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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-07-30
Cut LARGE Hay crop.

Farmers in the vicinity OF Iron
Mountain are engaged in cutting the
largest and best hay crop In many
years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-07-30

Alva Townsend, wealthy Metz
mora farmer. lost a valuable COW witt
hydrophobIa. The animal had bee
acting strangely for some time. an
finally had to be shot.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-07-30
Wooden Walks Are Disappearing.

II will not be long before the last
plank walk in Mayville will have dis
appeared. having been supplanted by
cement sidewalks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-07-30

Because OF falling health Rev. p.
p. Farnum has resigned as pastor Of
the First Baptist church at Gregory.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21

owe 'us ayin off tn north coast O. Afrcky in th'
Mediterranean in dead calm, an ha7in' nothin' DC
Bill an got t looking old almanac see it us
Washngtons Birthday. WE'LL sir concluded celebrate an
h skipper us below 18th tn gout rugged up tn ape
initiate George Washington.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21

"We It's amusin' Of our-ses hinkin' how fine Il
us be American citizens when does old Jim here clap his
two eyes On but tn Union Jack at tn masthead That us too
MUCH considern tn day an tn captn being disabled an we
had her hauled down an th Stars an Stripes afyn aor you
could reef a SAIL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21

"Everythn' us gon' smooth, when who should come
hoDben up on deck but old Captn Soaku you never
saw no stove in him when th Dancin SaIIv
ayin the Yankee flag We managed git slowed away in III,
fo-c'sle afore tn captin sighted howsomever.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21

a. "Th' whole ships 'us piped stand mus
ter fer muny an treason an tn captn bein very
pcous nature an 6xin' bright lookout me- could see
plain daylight that us goner unless sumphn up
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21

g. "At would a. been all right enough it usnt
thing You Ifergot Fat tn captn 'us Bisher
he done when he catched tn drift things you'd have ask tn
crew find out don't reckoect exact But I'll cee
brate Washngton's Birthday more British ship;
meHr
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21

s. "Wel, anyway, they us no help fer it. put on
brave face an essed sayn how couldn't tell warn on
"ashngtons Birthday, him bein counyman O. mine not
menshun pe-tick-lar friend o. So family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
TIE BRIDGE AT ELY'S FORD.

The appropriation by the City
Council of one.twelish OF the cost or
constructing n bridge over the Rapi-
dan river at Ely's Ford, amounting
to some $3.50, will be generally com
mended 10y thepeOple OF this city. A
bridge as this point gives TO the
thrifty people of the peninsula lying
between the Rappahannock aud Rap
idan rivers, an accessible route t.
this city. and in assisting these peo-
pie in building up and improving
their community. Fredericksburg Is
proceeding ia the right way to en-
courage intercourse and business re-
lauons within the range of her logi.
cal business territory. Heretofore
the people of this section OF Culpeper
county, If they come 20 Fredericks-
burg at all. were forced SO cross the
Rappahannock river at Richard =
Ferry or to cross the Rapidan sew
eral miles above Ely's Ford and
reach this place 10y a circuitouS route,
going many miles ont Of their way.
The people Of the section OF Culpeper
above referred To are a thrifty and
industrious people, and our City
Council in the action it has taken has
not only assisted a worthy people in
the consummation OF an important
business enterprise, but in helping
them they have benefited Frederisks-
burg. not only from q business stand
point. but also of putting it in closer
social touch with people worth cult
waiting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
SOUTHERN AUTHORS.

Prof.. William p. Trent has just finish
ed volume which will furnish select
anthology of the writings OF Southern
authors from the earliest time to the
present dsy.-Exchange.
Prof. Trent deserves the thanks OF
the South for this volume. Some OF
the best authors OF this country were
Southerners, but their productions
have not met with thepublic endorse
ment that they should, from what
cause we know not, and so we have
comparatively few books by South
ern authors. This volume OF Prof.
Trent !, lift meets with public endorse
ment, will probably be followed by
Others, and so we will in this way
have the best productions OF the
South brought before the public and
will be preserved to future genera
tiOns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
THE PRESIDENTS POLICY.

