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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
STAFFORD
Letter from Scribbler.

STAFFORD, va, June JOth.
Nearly adjacent to the ancient
town OF Woodstock, and on the
bank OF classic Aqua, came three
or four youths from the manufact-
uring city Of Pittsburg, who, glad to
breathe the free air OF Stafford, un-
trammelled by the smoke of that
busy city, pitched their tents for
few days camp to harden up and re-
cover the strength lost by a season
of sedentary occupation. But alas,
mosquitoes so large they would sit on
the logs and bark as one passed by
attacked this camp. Soon the cpl
dermis OF those boys resembled that
OF a smallpox patient and they were
compelled to move the tent to
higher location. II Is told that one
OF the boys In arising In the morn
ing, and having never seen a buz-
zard, called for his gun, calculating,
look. boys, there is one OF those
pesky mosquitoes now pointing to
one as he sailed by.
Little Virginia Moncure, daugh-
ter Of Sheriff Moncure, Is sick with
malaria fever She is attended by
DR.. Sneed
X. +. Gill is reported sick with
typhoid fever. and is being attended
by DR. Hill.
Mr.. Walter p Bloxton Is report
ed as sick at this writing, and as
Miss Florence Frank has typhoid
FEVER at his home Ii Is possible
he may have the same.
Mr.. w. ID. Reamy, county treasurer
paid the clerks offcie visit yester-
day.
Mr.. Thomas Waller. commissioner
of revenue for 1st district, Stafford
county, delivered his books for 1911
at the clerks office today.
The Board of Supervisors met last
Monday. Only routine business
was transacted. Adjourned to 4th
Monday in July, 1911.
There will be a special grand jury
at July term OF the Circuit Court
"Enduin de wah" there was a com
pany of soldiers of a regiment that
was commanded by a Dutch cap
tain. Being ordered on the skirm-
ish line, he gave instructions TO his
company after he had posted them
thus: Now boys, when you see
TEN rebels put der heads over that
hill, shust fire a volley and den run
so fast, but as | am a little lame
and can't run as fast as you, I'll
shust start now"
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
(Communicated).
To The Free Lance:

To The Free Lance:
Mr.. John Fitz, of Hanover, Pa,
maker OF the celebrated /. y. L..
water wheel, with a branch plant
now in Canada, because 1t saves the
user 35 per cent duty, was visiting
friends here this week and had a
drive around the city and over
piece of the new gravel roads.
He had been here before. He is an
old Longstreet man. Interested In
every thing that pertains to the
South and Virginia especially. He
spoke of the advantages and possl-
bilities OF the city. He came here
some years ago to locate his FAC
tory, but somebody said no. HIS
factory now has a large payroll and
gives employment to many highclass
machinists.
Does fredericksburg need any
thing of this kind? Mr. Fitz trav-
els over the country a great deal
and thinks the city should be up
and doing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
TAPPAHANNock NOTES

The Essex Packing Co. has ar
ranged to run a gasolene launch up
the Rappahannock tri-weekly as far
as Saunders wharf during black
berry season to take on berries
for the factory. Bids for the
construction OF a schoolhouse build
ing at Tappahannock will be receiy-
ed until July 10, 1911 One
night last week someone broke in
to the express department OF the
Tappahannock Warehouse and Sc
cured two jugs OF booze and riiie.
Tidewater Democract, Tappahannock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
Stafford and
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE
| hereby announce myself can
didate for the House OF Delegates
from the counties OF Stafford and
King George subject to the action of
the Democratic primary on Septem-
Der 7th, 1911. IL elected l pledge
myself to serve you honestly and
faithfully, to hold myself at all
times subject to the will OF my con-
stituency and to promote, by my
best efforts the interests OF the
people, the party and the State.
Soliciting the honor Of your suf-
frage. | am
Respectfully yours.
George Ogle Tayloe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
ELECTION FRAUDS CHARGED

The Norfolk county "straightouts
Friday filed formal notice of contest
OF the Democratic county primary
election on June %. The county
committee directed its chairman, l..
NJ. Sylvester. to name a subcommit-
tee to receive charges July 8, coun-
ter charges July IS, and TO give for
NAL hearing July 20.
The official canvass OF the returns
showed material change except in
case OF the county clerk, where the
previous majority OF 2 for w. l..
Wilson ''fusionist," was increased to
9 over c. w. Coleman, "Straightout F."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
For State Senate.

