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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
THE EASTERN TROUBLE.

Latest advices from the Russia
Japan controversy indicate that war
between these nations Is now un-
avoidable and imminent. The only
possible chance OF peaceable settle
mens seems to be an agreement
which has been proposed, whereby
the independence and territorial in
s9grity Of both China and Korea, TO
include also recognition by both gov
ernments of the special interest OF
Russia in Manchuria and OF Japan
in Korea, coupled with an agreement
based on the principle OF equality OF
all nations as regards commercial
opportunities In those countries. In
view. however, Of Russia's reply to
overtures from Japan looking to
such settlement, chances OF n settle
ment along these lines are now re-
mote. Russia has all along main
tanned that her occupation OF Man
churia has had this object in view /;
but her conduct now in refusing these
oyertures is incontrovertible evidence
that she has had as her object she
acquisition of territory, and only
laid claim to other motives until,
from q military standpoint, she was
prepared to back up her real posi-
ton by force OF arms. 1t seems that
further delay now on the part OF ia
pan only adds to the chances OF Rus
sia's success, as the latter is daily
pouring troops into Manchuria and
daily adding strength to the position
she occupies. II war commences be-
tween these two nations 1t is difficult
to see how other great powers VINO
have interests to protect In the lar
f .st can remain neutral. England
aud the United States, and France
and Germany are likely to be drawn
into the conflict, and the conflict
which was recently averted by CO.
operation OF the world powers al
che time OF the Boxer uprising IF
again imminent. We can recall no
situation in world politics more
fraught with peril and uncertainty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
MARRIAGES.

Mrs. Fife G. Meekins and Mr.. W. F.
Schools, OF Lancaster county, were mar
red at the Baptist parsonage at white
Stone on Wednesday last by Rev. Il. J.
Bradley.
Cards are out for the marriage OF NJ.
Hiram Sebree, formerly OF White store,
Lancaster county. to Aiss Anna Hook,
Of Ssyville, Long Island, n Y, the cere
mony TO occur at the latter place Jnnu
airy IL.
Mr.. John Sanders, Of Irvington, Ian.
caster county, and Mics Ellie Webb, q
Warsaw, Richmond county, were mar
ried by Rev. 6. N. Connolly, at Gotham
Park Baptist church, near warsaw,
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ste Smith, an
nounce the approaching marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Clara Genevieve, to Mr..
Alvah +. Hayden, both of lrVington,
the ceremony To take pie e In the Irving
ton Baptist church, January 18th, at ;
O'Clock p. m.
Mr.. Charles o. Brooks, OF Mathews,
and Miss Leila Ashburn, daughter OF
Capt. VIM l.. A4hburn, OF lrvington,
were married at the latter place
on last Tuesday night by Rev
f. W. Claybrook. Miss Clara Wilder
rendered the wedding march. Messrs.
W. d Wilder and Ernest Nee ins were
the ushers, and Mr.. AIvah Hayden best
man MIR David AsburD, her brother,
gave the bride away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

