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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
DR.. GRAvATT, OF CAROLINE,
ACTIVE IN NEW LEAGUE

4 special from Richmond says
the and-machine forces are open
ing up for the campaign. There is
in Richmond headquarters of the
gentlemen who are announced as
the unalerable opponents OF the
socalled machine. Dr. Chas. L.
Gravatt. Of Caroline. state Senator.
is the gentleman who is al the
head Of the bureau or league.
The committee which is in charge
OF ,he headquarters has not all been
named. but there is to be one man
from each district OF the State. 1t
is declared that there is no higher
purpose than to defeat Senator'S
Martin and Swanson.
With the exception Oi Or Grayatt
who is candidate for reelection
10 the senate. there is not a man
IN the new league who has not had
a run in" with the machine and
come out second best Mr.. Tucker
was defeated for governor Mr..
Garnett's father was defeated for a
judgeship Martin Stringfellow was
ore Of the ablast of fuckers lieu
tenants r. Lindsey Gordon. OF
Louisa. was twice defeated for Con
gross in the Eighth district X. W.
Shultice. OF Norfolk. is prime moy
err in the reform wave ia the city OF
Norfolk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
STATE MONEY FOR GOOD ROADS
Seven Counties Failed to Apply

Only seven of the hundred counties
in Virginia failed to make application
for State money aid for good roads for
the year beginning March /. The latter
day was the last on which application
could be considered by the State High
way Commission, and these seven VIII
get no money this year. Their part OF
the appropriation of $500, 600, with the
revenue from automobile taxes added,
will be divided among the other ninety
three counties.
The seven counties that did not apply
for the money are: Gloucester, Middle
sex, Mathews, Prince George, Greene.
Buchanan and Nelson. The last named
county had its reasons. The officials
wrote to Highway Commissioner Wilson
that they were caught in the receiver,
ship of the Virginia Safe Deposit and
Trust Corporation, of Alexandra, ano
its branches. Nelson had about $llS,-
600 of its funds with this concern, and
to make matters worse the treasurer
was bonded with it, The county is up
in the air financially, and. until the az
fairs of the institution are Strengthened
out, will consider. no expenditures.
his ledVeS only SlA COuntiSS oPPNiS"
ly indifferent to State aid for good roads
building. Four Of these-Gloucester,
Prince George, Greene and Buchanan
have never used this fund. Gloucester
and Mathews wrote they would not APP
ply. -,
One county more will get State aid
this year than last, when ninety-two
counties applied. The fund is larger,
under the appropriation bill, by O,OOC
than for Their year 1910.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
NOTES FROM STAFFORD
ROUTE NO. z

Stafford Co., Va, March ith, 1911.
Mrs. Henry Edwards is very sick.
DR.. Doggett is attending her
The little baby boy Of Mr. Willie
Deacon 5 has been very sick.
Miss Sallie Dillon. an old lady near
here who lives alone, is very weak and
feeble.
New Hope public school is much de-
creased in number owing to about one
half Of the scholars being sick with
grippe.
Rev. W. r. Hardesty preached at
New Hope Sunday a most inspiring
sermon.to quite large audience.
The industrious farmers Of this sec
ton are busy blowing for corn. while
the sports" arc Otherwise engaged.
Mr. Monroe Stevens has returned
home after a flying visit in Spotsylya-
MIA
No marriage bells" for Route No.
?, yet. Cupid seems rather slow II
his work.
Mr.. Sonny l.. Powell has finished de-
liyering valentines, and says he Is glad.
Miss Nettie Hanback, has returned
to her home after pleasant visit t.
her sister, Mrs. +. l.. Peyton.
Miss Ethel Dent, of Brooke. is stay
ing with Mrs. Henry Edwards during
her illness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
TAPPAHANNOCk IS GUESSING

The Tappahannock wharf and ware
house are the largest and most up-too-
date on the Rappahannock river. In ad-
dition 10 the main freight depository
there are two large waiting rooms
heated and lighted one for white ana
one for colored- also nice agent 5 Of
fee. with which is connected baggage
and express departments. There IS
something in store for Iappahannock,
although we 60 not know just what II
is. Tappahannock Is, we believe. soon
10 become the terminus or transfer
point between Baltimore and Freder-
icksourg, or is destined to become a
more important point by virtue of the
proposed railroad. One of the officials OF
the company was here ec'ntly and
when approached on the subject SAID
that the building of these warehouses
was more significant thar realized by
the people here. but he looked wise and
would not commit himself any furth'r.
-TjdewaterDemOcra
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07