1t is claimed by the friends OF Mr..
Roosevelt shat he will not depart in
the future from the safe, conservative
lines he has followed in thepast. He
will probably recommend a slight re-
vision Of the tariff where it needs adj
iusting and suggest reforms in many
directions which may appear TO him
rs being necessary for the good o!
the country. One Of the predictions
Is thatin his administration OF affairs
ne will make no distinction as 80 sec
tions Of the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
Baptist Messengers to Attend
Worlds Congress in London.

Judge W. W. Moffstt, president Of the
Baptist General Association Of Virginia
acting under resolution adopted by that
body in it's late session in Petersburg
has appointed the following as messen-
gers to the Worlds Congress of Bsptists
TO be held In London, July, 1905:
DR.. r. II. Pitt, Ut. EIlyson, I. j. Ship
man, Stockton w. Cole, T. S Dunnawsy,
Jr., and II W. Battle The last nance
is a pastor in North Carolina, but is o
life member of the Baptist General Asso
citation of Virginia.
The number Of messengers to be ap
pointed ia not limited, and any who Wish
and hope to go may have no hesitaucy
in writing to Judge Moffet at Salem.
The outlook is bright for large com
psDy, as the London meeting is very
attractive, and special rates for travel
can be obtained.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

At Roanoke Thursday the V. p. |. de
fested the V. NJ. |. at football. Score II
TO ,.
The dwelling of K. II. Wilson, at Round
Hill. LoudOun county, was destroyed
tuesday night by fire. Loss several
thousand dollars Insurance, 500 on
building and contents.
The Virginia Daily Press, the tepubli
can newspaper published in Roanoke
announces that it has been placed IN
new hands, and in future will be man
aged by p. l.. Summers and {. b. Slemp.
The latter is son OF Congressman lemp.
The paper has not been a financial sue
sess.
Joshua Fletcher, OF Upperville. has
sold to James S. 0xnard for nearly So
600 farm OF $50 acres located between
llpperyile and RectOrtown, and Edgar
Ish. Of Aide. has bought from WIN. n.
Tsffany and others farm OF $50 acres,
located partly in Loudoun and partly 10
Fauuuipr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Speaking of stale bread, the Oldest
now extant WIS found in the ruins OF
Pompeii the other day. The town
was destroyed by an eruption OF We
suvius in the year IS A. D. In exca-
waiting some days ago, four loaves OF
bread were found in an oven. They
had only been there eighteen hun
bred and twenty-six years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Some writer claims that Mr.. Roose-
welt is the second president elected
TO that position wearing nous
tache. Mr.. Cleveland being the frat.
This is undoubtedly a mistake. Pres
idents Grant, Hayes, Garfield and
Harrison each wore a moustache.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Maryland used TO be the great
peach State OF this country, but III
1902 Georgia took the belt from her
and has worn it since, and it is said
she is likely to continue to wear it
She has probably 100000 bearing
trees and thousands Of young ones
coming on.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

J. Pierpont Morgan is said 30 be
one of the largest givers in the world.
Besides giving nearly a million OF
dollars a year to public charities, he
gives thousands of dollars to worthy
objects that the world knows moth
ing Of He is said TO be the special
friend to bows.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Zenos J. Rives, Congressman elect
from the 18th Illinois district, will be
the youngest representative in the
next Congress. He is % years old,
and although almost unknown in his
district and made no canvas, he de-
feated his opponent by five hundred
majority. Rives is Virginia name
and it may be possible he sprang
from our Virginia stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
CONTEMPT OF COURT
DRUGGIST MUST GO TO JAIL.
CHARGED the Court Through News
paper ArticleWith Vicious end Cor
Fupt NJ olives.


