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his wife, will spend the time visiting
his mother in Corning.
Miss Bessie Boylan has returned
from short visit to Leroy.
Mrs. v. J. Dewey has returned from
a few days visit in Chicago.
A. l.. Whittier, formerly of Lincoln
township, but now located in Alberta,
Canada, is spending a few days visit
ing friends in and around Charlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Younkin have
returned to their home in Ottumwa
after a few days visit with relatives
and old friends in Charlton.
DR.. erosion, of Lucas, was transact,
ing business and visiting old friends
in Charlton on Saturday.
J. G. Mitchell, of Ottumwa, was re-
newing old acquaintances in Charlton
on Saturday.
Charles e. Lewis of Happy Corner,
Washington township, was visiting
friends in Charlton on Saturday.
The meetings being held at the
Christian church by Rev. w. ]. Has
tie, which have proven so interesting
and instructive to large crowds which
have been inattendance was tenn
porarily closed Sunday evening after
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LibertyviIIe.

Libertyville, Jan. INF Laughlin
is reported as being very sick. He
had paralytic stroke yesterday
morning.
Frank VIM was in Fairfield on bus
mess.
A number of our people were in
vited to take dinner at Taylor Moore's
today.
Quite little excitement was Great
ed this morning by the report that Mr..
Indus little children had smallpox,
but it is said it was only rumor
w. G. Henderson of Batavia, was
helping his father at the depot today.
Mr.. Clark was taken very sick last
night.
B. M. Henderson, who has been
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-21

quarantined at Stockport on account
OF smallpox, went through here yes
terday on his way home to Batavia.
S. H. Watkins and VIM. Lawson
went to Ottumwa with stock today.
Mrs. Trout, the postmistress, and
Sadie McLain went to Ottumwa Tues.
day.
VIM. Dunlavy is visiting friends in
Libertyville. He is stationed at Tyn-
dali, Mo-, agent for the c., R. l. & P.
at that place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-21
MunterviIIe.

Munterville, Jan. 17.-Another land
deal took place in this vicinity this
week, in which Andrew Huffman
comes into possession of an Iowa farm.
He purchased the e. Mccartney farm
of 40 acres just west of Munteryille.
Mr.. Huffman is a young man who i'm
migrated from Sweden about three
years ago and has had steady work
most of the time since he came here
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five additions to the church. The
close of the meetings was for the pur-
pose of allowing the pastor and con-
gregation to join IN the union effort by
James Burwick, the railroad evangel-
list, which were begun at the M. E.
church Sunday Under the auspices OF
the Burlington route Y. M. C. A. Rev.
HASTE expects to resume his meet
ings at the close of Rev. Burwicks On
February 1.
Mrs. T. G. Walker has returned
from a short visit with her mother,
Mrs. Kate Holiday, of Creston.
Quarterly meetings were held Sun
day at Mt Carmel in Lincoln township
and a number of people from Charlton
drove out to attend All report a
most pleasant and profitable time.
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manyiIIe

Ormanville.
Ormanville, Jan. 20.-J. r. Wood has
just heard from his sister, Eliza VIII
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Our Center Window

displays in vast profusion the newest conceits in fine
Embroideries-representative of our own importa-
ton direct from St. Gall, Switzerland. We won't
pretend to tell of their beautytwould be impossible
Enough to say that they here for your inspection
and our Special White Sale, beginning tomorrow
offers inducements far too attractive to be lightly
overlooked.
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Agency.

Agency, JAN 20-Mr. and Mrs. ia
cob Myers have received the
sad news of the death of their son,
Rev. E. H. Brumbaugh. He had a
surgical operation performed in the
hospital in Chicago Saturday and the
first news they had was encouraging,
but later on it seems he couldn't rally,
and death claimed him. He had an
operation performed in Kansas some
time ago, but it was not satisfactory,
so he went to Chicago. He was a
prominent minister in the ME.church,
having at one time been stationed in
st. Joseph, Mo-, and later in the In
diana conference, and his last charge
was in Oklahoma, but owing to his i'll
health, he has not been actively en-
gagged in the ministerial work for some
time Rev. Brumbaugh was 49 years
old. He was born in Millersburg, O.,
in August, 1852, coming to Iowa when
he was years old. He studied medi-
cine under the late DR.. A. r. Wear in
Agency, but abandoned medicine for
the ministry, taking course in the
Evanston Theological school. He
leaves wife and four children, one
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''Royal" Undermuslins
The Finest in the Land.

Our east window will give you an idea of the beau
tful creations in dainty Nansook Cambria and finest
Muslin Lingerie Our showing this year of 1902 beg
gars all description-It is simply grand. 1t is
delight to show such queeny class of merchandise,
and such of satisfaction to know that when
it comes to matter of lowness in price, in former
years, We Surely Hold the Blue Ribbon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-21
Mystic.