His fatal illness, which overlook him
last Wednesday. was CONGESTION OF the
stomach and liver, following an acute
attack of Indigestion. Ia which he was
subject General Gordon had been un-
conscious nearly all day. The begin
ming of the end occurred when serious
complications set in and his physicians
had abandoned all hope. as his kidneys
refused to secrete and the symptoms
OF uraemic poisoning were very de-
cided. His death was quiet. He fell
peacefully to sleep and all was over.
General Gordons remains will
reach this city tomorrow Def
mite arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been made, but II
is stated that the body will lie in state
in the state house for several days pre-
ceding the funeral. the family Of the
deceased cheftain having agreed to the
request that the former followers OF
General Gordon may view his remains.
At a conference here between GOV.
ernor Terrell and the relatives Of Gen
eral Gordon. il was decided 20 hold
the funeral exercises In the house OF
representatives. when. in conjunction
with the religious exercises. speakers
prominent throughout the south and
veterans Of the Confederate army will
deliver eulogics
General Gordon was born in Epson
county. Ga. July s, 1892. OF Scotch an
cestry. which had a prominent part in
the Revolutionary War Young Cor
don graduated from Georgia State
University in 1852, and a few months
later was admitted 10 the practice OF
law. Early in 1861 he enlisted in the
volunteer Confederate service and was
elected captain of his company He
rose rapidly by promotion to be lieu
tenant colonel OF the Sixth Alabama
Infantry in December, 1861 He par
tlcipated in the struggle on the PENN
sula. had a part in the battle al Nal
yern Hill and was commissioned a
brigadier general November s, 1862
He was in command at Chancellors-
Vile and in the Pennsylvania cam
paign. He was at the battle Of Get
tysburg. the battle of the Wilderness.
and al Spottsylvania Courthouse. In
May 1864, he was promoted to be a
major general. and took part In the
important battles which marked the
closing scenes OF the Civil War. His
bearing was characterized by holiness
and dash which made him the Ideal
cd his soldiers. In an official report OF
General Hill. General Gordon was char
acterized as the Chevalier Bayard OF
the Confederacy.'
When hostilities were ended. ne
called his men about him and advised
them to bear the trial Of defeat. to 20
home in peace. obey the laws and re-
build the wasted country.
Since the organization of the United
Confederate Veterans, he has held the
position OF its commandments, and
his frequent reflections 10 that posi-
tjou have testified TO the warmth OF
Affection in which he has been held In
the south.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

The Chicago Tribune does not fear
that the rich cotton lands OF other
countries south OF us will materially
affect our cotton culture for years to
come, either In the extent OF the pro-
duct or she price. Ii calls attention
to the fact that the best cotton
growing sections OF the world spent
years and years in studying and ex-
perimenting In the culture, so as to
make it pay, when they had better
facilities and labor than the countries
now about to turn their attention to
cotton raising. Besides, it maintains
shat the colored man of the South,
although Indifferent and given to
much idleness, Is a better farm hand
and cotton-raiser than Africa or Asia
can produce, and insists that not
until sufficient supply OF intelligent
labor can be procured by those coun-
tries will there be serious rivalry with
this country in the production Of
cotton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
THE PANAMA CANAL SHOULD BE
CONSTRUCTED.

Ii appears to us that when the
president OF she United States sends
to Congress a message declaring In
the plainest language that the ad-
ministration at Washington lie not
responsible for the revolutiOnin Pan
ANA, and that it did not aid or abet
Il In any manner, be should be given
full credit for what he says. That he
did, has been the charge by many
opposed TO the Panama treaty, both
Republicans and Democrats, and
that 10 their ground OF opposition.
Then, II there is no other reason for
opposing the treaty, and the presi-
dent Is TO be believed, why not pass
the treaty and go on with the canal?
Is Ia limited that we owe Colombia
something and We must make that
all right. What do we owe Colombia?
She undertook to squeeze millions
out OF this government for this same
canal when she thought we were bent
on having 1t at any price, and failed
In the effort. She did this, too, IN
the face OF her pledges, which she did
not keep. Therefore, we fall to see
wherein we owe her anything.
Colombis's refusal to ratiiy the
canal treaty, we are told, contribut-
cd largely to the action OF Panama
But there are other causes that led
so that action, II we are rightly in
formed, which were as weighty AZ
those that Influenced che action OF
our forefashers In the war for indie
pendence. Il Is stated that in ad
dition TO Panama furnishing men
and means for the common defense
beyond her reasonable portion, and
being deprived OF her riRhtful repre-
ssntation, she was oppressed by she
rule OF the Colombisns, ninety-fve
per cent OF whom are ignorant and
cannot read. For these reasons she
seeded without aid from any outside
source, and her action has been ap-
proved by the leading nations OF the
earth, in that they have recognized
her independence. Can our govern
ment do less, even II there we're no
great interests at stake? But when
we consider the great good that is
TO come from the completion OF the
canal, we think 1t very strange that
there should be any hesitation,
especially from representatives OF the
South, which Is and must be vitality
concerned. Louisiana and Mississip-
pi have declared forfavorable action;
Southern cities have followed their
example and others will soon be
heard from. The canal Is a national
necessity, and its construction should
be proceeded with as soon as posi-
be.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Senator McComas gets the emf

