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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-08

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A powerful fan, forty-eight inches in
diameter, displacing 10000 cubic feet
of air minute, and electrically driven,
has been placed in the "tupenny tube"
tunnels in London to improve the VEN
tilation.
An innovation in mining lamps has
been introduced at the Pennsylvania
colliery at Mount Carmel. A number
of portable electric lights have been
placed in the interior of the mines.
The lamps are about ten inches high
and are run by storage battery.
These lamps are to be used on the
turn-outs at the bottom of the slopes,
in the pump houses and as lights for
the lead mules of the inside teams.
The greatest oil-spouter of the Rus
sian petroleum district was struck a
few months ago, about three miles
southwest of Baku. The well was
bored to depth of 1900 feet before oil
was reached. Then, for nearly three
days, it sent out oil at the rate of $780,
600 barrels n day, and continued there
after to flow at n diminishing rate un-
til it had produced over 100000 bar
rels. The owners lost money, for the
we'll could not be controlled, much
adjacent property being damaged by
the oil that escaped.
The use of alcohol as fuel is a sub
ject that is attracting much study and
attention in Europe, especially in
France, where the annual production
is enormous. The French Minister OF
Agriculture has offered prizes for me
chanical inventions in which this kind
of fuel may be used. Among the ma
chimes that inventors are asked to fur
nish are stationary motors to be used
on farms, motors for pumps, and auto
mobiles, and apparatus for lighting and
heating purposes. Alcohol is already
the chief illuminant for parks ana
other public places in Germany.
The Island of Sanar resembles
miniature Africa, with dense jungles
occupying the central portion. So i'm.
passable is this dense forest jungle
that the natives have hardly, if ever,
attempted to traverse it. The Amer
lean Army engineers, however, have
recently completed a map on which
six possible trails across the island
have been sketched. These routes
We're surveyed by Lieutenant w. S.
Martin. The accomplishment of Ma
jor Waller, Of the Marine Corps, In
crossing the southwestern section Of
the island is minor achievement
compared to the exploration work pre-
viously carried out in the Interior Of
the island.
A writer in Cne of the scientific pa
pers explains the origin of the hail
stone, which he calls the most remark
able formation of the upper air. Rain
drops, snow crystals, for particles and
hailstones are all the result Of the
condensation Of watery vapOr on the
invisible atoms of dust that float In the
upper atmosphere. Such an atom, with
a little moisture condensed about it, Is
the germ Of an icy mass that may
grow to be large enough to strike
man down. AT first it is caught by a
current of air and carried to the level
of the high cirrus clouds, some of
which are from five to ten miles above
the earth. Then continually growing
by fresh accessions Of moisture, 1t be-
gins it's long plunge to the earth, spin
ming through the clouds and flashing
in the sunlight like jewel shot from
q rainbow. .,.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-08
Observation-Disclosures
! Farm Topics


The practice of dairying should not
be considered as an adjunct to farm
ing. Make dairying a speciality, pro- y
ducing a superior quality of butter,
and let the farm support the animals
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-08-08

The invasion of Norway by the
American railroad builder will doubt
less result in knocking the "j' out
Of "fjord.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15

very badly: but for the timely assistance
OF nearby neighhors the child and house
would have been consumed in the flames.
During the storm and heavy fail Of rain
OF Sunday last, the food gates and part
of The dam of Charlie Clarke's niill-pond
were washed away, and hundreds Of dol
lars worth OF fish were let loose into the
creek, which this water flows into The
people of the vicinity are in a bad way
until this mill goes to work again. as it
furnishes the whole country around with
Tour and meal, the next nearest mill beA
ing about four miles distant from here
Misses Brown and Rosa Beale, who
have been visiting friends in Westmore-
land county. have returned home, bring
ing with them their cousin, Robert Beale.
Hiram Dawcey, of Washington, is Wis
ting at the home of z. Wells. OF this
town.
Miss Chloe Snow, who has been visit
ing relatives at Wicomico Church, has
returned home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
LYNCHERS Be TRIED
IN SEPTEMBER
They VIII Have Able Counsel,
and Their Conviction is
Not Expected.
Special plspatch to The rlnes. J

