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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-02-12
THE
"DAKOTA"
Devils Lake, N. D., Feb. {,

Devils Lake, N. D., Feb. 6.
Hon. j. J. Hill, .s
New London, Conn.
Devils Lake sends hearty ccngrat-
ulations. Prophesies of your Chau-
tauqua speech about to be realized.
Reserve space in the Dakota" for
one million bushels of grain from
Ramsey county. a'ta ~.
IS. L. Winenan, Mayor.
The above Telegram was forwarded
to New London, Conn.,, on the occas
ion of the christening of the boat
Dakota" last Saturday. of which
event the following is a brief deteil:
New London. Conn. Feb. 6.-The
Steamship Dakota was successfully
launched To-Day for the Great Nor
them Steamship Company IN the
yards of the Eastern Shipbuilding CO.
amid the din of whistles and the
cheers of 5000 spectators. Miss Mary
bennington of Glendale, N. D., was
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-02-12
board the transports, and the capture
is said to be Of considerable impor-
lance
N. W. TEL. LINE.

Rates to the following stations on
the Northwestern Telephone Compa
ny's lines until further notice will be-.
10 cents for two minutes talk. There
will also be a charge of 10 Cents for
message service whenever we uusts
send out for your rarty. ,3
Following are the stations that can,
be reached on this line: Mayville,
Melville, Devils Lake, Hatton, Pc
tersbnrg, Webster, Northwood, Mich
igan City, Starkweather, Cable.
Mapes, Adler, Aneta, Lakota, Swan,
Bartlett, Logan. Doyon, Clary-
Booths at Edwards, Wood & Go's.
Office and at Bells drug store, DEVILS.
Lake. 4S-4E::
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-02-12
NEWS
FROM WAR FIELD.
Especial to the Inter Ocean.

y
London, Fep. II. Russians suff fer
ed severe blow yesterday. Two
Thousand troops were captured by the
Japs and three transports were
seized.
A New York dispatch says that in
formation from Toxic reports the
capture Of three Russian transports by
the Japanese feet which was cruising
off the coast Of Korea in search OF
Russian merchant vessels and small
fleets Of Russian warships
The Russian ships had but little
protection, and surrendered without a
struggle.
Over two thousand troops were on
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-02-12
CYCLONE OF FLAMES
WIPES OUT BALTIMORE

Block after Block Of the most substantial business structures
the Seashore City licked up by the consuming eemeu
Loss varously estimated at from $l5OO0Oo0O to $780,
100000, with $9O0O000O insurance. No Lives Lost
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
FIVE MEN ESCAPE eALLoWs
Chld's Testimony Was Reversed and
the Prisoners DISCHARGED.

Chicago, March 30-A child's testi
mony reversed saved five men from
the galows. The result was a strik
ing parallel TO the case in which a
fortnight ago Millionaire Peter Van
Vlirsingen practically demonstrated
that under police pressure a boy nam
ed Wiltrax had given false testimony
leading TO the conviction of the boy
father for murder. This instance OF
youthful unreliability under oath was
in the case OF VIM. Mccarthy and fouI
Polish young men on trial for murder
the witness being a little girl, Appel
onia Starosta. who first gave direct
straight forward. eye witness test
mony apparently establishing beyond
question the guilt Of the men, and then
repudiated her sworn evidence.
In explanation of the remarkable
change of front the child declared that
she had been instructed how to testi
fly by the widow of the murdered man
Charges against the prisoners were
withdrawn on the spot by the state
attorney, the five men Immediately
walking out of the dock free by order
of the court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
Picking eurton,s Successor.

Topeka, Kan, March 29.-Lawyers
who are close to Governor Bailey re-
gard the conviction of Senator Burton
as an immediate vacation Of his seat.
and the contest for the place will, it is
believed, commence at once.
"A judgment against a man in a case
Of this kind" said former justice Of
the Kansas supreme court lis regarded
by the courts as a conviction in the
meaning Of the statutes, even though
an appeal may be taken and the de-
cision Of the lower court subsequently
reversed"
Politicians close to the chief eXecu-
tive express the belief that the choice
OF Senator Buttons successor lies be
tween Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow. of Salina, Kan or
Cyrus Leland. Jr, former Republica .
national committeeman from Kansas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
SEABOAk()
Air Line Railway.