First class printing done at The Free
Lance Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
WILL NOT BE A SPEAKING CAMPAIGN

Thera can be no question that
the extra session of Congress wiz
nrevent good deal OF the pupile
sneakIng which would otherwist
have taken place. No one OF Iu.
sonr candidates for the Senate dur
ing such an important session can
,yell afford to leave his represehId,,
tive duties in Washington 10 spear
ali over the State. IL Is ol cout :.
nossible that they can get away ~
a dav AT a time TO speak III IN.
larger places. but continued 'ou'
TO- sesarded as an impossibili'y.
The duration of the extra ses',.S =,
T. = mere matter of speculation, ou'
according to reports from Wash,n ,pS
tom II can hardly conclude lls pu Jus,
noes before tho end Of June. Inli
,vonld leave only two months or Sc
for sneaking, and with the propapii.
itr that a still later date VIII Of
the real one, It can be seen nc
~ ~ ohances of extended oratory are
The mart to be played in the Sen
atorial election by the 'Anu-Saioor
League is problematical. The pea
one has indicated its intention OF
ouerying all the candidates on then
snnport or otherwise Of the Miller
Curtis bill or a similar measure IN.
tended to prevent the interstate
shipment Of liquor into dry TERRITORY
MIR. Glass is an avowed Sta'e-"iu'
prohibitionist.
While the other three men have
stood for temperance and local op
ton. they are not popularity sup
posed TO favor Statewide prohibi'
ton.
First class printing done at The Fre'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
VIRGINIA MEMS

A new company of infantry was ad-
mitted to the State militia Friday night
at Leesburg by Col. 10 Lane Stern,
assistant inspector general.
The Boards of Supervisors Of Han
over End King William counties have
decided to erect an iron bridge over the
Pamunky river. at Hanover c. H. The
cost will be 81, 900. King William will
bear three-fourths of the expense and
Hanover the other quarter.
Mrs. Leila A. Turnbull, 26 years old, a
Young woman, who has been deserted
by her husband following quarrels, is
dead in Richmond as a result of taking
bichloride Of mercury tablets. The case
was reported by the coroner as a sui
eide,
w. H. Walker, of Walkerton, has
consented to be candidate for House
of Delegates. saying that he would not
accept, if Hon. J. NJ. Lewis, Of Essex,
will consent to serve again.
A stock Company is being orgah-
lied TO start a pickle factory in Ur-
hanna.
r. II. Blundon and J. G. Rice
have announced themselves as can
didates for treasurer Of Northum-
berland county.
Three candidates have announced
themselves for the House from Madi-
son and Greene counties. John c. Utz
desires to 90 back. and he is opposed
by NJ. f. Bohannon and ID. Nj. Pattie.
c. T. Bowers, of Culpeper, is a can.
didate against Senator F. 7. Carter, of
Rappahannock, from the 18th Dis
trict.
Capt. D., NJ. Nelson has purchased
La Grange farm, situate near Urban
ma, Middlesex county, containing 500
acres from Judge j. NJ. Dew for $751;
900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
SUMMONED TO WHITE HOUSE

President Taft Friday sent for Sena-
TORS Martin and Swanson and asked
their presence at the White House
The two Virgirians responded.
Senator Swanson declined to give any
indication of why he and Senator Mar
tin called to see Mr.. Taft except to say
that something might develop. Nothing
could be obtained from White House as
it was understood that the mission was
a secret one.
There are several rumors. One is that
President Taft intends to name some,
prominent Virginian to high Federal
Office. and that he desired TO discuss the
matter with Senators Swanson and
Martin. Another is that the President
wanted to find out from the Virginia
Senators if any possibility exists for a
vote on the reciprocity treaty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
MARRIAGES

Miss Blanche Rector, daughter Of
Thos. Rector, and Joseph Stribling,
both Of Morrisvile, were married few
days ago by Rev. l.. F. Harper at the
brides home. They will reside at Lee S
Summit, Missouri.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Lucy A. Leigh and VIM. Whit
lock to take place in st. James Episco-
pal church, Louisa, March 8.
Miss Leigh is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robt. Leigh.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
LOCAL MEN CONTROL
URBANNA BANK