LEESBURG, VA, August 1.-THE
finding of the grand jury in the inves-
tgation of the recent lynching has
greatly allayed the excitement of the
past few weeks.
The trial OF those against whom in
dictments were returned-Chsrles Low
enbach. Harry knipple and Scott Brad
ley-will not take place until the Sep
TENDER term of the County Court.
Judge Tebbs has always favored pris-
oners indicted at one term by not in
sisting on & trial until the following
session of the court. This practice will
be observed IN the case or the three
persons referred to. and 1t may be that
continuances will be sought as long as
possible in order that public sentiment
and feeling may be enlisted in favor
Of the parties indicted
Lowenbach will be represented by
MIR. r. Walton Moore, OF Fairfax. and
Judge J. e. McCabe, Of Leesburg. These
able counsel will vigorously contest tho
case and there are many chances
that the trial jury will not convict It
is not known who will represent Brad
ley He is still in jail. but will make
application for bail.
The refusal OF Governor Smith. of
Maryland, to extradice Knipple on a
mere technical point is variously COM
aented on, and every effort will again
be- made 10 have him delivered up to
the State authorities.
The finding Of the grand jury was a
surprise to many, but also a great re-
lief TO those released. Consra tulations
were lavish when 1t was learned that
Weaver and others had been discharged.
The sympathy extended to all has now
centered upon the three who must
stand trial There IS every reason 10
believe that the utmost efforts will be
made to procure the acquittaI of all
eng ged and it is generally supposed
that no jury will be sufficiently salts
fed with the evidence 70 convict
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15

Church Rev. Mr. Hines. OF Norfolk. has
just closed fine meeting at Montague
Chapel. near KING George Courthouse.
and Rev. J. II Newbill has been very
successful in meeting at Oakland Bap-@
fist Church. There is a probability that.
the congregation OF Oakland Church may
extend a call to Mr.. Newbill to serve
them, in connection with the other
churches of which he now has charge.
Evangelist Fl. M. Whartons success at
barton Grove Camp was phenomenal.
there having been hundred conversions
during the ten days OF the camp. DIR.
Wharton is well known and greatly be-
loved in all this section.
During recent electric storm light
ming struck a colored wonan-8Iary
Crawley-tearing off one OF her shoes and
stunning a child she held in her lap
Remarkable to say. the woman entirely
escaped injury
Miss Florence Holt OF Newport News.
and Miss Ella Hayes. of Chase City. are
guests of the Misses NewbilI at the Bap-
tIst parsonage.
The ladies Of st. Paurs Protestant
Episcopal Church held their annual pic,
nio to-day in the Old historic church
grounds. but on account of the rain the
attendance was small
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
WILCOX DENIES
NENBERN STORY.
Declares That He Did Not Make
a Malicious Assault Upon
the Latter.
fspecfa1 D,gpatch to The Times,

ELIZABETH CITY, n. c., August IA
James Wilcox. the convicted murderer
of Nell Cropsey. was interviewed in his
cell in the Jail here to-day by The Times
correspondent Re ferring to his attack
upon his jailer, Wilcox said: Il have
never made any malicious attack upon
Bonnie Newborn. I have always treated
him white. 1 have loaned him money at
times to the amount o. Sl.0o l have
made him a present Of two dresses for
his baby. and whenever I had anything
to drink. he was always given generous
share.
Il often have friends to bring me
liquor, and then I often send out and
buy it myself. 'Bonney' will go out
and 'swipe' the eggs. and I'll fix up the
toddy. I've got a fork here that use
to beat 1t up with.
Penney Newbern's favorite expression
is: Cut q hog One day I said some
thing to him, jolSingly. and he said cut
a hog I told him as he looked to De
on the hog, 1 guess I would cut him.
I raleed at him with the fork. 1t was
all in fun Many times since then he
has told me to cut a hog and Ia rake
at him with the fork. What he said
was merely a joke.
Il took it as such, and my actions were
in the same vein, and he always inter-
preted them as such. Views been play
ing with each other, like that, ever
since I've been here.
Saturday. Bonny was in here and
asked him to get papa to send me some
matches. He didn't do that, but he went
over to his house and brought them. In
stead of handing them to me. as he
should. he crawled up the bars and be-
gan to nose into my dinner. I asked
him: Don't it suit you?' and he replied
It's alright, but - A few other re-
marks passed, and then he said: cut
ahead 1 Clipped at him with my knife
and barely cut the skin of his finger He
crawled down and made ali kinds OF
threats, even attempting to get a gun.
That's the thing just like ii happened. II
You don't believe me ask any Of these
fellows in here
Interest in Wilcox's fight has not at
all subsidized. It Is generally thought he
will pay the death penalty on the gal
lows
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
THE WESLEY HICKS TRIAL.
It Started Yesterday and viii be Closely
Contested at Louisa,
Especial Dispatch to The Times