short Line a. Principal che, ~ ti'
) mth aud Southwest. Florida, Cuba, l~>".
California and Mexico. reaching the -pt
sails of six States.
SCHEDULE IN EPFkC1 January 20 ga
rRAiSa iKAVh HGCnMOhD--AAts -troF
sTATIoS-Dt"
tO.25 y m-SeabOard Florida Limited, com
posed exclusively OF Pullman's mos
improved dining car, double drawing
room sleeping car, compartment en-
and observation car 10 Raleigh
Southern Pines. Hamlet. Camden, Co
lumbia, jacksonville, II. Augustine
9.lOa. m. Local for Norma, Hafpiet am
Charlotte.
g15p. m.-Seahoard Mail-TO Henderson,
Raleigh, Southern Pines, Hamlet, A.
llnta, Columbia. Savannah, Jacksca-
vile, st. Augustine and Tampa
Leaves Frederick burg 1928 +. N.
Pullman Drawing Room sleeping car'
between New York and Tampa
connecting at Hamlet with thr'
Pullman cars for Atlanta.
Pullman chair car and cafe car
4 DI d m,-SeabOaTd kXpTesS-IO Hen
derson, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Han
let. Atlanta, Charlotte. Columbia. ;.
yannah, Jacksonville and Tampa
leaves Fredericksburg oil p. III.
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping cai'
between New York and Tampa and
New York ana Atlanta.
Also Pullman sleeping ear between
Washington and Pinehurst.
TRAINS AkslVE RtCHMONi .-1AILN
l4ia. nj. No. n FroIL Fr0flia.
f.lOam From Florida, Atlanta rnd T.,
Southwest.
tsp u.-No. tst-Fr,m Florida. Nfisn.
ami the southwest.
- p. ih--No A,-frnm Norilna ani i"..
points.
q =. LEAKD.
DIST. Pas. A-t
En Fa0 Main e., itlchmuud Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

FIGHTING FOR $4,000
Hearing of W. J. Bryan's Appeal
in Bennett Case.
WILL ADMITTED. TO PROBATE

Heirs Fight Every Inch CT Groune
Against Admitting the sealed
Letter" as Evidence and the Arou'
ment Became Bitter
New Haven. March SO.-Philo 5.
Bennets will was admitted as a com
petent document Tor a 2robatng ny
Judge Edwin b. eager. OF the superior
court. as the result Of the first days
hearing in the appeal OF William Jen-
nings Bryan from the decision OF the
probate court which disallOwcd the
asealed letter" found With the will
giving MIR. Bryan S5o.000. The chic
contention-the admissibility Of tn
sealed letter. as eyidence-was be.
ing argued by counsel when court al
journed. Former Judge Stoddard Who
appears SIS senior. counsel Tor Mrs.
Bennett and the other heirs. iough'
every inch of the ground over which
the appellants moved in their EFFORT
to introduce evidence and at times b.
directed bitter invectives and sarcasm
against the opposing side.
Practically the whole day was taken
ND in effort OF Henry G. Newton Coon
sci for Mr. Bryan. to have admitted as
evidence the will. the scaled letter
and a type written copy OF the sea- ID
letter." and this necessitated q repe
tition of the probate court proceedings
only with greater legal details -Four
times Attorney Newton asked the
court TO admit the sealed letter and
on final refusal he said that he would
have to put in testimony as a whole
skipping that which had TO do with
the main point at issue. Judge Stod-
dard firmly refused to abandon the po-
sition he had taken and asked the
court TO allow him an argument on
this contention.
Although counsel did not insist on
1t the court thought it well TO excuse
the Jury and allow arguments at TINS
time.
Judge Stoddard said in his argument
that the main question was whether
the testamentary letter or paper con
yeying any part of the estate anu
claiming to be a part of the will can be-
a part of the will when not in compli-
ance with the statutes and which is
not signed by three witnesses accord
ing 10 law. lie said no paper or codi-
ell can be any part OF the will unless
signed by three persons in the pres
ence of the testator. He argued that
the language was prohlbitve and eN-
elusive and that no will drawn mp in
this state shall be valid to pass unless
so witnessed. He said Il was the
law and practice OF Connecticut
New York, Massachusetts. as well as
in England. and quoted from several
authorities sustaining his statements
He said: "There is absolutely no au-
thority that a paper executed as this
is and coming into existence as this
does that was ever admitted 10 pro
bate as a part of a will
He said that the paper must be as
complete in every detail as a will it
self and has the same jurisdiction in
the statutes as any regularly drawn
testament.
Mr. Newton will make a reply to
Mr.. Stoddard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
ADMIRAL ToGo's REPORT
Admits Attempt TO Bottle Up" Port
Arthur Failed.