To the Voters of the 18th Senatorial
District:
am a candidate for the State
Senate from the counties OF Spotsyl-
vania, Stafford, Louisa and the city
of Fredericksburg, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic primary. II
am nominated and elected my best
efforts will be devoted to the inter-
ests OF iay district and State.
Respectfully,
X G.. L. MOncure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs. Thos. Shelton passed away
after a lingering illness Tuesday
June q. at her home near Garrison
Vile. She had been an invalid Tor
many years and her sufferings were
intense.
Mrs. Shelton leaves a devoted hus
band and four children, one son and
three daughters, to mourn their loss
They are Mr.. Milton Shelton, Mrs
Gusty shelton, Mrs. John FritIeI
and Mrs. Val Callahan; three SIS
ters. Mrs. Laura Robinson, of war
renton; Mrs. Mamie Cloe and Miss
Jennie Randall, also two nieces, Mrs
Waller s. Gill and Mrs. Archie EN-
brey. OF Garrisonville.
Funeral services were conducted
from her home by Mr.. Walter 5
Cox, OF Onville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CA
TARRHTHAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
tering II through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. j. Cheney q Co, Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t Is taken internally and made In
Toledo, Ohio, by +. j. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price. 75cper
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
ANOTHER STAFFORD FARM SOLD
MIR. HANNA. of Ohio, the New Owner.

The Raines farm. in Stafford, own
ed by Mrs B. +. Graves, of this
city. has been sold by the Pied
mont Real Estate Agency TO Mr..
Frank HANNA, OF Ohio
The farm contains about 60 acres
and is located on the Warren
ton road. about four miles from
Fredericksburg and adjoins the farm
of Mr.. W. II. Peden
Mr.. HANNA will take possession
in a few days and make his home on
the property. We hope he may be
pleased and that We may soon have
other new corners as desirable as
Mr. HANNA and family
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
HAS LEES FAREWELL ADDRESS

r Layman Carroll, Of Lynchburg
has the original of Gen. Robert Il.
Lees farewell address to his troops,
which was delivered at Appomattox
at the close OF the war.
The document is written on blue
paper and is in the hand writing of
Gen. Lee. Carroll says there Is not
the slightest doubt that this Is the
of General Lees farewell,
address. as 1t was given by the gen.
eral to the late DIR. Gray Latham.
OF Lynchburg, who presented it
years ago to the late ]. W. Carroll,
Sr., who before his death gave II to
his son, its present owner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
NATIONAL BANK
Dividend Z l-2 Per Cent
and Extra Dividend of | Per Cent.

AT the regular semi-annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Ma
tional Bank of this city Tuesday the
usual scmi-annual dividend of Z Y
per cent was declared and In addi-
tion to that special dividend Of l
rer cent was also declared.
This bank, which is amongst the
strongest in the State in proportion
to its capital. is in "A most flourish
ing condition.
Its deposits and loans and dis
counts are larger than formerly.
President A. w. Wallace Is the H.
nancial head OF this institution
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
Geo. w. Herring.

Stafford C. II. Va, June oath. 1911.
To the voters Of Stafford county:
At the request Of many friends | an
nounce myself candidate for the Of
flee Of commissioner Of the revenue for
district No. 2, composed Of Rock Hill
and Aqua districts, and solicit your
support. II elected | promise faithful
discharge of the duties Of the Office.
j27ltd w. T.. Stevens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
THE TERRELL FARM SOLD
Purchased BY Mr.. Grinnelle, of Ohio.