LOUISA, VA, August 1.-THE trial
OF Wesley Hicks for the murder of his
scn-in-law, Melton Bourne, on the morn
ing of June sd. was begun before
Judge F. ". Sims in the County Court
this morning at 10 o'clock.
It will be remembered that his coun-
sci. w. Z. Bibb. secured g. postpone
ment at the July term by raising the
point that the grand jury. which in
dicted him was not qualified under the
new Constitution, in that they We're not
registered voters, and that is the line
upon which he is basins exceptions so
far.
r. L. Gordon, the Commonwealth's
Attorney, in order to make sure as
far as possible that no irresularity oc-
cur. had the indictment nolle pressed.
and special grand jury was convened
this morning. and after examining a
number of witnesses brought in a. true
bill against Hicks.
Considerable trouble was experienced
in making up the venire, counsel for
defense taking advantage Of every OPP
portunity to object, still holding to the
theory that no man under the present
Constitution is competent to serve on
any jury until he be registered voter
under that Constitution. The Judge was
very careful about examining them all
as to their qualifications for franchise
under the present Constitution. not a
single one being cut off for this cause.
After much wrangling by counsel the
venire was completed by l o'clock. and
is composed of the following substan-
tial men: Edward Wright, Dennis Win
ston, Henry Towsey, w. S. Cook, H
G. Chewing. Pat Massey, George
HoVrchins, Harry Morris, r. A Craw-
ford. Jesse Whitlock, w. j. Daniel and
W. H Goodwin. Court was then adj
journed until o'clock for dinner
At o'clock court was ,reoonveVed
and the examination of witnesses be-
gan, with Hicks wife at his side and
the widow of Bourne seated at Mr..
Gordon's back William Minor, Ven
cradle colored man, was the first wit
ness called Tor the Commonwealth and
proved to be a most excellent witness
for the Commonwealth, every effort OF
counsel for the defense on cross-exami-
nation to break down this testimony
being without avail, and provoking
much merriment by his terse answers
At $50 p. NJ. this witness was still be-
ing put through a most severe cross
examination.
There is a great number of witnesses
to be examined. and it is probable that
the case will go on for several days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
FINE BOTETOURT CATTLE.
Eleven Averaged Over Thirteen Huns
dred Pounds Each.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
LEXINGTON, VA, August I-Mr. Ed
ward j. McCulloch, of Lexington, has
sold for expert shipment eleven fine beef
cattle. for which he received five and
three-Quarter cents a pound. The cattle
averaged 1900 pounds each. the heaviest
weighing 1i50 pounds. The total price
received was sS2225. The cattle were
raised in B0teIourt county and We're
shipped to-day by Mr.. David East from
Faphine Station. on the Baltimore and
ONO Railroad.
Acknowledgement William a. Anderson.
whose home is in Lexington, on receipt
OF his constitutional oak. along with all
TIE other members of the Virginia Con-
stitutonal Convention, had the tree sent
here, where It was planted in his absence.
This fall when the tree can be removed
it will be presented to Rockbridge coun-
ty. through the Board of Supervisors, and
they will select the spot where it shall
grow. AS one of the State officers. Mr.
Anderson received ano.Aer one of these
oak trees which he had planted on the
lawn of his home here.
Judge S. Houston Letcher. sitting in va
alton has granted a charter to num-
Der of gentlemen, principally of Buena
Vista. who have formed a Joint stock
company under the name of The Glass
Brothers Milling Company" Tho capital
stock is $1,000, at 500 share. They
have the privilege of increasing the cap
ital to $4,000 and also to own as much as
n.0On acres OF land The officers are T.
II, Glass. of Buena Vista. president: j. c.
Glass, of Buena Vista, treasurer: G. B.
C;uyer of Lexington, secretary.
Yesterday for the first time in several
years not prisoner was confined in the
cognty jail Of Rockbridge. Mr.. John A.
Jackson, the jailer. celebrated the unus-
ual event by placing a white flag in the
jail yard. This is enc of the good effects
of LEGAL option.
Little Jesse, the four-months- old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Falls. of near
Natural Bridge. is dead. He is the last of
triplets born to this couple. The other
two were girls, who died three weeks ago
There has been entered of record in the
clerks office of Buena Vista a lot in that
city, sold by 7. I. Mills to S. T. Workman,
consideration one COW and four sheep.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
PYTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS,
Tracy B. Bangs, of North Dakota. Ex>
allied to Supreme CHARACTERISTIC.
(BY Associated PrcssO

