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1903
DECREASE IN COST OF LIVING

The cost OF living has perceptibly
changed since high water mark was
reached In 1901, and though the
change has perhaps been noticed by
comparatively few persons, yet on a
whole the decrease in cost has been
OF great benefit to the masses. Food
stuffs in this country for some time
have been enormously high and es-
pecially is this true OF meat. 1t will
he noticed from the table below that
while food stuff have decreased in
cost, clothingshows ghtinerease,
chiefly due to the fluctuations in wool
and cotton goods. Prices OF comod-
tiles a few weeks since compared with
earlier dates as follows
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR THE
LEGISLATURE.
To the voters of the County OF Spot
sylvania and City OF Fredericks.
burg:
| respectfully announce myself a
Independent candidate for the House
OF Delegates Cor the county of Spot
sylvania and city OF Fredericksburg.
Should it be your pleasure to elect
me at the coming election, November
3, 1903, promise faithful discharge
OF the duties of said office.
Respectfully.
NJ. II. Dickinson.
(, 49, -. -. On ,nao
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

The Populists OF Colorado, in coo-
vention assembled, denounced the Re
publican administration OF the state
for ordering troops to Cripple Cre' K
to end the strike, and denounced the
Democrats OF the State also because
they did not likewise condemn Il c
Republicans. They seem to have 10
good word for any party.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
PACING RECORD BROKEN
Prince Albert Goes a Mile in I.57 on
Empire City Track.
WEATHER AND TRACK PERFECT
The PAGER Moved Like a Perfect
Piece OF Machinery, and Without
Break or Tremor Went Fastest Mile
of the Century.

New York, Sept. q. - Prince Alert.
the pacing hero of hundred races aud
the champion Of score of half-mile
tracks. went against the worlds pacing
record OF i.59 held by Dan Patch, ana
beat II most decisiyely at the Empire
CITY track. 1t was the first day OF the
autumn meeting of the Empire Guy
trotting club, and in Ambition TO a
strong card of four races. Prince Alert
was billed for what looked like the I'M
possible feat of beating the record. brt
Prince Alert had recently won the half
mile-track championship In 2.O3'e'
which had been won only the week be-
fore by Dan Patch in 2.04, and good
Judges were sanguine.
The weather and track were perfect,
and the wind. which was high early IL
the day. kindly subsidized. so that all
the conditions were favorable. Mart
Demarest. the trainer and driver OF the
Prince. on account OF overweight. de-
cided 10 get John Curry TO drive. and
Demarcst drove the thoroughbred
speedmaker in front with the wind
shield sulky At the third time the
starter gave the word, and pacing Ike
a perfect piece Of machinery, Prince
Alert shot away 20 the quarter pole in
.29ih: as he got into the back stretch
he increased his speed. and was az INC
half in IS. Then the crowd realized
that they We're Witnessing the fastest
mile Of the century. and cheers and
shouts of Come on" came from grand
stand and lawn. Without break or g
tremor he flashed by the three-qudrt'l
pole in 1861. and without any urging
came on with a most superb burst oil
speed. crossing the wire in l.51
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

At the earnest solicitation Of "a
number Of my friends | have con
scented to announce myself candi
date for the Office OF Supervisor for
Port Royal Magisterial District OF
Caroline county, Va. ! think the Of
flee should seek the man. and II my
constituents think am the man, !
will thank them before hand. and
promise ii elected 10 be "a servant OF
the people 10 the very best OF my
ability; if they think otherwise. | will
respectfully submit 10 their choice
This is all the electioneerlug pro
pose 10 do. Election Nov. 3rd, 1903.
Respectfully,
Geo. +. BOulware.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
BRIBERY IN RICHMOND coUN
Gil.
u Is Alleged That SIS, 900 Was Paid
Richmond Alderman in Franchise
Eioht