Senator McComas gets the empty
honor Of a nomination for United
States senator by the Republicans OF
the Maryland Legislature to succeed
himself. The resolutions renominat-
ing him recounted his great service
to his party and the country, and
were quite fulsome. The successor,
however, will be q Democrat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Hon. John r. Dos Passos Gave
Christmas Barbecue In Westmore-

Hon. John r. Dos Passos Gave
Christmas Barbecue In Westmore-
land. ~
The largest crowd that gathered her
turing Christmas, representing every sec
ion and class, was at Hon. John K. Dor
Passos' barbecue at SANDY Point" OF
Thursday OF last week. BY noon very
arge crowd from different counties ant
,tates assembled at Sandy Point, anC
catered through the crowd, like beauti
III roses In large bouquet, were man!
ovely women, adding beauty, gentleDess
md refinement to the occasion. The oc
.asion was honored by the presence OF
,ur brainy and loved Hon. VIM. A
Jones and other big men from near by
Every body had a cordial and big heart
d welcome, and Hon. John X. Dor
Passos left nothing undOne that d greal
mind could suggest or great purse sup
DIV, for the pleasure and enjoyment Of
ais friends, and many thought the day
The most pleasant during Christmas
And every one unites in sincere gratitude
20 MIR. Dos Passos for his great ano
,enerous kindness to our people.-Weet
morelsnd Corr. Northern Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

Bows Knee Pants, sizes four to fiji
teen years,
The best Ladies' Black Hose,
twenty-five cent quality,
The Famous Black Cat Stockings.
Ladies' twenty-five cent vests and
pants,
Mems Undershirts,
Mems Overshirts,
Bows Overshirts,
Ladies' and Misses Golf Gloves
Hand bags, Pocket-books and
Card Cases,
A real good Corset.
Ladies' and Gents Neck wear,
30 and 3e-inch Atwood Dress
Goods, soc quality,
% and Soc Pillow Tops,
Hand painted Picture Frames
All wool Tricot Wasting,
silk Mulls,
Ladies', Misses and Children's
Union Suits,
Ladies and Gents Linen Handker-
chiefs,
Ladies' Hose Supporters Twin
Anchor AMI Hook on,
Fine all-linen Damask and Huck
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

Last session in the College OF
France, Prof. Izoulet gave a course
OF lectures upon economic questions
in America. This session he will lee
.ure on religious subjects in the Unit
ed States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

1t is given out now that Mr.. Bryan
will unite with the Hearst men in the
next national Democratic conven'
ton to defeat German, 0lney or any
other candidate who might be OBJ
iectionable TO Mr.. Bryan. 1t is
doubtful il the combination will have
strength sufficient to be seriously
felt in that great body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
PARDoNED BY GOVERNOR.

Richmond Labor Leaders Released
From Prison After Serving -Four
Days.
Gov. Montague has ordered the release
from jail in Richmond OF W. ii. Muller
md Sidney Gates, two labor leaders WIFI
we're confined there in default OF the pay
nent OF foes OF $3.50 each for criminal!
| being y. B. Buchanan, superintendent
If the Richmond Passenger and Power
Electric Line This action was taken a.
he request OF MIR. Buchanan, who SAID
20 had been INDICATED and the law up
neld. Tie men had served four days oil
terms of three months. Their offens
was the publication during the strike OIL
the street car lines OF an affidavit, sworh
to by an irresponsible party, that MIR
Buchanan was living under an assumed
name
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

Prayers from thousands OF hearts
oil over our Southland will 60 up TO
the throne OF grace for the recovery
OF Gen. John B. Gordon, who is dan
gerously I'll at his home In Georgia.
The attack is acute indigestion and
ia similar to one he had some time
ago, which came near taking him off.
The latest report from his physician
Is that his recovery is very doubtful.
However, we hope for the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Old Relic and Landmark Gone.