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. August IL
Tracy &. Bangs, OF Grand Forks. y. D.,
for the past two years supreme vice.
chancellor Of the knights OF Pythias. was
exalted to-day TO the supreme chancellor
ship by the unanimous vote of the SUI
preme Lodge. He was nominated By og-
den Feathers. the retiring supreme cham
ceIIer, Charles Z. Shrively. OF Indiana,
was elected supreme vice-chancellor.
The surprise OF the election came when
Supreme Representative George B.
Church. OF California, was elected SUI
preme preIa:e over the incumbent. c. F.
FasIey, OF New Mexico and William SIM
mons. CT Delaware. For supreme master
of arms L. F. carnsworth was tho choice
OF the convention. r. l. G. White was
re-elected supreme keeper OF records and
seals, as was also Thomas Dcmarest to-
the position OF supreme master OF the
exeheQuer-
Twenty-six years OF service OF John W.
THOMPSON of Washington. D. O.. as OUT
side. guard. was rewarded by reelection
The National Pythian Editorial Assoc.a-
ton elected J. c. Baird. OF the Carolina
Pythian, Charlotte. n. c.. member OF
the Executive Committee.
Louisville. KY. was chosen as the next
place of meeting OF the Knights OF ~
thias Supreme LodEAs -s-7s-s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
CLEANED AT SCOTTSVILLE..
Lady Accidentally Shot-Persona| and
Other Notes.
Especial Dispatch to the Times.)

sCOTTSvILLE, VA, Aug. 14-Mrs. w.
D. Rudisill was accidentally shot with
double barreied gun in the hands Of her
son at her home, a few miles from
Scottsville, on the 18th instant. The
Young man was E-:>dling the loaded gun.
and i some way was discharged while
poinIr> towards Mrs. RudislI. and she
was bad shot in the face and neck, and
she is thu. IT to be seriously injured.
Mr. and .i.g andrew Patterson, of
Edinburgh, Sc..-1nd, arrived a few days
ago and will spend some time with Mrs.
Patterson's father, Mr.. J. r Maupin. near
Glendower Mrs. Patterson was adopted
by a Mrs Murray. who formerly resided
in Albcnarle county. but who returned
to Scotland. taking Mrs. Patterson with
her when the latter was only one year
old. and she made her home with the
family of Mrs. Murray until few weeks
ago, when she married Mr.. Patterson and
started Immediately for a visit to her
father.
Mrs Robert G.. Dickerson. of Homer
vile. Ga. is visiting her mother, Mrs.
c. c. Moon, at Shiriand.
DR.. James O. Hart has returned from a
visit of several days to his mother in
Louisa county. He was accompanied by.
his brother. Mr.. Frank Hart who viii
spend some time in Scottsville.
Misses Annie P. and Eva A. Stone. of
Buchanan, are making an extended visit.
to relatives and friends in ScottsYille.
Miss N. NJ. FILL Is visiting relatives and
friends in Orange county.
Mr.. HUI Montague has returned to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
Buckingham Farmer Files Petition With
S5,O48.67 Liabilities.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

LYNCHBURG, VA. Aug. ia petition
in bankruptcy was filed here to-day by
John E. West. a farmer of Gravel Hill,
Buckingham county. Liabilities, S5,04S.G7.
The creditors reside in Baltimore, Rich
mond, Lynchburg and other places.
days ago and who has been identified as
II. C. Miller. better known as Kentucky
Joe. will have a preliminary hearing be-
fore the United States commissioner on
berry. The Lynchburg police claim that
they are entitled to the large reward for
Kentucky Joe'S arrest and they stated
that they did not receive any hint or di-
rection from the Roanoke police in MAX
ing the arrest. A stranger who stated
that he worked with Kentucky Joe in
Lynchburg police the information that led
to the arrest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15

Richmond after visit of several day, to
relatives and friends in Scottsville.
Miss Isabella Merrck is spending several
weeks at Virginia Beach.
Miss Alice Langhorne and Miss Maud
l.. Nelson, who have been visiting Mrs.
D. A. Langhorne. left few days ago for
Lynchburg.
iting relatives and friends at Scottsville
Mrs. Mabel Pushman, of Chicago, is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. j. R. Daniel.
The Scottsville Brass Band will leave
tonight for Manteo to be present at a
lawn party to be held near that place.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Briggs
was the scene of g. most enjoyable lawn
party few nights ago. a number of
young people were present. and all pres
ent had a most enjoyable evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
AT DELIGHTFUL ALTON.
Richmond Singers Are Contributing to
the Happiness Of All.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