WASHINGTON. March 80. The Japa-
ncse legation has received from Toxic
the following official report made by
Admiral togo respecting the second at
tempt 10 bottle up" the Port Arthur
squadron:
About $50 n. n. OF the 9th OF
March the 'bottlng mp squadron, COM
posed OF four ships escorted by tor
pedo boat destroyed fotilla and a tor
podo boat notlla reached outside Of
Port Arthur. and without minding the
searchliehts OF the enemy, steered
straight towards the entrance Of the
harbor. AZ about two marine leagues
from the entrance the 'bottling up
squadron was discovered by the en-
envy. Thereupon the shore batteries and
guardships shOwered hot fires upon the
squadron, but in spite OF the terrific fire
the ships made their way into the In
ner roadstead, one after the other.
THE steamer Chiyo Maru anchored
at position about a half cable from
the Golden Hill. blew up itself and
sunk. The Fukui Maru passed a lit
tie ahead Of the Chiyo Maru by its left
side and at the moment when she was
lowering anchor was shot by torpedo
from the enemy's destroyers and sunk
in that position. The Machi-Hiko
Maru anchored to the left OF the Fukui
Mayu and blew up itself and sunk. The
Yoneyama Maru, cOlliding with the
stern OF the enemy's torpedo boat de-
stroyers, passed between Chiyo Maru
and Fukui Maru and anchored in the
middle of the roadstead. At this mo-
ment the ship was shot by a torpedo
from the enemy and. consequently, by
reason of that torpedo. she was carried
toward the left side shore and sunk
sideways.
The result of the action being as
above described. there is some space
left between Hachi-Hiko Maru and
Yoneyama Maru. 1t is a matter Of re-
gret that the roadstead could not be
completely closed up. The casualties
were as follows:
"Killed-Commander HirOse Takea,
one under officer and two sailors.
Seriously Observation-Disclosures
Shimada.
Slightly wounded-Lieutenant Ma
sah. Engineer Kurita and six sailors.
THE remainder were safely taken in
by our torpedo boat destroyer fotilla.
"Of the torpedo boat fotilla, the Ca
daka and the Tsubame, while escorting
the 'bottling up squadron and at about
one mile from the entrance OF Port
Arthur, engaged in fight with one de-
3troyer of the enemy, and inflicted seri-
Gus damage on her. The enemy's ship
retreated, raising an enormous column
of steam, as IL her boiler was broken.
"When all the members OF the bot
thing up squadron had been taken in
and our boats withdrew to the outside
of the harbor, a ship which appeared
like one OF the enemy's was seen at the
foot of Golden Hill, utterly incapable
of navigation.
although both our destroyer fleet
and torpedo boat hotilla were subject
ed to terrific firing from the enemy,
until the dawn. not the slightest dam
age was done to any of the boats"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

Mrs Z. Wycliff, New York City. writes:
"ORRINE' cured my husband. who was "A
steady drunkard for many years. He now
has.no desire for stimulants. his health is
good and he is fully restored 10 manhood.
lie used only five boxes Of 'ORKlNE.
Mrs. W. l.. d., Helena. Mont, writes: 81
lave waited one year before writing you
Of the permanent cure OF my son. He took
sl1itarium treatment as well a. other adj
rertised cures. but they all failed until we
rave him 'ORRTNE' He is now fully re-.
So 90 20 health and has no desire for drink
MSA f. L.. Atlanta. Ca. writes: 81 was
born with love Of whiskey and drank II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
Southern RAILWAY