Mystic, Jan. 20.-The 143d anniver.
sary of the birth of Robert Burns will
be observed in the Mystic opera house
January 25. Songs, dances and recita-
lions will constitute the program of the
evening, along with instrumental mu-
sic A Scotch piper will be on hand;
come, everybody, and hear and see the
piper. Doors open at o'clock p. m.
Concert will commence at $3.50 p. m.
The proceeds are to go to the benefit
of sick miner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
LITTLE PROGRESS
IN HOLMAN CASE
Miss Lacy Was on the Stand for
Over Three Hours.
HER MOTHER ALSO TESTIFIED.
There Are Many More Witnesses to Be
Heard, and Case Will Probably Not
Be Concluded To-Day-Large
Crowd in the Court Room.

Little progress was made in the George
Holman case in the Hastings Court yes
terday, and it is quite probable that the
hearing will not be concluded to-day
The only witness who was given
complete examination yesterday was Miss
Cora Lacy. the principal witness for the
prosecution She was on the stand for
three hours. and was subjected to a
searching cross-eXamination by counsel
for the defense. Messrs. George E. Wise
and Pembroke Petit. the latter Common
wealth's Attorney of F'luvanna county.
the old home of Holman.
During the examination of Miss Lacy.
the court room was cleared OF all per-
sons except the court officers. the coun-
sci. the Judge and jury She told her
story in a Straightforward way in the ex-
animation in chief. and she was held.
by the Commonwealth Attorney for less
than half an hour. The remainder of
tho three hours that she occupied the
chair was an awful strain. and in sew
eral of her statements in cross-examina-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
JAMES WILCOX TO
GET A new TRIAL
Nell Cropsey's Alleged Murderer
to Have Another Show.
SUPREME COURT TO HIS AID
Declares That Wilcox Did Not Get
Fair Trial as Construed and In-
tended by Law--Demonstration
Calculated to Prejudice Jury
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

fSpeclal Dispatch to The Times)
RALEIGH, N: c., Sept 30--The North
Carolina Supreme Court this evening
handed down an opinion granting new
trial to James Wilcox. under sentence
to be hanged at Elizabeth City for the
murder OF Nell Cropsey. The new trial
is on the grounds that demonstra IONS
of lawlessness and intimidation were
resorted to by many people during the
closing stages Of the trial for the pur-
pose OF influencing the jury against the
prisoner.
The case Is a familiar one to the
public. Nellie Cropsey. a beautiful young
white girl. disappeared at night from
her home IN Elizabeth City. She had last
been seen with Jim Wilcox. young
man. a t one time her sweetheart Sus-
picion fell on him. but he was not 81
rested Thirty-seven days Afterwards
her body was found in Pasquotank RiVer,
and Wilcox was arrested. He was trleo
and sentenced to be hanged he stoutiS
declared his innocence, and an appear
to the Supreme Court was taken
The court says on this point: I'm read
;ne the record in this case it hardly
seems possible thahtt eryuj PQtohrdl
seems possible that the jury could have
given that cautious and vigllant at
tention to the evidence. which the law
REQUIRES OF then.or to the presentation OF
the prisoners case to them by his coun-z
sci that thought the Importance or the
case demanded In their immediate pres
ence one hundred people In their de-
liberate purpose to prejudice the rights
Of the prisoner. committed great wrong
against the Commonwealth and con-
tempt of the court. On the outside on
the courthouse green impropr1etieS TOOK
place for the purpose of preJudicins the
prisoner with the jury. No such demon
STATIONS were ever witnessed in our
state before. and for the honor Of the
Commonwealth. such ought not to be
repeated.
THE propriety of our ruling is strength
ened by the circumstance that contempt
proceedings were not commenced against
those offending and that no motion was
made to set the verdict aside and for
a new trial after such unheard OF demon
STATIONS The counsel for the prisoner. In
his argument here. in response to ques-
ton. stated that If the verdict had been
set aside, the prisoner would have met
a violent death on the instant.
The prisoner must not only be tried
according to the forms of the law. these
forms being included In the expression.
ITha law OF the Land but this trial
must be unattended by such influences
and such demonstration Of lawlessness
and Intimidation as were present on the
former occasion.
'The courts must etand for civilization
for the proper administration Of law in
orderly proceedings. There must be
new trial In this case
The next term OF the court begins In
Pasquotank county on November 18th
and the case will be heard again at that
time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
POLITICS ACTIVE
OVER THE STATE
The Wise Faction Of the Repub-
|ican Party Declared
Extinct.
Especial Dispatch to The Ttmss.1