Among the opinions handedi down
Wednesday 10y the state Supreme Court
of Appeals Was one OF unusual interest
as bearing on contempt oil court Inc
case is that of Burdett Va. The common
wealth. IL il rendered 10y President
Keith. of the court aud aillrms the hbh-
ing of the Nelson County Circuit Court,
uoder which Burdett must pay "A fine oi
$50 and serve ten days in iailfor a new"
paper attack on Judge Loving, oiNelson.
Burdett il a druggist OF that county.
Some time ago the grand jury brought IN
twelve indictments against him Tor sill
ing liuuor by retail without license.
Burdett pleaded guilty and paid his fines
amounting to $75.5l. Soon thereafter he
nubIished an article over his signature IN
the Nelson County Times charging that
the grand jury had been constrained 10y
Judge Loving TO bring twelve indict
ments. when one would have been suili
Gent, and that the Judge was actuatrd
by vicious and corrupt motives. Burdttt
was arrested for contempt 0icOurt, ilned
$50. and sentenced to serve ten days IN
Jail. The Circuit Court confirmed this
sentence and he appealed to the Supreme
Court
Judge Keith, In his opinion, says that
there is no doubt that the article pub
lished was IA gross and insulting libel.
The Judge concludes that by the COM
mon law, courts possessed the power To
punish. as for contempt, libelous publica-
tions, OF the character OF the one under
consideration, upon their proceedings,
pending or past, upon the ground that
they tended to degrade the tribunals, de
str"y public confidence and respect Tor
their judgments and DEGREES. and OBJ
structed the free course OF justice; that
summary punishment,as for contempt. ol
the publishing of q newspaper article
does not constitute an invasion OF the
liberty of the press, whether referring to
pending or a past transaction, and
that such being the common law. the
courts Of Virginia are bound to admins
ter it until 1t has been changed by com
petent authority.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
Local Markets
fl,nrrected bY Simon Hirsh g Bro. ]

IOOTT6CU5U D OIInOH N1ITbH u DI0'T
Wheat. 81 .05 20 $l.15; corn, new, so to
So: old go; meal, $1.3O to $1.4O per 100;
eats, 40 to A.; fowls Qive), 8 to 8;
chickens, live, 8 to 10; ducks, live, to
8: turkeys, 10 to ~; lard, IL to II;
spring chickens, 8 TO 10 per pound;
turkeys. dressed, 16 to lS;live, II to ID:
agps. 22 TO 20; butter, 10 to 20 /;
hams, IA TO IL sweet potatoes,
4Oc TO 45c Irish potatoes, SOC
Co 4Oc; beef 3 to Ok; pork ~ TO 81; veal,
AZ to 5; lambs $3.50 to $3.50; hides,
(green) 5to 6; hides dry e TO 10: sailed
hides, z to 8; baled hay, $15 20 SIS per
ton.
Leaf Sumac-55 to 90 per 100.
WooI-Unwashed. % to 20; washed,
% to 26.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Sing Sing has a remarkable pris-
oner within it's walls. He now edits
the Star OF Hope, prison paper, and
has been lawyer, reporter, confidence
man, secretary to khediye OF Egypt,
preacher, forger and politician. Heis
an Englishman and is serving out a
term for burglary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
PRESIDENT STARTS WEST
He Will Visit the ST. Louis Fair

President Roosevelt left Washington
by special train Thursday night for bis
first peep at the ST. Louis Exposition
since it's dedication. The train will ar
rive at st. Louis Saturday at 8 O'Clock
The party accompanying ths President
included Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Allie
Roosevelt, DR.. 2. NJ. Rixey, and Others
Saturday will he spent in visiting the
Exposition. The President and disparity
will return TO Washington, Tuesday,
Nov 29th.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Ii is estimated that about forty
per cent more women are now doing
mems work than were so engaged
ten years ago, while she increase OF
men workers is only a triile over
twenty-five per cent. The reason
suggested for this is, the men are be-
coming more worthless and the wo-
men are compelled to do their work,
or it would not be done at all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
May Get a Good Office.

Hugh Gordon Miller, Of Norfolk, Assis.
tant United States District Attorney,
WAS summoned to Washington Tuesday
night by President Roosevelt. He was
by the campaign commit
tee to deliver speeches in New Jersey, New
York and West Virginia during the re
cent campaign. His friends declare that
President Roosevelt intends to reward
him with an impOrtAnt office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

The Department OF Commerce and
Labor informs us that there are T.
3O5, 443 depositors in the various
banks OF this country, and they have
on deposit 50, 0G0,17S,G11. That is
not bad showing for our country,
since it is @ third more than any
other country and more than any
two, leaving out Germany.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
HELD FOR RANSOM.