Before the committee conducting tn
municipal investigation in Richmond
Capt. A. Pizzini. Jr.. testified as 10 how
he had pushed franchises through IN
council for the street railway companie'
he has represented. He said he had pair
Mai. NJ. N. Martin $4,000 10 be give
Messrs Writ f. Taylor, Clyde W. Sam.
ders. and Chris Manning, air. Tor Their
political influence in preventing the tree
ton company from being allowed TO y st
Main street. Mr.. Manning, he said. hed
strenuously denied having received any
OF il.
He said be had awarded many con.
tracts TO cOuneimen and had loaned
them money, but that il was always on
a strictly business basis. He named
Messrs Burton, Pollock, Williams, sno
Bahen as among those whose notes be
now holds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
State Librarian Contest

John Pendleton Kennedy, native 0
Winchester, who has for FIVE years beef
employed in the Congressional Librarl
in Washington, will probably be electe'
State Librarian for year at least i
Is believed that it was with this cours'
in view that the board adjourned to Dc
tober 3. and named committee to cor
fer with certain candidates, probably Dir
Kennedy and another.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

The proposed Congress in Europe
to revise the rules establishing the
rights and treatment OF prisoners OF
war, and to lessen as far as possible
the seventies OF war, which was to
have been participated in by France,
Great Britain, Italy, Austria, Russia
and Germany has been indefinitely
postponed because Germany declined
TO appoint delegates to represent
her. 1t is understood that Germany
wants no change in the present rules.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

Senator Hanna is not TO retirefrOm
the craftsmanship of the National
Republican Committee. His barrel
OF money may be needed in the cleo
tion. and then he knows SO well how
TO spend the other fellows barrel III
the campaign, that they cannot well
do without him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

The Powers demanded the removal
OF the Governor OF Beirut after the
murdersin that city, which he ap-
proved II he did not assist in them,
aud the Sultan removed him. Since
then be has been appointed to a high
official position, which is really a
promotion. Iithis isnot a challenge
to the Powers it looks very much
like il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

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. If elected
promise faithful discharge OF the
duties of the Office.
G. H. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

An effort is to he made to separate
State and Church in France, audit is
more than likely the measure will be
passed, il not at the next session OF
her legislative body, in the near iu-
turp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

au27ln
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

Mrs. Carrie Nation is writing aplay
entitled the Defender OF Our Homes,
in which she is To be- the heroine.
The Ratchet VIII no doubsplay a very
prominent part in the defense OF the
home and the destruction OF the sa-
loon. which is TO be one OF the eXcit-
ing scenes in the play.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

Tie Celebrated Appleton Corn
Husker and Shredder. three sizes
husking from - 10 30 barrels Of corn
per day. guaranteed TO she'll less corn
Than any other Huskeron the market.
II will pay you 90 get our catalogue
and prices Oh same before placing
your order for any other make. Easy
payments. Eclipse Sprayers for gen
eral orchard spraying aud fighting
the San Jose Scaie. Cider Mills, all
sizes. Sugar Cane and Sorghum Mills.
an sizes: Stump puliers, t1as aud Gas
Oline Engines Portable Grst Miils
and Turbine Water Wheels, all sizes;
Steel and Felt Roofing, Plaster Hair,
Candy Leather and Rubber Betting
Wholesale dealers ir Luhricatiug
Oils. Fish Bros and Studebakcr
Wagons. Buggies. SGrrys. &c. We
can save You money on all kinds OF
machinery. For sale, S-horsel power
Engine on Wheels. ia good order.
cheap. Address
ECLIPSE HARDWARE CO..
SHILOH VA.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

To the Voters of King George Co.
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner of
Revenue of King George county at
the election which takes place on
Tuesday, November 3, 1903 II elect
ed i promise you faithful discharge
of the duties of the office.
Respectfully,
j. II. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

next wear
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

Santo Domingo, in declaring her
waters neutral and making certain
ports free to all countries, did not
please Uncle Sam, and, therefore, he
entered a strong protest, which
amounts to declaration that il
cannot be done. And we can let
that 1t will not.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
corrected by Simon Hirsh 4 Bro