The l.. +. Mumford Banking Co.,
owners Of 2i3 Of the go shares of CAPT
tai stock Of the bank Of Middlesex. Ur-
hanna, have sold their holdings to local
busin IS men Mr.. Mumford reserving
Il shares in his own name. Following
this action three of the former directors
of the bank. Messrs. Jno. I. wilkins,
Jr.. K. V. Nottingham and v Garland
We yer tender ed their resignation, and
Messrs. W. }. Burlee, J. M. Lewis and
l.. Newton Weaver were elected IN
their stead.
Col. Jno. L. Saunders continues as
president of the bank. MIR. l.. n.
Weaver cashier.
A branch bank will be established at
Saluda.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
WANT STRIPPING FREE
Governors of Georgia and Virginia
Nav Use Their Influence.
GEORGIA WOMEN URGE PARDON

Edgar Stripping, police chief OF Dan
vile, arrested for completely IN muir
der fourteen years ago, arrived at Al
lanta Friday,in charge OF Sheriff smith,
of Harris county, Ga, where the Kill
ing occurred. He was taken to hamll-
ton, Ga.
Adyices from Atlanta are to the et-
feet that a wave of sympathy has
snread over Georgia, and that the wo-
men of the State will seek TO secure a
pardon for the man. In Virginia, TOO,
II is predicted that petitions Tor par
don will be circulat' d.
Gov. Mann, it is said. will be asked
To use his influence with the governor
of Georgia toward securing, the pardon
for Stripping. 1t is believed by many
that the former chief OF police will
spend but a short time in prison. Nor
rls went TO the Atlanta jail wearing his
full uniform as he declared he hap no
other clothes.
Morris stood high in church ard pro-
hibition work in Georgia and IN Nir-
ginia and II is argued that he commit
ted no crime in killing man IN defense
of his sister
A pathetic phase Of the exposure OF
STRIPPING was brought 10 light IN Dan
Vile when it became known that the
wife and ten children had been left
practically without funds. Stripping
stated at the railway station that he
had but 80 cents, and some bystander
promptly handed him $40. which ne ac-
eeuted The former chiefs last words
consisted of plea TO the public not 10
allow his family TO suffer.
Mrs. Morris. the name her TRENDS
continue to address her by, IS suffering
from nervous prostration. Ever since
her residence at Danyiiie she has shrank
from publicity, and never returned the
visits of her neighbors. /. was learned
from her physician that she has al
WAYS been very nervous. Mrs. Morris
stated to friends that she has hVed IN
constant dread Of the exposure of her
husband. The children have been rear
ed in ignorance of their tragic past.
Three vi the children were living when
their father killed Vim. Cornell and
was tried for his life in Georgia. 1 he
eldest. a girl OF - years, has a faint
recollection of the tragedy, but 1t was
never discussed bv the family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
vIRGINIAN ON TARIFF BOARD

Prof. Henry c. Emery. of Yale,
has been designated by President
Taft tc continue as chairman of the
Tariff Board and has appoint
ed Thomas w. Page, of Virginia, and
former Representative William NJ.
Howard, OF Georgia, as additional
members.
Prof. Emery is TO receive a sal
airy of $500 a year, while his four
associates are each to receive 80,
500.
Messrs. Page and Howard, the
new members of the board are
Democrats, while Professor Emery
and Messrs. Reynolds and Sanders,
who have been serving on the
board since its creation, are Repub-
licans. The President, however, is
anxious that the board be non-par-
fiean
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
DEFEAT OF THE SULLOWAY
BILL.

Honest men all over the country
and real veterans of the Northern
armies of 6l-65 must have breathed
easier when they read a few days
since that the Sulloway pension bill,
which sought to take $50, GOO at
one fell swoop from the U. 5. treas
ury, in addition to the regular APP
preparation of $3.50, 100000 for pen
sions, had been ruled out of the APP
preparation bill on a point OF order
sustained by Vice-President Sherman
in the Senate. Democratic senators
had resolved that their bill, granting
pensions to everybody, should not
pass that body, but their good Will
towards the deserving pensioners OF
the Union was shown by the TACT
that not a vote was cast against the
regular pension appropriation bill
when that measure was voted on IN
the Senate and this despite the fact
that the stupendous sum Of $780,
100000 is appropriated to pay pen
sions forty-six years after the close
of the Civil War. No one can charge
that the Southern people have been
disagreeable in their attitude to-
wards the pension policy of the
government. though it is notorious
fact that the pension system has
been a loose business for twenty-five
years. Thousands of men are to day
drawing these annual bOunties from
the government. who either did not
get in sight of battlefield until the
battle was over or who have no dis
abilities as a result of the war and
yet, despite this unprecedented
generosity on the part of Congress
there are men in both houses who
for the sake of the soldier vote at
home are willing to tax the people OF
this country for an extra $50, 200, OOC
to be thrown away in undeserved
bounties as if il were a mere baga-
telle. The Sulloway bill is dead
and with it all hope of this pen
sion grab has gone glimmering fol
a Democratic house will never place
such a law on the statute books OF
the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
SP0TSYLvANIA
Barn and Horses Burned-Funeral Of
Mr.. Cammaek.
Massaponax, Va, March 9Th, 1911.