The old cannon, landmark OF Farm
ham since the war OF 1912. and which
has been used year after year by neigh
boring citizens to sound forth the ap'
proach Of Christmastide, and to peal Out
the victory OF many elections. was burst
into many pieces on Christmas eve nigh
by an overhead Of powder. No Ons was
hurt.-Northern Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

1t ia said that a colored man lie
employed in the United States Sen
ate who is the happy possessor OF o
walking cane with heavy silver
hand inscribed ITO James Jones,
in grateful memory, from Mrs. JET
ferson Davis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
COLONIAL BEACH.
New Improvement Association WI"
Consider Issuance Of Bonds.

New Improvement Association viii
Consider Issuance Of Bonds.
At largely attended meeting Of the
representative men OF Colonial Beach,
held few days ago, the Citizens I'm
provement Association was formed Will
the following officers: President, DIR. r
F. Ninde; secretary, Z. II. Weaver; assis-
tant secretary, C. j. Balts.
The object OF the organizstionis to dis
cuss the advisability Of bonding thu
town to make necessary improvements
to the streets, construct sewerage sys
TEN. build a town hall and jail, anc
widen the board walk on the river front
The organization will meet regularly
twice a month.
The outlook for Colonial Beach II
brighter than ever before. Builders say
there is more building In contemplation
than ever before In any one year, hea
estate is steadily advancing in value.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

The Baltimore American says Sen
ator Thomas C. Platt, OF New York,
lie one OF the most astute and consul
mate politicians the United States
has ever known. And yet, when he
was the junior senator, with Senator
Conklin, he was SO overshadowed by
intellect and political shrewdness, he
wss everywhere known as "Me Too
Platt."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

Gov. Beckham, OF Kentucky, is ill.,
dignant over the numerous reports
OF newspaper reporters to the effect
that human life is not safe in that
State. He tells the Legislature that
such enemies OF the State should be
punished for their slsnderous false
hDOIo
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

DR.. Charles W. Dabney, at present
at the University OF Tennessee, has
accepted the presidency OF the Uni
yersity OF Cincinnati. He is son OF
DR.. Robert L. Dabney, Stone"ah
Jackson's chief OF staff
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Sympathy to Mrs. Lonsstrest

With only few voting, Lee Camp OF
Confederate Veterans, Richmond, decided
TO send telegram OF sympathy to
Mrs. Longstreet. The camp has always
been opposed to Gen. Longstreet, and his
picture does not hang onits walls among
the Confederate heroes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Live Stock Markets.

Union Stock Yards. Pittsburg. Pa.
Ian e.-Cattle steady; choice. $3.50
$40; prime. s5a5.2O; fair, ss.5O4420.
Hogs lower: prime. heavy, mediums
and heavy Workers., ;5.1545.20; light
Workers. S510d5.15; pigs. $4.90@6j
roughs. s350m450. Sheep steady:
prime wethers, $430G4.40; culls and
common. S26250: choice lambs. So
1850; veal calves, sS@s.75.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
LEGISLATURE.
ANTITRUST MEASURE De-
FEATED.
Road Bill Will Be Given Further Con-
sideration.

