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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
WIN. E. SlSsoR KILLED BY ENGINE

Mr.. Vim. E. Sisson, Of Alexandra,
was struck by an engine on the south
ern Railroad and was instantly killed al
Co. crossing, just west OF Alex
andria, Sunday. III. . a.
-. o.ssOn mad been talking 70 the
Waterman at the crossing and had, ac-
companied by nephew, Eugene Sisson'
started across the track, when passen-
ger engine northbound went by on
another track and must have drowned
the sound of the light engine, Tor Mr.
Sisson stepped directly IN front OF IL.
The Waterman called to him, ana ne
made a Jump. but was caught by the
tender of the engine before he could get
ont of the way. His nephew dia not
step on the track and was not injured.
The victim was sc years old and Is sur
viyed by his wife and one child he re-
s;dsd not a hundred yards from where
the accident occurred ono
Mr.. Sisson married several years ago
Miss Daisy Durrett, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. C.B. DUrrett.ot near LeaV-
ellis. Spotsylvania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
MAJOR WALLACE PARALYztD
Stricken Saturday Morning and TAKEN
To Hospital.

Ex.Mavor Thomas P, Wallace was
s.r;cLsr with paralysis in his left side
on n, saturday morning at his rooms, at
the residence Of Mr.. w. L. Bond on
prince Edward St., and was taken to
the Mary Washington Hospital. He
arose at 5 O'Clock Saturday morning,
walked across the room and fell behind
the stove, which fortunately had no fire
in it. He was helpless and laid there
until Z o'clock, when he was found by
a servant who entered the room. DR..
J. n. Barney was summoned and or
dered him TO be carried to the hospital.
A carriage was secured and Messrs. j.
c. Chichester, Michael Wallace. I. n.
Cunningham and Prof. Rankin went
with him. His entire left side IS para
lyzed and his speech much affected.
His condition is critical.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
cow SWALLOWS SCORPION
One Five Inches Long Found When
Bossy Was Killed.

Bossy Was kUleo.
Washington. Jan. i7-This isn't
Ssh story and isn't a yarn about
snakes; it's just a plain tale from the
MARYLAND hills about twenty miles
from the capital. and it's about an
ordinary grass eating COW.
More than four months ago John ,.
Gnhss. owner OF a farm near Rock
VILE. Nd. noticed that one OF his fine
Jersey COWS was Ill., She began cough
ing and kept It up and altogether
showed many signs OF tuberculosis.
Neighbors who we're more or Less "a
miliar with tuberculosis in animals
kent telling Mr.. Gilliss that there
couldn't be anything else the matter
with the animal.
About three weeks ago the COW
grew worse and Mr. Gilliss ordered
her killed a negro farm hand per
formed the execution and afterwards
started TO skin the Jersey. After ne
had taken OF the hide he noticed a
hole IN the cows side. and he traced
II through the intestines the stomach
and finally down to the milk bag
There he found a scorpion, five inches
long alive and kicking joyously at IN
expected liberty.
There are many scorpions about the
snrings in the vicinity OF Rockville
and It is believed that the COW swai
lowed this one when taking drink
Mr. Gilllss is keeping the scorpion as
evidence for any people who don't be
leye how the old COW came to nei
death.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
ICE FL0Es CAUSE HAVOC
Hunting Lodges, Oyster shaeks and
Boats Smashed In Atlantic Inlet.

Atlantic City. Jan II. - A dozen
meadow hunting lodges and oyster
shacks. a score OF boats OF different
sizes and several wharf landings used
by oystermen were smashed from their
foundations and moorings and either
crushed or swept away by tremendous
ice foes which broke locke and crash
ed their way through bay channels
and the inlet. Men In some OF the
cabins narrowly escaped with their
lives. and it il feared that some OF
these still missing may have per
ished
News OF the disaster was brought
here by Captain Peter Jeffries. OF this
city. after an allnight fight in a small
boat through the foes after he had
escaped from watch house" in the
bay used for keeping guard over the
oyster beds. Captain Jeffries took to
his tiny skin when he feared that his
house would be swept from its foun
datlons. and he narrowly escaped dis
aster at several points before he ar
rived home
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
SENATOR GAYLE