Demand for Money Made by Kid
nappers Of Virginia Boy at ST.
Louis.
Unknown persons in st. Louis are
holding for ransom Stephen Putney, IT,.
whose father is millionaire OF Rich
mond. The boy disappeared from his
boarding house in st. Louis while hav
ing in charge for his sisterin-law, Mrs
LsnghOrne Putney, money and jewelf
worth several hundred dollars Detec
tives and police were put on the trail, but
for days the mystery Of how it was pos
sible to kidnap a man OF bis size without
struggle, for, though Putney is only
sixteen, be stands six feet in height ano
weighs loo pounds, was unsolved. 1t
was learned, however, that pretty wo
man had been seen TO speak TO him iust
before bis disappearance.
short unsigned note has been received
by his brother, LaDghorne Putney, now
in St Louis, with information that Put
ney is safe, but that he must be rsnsOmed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
JAPS FAIL TAKE HILL.
R.pvIsss AGAIN In Nieht Attatk

The Japanese made fresh attack OF
Pontiloff (Lone Tree Hill, but according
to Russian accounts. were driven back
with heavy loss Bandits are causing
the Russians much trouble.
The Japanese fleet before Port Arthur
captured a blockade runner with pro
vision for the garrison.
Japanese shells started big fire jr
Port Arthur, which is supposed to have
destroyed the coal stored there
The first division Of the Baltic fleet il
at Port Said and expected to enter the
Suez canal Friday. The second division
was at Cape Skagen, Denmark.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

The muskrat predicts a mild win
ter and the goosebone indicates a
severe winser. Now, which shall we
prepare for, a mild or severe winter?
The coal dealers lean to the goose
hone
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Select your Christmas presents IRON
headquarters. Norris, the jeweler and
optician, has the largest and mcat com
plete stock ever shown in Fredericks-
burg, and his goods will satisfy the most
fastidiOus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Senator Scott, of West Virginia,
cannot secure offices for all OF the
young men Of his constituency, there
fore he advises them not TO seek gov
eminent employment and coop
down in a government office at a
bare living salary and permit all
their energies to remain dormant. >
lie says when they leave the service
they are not qualified for the bust
ness OF life and are thereafter placed
at a disadvantage. The Senator is
probably right.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
IN the name of the Commonwealth o
Virginia.

IN the name of the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of the County Of Caroline on the 10th day
of November, 1904.
D. B. Powers, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
decd. L. b. White, Edible White, NV.
Hudson and Mary Hudson his wife,
Sallie White, K. G. G. White, Edith
White and r. B. Gill, sheriff admir-. of l..
Il. White, decd. and the following in
fants under 81 years Of age: Edith White,
Elizabeth White, Iaudya White, Bat
taile White, Robbie White, Fitzhugh
White and Temple White, infant chill
dren of l.. r. White, decd, and Mary
b. White. Defendants
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to subject the
real estate of l.. B. White, decd, to the
payment of certain judgments In favor OF
d. b. Powers and ais.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendants, M. w. Hudson
and Mary Hudson, his wife, Sallie White
and Edith White, are not residents OF the
state of Virginia, ii is ordered that they
and all other children of l. b. White and
their husbands and wives, whose names
are unknown, do appear here within fif-
teen days after due publication hereof,
and DO what may be necessary to protect
their interest in this suit. And tits fur
cher ordered that copy hereof be publish
ed once week for four weeks in The Free
lance. newspaper published in Freder-
icksburg, Va and that a copy be posted
NJ the trent door of the court house OF this
county on or before the first rule day after
tie entry of this suit.
A copy-Teste:
IL. II. COGHII.I., Clerk.
BY +. G. Valentine, Deputy Clerk.
Z o. PcatToss. p. q. novI1-w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

II Gen. Miles can't command the
armies Of the United States he can
command the militia Of Massachu-
setts. Or at leat Gov. Douglass says
h, can, II be will, and it is supposed
he will.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Last year Alaska gave she country
S26, 900, 600 in gold, but very little
Of it found it's way into our pockets,
yet we rejoice vith those whose
pockets were filIe'i.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

The action Of the Baptist General
Association at Petersburg against
lynching, and the rousing speech OF
Governor Montague. followed by
the action of the Virginia Con-
ference at Lynchburg, will do much
in saving Virginia from any further
disgrace by lawless mobs. The two
religious bodies can only advise and
exhort, but the Governor can enforce
she law against the lawless, and he
will not mince matters about it. Let
the people sustain the Governor and
the judiciary OF the State in uphold
ing the law, and lynching will cease.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Scarf pins, rose gold, green and roman
gold. artistic designs, set with diamonds,
pearls. rubies, sspphires. &c. Our scsrI
pin line is full OF good things suitable for
presentations the year round. Norris,
the iawpIpr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
sarksdaIe May Be a Candidate

