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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
JUDGE MORTON. NOT MASON
Or. Mercer Conducting Meetings at
Gold Mine Baptist Church.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial DIspatcn 70 The 1roes.7
LOUISA, VA. July 8.-The argument
referred to under the caption Local OPP
ton and Police Power of States on the
editorial page OF Sundays Times. was
heard by Judge Morton. of Orange, in
stead of Judge Mason.
Judge Mason presides over the Circuit
Court, and may have to hear argument
of the same case on appeal. as the de
PENDANT is considering the advisabilty of
having the highest courts pass upon it.
DR.. Mercer, of Richmond, is conducting
a series of meetings at Gold Mine Baptist
Church, about seven miles from town,
Rev. R. A. Williams, the pastor. is assist
ing him.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. P. B.
Poster is somewhat improved, though
still a very sick child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
George Moore Council.

EIsCoE. VA. July 2S-At Aberdeen. on
s,,,aav morning the 9th. Mr.. George
Moore Council. only son Of Colonel and
Mrs ]. c. Council. died after severe
Illness of a few days. Mr.. Council had
been an invalid for many years He was
a loving. faithful son and beautiful
Christian. ripe for heaven.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
Fine Lumber Burned.
.s..Anial Disnatch to The Tines

ISNeVlaI DISEtN0II % 7 '.S 7 ft-'e.'.7
BIG STONE GAP, VA. July 2S-At
Wise this evening a house belonging to
John Hale. a lumberman, caught fire and
burned down. 1t is said to have con-
tanned a lot Of valuable lumber, Fnh
though the loss has not been estimatect
vet il Is said to be very heavy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
Troops Return.

fsnpcisl Disratch to The Tin,es.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. July est
having been determined that a compe-
tent Jury cannot be- secured at this time,
owing to requirements of the new Con.
stitution, it was decided this afternoon
not to try John Lomax. the assailant
Of Miss Costenbader, a t Montross to-
morrow.
The Washington Guards, therefore, re-
turned here tonight from Alexandra.
and Lomax is still in Jail in that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
Bedford District Conference.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The TimesD
pr,DFORn CITY, VA. July 2S-The dis
trict conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church for LynchburG District be-
can a session at $50 this evening at the
Methodist Church. Rev. Paul Whitehead,
presiding elder.
there are about hundred delegates,
clerical and lay. entitled to representation,
and it is expected that three-fourths OIL
the number will attend me conference
Wi, remain in session until Thursday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29

he Is confident Of new trial on appeal
to the Supreme Court. He saws that
an effort will be made by his friends for.
a special meeting of the court In Sep
TENDER.
He is still an inveterate cigarette
smoker, but bears prison life cheerfully,
and believes he will be acquitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
Not Taken to Montroses.
(Spec!al Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ALEXANDRIA, VA. July oS.-Homer
was not taken to Montross this afternoon
as was anticipated. It is said, however,
that the reason Homer was not taken
was on account Of the uncertainty in
some provisions Of the new State Consti-
tuition in regard to juries. Homer will
be held subject to orders. The military
left here for Fredericksburg on the 5:17
train
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-29
WILCOX is HOPEFUL

Confident Of New Trial and of Ulti>
mate Acquittal.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NORFOLK VA July 2s.-Jim Wilcox
now. in Jail at Elizabeth City. N. c.; for
the murder Of Nell Cropsey, declares that
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
HEARD IN PASSING

It is explained that the only ten minutes stop at Columbus, O., arranged for Prince Henry was to obviate q speech by the only orator, MT Lentz
 It has been suggested that Governor Van Sant's poking of the princes ribs i'll true American fashion was, While vigorous, hardly in good taste. All of which goes to prove the old saying that you cannot hope to please everybody.
 An official report from South Africa shows that the mules purchased in the United States for the use of the Brit ish army have proved the best of those used by England, being splendid work CTS and exceedingly hardy. The horses from this country are not as of high grade, but are very satisfactory.
 The report of the customs revenues of Cuba has just been made public, and shows an increase of 2 per cent over the previous year. The total rev enues on customs amounted to $15,- 100000. Thus it can be seen that there is an improvement in Cuban trade conditions, though only a slight one.
 Tn copy of Plutarch, owned by the Boston Public library there was found recently q Shakespearian autograph on strip of parchment in the binding. The genuineness of the signature is vouched for, and it is the largest speci- men of the poets handwriting in exist ence. The book itself may have been Shakespeare's as it is well known that he borrowed q great deal from Plutarch's Lives.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