Schedule effective March u sea
ru,ia, hhys Washington ltun' ''r'f'ir1
ginia station
7Nau Daib 81 ouul lUi llarr.sul'u ~
NafTrniun, Dauvili-, and Nay stail1A-
ham IdiiJ Ell Washington uri / iui i,H
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uni erp-; go ltck >Vrv'll'. Ia 1872
ing ear srrti.e.
Ulbam DAILY nilrd states F',sl H.
Filst-ciaSs cHlrhrs and diaNlus TO"
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,.ui IA Wo-k nays- bu,ni ,oi lil'u-
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lIauch
40 pm Daily ,sai ~ Nar'""'"' 8
charlottesville.
G.3l pm week days Ouihern', 10 80
Limited. Solid Pullman triu, cub, din-
-rs, drawing groom, Sieepers, aud OOsefNi-
lion to Columbia, Aiken, Augusta, SaAan-
nah. JackSOmi lie ana 1t. Augustine.
7,lOp IA Daily Wv lOlA ANA AtlAuiH
express fiTst-Clas coach ~ Atlanta.
Sleeper 10 Columbus, ia Mondays. " ed
nesdays aud Fridays. sunset Route Tour.
TT sleeper, Washington "a San Francisco,
Pullman Buffet service. =
sop. m. daily-New York and Flori Ia
Express. Though cOacles and Sleepers
20 Columbia, Aiken, Auguata, >avann ~
and Jack sOnyille; dining car service.
1000 m Daily-New fOTksaud Mem
This Limited (yia Lynchburg)-tirot-class
,Oach and sleeping car to kOanOse, KNOX
dlle, Chattanooga, and Memphis; Sltepe
% New Orleans. Dnlng-car service,
lO.I5p III Daily Washington and south
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and observation cars to Atlanta and Ma
JOn; sleepers b Nashville. Atlanta. Ma
con, Memphis. New Orleans U,nihs
oaT service.
rKAIEs on BLUEMOST BRASCh.
Leave Washington $40 IN, i.Ou + IN,
JPN Il - 3 IN, week days, for BluemOut,
05 y m week days for Lees
iurg only sundays only, 9.IOa m and
5.25 p III.
Through trains from the South arrive
Nash'n g. Va, 6.52 a m. Is Il m, 1875
,m, 3.:Up III, 9.3D p N, aud $50 ID,
liily. Local trains from uarrIsOnOuIg,
II IS m week days and $40 M daily.
From Charlottesville. 5.l5a m anu $40 p m
daily.
Tickets, sleeping car, reservations. AID
letliled information can be had at tioSet
office, 100 10th ST.; oil Pa. ave-, aud Penn
sylvania Station. Baggage checked through
tom hotels and residences.
'l'hOne l640 for Z. k. K. Cab servlo-
e. n. ACKERT, General Manager
). "A. HAkDW lex, General = ass ~
l., 4 BROWN. General Agent,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02


before the postomce department The
hurry deliheratpd Al hours. A motion
for a new trial was Immediately filed
by counsel for the senator. Judge
Adams thereupon ordered that Senator
Burton appear i'm court either in person
OF by proxy from day TO day until the
court has heard The arguments for q
new trial
II the verdict is sustained. Senator
Burton viii lose ,his seat in the senate
ami forever De prohibited from hOldina
any Office Of public trust. Each count
constitutes a separate Ofiense, and Sen
ator Burton could receive a peniten-
tiarv sentence of two years or a $4,000
fine on each count
Senator Burtou's recourse is an ap-
peal 10 the United States circuit court
Of appeals. which body is the final ar
bitter in his case.
Senator Burton went directly from
the court room TO his hotel after the
verdict was rendered He spent some
time in the lobby talking with friends.
When asked If be- had anything TO say
concernine the verdict. he said. II re-
fer all iaquin S to NY attorneys. have
nothing TO say.
The evidence adduced against Sena-
tor Burton may be summarized as fol-
lows.
In November. 1892. he accepted a
proposal 10 become general counsel Of
the Rialt0 Grain and Securities Com
panv a concern whose operations al
the time were under the scrutiny Of
the postolice department Burton de-
handed s25oO for his services, but he
was satisfied to be paid in monthly in
stalments of $500 each.
Soon after his employment it devel-
oped that the federal grand jury was
investigating the Brooks Brokerage
Company. with which Major Hugh C..
Dennis, president of the Rialto Com
pany. had been associated. Numerous
letters written by Burton showed that
the senator was using his influence TO
prevent the issuance of a fraud order
against the Rialto Grain and Securities
Company.
Burton submitted regular reports TO
the Rialto people, telling them how
matters were progressing at Washing
ton. advising them Of complaints filed
at the postoGlce department, and clos
ing with the assurance that IF you
look after thiags at your end OF the
line, / will attend TO matters here
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
For Over Sixty Yesrs.

Mrt WinsIow's Soothing Syrup hal
been used for over sixty years by milliont
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect uccess. 1t soOthes the
child, softens tn 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
ssk for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup" and take no Other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
From March Isl. 1903,
TO March 1St, 1904,

We sold Just 49, rcr c'nt more High Gr'de Roasted
Coflees than during the pre- ious year. These re-
suits were made poss'bI by reason # our no ding
the agency for the finest, largest and most perfect
coffee roAstig cstabl siment in the world Chase
& Snborn's CoHees always please coli drnker
aud the prices at winch they are sold appeal readily
t, the Iich and poor alike When You are needing
coffee again try Of these three brands STANDARD
Mocha an Java, 35c or pounds for ST, Perfection
Blend 25c or 4 } pounds for ST. IIIg land Blend,
zoe. or s. pounds for 81; aad in every case your
money back # purchas" lot satisfactory.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
Don 'tRunChanCeS