State Senator W. p. Barksdale, OF Hal
flax, will probably bea candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Lieut.. Go. =
ernor next year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Diamond and Pearl Brooches.-You
will find the line at Norris. the ieweler
and opticisn, fully up to date. His stock
is full of good things, especially in mod
crate price goods.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Solid gold secret lock bracelets, cuff
pins, collar pins, pendants, hat pins. etc.
The aim Of Norris, the jsweler, il TO
please and satisfy his customers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

For rings of any style, any shape, quail
ity always the best, go TO Norris, the
jeweler and optician Engagement and
wedding rings a speciality.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26

Norris, the jeweler. Is justly proud Of
his solid silver and toilet ware. He
makes a speciality OF small wares in
sterling silver for all sorts Of presenta.
ton novelties at small prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
MARRIAGES.

At the residence of the officiating min
ster. Rev. g. W. Connelee, near New.
lands. Richmond county, Thursday
Miss Maggie l.. Hynson, the daughter oi
r. W. Hyson, was married to l.. Is.
Balderson.
Licensed to marry in Washington:
George II. Smith. OF Manassas, and Ellie
Cologne. Lonnie l.. Sanders, OF Mill
boro, and Maud Modena, oil Louisa
county. Melville T. Trsyham and Dolcy
Tray ham, both of Louisa county.
Mr.. John Beale and Miss v Davis, the
adopted daughter of Judge and Mrs
Z. II. Beale, were married at the home
of the bride Wednesday. Rev. W. +.
Davis, father Of the bride, offciated.
Mrs g. W. Murphy, aunt of the bride,
played the wedding march, and Miss
Jean Bailey carried the wedding ring.
Mr.. and Mrs Besle left for the World r
Fair on their bridal trip.
A beautiful marriage took place ~
6:3O O'Clock Wednesday evening a.
Farnham Baptist church, Richmond
county. the contracting parties being
Miss Mabel Gertrude Motley, dauE hter
Of Nr. James L. Motley, OF Faruham.
and DR.. Robert Eubank Booker, OF
Lottsburg, Northumberland county
Miss Lou Todd Motley, sister OF the
bride. was maid of honor, and Dr. Rob
ert o. Lyell best man. The bridesmaids
were: Misses Mary f. Lyeu, Margaret
Downing, Julia Eubank and Mamie NJ
Pitts. Ushers: DR.. l. j. Mitchell, Messrs
Harry q Oakley. andJ Vincent Eubank
aud J. Milton Lyell. Rev. Richard III.
wards officiated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
DEATHS.

DR.. VIM. b. Gray, a prominent phyei.
clan of Richmond, is dead, aged II years
Mrs. Joshua Hatcher, Jr.. OF Loudoun
died at her home near Hamilton Tuesday
aged thirty-flve. Her u'baud and
three small children survive.
Mics Frances Rowe, Of King and Queen
county, died at the home Of her relative,
Mrs. George Luther Owens, Wednesday
of heart disease, after an iilness OF six
weeks, aged sixty years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
% Per Cent. Cheaper

elsewhere Come and be convinced
with with and before you ouy
goods and can't give you better goods Tor
entitled
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-26
Plaintiff,

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit COur
of the County Of Caroline on the 10th day
of November, 1904.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-01
WOMAN DIED WITH
BABY IN HER ARMS.
Police Found the Corpse Holding
Child in Her Arms.

Police Found the Corpse Holding
Child in Her Arms.
With baby clasped in the lifeless
arms, are body of Annie BRAKEMAN, a
negro woman, was found in her bed
at her home at East Broad and Thir-
ty-sixth streets, shortly before II
O'Clock. last night by Mounted PATROL
men Mccarthy and Harper. who had
gone to the house TO arrest Jim Brace
man, the woman's husband.
Two small children We're in the bed
with the corpse. Neither the children
nor the other occupants of the house
knew the woman was dead The hus-
band fearing arrest was hiding out.
and was also ignorant of his wifes
death. Coroner Keller was notified and
made an investigation. Heart disease
is supposed to have caused the death.
The body was still warm when the
patrolmen found it, showing the wom-
an had been dead only a short time.
Annie Taylor. negro woman who
lives nearby had requested the arrest
of Jim BRAKEMAN for cursing her
Awed by the presence of the dead WON
an, she asked to be allowed to with
draw the charges.