During the week at Washington q very influential delegation of repre- sentatives of the grocery and kindred interests appeared before the commit te on interstate and foreign commerce ill the interest of the Mann pure food bill. Graeme Stewart of Chicago ex- plained the objects of the bill in the following words: This bill will, we believe, prevent-at least to great extent-the serious competition with which the manufacturer of pure food products now has to contend from the irresponsible manufacturers of adulterated goods. There is no ques- tion but that the consumer is ready to pay the slightly increased cost which pure food products command, provided he knows which they are, but at pres ent he is unable to distinguish the good from the bad and therefore the competition is most injurious to tie manufacturer of what we call straight goods ' There seems to be little ob- jection to the measure in congress and, provided the friends of the bill do not insist upon making it's provisions too drastic, it will stand an excellent chance of becoming q law.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

Before the constitutional convention it was generally conceded that Judge Andrews of Litchfield was just the man to fill the presidents chair. His extended knowledge of law and parlia- mentary usage, it was said, would be just what was wanted to harmonlze the delegates and lead them out of the darkness. We venture to say that some of those who advocated the above are sorry they did it. President An drews's most recent ruling has drawn forth many comments, favorable and otherwise, to which the Hartford Post adds this: Meanwhile. President An drews would regard it as personal favor if Delegate Perry of Fairfield would let up on asking so many em- barrassing but pertinent parliamentary questions" The great trouble with President Andrews has been that ne favored the one-to-a-town men, ana that was to be expected, almost, as he halls from one of the smallest towns 1 The Times of Hartford adds its mite of criticism as follows: 'In reply to Delegate Perry the chair said, Wednes- l days statement was some conversa- tion,' but not a ruling that bound any, body. We do not know what some conversation from the chair is, but we
 hope it is something decorous and prop
 CT. However, the president triumph
 antly declares it was a side conversa- ton between the chair and a member.
 That is a privilege of the official head of the conyention-to know all by him. l self when he answers a question or a suggestion from the floor, whether he l is ruling on a point that has been
 raised, or conversing with a member l for amusement or instruction! In l this case the some conversation re-
 suited in giving the one-to-a-town men
 an advantage. It was not discovered l to be mere conversation until the con-
 ditions had changed, and the discovery
 was again to the advantage of the small-town men. The other delegates
 were as easy as the chair was conyer-
 sational. They might have made
 scene on the ground that their time had
 been wasted and themselves made
 ridiculous, but they were too chiyal-
 rous to worry the presiding officer, and
 adjourned"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
CHIpMIJNK AND soITIRRET,