Senator Gayle, the new member from
Buckingham, enjoys the distinction OF
having served in the legislatures OF TWO
States. In 1905 he served term IN the
lower house of the North Carolina AS
sembly, representing Halifax county.
but as a native Virginian he could not
stay away from the Old Dominion. apd;
though one of the two new members member, o. Oh
the Senate. ne profits by valuable eX-
perience gained in the Tar Heel Capitol.
Senator Gayle will introduce a bill 10
fix the salaries Of county sherlfis'
clerks and Commonwealth Attorneys,
He wishes to take the matter out OF the
hands of the Board of Supervisors ana
have the compensation fixed by Legs
lature. the old rule of compensation
according to population TO be retained
Rich. Times Dispatch.
Senator Gayle is a nephew Of Mrs;
Almedia F. Rowe, of this city, and OF
Mrs. Roberta Leavell and Mr.. 1. b.
Gayle. of Spotsylvania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
VIRGINIA NEWS

A large quantity Of oysters have been
sold in Carriers Creek during the past
ten DAYS. Twelve large schooner have
carried away loads averaging 300
bushels each. Virginia Citizen.
Mrs. Thos. II. TolsOn, widow Of the
late T. H. Tolson. died at her home,
l4l6 Myrtle ave, Baltimore, Dec: SOth'
1909 She is survived by two daugh-
tiers. Mrs. Maude Z. Miller and Addie
w. Tolson. lnterment in Loudoun
Park.
Corporation Commission has granted
a charter to Essex Packing Co, zinc; }
Tappahannock, Va. Incorporators: n.
NJ Gresham. president; A. A. Cralle,
secretary and treasurer; J: c. Phillips
ali of TappahannOck Va. Capital
Maximum, 10000; minimum, 9,OOJ
Object: Canning fruit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
FORUN|FORML LAWS
Conference Called by Civic
Federation Opens.
500 DELEGATES PRESENT
President Taft Made the Opening Ad-
dress Conferenc Will Last
Days and ManyNotable Men
Will Attend.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE confer
ence on Uniform legislation called by
the National Civic Federation began
in this city today. with 800 delegates
and with President Taft. Seth Low.
John Mitchell. Samuel Gompers. An.
drew Carnegie John Hays Hammond,
Senator Elihu Root and many other
notable men more or less Interested
10 participate in the proceedings. The
opening session was held this morn
ing in the Belasco theater. President
Taft made the opening address. The
conference will last for three days.
Delegates arc in attendance from
the National Grange. the American
Federation OF Labor the Farmers Ma
tional Congress. the National Asso-
citation OF IL Insurance Presidents,
the Association OF State Boards Of Ar
bitration and other prominent organi-
cations. The conference was called
primarily to devise means for the en-
actment Of uniform legislation by the
various states on important questions.
On two OF the days OF the conference
the governors OF forty-One Of the states
n the Union are expected to be in
Washington They will attend also the
third meeting OF the executives OF the
states. Uniformity In divorce legisla-
ton. conservation OF natural resources,
regulation Of interstate commerce, the
control OF corporations. the better
ment Of public health. the question OF
better protection TO workmen in the
mines. pure food laws. and scores OF
other important public matters will
come up for discussion
For National Divorce Bill.
Men well known in labor circles,
bankers. pubiicists. capitalists. educa-
tors. scientists in fact those who rank
high in almost every walk OF life are
10 be represented The proposed ma
tional divorce bill which was adopted
by the National Association Of Uni
form State Law Commissioners. and
which has been postponed by the
legislatures Of New Jersey and Mary
land. will attract much attention. It is
believed. The causes for divorce
named in this bill are those which now
are set forth in the laws Of thirty
eight OF the states
The conference OF the governors Is
scheduled 20 begin tomorrow morning.
Governor Wilson. OF Kentucky, chair
man Of the executive committee OF
the conference. has been in Washing
ton for several days arranging the de-
tails for the sessions. which Will ex'
tend over three days. President Taft
will make the opening address at this
conference also.
Governor Wilson threw cold water
on the house Of governors" plan that
has been advocated in some quarters.
Too much like the house OF lords,
said the Kentucky executive emphati
cally. That very title would seem "a
presuppose that The inside house OF
governors had some legislative func
ton. II couldn't have and the name Is
a bad one. There seems 10 be NJ
doubt. however. that these annual in
formal conferences Of the governor!
Will do a great deal OF good. We are
working for the same things and alonl
the same lines-uniform state laws II
fact | might call It a Standardization
OF state laws-as Is the National Civil
Federation"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
CARRIERS CREEK OYSTERS

have erected an oyster house at
Embrey's wharf, in this city, where l
will furnish fresh shucked Carriers
Creek oysters. Dry measure at all
times for 81 for standards and SLID for
selects. Special prices will be made
for orders from hotels, church and Sun
day School festivals, Orders through
nhone ga receive prompt attention and
oysters delivered in any part OF the
city, or address-T. ]. Ratcliffe, Fred,
ericksburg, Va n-u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
SUICIDE BY FIRE
Woman Fires Her Clothing and 10
Fatally Burned.