ALTON. VA, Aug. H.-Though there
have been no specially arranged amuse-
nlents this week at the Alton House, yet
the young people and older ones. too. have
found ample enjoyment in the music,
card parties and dancing, etc, which
nightly engages their attention in the
ballroom, parlor and halls. The Alton
House is still crowded to its utmost ca
pacity. We have been fortunate this sum
mer in having several OF Richmonds
sweetest singers among the guests, among
them being Mrs Kate Barbour Howard
and Mr.. Henry Hotchkiss.
Mr.. Willis Green, OF Louisville. arrived
a Alton to-day.
- Miss Currin. Of Oxford. n; C.. Who I12
Springs, and who came to Alton, is stead
lily improving.
a variety show" is being planned for
Friday evening in the ballroom at the
Alton House for sweet charitys sake. :.
On Thursday evening barn dance"
will be given at Ivy Hill the home OF
Mr.. John McCue. for which quite num-
Der of invitations have been issued. The
patronesses of this unique entertainment
are Mesdames Charles McCue and Walter
Mercer, of Richmond
What might have proved to be very
serious accident was miraculously pre-
vented to-day, when a pair of horses be-
longing to Mr.. Herbert Martin became
the Alton House lawn, where a large
number of children, We're playing, Rev
Mr. Tyree,, of Durham, n. c., barely
escaped being run over by them. The
buggy and harness was completely demol-
ished
Misses Brent and Mary Leake. of Hills
boro We're visitors this week a the At
ton House, and also at the home Of Mrs.
]. Ezekiel Hall.
Mr.. Rube Martin, who has been criti-
calIy i'll this week is slightly better. His
children have been summoned to his bed
side from various parts of the State. His
physicians think there IS some chance OF
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs Burks. of West Virginia,
are the guests Of their father at High
La Indcrn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
MEETINGS IN KING GEORGE.
Methodists and Eaptists Having Fine
Meetings.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times1
KING GEORGE, VA, August 1.-THE
Methodist and Baptist Churches OF King
George are in the midst Of their protraet-
ed meetings. and the rain, which has
been falling steadily all this morning. is
not welcomed by the earnest worshippers
who have been gathering for days past
to hear the gospel preached by corse-
Grated men. Rev. ]. L. Pribble has held
his meeting at Union Church. and earnest
sermons were preached. The church was
much blessed and strengthened. Rev. j.
r. Thomas, assisted by Rev. Frank Far
ley. of New Jersey. is conducting a very
successful meeting at Potomac Baptist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
FREIGHT STATION ROBBED.
Professional Burglars Get Small Sum
at Buena Vista.
Csneclal pispatch 10 The Times.l

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BJENA VISTA, VA, August 1.-THE
freight station of the Norfolk AMI West
ern Railway, of this city. was broken open
last night between the hours of and u
o'clock the safe blown open and about
SIG stolen. The work was evidently that
Of professional crooks. After securing
all the booty in sight they cut the wire
and made good their escape. The super
intcNdent was Immediately notified and
work begun on the case at once. Had
they been one night earlier they would
have secured much more cash for their
trouble, as snug sum had just been
sent to the treasurer at Roanoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS.
Many Accept invitation of Mr.. Peyton.
Judges Postum Hunt.
ial Dispatch to The II

MARTINSVILLE, VA, August 14.-Mr.
William NJ Peyton gave an elegant en-
tertainment at his Office on August 18th
at P. NJ. All of the most fashionable
people of the city were present or invited.
There were ninety-tive invited and forty
seven present. The guests were served
with melons. grapes. wine, cake and ice
cream. There We're after-dinner speeches
by Mr.. Richard Temple, Mr.. George II.
Marshall. Mr. George L. Gravely and
Mr. Robert Gregory, of the Henry Bulle-
tin.
Judge S. G. Whittle, of the Court of APP
peaIs. went '''possun' hunting Wednes-
day night with his boys and other gem
tleren and caught three opossums. They
enjoyed the hunt very much
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
ITEMS FROM LEESBURC.
Congressman Rixey and Speaker Ryan
Are at the Leesburg Inn.
Especial Dispatch to The Tincs. }


Especial Dispatch to The Timeso
LEESBURG, VA, August l4.-Hon.
John L. Rixey, Congressman from this dis
trict. and Hon. John f. Ryan, Speaker of
the House OF Delegates. are at the Lees
burg Inn.
MIR. ". a. Thompson and daughter and
Judge j. b McCabe have gone 10 Seattle,
Wash.
Nh Robert D. Harper. of Washington.
ID. c., prominently spoken of as u can
Gidate for district commissioner is at his
country home. near the city.
MIR. S, r. Donchoe, OF the Fairfax Her
AID. and member of the Legislature, was
IN l.eesburg during the day
Mr.. Robert Walker president of the
Ioudoun Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany. OF Waterford. is foreman of the
grand jury that is investigating the lynch
ing of Craven