Road Bill Will Be Given Further Con-
sideration.
The Fulton bill designed 10 destroy all
combinations and trusts formed 10 re.
straiot OF trsde, was defeated 10 the house
the vote being "a 10 -.
The senate discussed the eminent do
main bill involving the rights OF rail
roads in condemnation proceedings. Ii
was passed, but with many amendments.
The house granted further confer
ence on the Edmonson road bill, the first
report of the conierees having been reject
ed. Messrs. Edmonson, Green and Card
well were again appointed.
The house cOncurred in the bills ex'
tending the January terms OF county
courts TO the both, and restoring 70
sheriffs the compensation for attendance
on the terms OF circuit courts taken from
them by an error in bill Of the revision
committee.
The bill preventing building and loan
associations from charging more than :
per cent. on mo icy loaned by them was
recommitted TO committee. twas stated
lnhl Tue phSohkc W tulo bii nOuN h'""
he disruption of every building and loan
association in Virginia.
A bill authorizing the levy OF school
Tax in Metompkin district, Accomac
county, was passed on motion OF MIR.
Matthew'S.
The bill precribing date for payment OF
interest upon taxes assessed 10y com
missioner Of the revenue provides that 1t
nall be collected from december l in thu
,ear in which the taxes are assessed
upon all taxes assessed by commits
sioner Of the revenue which have beer
lert toiore or are hereafter returned de-
iinquent, or which are now or shall here
liter remain unpaid on the fret day OF
luly ia the year succeeding III 1t in " hici
hey were so assessed.
The house bill passed regulating the
transportation Of bodies dead OF ini"c
,ious diseases conforms the laws OF NH
Einia to the rules OF the National Asso-
.iation az nnarda nf Health
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

An English writer doubts II mental
labor alone is ever the actual cause
OF insanity. He lie rather Of the opin.
ION that the application OF the mind,
when NOT excessive, strengthens IL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
TO NOMINATE STATE oFFIcERS

Democratic Caucus to Meet at Rich
mond Thursday Night.
The Democratic caucus, to nominate
State officers, will be held Thursday
night. The officers to be selected art
first and second auditor, register OF the
land Office, and public printer. There
will be strong contests for the two lat
ter Offices.
The candidates for register OF the land
office are J. w. Richardson, incumbent,
Delegate s. NJ Newhouse, OF Culpeper;
Doorkeeper OF the Senate, s. NJ. Donald
and ]. N Brenaman. The caucus will be
enlivened by fight as to whether the
Norfolk county members shall be af.
mitted. They were elected by afusion Of
Democrats and Republican.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Holly Festival in Lancaster County

The Holly ball at Kilmarnock, Lam
caster county, was a great success. Mr..
F. g. New bill, Commemorative Attorney
OF Lancaster, was orator OF the occasion.
He was introduced by Mr.. c. S. Towles,
Commonwealth Attorney Of Northum-
berland. Miss Bessie Harding was
crowned "Queen Of the Holly Rain.
Lancsster's annual Feast OF the Holly is
looked forward to by those who take
part in it from all over the Lower North
ern Neck, and is probably the only festi-
val of it's kind In existence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs Ann Burke, died at her home in
Culpeper county, Dec.3O,at the advanced
age OF 90 years.
Rev. George S. Vest, assistantrector OF
st. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond,
has been called To st. Johns Church,
West Point
The managers house on the farm Of
Mai. Chas. Waite, was entirely destroyed
by ire Monday night. Mr.. Johnson, the
manager, lost everything he had.-Cul-
pepper Exponent.
Mr.. Rixry has introduced bills In the
House for the relief of the vestry aud
wardens OF st. Stephens Episcopal
Church, OF Cedar Run parish, Fauquier
county, and for the relief OF the estate OF
Catharine X. Moore, deceased.
Rappshannock county has offered q re
ward Of $500 for the capture OF Hugh
Elkins. who on Christmas Eve shot and
killed Joseph Kibler at Woodyille, that
county. The dead mans brothers have
also offered an additional reward OF
5000 for the capture OF Elkins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Local Markets