Woman Fires Her Clothing and Is
Fatally Burned.
Butte. Mont. Jan. l7-Mrs. limo
thy Lynch aged twenty-seven years.
made a horrible attempt to commit
suicide She saturated her clothing
with kerosene and then set FIRE to
them. Instantly she was enyeloped in
flames and ran screaming through
the streets and rolled in the snow. A
young man coming home from ball
put out the flames but she was 40 nor.
ribly burned that she cannot survive.
When she was living in the snow her
husband a miner stood By and re-
fused to make an effort To aid her,
although his eightyear Fold daughter
begged him to save her mother Do
nestle trouble was the cause for the
spectacular and horrible suicide
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
CENSUS ENUMERAT0RS

Under an order issued by the director
of the census, all persons desiring TO
be appointed enumeratOrs must file
their applications in writing with the
supervisor of census for the Congress
sional district in which they reside, be-
fore the last day of this month. The
supervisor for this district is Hon. w;
w Woodward, of Hampton Va, and
all who desire to secure an appointment
as enumerator should write at once to
Mr.. Woodward.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
BLEW OFF HALF HIS BODY
Held Stick Of Dynamite to His Breast
and Touched Il of.

anu CICUCO " ONs
New London. Conn. Jan. l7.-Resi.
dents in Evergreen avenue just north
Of the Pequoi colony thought an earth.
quake had overtaken them when vii
liam Bennett deliberately placed a
stick OF dynamite close 10 his breast
and. touching ofr fuse. blew IN halt
OF his body
BENEFITS wife was in an adjoining
room. and il was evidently his lnten.
ton 10 Kill his wife as well As him
self Bennett had worked with his
father driving artesian wells and was
familiar with the use OF dynamite He
has been confined In sanitariums A.
different periods for ten years past.
and on Friday last fred three shots at
his wife the bullets hitting a corset
steel and being detected
The sitting room in which Bennett
tragically ended his life was wrecked.
all the windows being blow TO atoms
and the furniture and the hrlc.a-brac
demolished
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
WANTED

Young farmers, single or married, to
90 to West to take up permanent sltus,
tons. Exceptional advantages offered
in a new and successful farming coun-
try. This is not land advertisement or
for harvesters. Write for details, stat
ing age, experience and business refer
ences. This is your chance. Are you
going to take it.? Address L. K, care
The Star Office, or The Free Lance.
.i11eodwsllW
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
S. C. v. APPOINTMENTS

Gen. Spindle, commander Virginia
division. Sons of Confederate Veterans.
has appointed Mr.. W. H. Hurkamp, OF
this city. division quartermaster, and
DIR. j. Garnett King, of this city, an
assistant Inspector Mr.. W. d. Wilder,
of Irvington, is named as an assistant
inspector and w. Med. Lee, Of Irving
ton. a brigade commander. is appointed
a member of the executive board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
Hors. Falls Down 40 steps; Unhu-t

Princeton. n J Jan. Il 49, While
sleigh riding. three juniors in the uni
ycrsity here attempted TO turn a cor
ner CT the campus too short and were
thrown into a pile OF snow. The horse
took fright and after running a hun
drsd yards to Blair Arch. went through
the arch and down fight Of forty
stone steps slipping and sliding. but
arriving AT the bottom without iniur-
ing itself or the sleigh
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
ANN0UAo CEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. 7. Hutchins, OF
5O4 Franklin Terrace, Baltimore, an
nounce the engagement Of their niece
Miss Bertha Marie Webster, TO Mr.. Theo-
dore Miller Bradley, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. +. Bradley, Of Fredericks-
burg, Va. The wedding will take place
during the early spring. Miss Webster
is daughter of Mr. George n. Webster
of New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
DEATH IN SP0TSyLvANlA

Mr. Jas. T. Owens, ST., Confed-
crate veteran. died Sunday at the home
81 he son. ]. T. Owens, Jr., near Sun
light, SpotsyIvania county, OF pars a.! rs
aged 70 years. He is survived 3y MS
wife. from whom he was divorced; t%o
sons. Mr.. W. E. Owens, OF Metr9p3 9
tan notice force, Washington, and Mr.
7 r Owens. Jr.; one daughter, Mrs;
e Cbas Waller, Of this city; Funeral
Tuesday II A. NJ, from the home con nn
dueted by Rev. F. H. johnson. Inter
ynent in family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
STAFFORD ROAD BLOCKED BY ICE