Corrected by Simon Hirsh Il Brol
Wheat, so to SO; corn, new, 80 Il
81, meal, 81 .30to 81 80 per 100 pounds
oats, 40 to so; fowls Qive), 9 to 10
Spring chickens, 10 to lie; ducks
i've 8 to 9,dressed, i l to II; Winter chick
ems, 8 to 10 pound; lard, II to l2;eggs
Is to 10; butter, 10 to 20; hams, ID
to II; Irish potatoes. so to 60
sweet potatoes, 20 to 10; beef 3 to 81
veal, Az to 5;lambs, 81. 80 to $3.50; hides,
(greenj 8 to 6; hides dry, s to 10
sailed hides, z to s; baled hay, s15 to
SIS per ton.
wool-Unwsshed. 10 to 81; washed,
a. to 20.
Leaf sumac-55 to so cents per hun.
dred pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

Minister Conger and Prince Ching
Of China had long interview Tues
day, when the Manchurian question
and Russia s demands were discussed.
1t appears that China will resist the
last demands and will ask the United
States to mediate the matter. 1t Is
understood also that the ports here
tofore promised are to be opened by
the 9Th OF October.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Back From Tennessee.

II. F. Clark has returned from Tenner
see, where be has been representing al
Eastern firm in the produce business, and
has established here branch at Ray =
feed store, Commerce street. now occu-
pied by McCalla Boulware 4 Son. md if
now ready to pay the highest cash prize
for country produce; eggs a speciality. 2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
RAILROAD TUNNEL BURNING
Every Effort Of Norfolk and Western
70 Estinauish Blaze Fails

10 EHtin9u'sn Sla<e rahs-
Bristol. Tenn. Sept 24.-FrOm an
authoritative source it is learned that
the Norfolk and Western Railroad is
contemplating laying track around
the mountain through which the Graf
gen tunnel extends, and which is l0n
burning. It was discovered this week
that the veins of coal which were
struck when the tunnel was being made
have caught fire. and every enort of
the railroad 10 extinguish the blaze
has been in vain. over 900 men are
now employed at the tunnel. which IS
about 1000 feet long Both Of It's and
have been stopped up securely and IN
air shaft run into the top Of the noun
tain in an effort TO smother the blaze.
Water is being pumped into the cavity.
and it was thought that in this manner
the blaze would finally be reached and
quenched. But the fire still RACES and
each day apparently adds TO its volume
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
"Nothing More
to Paw"

That what lie said and further, he
(Mr l.bc Walter, OF Clarksville
Del). said this:
T, r,ifs tai isri isfy H., stoet ny peey :, hat
~, ia. n,lr Do n.f'rs noe h.. m''s p.1
tf5UH ~ n0Iagfpa I6Ll Ne'ss, N0p. ~, feo')
The fact is that a Fiitcen-Near
Distribution Policy, issued by The
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York is a very interesting
documcnt. A yearly dividend
increasing each year after the policy
is paid up sum paid the estate,
and options which make 1t almost
like handling 50 much cash and yet
keeping il for your heirs at the
same time
In writing for information about pohcy OF
th..Liui state what you would ike 60 receive IN
cash FOO the cnd Of limited payment Pefiod'
,f.i. amt ,uu would Ike YOUR beneficiary 10 re-
ccivc in event II your death, aud give YOU age
The MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New YORK
RICHARD A. MccuKDy. President
Frank W. Adams, Manager for Virginia
Richmond, Va. Rowlett 4 Goodrich
Agents, Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
ro..h. pvblie-HuntersTske Notice

This is to notify The public that, owlnl
to depredatioDs on my Green Bank farm
in Stafford county, Va, about two miles
mn the river from Falmouth, do hereby
prohibit any and all persons from
hunting thereon, and all trespsssers will
be prosecuted TO the full extent OF the
law.
snt1O On W. s Embrey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

The Topeka, Kansas, pension
agency paid out sixty thousand dol
lars less last quarter than it did the
quarter before, and from this it is
argued that the pensions are on the
decrease. As for that, it is generally
conceded that II they are not they
ought to be.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
CANDIDATES CARD.