Of all squirrels the chipmunk is the favorite. Rarely does one pass along wood path but that he can be seen running at great speed or taking an observation from one of the many stumps scattered about. Such a cheer full little fellow as he is. and always so trim and neat looking in his striped coat.
 The chipmunk has one valuable pos session that neither of his larger cous- ins can boast. This is pair of fur lined pockets, his cheek-pouches Having so convenient place to carry them in. may be one reason why he gathers so many nuts. seeds and grains. He lays up the largest winter stores of any of the squirrel family. So plentifully does he provide that he can sleep all winter if he chooses, with an occasional journey under the snow to his storehouse. while the gray suuir- rel and the red squirrel are generally obliged to make many foraging exne- ditions between autumn and spring.
 Less prevalent is the flying squirrel. for lie harvests the smallest store of any of the squirrel tribe This most wonderful little trapezisr nas fur-cov- cred membrane on each side of his body. which. when his legs are sprt ad, stretches between the fore and hind wrists When he wishes to pass from one tree 10 another he mounts to the top, spreads his parachute, or in other words. stretches his legs as far apart as possible and gives flying leap. He glides smoothly and swiftly through the air on an inclined plane for seyer- al yards, then with q movement of his broad. feathery tail, acting like a rud- der, moves upward an instant and alights as softly as d feather on inc tree he started for.
 The flying squirrel is rather inclined to be lazy. and is pleased if he can discover hole made by woodpecker 1n which to build his winter snuggery. He lines it with leaves and shredded bark. and sometimes sleeps in if for weeks together. Here the babies may be born ill early spring, queer littlo tots, weak and blind. Their vbis. kers are the first hairs to appear and it is month befoe they are able to see
 If the flying squirrels be an ambi- tious pair they will build q summer 1 home of leaves and twigs similar to the gray squirrels They nrefa,. swampy land, and often build on tbe gray birches that cluster in lowlands AS they prefer moonlight to sunshine. and seldom go abroad by day, you will not be likely to have the pleasure of becoming acquainted with them un- less you seek them in their own -Philadelphia Inquirer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
HABITS OF PEDESTRIANS.

"There is Q rather curious thing about the habits of men and women in the matter of the side of the street they walk on in going to and from their hOmes," said an observant citl- zen, "and the laws and ordinances which have been passed on the subject have nothing to do with the case. The street cars always run up and down on the right hand side. Drivers of vehicles are required to drive to the right, and various other ordinances and laws have been passed along the same line. But these conditions have noth- ing to do with the curious habit which l have been discussing There does not seem to be any particular reason for the habit 1 have ill mind, but the facts are that way and 1 suppose it's due more to a custom acquired by the individual than to any other cause. Take my own case, for instance, and that of my wife. We live out in Camp street. Now when I walk home I take the right hand side of the street My wife takes the other side. I work at night Sometimes I meet a friend who goes home late at night. I met one of my friends a few evening ago, and it happened that he took the other side of the street. could hardly get I home. I spoke to my wife about it. told her I was in the habit of taking the right hand side. I knew every crack and crevice along the way 1 knew the steff-offs, and the warps and curves in the pavement. and all that sort of thing, and I told her how strange it was for me to walk home on the wrong side of the street She laughed about it. Why dear,' she said. I walk home on that side of the street all the time, and the pavement
 is a whole lot betSr than it is on the other side This simply goes to show
 how the thing is and illustrates what l am alking about. It all depends on ! the mans habit If he is in the habit l of going home on one side of the street
 he had better stick to it, for he will l find many ups and downs on the side he is not used to-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

We have just received 100 dozen, including two collar shirts madras and Bedford cords the patterns are such as will suit everyone, also the price, soc
 Our fine of NECKWEAR is the largest and neatest that we have ever had, at 2SC and soc.
 Our spring line of HATS is now complete and we invite the public visit in tenn porary quarters 49 Center Street and inspect brand new line of Furnishings and Hats.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

The Boer envoys were ill Washing ton when the news of the recent Boer victory was received. They took it as a matter of course-just what might have been expected of men who are fighting for their liberty. The envoys were treated with distin- guished consideration while ill Wash ington. Among the entertainments in their honor was dinner given by General Anson Mills. which was at tended by Senators Culbertson and Hoar, ex-Senator Henderson, General Nelson A. Miles, General Sinclair, Colonel Henry Watterson, Representa- tives Slayden, Cochran, Shafforth and Purleson, and other prominent gentle men. Before leaving Washington for the west, MT Vessels, one of the en- VOWS, made the following statement: "A number of mistakes have been printed about our mission to this coun- try since we came to Washington, and the worst one is that we are trying to
 
 is not possible, and as a matter of fact we don't want it. What we do want, however, and what we have laid before the American government, is a request that civilized warfare be insured in South Africa That is all we want now We have not put be- fore the authorities any request that this or that plan be adopted to insure the carrying out of the rules of civil ized warfare, but we will leave that wholly to the government to take whatever steps it sees fit. We want fair and square fight. We are con- fident that we will be able to keep this war going for a number of years yet. and we think li.at all civilized nations, especially sse United States, are inter- ested in the proper rules of warfare being carried out. President Kruger is not seeking intervention in Europe, and all stories of that kind may be denied whenever they are seen. The Boers have nothing to lose and all to gain by keeping up this fighting. They may call it guerrilla warfare if they want, but it is at least humane war fare.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