The Terrell Farm. in Stafford
about two miles from Freder-
icksburg, containing 100 acres. was
sold Friday by Piedmont Real Es-
tate Company to Mr.. Gales Grinnelle
of Ohio Terms private
The farm was owned by the
heirs OF the late John S. Terrell. Mr.
Grinnelle will take possession Of the
property al once and occupy II with
his family as his home
We welcome Mr. Grinnelle and
family to this section.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
Stafford

To the voters OF Stafford County:
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF Stafford county at the election to
be held November. 1911; II elected /
will give my personal attention TO
the duties OF the office and dis
charge them to the best OF my abil-
ity.
Geo w Herring
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
To the Voters of Livingston Dis


At the solicitation of friends
throughout the district l hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for the position of Supervisor for
Livingston Magisterial District, Spot
sylvania county, Va. to be elected
on Nov. 7th, 1911. am not un-
mindful of the important and varied
duties of the position. and promise
IL It is your pleasure to elect me,
to devote my time and energy and
the very best of my ability to
a faithful and efficient discharge OF
the same.
Soliciting your support in the ap-
preaching election, l am, with
desire TO serve you,
Yours respectfully,
B. G. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
PROF. RANKIN

Prof. w. w. Rankin. Jr.. a form
er member of the faculty OF Fred
ericksburg College, who is spending
the summer near Charlotte, n. c.
recently had a spell OF sickness eX-
tending through three weeks.
His many friends here will be
pleased to know that he has entire
ly recovered
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
CANDIDATES CARDS
Spotsylvania

To the voters OF Spotsylvania Co.:
Fellow-citlzen At the request
OF friends | hereby announce myself
"A candidate for Commissioner OF
Revenue for Courtland District. sub
ject to the Democratic primary to
be held on the first Tuesday in
August next. Should II be your
pleasure to elect me to said office.
hope by a faithful and impartial
discharge OF the duties pertaining
to said office to give satisfaction to
all
Respectfully.
NJ. l.. Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
SUBSTITUTE FORAGE

For the benefit of the farmers
who have lost heavily in the yield
OF hay because of the drought, Com
missioner Koiner, of the Department
of Agriculture. will devote his next
bulletin to substituting forage crops.
The article will go into raising OF
feed crops which can be started at
this time, although the season Is
late.
The work Of organizing alfalfa
clubs Is proceeding rapidly. Many
such organizations now exist, at
which the farmers meet and dis
cuss the methods OF growing alfalfa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George:

To the Voters OF Stafford and King
George:
At the solicitation of many
voters both In King George and
Stafford. and those who are repre-
sentatiyes OF our best ag-
ricultural sections, | have decided
to enter the race for the House OF
Delegates. and do hereby declare
myself a candidate for the nomina-
ton, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary to be held Sept. 7th, 1911.
II elected to the office l VIII
discharge my duties in an efficient
and business-like way. / am In fav-
or OF improving the conditions OF
our public schools and our public
highways and to promote such steps
generally as will advance our Agri-
cultural and horticultural condi-
tions.
Whit d. Peyton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the voters of Spotsylvania county:
hereby announce myself candidate
for election to the position Of commits
sioner Of the revenue for Berkley dis
trict, Spotsylvania county which cleo
will be held this coming fall. earnest
ly ask the support Of my fellow citizens
and If elected | promise q, faithful and
impartial performance of the duties Of
the office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully,
A. Cutler Beasley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
have been connected with the
clerks office of your county for a.
period OF AZ years last May 1t takes
almost life time to make a good
clerk, Il being the only office In
the gift OF the people OF the county
that takes years Of training to-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the voters OF Spotsylvania Co.:
At the solicitation of my many
friends, | respectfully announce my
self a candidate for the position Of
treasurer OF Spotsylyania county to
be voted for at the fall election. No
Vember 7th. 1911. | earnestly ask
the support OF the voters OF
the county, irrespective OF part.
affiliation, and promise II am hon.
ored by an election to put forth my
best endeavors to faithfully. honest
ly and efficiently discharge the du-
ties OF the office and protect the
interest of the county.
Thanking my many friends for the
cordial assurance Of support | have
already received. l am,
Respectfully.
NJ. II. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
To the citizens of spOtsylvania