OF purchasing your liquor any
where and everywhere, but al
waysgo where you are sure of get
ting the best and purest goods.
Adulterated goods are not fit to
use. We are doing the largest
business in Fredericksburg, be-
cause we never misrepresent our
goods and always give you your
moneys worth in quality and
measure. We have the largest
assortment of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
J. R. BURTON CONVICTED
Kansas Senator Guilty Of Taking
Illegal Fees in Postal Matters.
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL FILED
II the Verdict Is Sustained Burton Will
Lose His Seat In the Senate, Be
Debarred From Holding Public Or
L.. - "a Lr-.aricnnnd or Elned
flee and Be imprisoned or Fine'

81. Louis. March 29.-Joseph Ralph
Burton. senior United States senator
from Kansas. was convicted by a jury
in the United States district court OF
having accepted compensation TO pro
tect the interests of OF tho Rialto Grain
and Securities Company of St Louis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing in frst-class style
at moderate prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

and Sustained Heavy Loss-Togos
Story Of Attempt to Bottle Up"
Port Arthur.
St Petersburg, March 9O.-General
Kuropatkin, in his first report To the
emperor from the scene of war an
nounced that offensive land operations
had taken place against the japanese
upon the sixth anniversary of the oc-
cupation Of Port Arthur by the Rus
SLAMS. These operations took the form
OF a cavalry attack Monday by SIX
companies Of Cossacks. led personally
by General Mishtchenko. against four
squadrons OF japanese cavalry, when
the general believed 10 be beyond
Chong ia, but which he found to be Ia
occupation of that town.
Despite cross fire which General
Mishtchenko cleyerly directed against
the enemy, he pays tribute TO their
tenacity and bravery, the Japanese
only ceasing to fire after combat
which lasted for half an hour. Before
the Russians could follow up their adj
vantage three japanese squadrons gal
loped toward the town, which two OF
them succeeded in entering. while the
third was driven back in disorder men
and horses falling.
The fire maintained on the town was
so destructive that the Japanese were
unable 10 make an effective return.
Further japanese reinforcements ar
rived an hour later, and in view Of the
superiority OF the enemy General
Mishtchenko determined to retire, do
ing so without embarrassment, al
though he carried with him three kill
ed and 10 wounded.
General Mishtchenko's Cossacks have
been endeayoring for some days 10
come in contact with the japanese pa
trolls. but the latter refused the COM
bat The skirmish will have the ef-
feet OF encouraging the Russians 10 re-
tard as much as possible the advance
~ the lananese army
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
Whiskey and Beer Habit
PERMANENTLY CURED BY
"ORRiNE,"
A SAFE, SURE ANp f1ARMkESS SPECIF

%
for
the health No
"oRRINE
necessary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

for thrty.two wears. 10 finally brought mo
20 the gutter. homeless and frieudless. I
was p0weric.s 90 resist the craving aud
would steal and Ale 10 get whiskey. -Four
boxes Of 'OkRiSE cured nae OF an desire
and now bate the smell Of liquor
Price 81 per box. Mailed IN plain. seaied
wrapper By orriue Company, ST. i4fh ST..
Washington d, { Interesting book Z reat
ise on Drunkenness, lseaicdl free on request
Sold and recommended by
M. M. LEWIS,
Druggist, 92e Main St,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
RUSSIA STARTS
LAND OPERATIONS
Cossacks Attacked Japanese Troops
Near Chong-Ju, Korea.
GENERAL kuRoPATKlN's REPORT

Cars Forces We're Compelled to Re-
tire, With Three Killed and Sixteen
Wounded-Japanese Fought eraVely
and Sustained Heavy Loss-Iogos
Story Of Attempt to Bottle Up"
Port Arthur.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

No. 719 Main St., Freder.
icksburg, Va Phone %
Across from Exchange Ho'el
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten.
ton. Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02
Liquors and
obaccOS

In this section OF the State.
Our store Is the only place you can
find the celebrate Wilson Whiskey
and Canada Rye drawn from the bar
rel Our brands are too numerous to
mention. We have all kinds OF bot
tied liquors and at our bar you will
find all the leading brands. Call or
write.
burger & Son
One Price Liquor and Tobacco House.
21j-2l5l and 2i7 10th st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

Schedule elective March q l.t1
ru,ias haye Washington lrun ir'iIrl
yAnia station
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-02

Mr.. StOddard