'Still another cause of uneasiness, ' says Banker Henry Clews in his week ly letter, ''is the labor situation and the prospects of renewed disturbances this spring. These three uncertainties the monetary situation, the Northern Securities deal and labor agitation-are all adverse to any improvement in the stock market just now; and to them must shortly be added a fourth, the crop outlook. When the outlook in these respects improves and prices set tie down to more tempting figures, We may expect a substantial upward movement. The general situation is sound and business i'll many lines con- tinues active, even if less profitable than d year ago. Railroad earnings are we'll sustained, except i'll regions suffering from short corn and cotton crops. and considering the great actiyi- ty of the last three years the continued pressure of freight both east and west is marvellous"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
ACCIDENTS
 WILL HAPPEN

rheumatism is relieved.--Itis is a remedy that ought to be in every family medicine chest.
 Expected to Die.-"I cheerfully add my testimony of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. We use 1t for many things. Was run over by team of horses and lumber wagon; did not expect I would live; badly bloated, my friends bathed me nearly all over with Eclectric Oil; bloat grad ually went down. We have more faith in Eclectric Oil than any other medicine, and always keep it ill the house"--Mrs. Wm F. Babcock, Norvell, Jackson Co.,, Mich.
 Cured the Sprain.--Mr. Chas. M. Bamann, wholesale jeweler, No. Q Pleasant Street, Rochester, N. T., writes: "Ihave used your Eclec- tric Oil and can recommend 1t as the best general medicine I have ever tried. I fell off my bicycle and sprained my ankle badly. Eclectric Oil gave immediate relief and cured the sprain. If my testimonial is of any use to you, you can use my name. I shall always carry a bot tie of Eclectric Oil in my bicycle tool-bag as part of my equipment, and will recommend 1t to my friends"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
MUSINGS ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Communicated by w

Communicated by W.) The bells are pealing loud and clear, From the tall steeple's burnished
 dome, Sadly their tones fall on my ear,
 While l sit musing here alone. Adown my pale and wated cheek The burning tear-drops swiftly stray. Alas! that l should live to weep
 For Erin's woes on Patrick's day. It was not thus in days gone by,
 In Erin's Isle when 1 was young, I've seen my country's banner fly,
 I've heard my country's glories sung. I've been in many festive scene,
 With happy friends and comrades
 gay,
 And still I wore thy shamrock green, Swet emblem on our Patricks day. But many years since then have flown, And many hearts which then beat
 high,
 From their own land were forced to
 roam
 On foreign shores to pine and die. And many spirit bold and brave
 Lies mouldering now beneath the clay
 On foreign soil, and OCT their graves No shamrock blooms on Patrick $
 day.
 But wheresoe'er the exile mourns.
 By foreign law or power oppressed, Through veal or woe his heart still yearns For that green land he loves the best. No matter how his hopes expire, | His friend and kindred pass away, His soul still burns with holier fire When comes around our Patrick $ day. And l, though nameless and unknown, Alone and friendless on the earth, Still do 1 love my island home, And bless the land that gave me
 birth. Still for her cause my bosom thrills, Still firmly hope and fondly pray The sunburst yet on Erin's hills l Will proudly fly on Patrick's day. Yes, though the seas between us roar, Dear land, my heart still clings to thee,
 Though far away from thy green
 shore 1 love thee still, as wild, as free. l Then here's to thee through good and i'll,
 For once I'll wipe all tears away, For once a brimming glass I'll fill
 To native land and Patrick's day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