Massaponax. Va, March 9Th, 1911.
The barn of Mr.. Thos. Green, near
Massaponax, was destroyed by fire
early Monday morning. March 9th, with
two good work horses, all provender,
farming implements, wagon, buggy
and harness. The origin of the fire Is
unknown.
The funeral of Mr.. Robt j. Cammack
took place Sunday morning at 1890
o clock at his late home near Post Oak
services were conducted by Rev. +. p.
Hawkins. A large crowd was present.
Interment was made in the family
burying ground.
MIR. Jas. Peyton Wrenn, of Shenan-
doah, was the week end guest at River
side, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. J..
Frazer.
Mrs. l.. h. Colbert and Miss Matte
Kase spent Friday, Saturday and Sun
day in Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Emmett Top
ping. of Amburg, MiddeseX county.
announce the engagement Of their
daughter. Miss Ethel May Topping, to
SIR. William Watt FOXES. Of Rich
mond. the marriage To take place at
Amburg in April.
DR.. and Mrs. h. Barbour Pendleton.
Of Cuckoo, Louisa county, announce
the engagement Of their sister Miss
Margaret Buchanan Goodman, TO Wal.
ter Douglas Chiles, Of Louisa. The
wedding will take place April II IN
Gilboa Christian Church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
SENATOR BAILEY WITHDRAWS
HIS RESIGNATION

Senator Joseph w. Bailey, of Texas,
who Saturday morning rendered his
resignation as a member of the U. 5.
Senate, reconsidered his action Satur-
day night and will remit ! in the Senate.
IA. ~as dlsgusted at the action OF
twenty-three of his acknowledgements
in voting in favor Of resolution which
involved the acceptance Of the new
Arizona constitution. This constitution
provides for the initiative and referen-
DUN and the recall of the judiciary.
Senator Bailey sent his resignation to
the Vice Presidents desk, with the re-
quest that it be read IN the open Sen
ate, but Vice President Sherman re-
fused. He also telegraphed 70 the
governor Of Texas, but all is serene
again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
MONUMENT FOR TYLER'S GRAVE
Congress Appropriates $4,000 For
Marking Tomb in Hollywood.

A handsome monument will be erect
ed in Hollywood Cemetery. Richmond,
to the memory of President John Tyler.
The bill authorizing the expenditure
of SIC. 600 for this purpose passed the
House of Representatives Friday.
The bin was introduced in the present
Congress by the late Senator Daniel
Senator Swanson resurrected II ana Sc
cured favorable report. A few weeks
ago Senator Martin got unanimous con-
sent for its consideration. and II passed
the Senate under suspension Of the rules.
Suitab Q ceremonies will attend the
unveiling of the monument. which VIII
be the best that can be purchased for
$40 OO0
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
NOTES FROM STAFFORD

Stafford Co.. Va. March 4.
Mr.. Tom Chinn is sick at his
home. attended by DR.. Pratt.
Mr.. Nigel. who is saving timber
FOR Mr. Chas. r. Robertson. will fin
ish soon.
Mr. Garnett Fines is the proud
father OF a fine boy.
The farmers are blowing, taking
advantage of the good weather.
y "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
ELECTRICITY IS MERCHANDISE

Electricity is merchandise when gen.
Grated and sold, declared the Federal
Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond
Friday.
The Charlestown Light and Power
Company, sued by c. J. Devoe and
others as a bankrupt, had denied that
a company dealing in electricity, a
natural element, was subject to the
bankruptcy laws as mercantile con-
Germ. 1t lost, appealed and lost again.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
PRESIDENT OF CULPEPER ANTI
SALOON LEAGUE RESIGNS

Because of his belief that State pro-
hibition would be a mistake, although
earnestly opposing the saloon, j. w.
Ware has rendered his resignation as
president Of the Anti-SaloOn League Of
Culpeper.
Mr.. Ware served a term as president
and was re elected Finding that the
league pledged itself to Statewide pro-
Libition, he resigned.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
NOTICE