To the Voters ~ Caroline County.
am candidate for the office ~ com
missioner OF the Revenue for Port Royal
Mngi-terial District. al caroline county
and will be grateful for 'he votes aud IN
iluencr OF all Of my friends. IRON. irg If
elected, aiaithfula ana impartial discharge
q the duties Of said office. Shou'i nom
nations for laid office b. made by pri-
mary or otherwise, | an -uhjert 10 The
action OF the Democratic party OF my
county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

The st. Louis hotels are getting
ready to accommodate large crowds
and charge big prices at the great
gathering the city expects to have
next wear.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Lost. $50.

lost out of my pocket $50 in note'
between Falmouth Bridge and the top o
Ficklen's Hill, in Stafford. 1t was in 9
long black pocket-book. The finder will
be rev arded by returning 1t to 4. "
Mills. Commerce street. Frederick sburg
Va. John A. El1red.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

| hereby announce myself caudi-
date for the Office OF Commissioner Of
the Revenue for Bowling Green Mag
isterial District and solicit your sup
port. promising if elected to dis
charge the duties of the Office i'm.
partially. November 3. is election
A..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Robt. ;. Gravatt

AT the earnest solicitation of my
friends, announce myself a 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
plimentary vote to this office. 2Dd,
The next Legislature will practically
be a continuation of the present SEES
sion, which convenes November the
10th TO finish up its very important
work. 3rd, To my friends who think
| have served them well, hope by
TO serve them better
Respectfully,
I'd M. X. Lowry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

respectfully announce myself "A
cardidate for Supervisor of Port
Royal Magisterial District, Caroline
county, Va, subject to any action OF
the Democratic party, and promise II
elected 10 discharge the duties Of the
Office 10 the best Of my ability. !
respectfully ask the support ofall the
people of the district.
2w. j. C.. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

II it's fancy goods you want, c. W.
Jones has them. Neckwear, handker-
chiefs, kid gloves, bureau scaris, pillow
shams. Any dry goods or Ro>ion wants
can be supplied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
d NJ. X. Lowry.
mo- the Yoters of Stnnord County.

To the Voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candi-
didate for the Office Of Commissioner
of the Revenue of District No. 1.Staf.
ford county, Va. II 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, 1903-09-26
NOTICE..
Five Farms For Sale.

have five farms for sale. Two OF
them are situated on the Rappahan.
mock river and three on the Ridge
Road In King George county. Two
OF them are located on creeks and
afford fine duck shooting. All five
have good timber and fine farm land.
For further particular and prices
write
24ssm CT, Purks, Iso, We.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

| am candidate for the office ri tom.
missioner Of the Revenue ior Port Royal
Magisterial District II elected J prom
ise faithful and impartial fi-ei argc of
the duties Of the Office J most respect
fully solicit your votes snd Influence.
j. =. Washington.
au27-1m Woodiori'r, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

To the Voters OF Stafford County;
For the past four years | have
served you fearlessiy and impartially
as sheriff. | again ask your yotesfor
reelection at the election which takes
place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1903. IL
elected I promise you a faithful dis.
charge OF the duties Of the office.
Respectfully.
Walter Wamsley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
To ,be Voters Of Stafford County.

hereby Announce myself as candidate
f.r Treasurer Of Stafford county and So
&c t."ur sulpcrt pledge m ?. II. II
! ct'r. IN Te frem 'tc fuii's nf the Of
nee To the b, ri Of ny ability, and 10 give
to them my personal attention. Flee
ton Nov. 3rd, 1903.
I'd W. ID. Reamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Sept gG, 1903.

To the Voters Of Spotsylyania Co:
respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
Spotsylvania. and promise a faithful
discharge of the duties of the Office if
it shall be your pleasure to elect me.
James p. TURNKEY.
Sept. IL. 1908. I'd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Teachers Wanted

Two teachers for Aqua District. Must
have good certificates. Apply to Il. ".
Powers, Clerk Aqnia District Schoo
Board, Bellfair Mills, Va, Stafford coun-
~ sep24 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Sept. Il. 1908.