The senate is still debating the pros and cons of the ship subsidy bill. Senator Vest, who is bitterly opposed to the measure, made a brilliant speech on the subject this week al- though he was obliged to leave sick bed to do so. Senator Manory of Florida also spoke against the meas ure, but the friends of the bill are confident that it will pass the senate and have great hopes of its becoming q law.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15

ing accidents we couldprevent. But our sight ends with the present instant. There may be broken limbs and bruised bodies in store for us iii an hour--we can't tell.--But we can be prepared.
 A bottle of Dr. Thomas Ec- lectric Oil in the house at the right time has saved many an hour of suffering, many a pre- cious life.
 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is monarch over pain. Cuts, burns, bites yield to its soothing influence sore throat, croup, collie, catarrh, asthma and frost bite are promptly cured, and
 c0iD nv Al
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1902.
The house of representatives passed

The house of representatives passed on Monday the rural free delivery bill after amending it so that the carriers are to be paid salaries of not to ex- ceed S6OO per annum and are to be per mitted to carry express on their own account. The house then took up the postoffice appropriation bill which it is still considering.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-15
Hubar e co.
 I2I South Main Streat.

There's advertising every day,
 And each on fancy lines; There's patent cures for all diseases Except the use of wines. We know not if they tell the truth, But this we say to thee: For health and strength and merri-
 ment,
 Drink Feriton's Breakfast Tea. There are many imitators
 Of our business and our art, And there may be some pretenders Who may fancy they are smart. But we stand before the public
 AS solid as can be, And the best produce from China Is Fenton's Oolong Tea. We are not monopolistic
 In the race for mundane game; We'll treat you well whene'er you call At Jefferson and South Main. That is an old established house
 Where many things are free, And all our goods are up to date. Like Fenton's Ceylon Tea.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-05-15
ALMA.

May 6th.-Very little seeding has
been done yet.
The young people had a good time
at P. Crumbs place last Sunday.
Carl Grim is going to work for
Louis Headquist.
NJ. R. Cooks baby is on the sick
list now.
Theodor Peterson is soon through
painting P. Crumbs residence, and |
wonder what will turn up next.
Anton Brandt is going to work for
Frank Magnuson this summer.
r. Peterson. A. Grund, G. Haken.
son, A. Hakenson and A. Brandt
made afying trip to Argyle on horse
back last Friday.
Louis Nygren is building a new
granary. c. Adolphson is his car
penter; hurry up and lay the floor.
Louis, SO we can have swing.
George Doe is grubbing on bis
forty now a days, and he says he is
going to put in sixty acres OF flax
his land is quite dry yet.
Miss II. Hakenson was visitor al
P. Crumbs Sunday.
Andrew seems to be very quiet
nowadays. I wonder what is the
matter.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-05-15
Vega and Oak Park.

May Sth. We have again had a
time OF bad weather. Thursday we
had the heaviest rain which has ever
been seen during any spring. This
very heavy rain gave rise to the
second overflow of the Snake River
this spring.
"A number CT youngsters had boat
rides May 18th.
Mr.. Swanson, of Vega, has now re-
turned from Warren and is getting
along very we'll with his sore arm.
Everybody was getting rather
lonesome down here, as we had no
mail for about a week.
Mr.. P. Biorklund has come down
from Warren to visit with his sons,
OF Vega
Mr.. A. Storbakken, OF Oak Park,
made trip to Warren on foot May
3, returning the 18th. Quite tough
walking on such roads as have been
now.
Mrs Storbakken, who has been
staying in Warren while taking
medical treatment, is now better and
expects to come home this week.
Mr.. D. Nordstrom made a trip to
Warren this week and returned with
a brand new steel range, ordered
from T, M, Roberts.
School has been postponed in Dist.
No. 8 till May u. In district No. 81
+. school opened again May z, after a
rest OF two days. Water was too
high to keep on right along.
Very little field work has been
done around here on account OF
water, but if no more rain comes
some expect to start by next Monday.