The main road between Frederlcks-
burg and Stafford c. H.. on the farm
of Mr.. c. L. Chesley. about 9 miles
from Fredericksburg, is blocked by an
ice gorge fully 4 feet high and hun
dred feet long. There is no travel over
II Mr.. Chesley will build a bridge over
a ditch near by, which will enable
travellers to pass through an adjoining
field
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
Worn Dime His Wedding Fee,

Buffalo. y Y Jan Ill P. White,
Justice Of IN. peace at Ceres, Ale
gheny county. used up an eighteent
fancy scrolled wedding certificate. a
fow mills worth Of ink and spent heaps
of money In time in marrying couple.
Then the bridegroom gave him a dime
saving Il was all he had. The silver
niece Is worn quite smooth. and the
Justice Is worried about It's worth,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
nurnlars Use carholIe Acid.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE latest wea'
non Of the desperate burglar is car
bolic acid. Two men were halted In
an uptown apartment. where they had
no business. threw carbolic acid in the
face of the vigilant hallboy and es-
capped The boy is badly burned ana
may lose his sight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
ENTERTAINMENT At STAFFORD

The Great Hayden Amusement Co:
gave a performance at the ?. 0. >. OF
a. hall at Stafford G.. II. Friday night,
which was much enjoyed. They were
invited to repeat it. The company was
much pleased with the hospitality
shown while there. The company IS
composed of Fredericksburg boys.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
LIVE SNAKE IN JANUARY

Mr.. D. F. Hoffman, living near
Charlottesville, few days ago killed
a black snake over four feet long. His
snakeship was lying on a log getting
the sunshine; when Mr.. H. got near
him he started off, but blow from a
stick took off his head. A fire in the
brush evidently brought him out Of his
hole
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
LAND SALES

Messrs. St. George r. Fitzhugh and
Frederick ". Coleman, special commits
sioners in the suit of Jones, &c, VS..
Jones. &c. in Caroline county Circuit
court. have sold 10 Mr.. J. A. Jones the
EPSON" farm, containing S59 acres,
on Rappahannock river, about three
miles of this city, in Spotsylvania coun,
". for S, 600 cash, and also the Lake
farm, in Caroline county. containing
$50 acres, near Guiney's, Va, to Mrs
Sallie A. Jones and Miss Annie Cleve-
land Jones for Sc, 900 cash. These are hne
farms. The sales will be confirmed by
Caroline Circuit court
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
John 6. Hursamp Co.
EVERYBODY WANTS THE BEST

Atlas Cement has been used in con-
struction Of the Law Building and new
residence of Judge Alvin 7. Emhrey,
the large addition to the Wooden Mill,
new Public School building and is now
being used in the Public Building and
for the new freight depot Of r., +. &
|P. r. r. 1t viii be used In erecting
the new passenger depot and the new
Normal School Building.
E. D. Cole is sole agent here for this
brand Of cement.
Z. d. Cole, Fredericksburg, Va
Observation-Disclosures
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
MARRIED
Stone-Chinn.

Edgar r. Stone and Nora L. Chinn,
eldest daughter Of Mrs. Mamie Chlnn,
were married in Fredericksburg Jan.
5th. 1910, by Rev. H. H. Barber. They
were accompanied by an uncle OF tne
bride. Mr.. S. A. Jett, and the. BRIDE
sister, Miss Robbie Chinn. After the
ceremony they left for their home IN
Stafford. They will reside in Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
ADMINISTRATOR QUALITIES

On motion Of Chas. Minor, Of Baltl-
more. brother of John Minor. deceased,
c. O'Conor Goolrick was Saturday ap,
pointed administrator of the estate OF
John Minor, qualified and gave the
bond required by the Court. The es
tate consists Of real estate on th'
Boulevard and small amount OF per
sOnal property
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
TIMBER LAND WANTED

We are in position to sell timber
land for more money than any one
In fredericksburg. We want options
on 10000 acres in the surrounding
counties. We will take lots Of from !
10 10, 900 acres. 1t will be to your IN
terest to write to US.
Lee ]. Graves and N. B. kinsey,
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
Fredericksburg, Va.
| lian4-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
CHURCH BURNED

Crooked Run Baptist church in Gull
pepper county, near Locust Dale, was
destroyed by fire Monday. The build
inc was a large brick one, and the loss
is heavy. The church was erected IN
IRA and was founded by the late Key.
Lanes Garrett. 1t will be rebuilt
Origin of the fire unknown.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
HOUSE PARTY IN STAFFORD