Corrected Dy simon hlrsn * brO.l
Wheat. 81 to 90; corn, new, 40 t.
Al, meal, 81. 3Oto 81 30 per 100 pounds
oats, 40 TO 80; fowls dive, to s;
chickens, live, Q to 10; dressed, 10 to IL;
ducks live.S to o, dressed. | | to II; tur-
KEYS. dress d lGM IL live10a l2;lard ia
12;eggs, 81 20 2S, butter, 10 to %, hams,
Ii to II; Irish potatoes. 80 to 90
sweet potatoes, 80 TO : beef 3 to ~;
pork, 6 to Z; veal ~ to GLANDS, $3.50 t.
SO. 50;hides green 5 to 6;hides dry st
l0.salted hides, to s; hsled hay : 5 t.
sls per ton.
Game-Partridges, 10 to IL; rabbits,
10 to II; wild turkeys, Toe. per 10;
pheasants, 40 10 80.
Wool-Unwashed, 10 TO 81; washed,
a. to as.
Leaf sumac-55 TO 90 cents per huo.
Ared pounds.
GENERAL MARKETS.
Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. g. - Flour
steady: winter superfine, $3.20M3 800;
Penna. roller clear. $3SOd4; city
mills. fancy. $490M5.15. Rye flour was
quiet. at 1886 per barrel. Wheat firm;
No. Penna. red, new, 9Oq90 &c Corn
firm; No. 2 yellow. local. 5lcc. Oats
quiet: No. 2 white. clipped, 44c.;
timothy. large bales. $l5d 1850. Pork
firm; family, 5000. Beef steady;
beef hams. S20n21. Live poultry,
I4c for hens, 9kc. for old ROSTERS.
Dressed poultry. l2lac. for choice
fowls. &c. for old ROSTERS. Butter
steady: creamery. CSC. per pound.
Eggs steady; New York and Penna..
3Sc. per dozen. Potatoes steady; 16q
soc. per bushel.
Baltimore. Md, Jan. 9.-Wheat dull;
spot. SSA QS9c.; steamer No. red.
S01adSO%c Corn quiet; spot, 5Oq
50ikc.; steamer mixed, 4S@s "a 4SAc:;
southern white corn, f4G ole; south
ern yellow corn 44d sic. Oats firm:
No. 2 white. 1870 44c.; No. 2 mixed,
41G41l5c Rye firm, No. 2 in eieYa
tor COO; uptown. 64G65c; No 2 west
ern. in elevator. Gle; uptown. &c. bid.
Butter steady; fancy imitation. 100
2Oc.; fancy creamery, 25c.i fancy ladle,
l861sc.; store packed, 16@17c. Eggs
steady; 33c. per dozen.
New York. Jan. 9.-Butter steady;
extra creamery, 24c.; creamery com.
mon to choice. 13425Rc.; imitation
creamery, 15G19c.; state dairy. l5U
21c.; renovated boise; half cream
cry, 15Q22c.; factory, 800 15c. Cheese
steady: state full cream fancy. small
colored. small white, large colored and
large white. Sept. IL. late made. l0Rc.
Eggs unsettled; state and Penna. near.
by average finest, Csc; state and
penna. seconds to firsts. 31Q33c.
western frsts. 33c; western seconds, |
9I482c.: refrigerated, 27Q30c.; west
extras. Csc. Potatoes firm; Long
Island, S2.25Q262; Jersey, s212@ |
$50; Jersey sweets, s1.50q3.5O; state
and western. sacks, $2.10G2.25. Cab |
bages firm; domestic, per ton, Sl5q25;
per 100 head, 5000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12

New Lawyers Admitted to Practice
Among those who passed the examina-
ton to practice law before the Supreme
Court were:
A. Julian Bagby, West Point; W. E.
Nelson, Culpeper; Howard W. Smith,
Broad Run, Fauquier county, and Fran
els Byrd Winston, Hanover, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-12
Declines the Call.

Rev. NJ. F. Sanford. OF Southwest Vir.
ginia, has declined the call to passionate
OF Nomini, Menokin and Machodoc Bap-
list churches In Wsstmorsland county.