To the Stockholders of the Caroline
County Telephone Company:
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of this corporation for the election
of officers and directors will be held in
Bowling Green, Va, on Wednesday,
the 9Th, March, 1911, at 230 p. m. A
full attendance is requested.
E. A. Collins, Secretary.
Feb. s. 1911. fl4w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
FARM AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY AT AUCTION

! will sell at my farm on Block House
road, 2 IL miles Of Spotsyvania c. H.,
on the 7th day of March, at II a. m,
my farm containing "a acres and all
improvements thereon, also 3 cows,
heifers, 35 bushels corn, 80 bushels po-
tatoes. some implements, 60 chickens,
some feed, 3 turkeys and household
and kitchen furniture. Terms of sale
cash.
Andrew Simons, Owner.
N. B. Kinsey, Auctioneer. f2lw3w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary Attmore Hardenburg,
wife Of j. V. hardenburg. of Louisa
county, died Thursday. She leaves her
husband and five children.
John NJ. Colyin. aged SO. died at
his home near Culpoper Saturday
he was well known rs a successful
contractor and railroad builder. lie
leaves three sons and four daugh-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
FARMERS INSTITUTE TRAIN

The State Farmers Institute train
arrived at Gordonsville Friday. after
noon, and the cars we're soon packed
with farmers. A large number' OF
school children and several teachers
were present. Several excellent talks
were made. Many questions were ask
ed and satisfactorily answered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
GRoNER RESIGNS AS CHAIRMAN

d. Lawrence Groner, for three years
chairman of the city Republican com
mittee of Norfolk, former candidate
for Congress and one of the G. 0. 2.
leaders in Virginia, announces that he
will retire from the Craftsmanship Of his
party. Mr.. Groner said he accepted
reelection as chairman year ago be-
cause he wanted to restore harmony.
In future he says he will be bound to
no faction in his party. He is a close
friend of President Taft.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN

Grown and sold under the rules of the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
This corn handled with all possible care
to make it reliable, is offered at the
following prices, fob.
bushei on cob $500
bushel shelled 2.5O
Shelled corn is fully equal in quality
to that on the ear and tip, butt and ir-
regular kernels removed in order to in
sure accurate dropping.
o. per cent termination guaranteed.
c. u. Gravatt,
j2ltf Port Royal, va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
DISSOLUTION.

The millinery firm Of Haines & Jones
has dissolved, | will continue the bust
ness at the old stand corner Main and
Milford Sts., Bowling Greer. Have en-
gagged a frst-class trimmer from Baltl-
more. invite all to give me call.
MRS joel Haines, Bowling Green
Va m7llt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
21tf
EOR RENT

At Toluca. Stafford county, Va,
one large store and warehouses and
farm and dwelling house and all
necessary outbuildings and good
we'll of water i'm yard. One Of the
best stands in the county.
For terms apply to n. b. Mussel-
man. Fredericksburg, Va.
IN r.ff
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07

With the advent of the new Con
gress John Sharp Williams. the peer
of any Southern statesman alive to-
day, takes his seat as senator from
Mississippi. He bids fair to become
the Democratic leader in the Senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07

We have 100000 first-class old
bricks at the WOODEN mills site
These bricks have to be taken Off
the walls By purchasers. s. per
thousand; sold in quantities Of no
loss than one thousand.
Washington Wooden Mills.
lmar2-7tsf2Seod5t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
FOR RENT, FOR THE YEAR 1911,
OR LONGER.

The Bloomsbury Farm, situated near
La Grange, King George county, Il
miles from Fredericksburg and 2 IL
miles from steamboat wharf. Hand
some dwelling and necessary out-build'
ings. Good land and a desirable place.
For terms apply to w. b. Taliaferro,
Passapatanzy, Va, W. A. Rose, King
George c. H., Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
ELECTION JUDGES INDICTED

The Norfolk county grand jury Fri
day returned indictments against the
iudges of election in the Halls Corner
and Zion Church precincts of Norfolk
county in the Democratic congressional
primsry of August last.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
MATCHING EGGS FOR SALE.

Buff Orpington eggs, 81 for 10
$3.50 Tor 40: some fine cockerels
early hG ched. at 81 each; CORES
pondencc solicited.
Mrs. NJ. 4. Payne,
Il. f. y. Box IS, Marshall va.
f2S-1m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-03-07
RooNE couNTY SEED CORN

| have for sale limited quantity OF
carefully selected seed corn from a lot
that produced over one hundred bushels
to the acre the past season. Can FUR
nish the above either shelled or IN the
ear. Prices quoted on application.
A. r. Turner.
INF Port Royal, Va.