A house party was given at the home
of the Misses Darlington, near Vide
water. in honor of Miss Lila Combs,
daughter of Rev. Mr. Combs. Of Ian
caster c. II. The party consisted OF
Misses Lucie Burwell. Warrie Sneed
and Julia Moncure. and Messrs. Richard
Moncure. Of Fredericksburg. Lewis
Moncure and Lester Sneed, Of CARR
sonville. II lasted from Friday to Mon
dav
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
BAREFOOT HIKER WINS BET
Farmer Walks -Four Miles over Frozen
Snou, Eor $40 Wader

Farmer Walks -Four Miles over Frozen
Snow For $40 Wager.
Corydon. Ind. Jan. l7-While the
mercury was lowering around zero
and the ground was carpeted with a
four-inch snow. Herman Bill. a Young
farmer. to win SO wager. walked
barefoot from his home to the town
Of Depauw. a distance Of four miles.
Three friends OF Bill dared him to
make the chilly overland trip and the
adventurer readily accepted the offer
In less than an hour Bill reached his
destination and appeared not To sureI
any III effects from his barefoot trip.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
GONE SOUTH FOR HEALTH

DR.. W. J. Chewing left Monday Ior
Columbia, S. c., where he hopes TO re,
gain his health and strength, and VIII
also take post graduate course IN ex-
pert diagnosis and treatment and
electricity in the University of the
South, his wife and son accompanying
him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
DUCK PATTEEED ON NAILS

Seventy four Bits Of Iron Taken From
Craw.
bloomsbury. Pa. Jan. H. - W. 8.
Rishton is satisfied that the duck
which he bad for dinner was matured
in a nail factory. for from the craw the
cook took by actual count seventy-four
cut nails. running from three-quarters
TO an inch and a quarter in length. All
the nails we're shiny and the heads
were rounded from constant grinding
In tho craU
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS

The Dramatic Club of Fredericksburg
is making great preparations for the
plav. Mary Queen of Scots, which will
he presented at the College January
21 Scottish costumes are to be fea-
ture of great interest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
REV. {. B. BURwELl ACCEPTS CALI

Rev. E. B. Burwell, rector of Over
wharton parish. Stafford county, has
accepted a call to the rectorship Of
Trinity church, at Upperville, Fauquier
county, with charge of the missions at
Trappe and Atoka-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS

MIR. Peter Snellings, Of Stafford, was
operated on for appendicitis at the Mary
Washington Hospital Sunday night by
DR.. Larogue, of Richmond, assisted by
Dr. Scott and Pratt. His condition is
very favorable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
FIGHT OVER ESCAPE PLOT
Jail Break Frustrated by Quarrel
Among the Prisoners.

JdTT bTtdN FTu3tT dtNU U NN"' =
Among the Prisoners.
Georgetown. Del. Jan IL - IN a
wranglo over a plot 10 escape from the
county Jail John Adams was beaten
BY other prisoners The plot was frus-
trated In the fight
Adams and several other prisoners
in talking over which one should take
the most dangerous part Of the pro
gram. began fight The sherin was
attracted. and with his deputies en-
tered the Jail with drawn revolvers
and returned the prisoners 10 new
cells.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
SECURED THE APPOINTMENT

Mr. E. 3. Washington, Of Caroline,
was appointed to position OF committee
clerk Of the House Of Delegates, after
Hon d. 3. Powers, Jr., made lively
and successful fight for him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with US at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency.
If Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
SNOWFALL WORTH FORTUNE
Virginia Farmers Believe II viii Save
crops From Drought

Crops From Drought
Winchester. Va, Jan. 1.-THE heav-
lest snowfall for ten years which now
covers the valley Of Virginia to a
depth Of nearly ten inches. and farm
ers estimate that It is worth many
thousands Of dollars to them. as it VIII
save the wheat and other crops. whi"'
we're suffering badly from the long
drought. There has been little or no
water In the valley since early Last
summer. ard If the snow meits grad
ually ali the streams and rivers will
be replenished.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
DIED OF TYPHOID FEVER

Mr.. Basil Cox, son Of Mr.. W. I. Cox,
died at Cox's Store, the home Oh DIS
amt Miss Lucy Cox, Saturday morn morn
inc after a protracted illness OF typhoio
faS,ar aged 20 years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18

The Studebaker is built for the man
who wants a good wagon. Likely you
will not buy wagon often, then buy
the best. Call for Studebaker Alma
nae for 1910. Decker & Alrich-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-01-18
STEAMER HERE

The steamer Lancaster arrived mere
Satnrlav noorning. There was some II
trouble in cutting through the ice Inc
steamer left Sunday On schedule time.