To the citizens OF Spotsylvania
county:
/ hereby announce myself a can
didate for sheriff, and II 1t be your
pleasure to elect me to this impor-
tant position | promise to faithfully
and impartially discharge the duties
regardless OF fear or favor. ! shall
be most grateful for your vote. This
announcement is made subject to
the Democratic primary,if any there
be. Yours truly,
X. NJ. Waller,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
MISS CANNON IMPROVING

Mrs. J. p. Cannon, Miss Bessie
Belle Canon and Mr.. J. p. Gam
mon have returned Miss Cannon
has been in Sarah Leigh Hospital.
undergoing treatment and
is now improving.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
THE C0AT-SHlRT

The man who invented the coat
shirt, or the thing that buttons down
in front, should be arrested and
sent to Jail, and the manufacturers
OF the abomination alsO,and the men
who wear it should be kept under
steady observation. .--Times-Dispatch
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
Caroline

To the voters Of Caroline county, Va:
| respectfully announce myself
candidate for the office Of Sheriff sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
primary on Sept. Z, 1911, and solicit
the support Of my fellow citizens,
promising If elected to faithfully and
impartially discharge the duties Of the
office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully.
I'd Il. B, Collins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Coun-
ty:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for treasurer OF the county OF
Spotsylyania at the election next
fall. subject to any action taken
by the Democratic party OF the
county. Respectfully.
J. w. Massey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
Whit d. Peyton.

To the Voters OF Stafford county;
l hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office Of sheriff OF
Stafford county at November cleo
tIon and solicit your support. IL
elected | promise a faithful dis
charge Of the duties Of the office.
Respectfully.
G. N. Knight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
To the yoters Of Stafford county:

At the request Of many friends |
hereby announce myself candidate for
the office of commissioner Of the reve-
nue. for HARDWOOD district at the coming
election in November 1911, and if elected
promise to serve the people with the
greatest care and for their benefit.
Respectfully,
X. Lee Dodd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the Voters OF Spotsylvania Co.:
At the request OF numerous
friends, | hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office Of sheriff OF
SpotsylvaDia, subject, however, to
the Democratic primary. II one be
held. l promise, II elected. to dis
charge the duties Of the office with
out fear or favor and according to
the best of my ability.
Soliciting the honor OF your sup
port, | am,
Yours respectfully,
Carl A. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY
FORK UNION, VIRGINIA,
nm utTTIAMr HATCHER pres;den

DIR. WILLIAM E. HATCHER, President
A strong preparatory school under
Christian influences. Discipline Of the
highest grade under an Army Officer
detailed by the War Department. Fac.
ulty unsurpassed for strength and
equipment. Location noted for health.
Thorough work in the school-room.
Careful attention to details in military
duty. All phases of athletics for en-
tertainment when work is over. All
this for $lS5.00. For catalogue address
E. s. LIGON, Headmaster,
Fork Union, Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the voters Of SpOtsyIvania:
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection TO the office of Commits
sioner Of Revenue for Chancellor Dis
trict subject to action Of the Democrat
ic party and promise if elected a faith
ful discharge Of the duties Of the Office.
Respectfully,
lm4-2m. Thomas Z. Payne.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
GEN. SALE BUYS FARM

Adjutant-General w. w. Sale has
purchased a farm of 384 acres la
Henrico county near Lakeside PARK,
and has moved into the old mansion
on the property. The price was $50
U00
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
RETURNED FROM ROANOKE

Messrs. John Il. Hudgins and
Cary Mills have returned from Roa-
noke. where they took the State
Bar Association examination
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
TO the YOters Of spotsyIvania County