TO the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
Having learned something of the
duties of the Office of Commissioners
OF the Revenue for st. Georges Dis
trlct and thanking you for past ia.
vors, again ask your support at the
election November 3, 1908.
td Il. p. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
W. D. Reamy.


To the Voters of Stafford County:
beg to announce that | Am a candi
date for reelection to the office OF County
Treasurer. II it be your pleasure to re-
elect me promise faithful performance
OF the duties OF the position rs in the
past. | respectfully refer to the Auditor
OF Virginia and the several County Boards
as TO my past management OF the office.
Henry & Chesley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

To the Voters If King George Co.:
| respectfully announce myself
candidates for Supervisor ia the
county and ask for your suffrages at
the coming election. Ii elected !
promise faithful discharge OF the
duties OF the Office.
I'd Z. b. Rawlett.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

To the Voters of the County of Spot
sylvania:
announce myself candidate for
the Office OF Commemorative AttOr-
ney for Spots ylvania county, 70 be
voted for at the election to be held on
the Ri day of November. 1908, and, If
elected. promise a faithful and i'm
partial discharge OF the duties OF the
Office. Respectfully,
Elliotte II DeJarnette, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
rlier dates as follows
Total. go. 1881 99.456 1OO.177

1t is to be hoped that this slight
decrease in the cost of living means
that a larger decrease will follow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

!. X BrogiiuS,
Rappahannock Academy, Va.
August LIST 1903. I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Local Markets

Summer underwear at cost, 10 dss
only. at Il. Goldsmith 4 Some.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. 1908, and
ask Your support. Ifelected prom
i.ca faithful and impartial discharge
of the duties of the Office.
Respectfully.
Il. Weldon Berrey
To the Voters Of Stafford County:
respectfully announce myself a
D candidate for reelection as Common
wealth's Attorney OF Stafford at the
election 20 be- held Nov Bird, 1903.
ia g. b Wallace.
/ To The Voters OF Aqua District,
Stafford Co:
At the reQue-t Of friends | an
uouuce myself candidate for super
visor Of Aqua District.
Sept 90, 1903. I'd
70 the Voters OF Stafford and King
George Counties
A. the nominee of the Democratic
party Of the county of Stafford an
nounce myself candidate for the
Legislature for the counties of Stat
ford and King George at the election
which takes place on TUESDAY, Nov.
3. 1903. II elected | promise you "A
faithful discharge of the duties of the
Office. ever looking TO your interests
and those OF the people of the State.
Respectfully,
K. NJ. Jones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
At the earnest solicitation OF my
friends | announce myself a candi-
date for the Office OF Commemorative
Attorney at the elections which takes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
VIRGINIA NEWS

Ga The advice Of hi- ph, stefan Judge J
". G.. blackstone. Of the Accomac circuit
Court. has annonncef that he will not
hold court for -iX weeks.
At the primary held in Prince William
county Wednesday. the following officers
were nominated Fur treasurer. Capt
j +. Herrtll; Tor sheriff &c Rorabaugb
for house OF delegates. Thomas H. Lion
The vote was uuu- ually light j. - T
Thornton was rsnon.iaated AZ Common.
wealth's attorney without opposition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
To the Voters of spotsylvania:

To the Voters of Spotsylvania:
At the earnest solicitation of my
friends annouce myself a candidate
for the Office of Sheriff OF Spotsyl-
vania at the election which takes
on Tuesday, Nov. B, 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. H. 4. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
hereby snnouce myself candidate
for the Office OF Commissioner OF the Rev
enue Of District No. !, ofStaiford county.
II elected promise to discharge the du-
ties OF the office TO the best Of my ability.
solicit your support at the coming
election, Tuesday, Nov 3, 1903.
Yours truly,
I'd J. l.. GOuldin.