To the Voters of Spotsylvania County
Having been urged by many citizens
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the position Of com
missioner Of the revenue for Berkley
district. Spotsylvania county. If it be
your pleasure TO elect me ! shall faith
fully discharge the duties Of the office
This announcement is made subject to
the Democratic primary.
Respectfully.
S. G. Blaydes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE

hereby announce myself can
dldate for sheriff subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. Z. 1911
Soliciting your votes, am
Yours respectfully,
q w pnrka
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.
Having announced myself candi-
date for the office Of sheriff. subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary,
| respectfully solicit your suffrage apd
pledge myself, if elected. to conduct
the office to the best Of my ability.
Very respectfully,
I'd Roger W. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the House OF Dele
gates from the counties Of Stafford
and King George, subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. 9TH.
1911. Soliciting your suffrage. l
am
Yours respectfully,
IL. Thacker Berry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
PYTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS

The Pythian Lodge. OF this city,
Thursday night elected the follow
ing officers:
J. r. Humphreys. c. c.
]. p. Walker. V. c.
5. W. Merkle. Prelate
G. c. Cox. Master Of Work
G.. r. Shepherd. Master-at-Arms
r. l.. Kube. Inside guard.
J. f. McCalley, Outside Guard.
These officers will be installed at
the next meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

Isn't II strange how some people
in this world are always fated to
get the wing or the back OF
the Observation-Disclosures.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To The Voters Of Spotsylvania Co:
Fellow-citizens, at the solicitation
OF many friends. hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office OF
Commissioner OF Revenue for Llv-
ingston District. in this county. and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port Should it be your pleasure
to elect me TO this office. shall be
grateful and promise to reward your
confidence by faithful discharge OF
the duties.
Very respectfully,
W. G. Hicks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the voters Of Madison Magisterial
District in Caroline county: | re-
spectfully announce myself candidate
for the office Of supervisor in Madison
District, subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary. and respectfully
solicit the support of the voters of that
district. Very respectfully,
Dana C. Smith.
q 1QlQm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
n9-2n.


To the Voters Of Spotsylvania Co., Va. ::
Being urged by my friends to run for
the office Of Commissioner of Revenue
for CORTLAND District, Spotsylvania
county, and after considering the mat
ter | hereby announce myself candi-
date for that Office, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary, and ! earnestly ask
the support Of my fellow voters Of
Spotsylvania county. Should be elected
| promise faithful and impartial per
formance of the duties Of the office to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully yours,
a25ltd John S. Alrich
To the voters OF Spotsylyania
county:
As our present Commissioner. }. I.
Todd, will not be candidate for re-
election for the Office Of Commissioner
Of Revenue for CORTLAND District,
SpOtsylvania county, and being urged
by a number Of my friends to run for
said Office, do hereby announce myself
a candidate for that office. Should il
be your pleasure to elect me, promise
to faithfully discharge the duties Of the
Office to the best Of my ability.
Yours Very Respectfully,
T. A. Harris, Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the voters Of Caroline county: |
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the House of Delegates from the
county of Caroline, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary, and respectfully soil 1T
your suffrage.
Yours especially,
~ = " Evana
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
To the Voters of King George Co.:

To the Voters Of King George Co.:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
commissioner Of revenue and II elected
will discharge the duties Of the office
as faithfully as | have done in the
past.
Respectfully,
mi-2m l.. A. Ashton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04
InlSt

To the voters Of Rappahann0ck Mag
isterial District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for the Office of Supervisor in
Rappahannock District, subject to the
action Of the Democratic Primary, and
respectfully solicit the support Of the
voters of that district, with the assur-
ance that if elected | shall conduct the
Office in the best interest Of the people
Of the county.
Very respectfully,
I'd T. A. largest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-04

To the Voters OF King George Co:
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office OF Com
missioner OF the Revenue. subject
to action Of Democratic primary and
solicit your suffrage. with the prom
ise OF faithful and impartial ad-
mlnistration OF the office II elected.
Respectfully.
j. IL. Boggs.