NORFOLK. VA. September 3o.-The
Wise faction of the Republican party
vas officially disbanded here to-day
whether it will stay dsbanded remains
to be seem
At the call of S. B. Carney. chairman
CT the District Committee, ten OF the
thirteen members met to-day at noon and
pa ssed a resolution OF olS9oluuoh III *
fecu as follows:
..That. considering the condition OF the
party. it is deemed best that the Repub-
Iictns Of the district should unite on one
set Of delegates to the convention and act
in harmony in the choice or canoldates
fer the next election
a resolution to that effect was passed
bv a vote of nine to one. and the meet
ing adjourned.
ir,R. and II. F. Butt. post alaSter of Ports
mouth. secretary.
Tho cause OF placid and harmonious
death is that Chairman Hull was induced
to change his mind in regard to the Wise
faction. That facson vas almost depend.
ent on him for its existence Ele had
written a letter recently stating that u
the conditions here we're the same he
would occupy the same position in lend
Ing the support OF the congressional sub
co-nmittse. OF which ha is chairman 10.
the Wis. faction that he provided during
the contest in which Dr.. r A. Wise got.
into Congress
But S. B. Carney and D. Lawrence Gro-
ner saw Chairman Hull in New York
and convinced him, nc doubt that he had
received -parte statements as to the.
condition of affairs here and induced
him to change his attitude. He there
TORE advised Mr.. Carney to call a meet
ing of the District COMMITTEES and read
the epita phi of the WISE faction That
was done this morning
There are members of the Wise faction
who may not submit willingly to those
dissolution proceedings. in which case
they Will be compelled, 10 form another
faction, because the official reorganization
OF this faction having been withdrawn
there is no existence to the Wise fac
ton. that evoluted from the Lamb fac-s
ton after Colonel William Lamb retired
from politics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
ut the Hotols.

Capt J. NJ. Harris. ex-chairman OF the
Fourth District Democratic Committee,
and Hon T. a. overly of Luuenburg,are
at the Lexington. They are IN high spirits
over the outlook Tor Democratic success
IN the Fourth District this fall. and they
do not believe lion. f. G. Southall will
have any opposition
1ney both agree that the registration
OF white voters III the Fourth viii prove
satisfactory 10 the party leaders,
New Ford's: H. r. Copenhaver, Mrs.
s u Bones. TaZewell; c.. n. Jordon and
daugnter AlngporI, Tenn: G. /. Webb.
Va; me l-lpefiy Beiles Theatrical Com
p;uly.
alulphy,s: IL Is CARRIER. stanton: NJ.
p. Buris, lexington: A j. Perldnson,
l1anyille. j. J.. o'Dell, New Kent, Mrs.
NJ =. Moscley. Va; Joseph e Bowen.
Norfolk.
JEFFERSON: wrn. d. A jenkins New
York. J. w. Mathews, Wilmington, Del:
Samuel Young. New York: Mrs. L. "A.
liickard. Saratoga springs, n. y.
Lexington: r. Is. cron,lI. Roanoke.
George W. Rritton. New York. Z. B.
Mar4ock and wife, Jamestown. Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
MAY TAKE THE STUMP
Governor Montague Expected to Stir
the Voters Up.

From an unofficial source it is learned
that Governor A J. Montague will dur
ing the fall campaign take the stump in
Virginia and make d number of speeches
for the Democratic nominees for Con-
gress in some OF the districts.
Indeed, it is said that the Governor
will make as many speeches a his off,
cial obligations here will permit. and that
several appointments have already been
arranged for him by Chairman Ellyson
in the Southwest. where the demand for
his services is very strong. From many
sections of the State it is said that re-
to address the voters. and his general re-
puta ton is that he will do good wherever
he goes.
The Governor is also wanted In In
diana, Massachusetts, and other distant
states but he does not know yet whether
or not he will be able to leave his own
State, owing TO official ensa gements
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
In T-azeweli.
Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes)

rAltiWt.I1L Il. Sept 80. The regis
tration in this county has been progress
sing without any sensational happenings.
A negro applied at the Liberty Fiji pres
cinct to reddish. 4 number of qties
t1ons We're put TO him, among the num-
her being when We're YOU born2 lsil.
'.Ho.v long nave You been resident OF
the state? Three months TO" ienS
in the county, ..AIi my itfs.
Another negro Was asked the meaning
q, the judiclary.of the STATE FITS reply
was prominent citizen OF the county
Registration N the western precincts
81 tte county is averaging a falling OF OF
1850 The said precincts are small onlA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
Plenty Of Schools.


CHINCOTEAGUE, VA, Sept. 5o.-The
graded schoo! here opened to-day with the
following teachers: H. L. Ames. prtaci-
pal. Assistants. Misses Halle Wheaton,
Carrie NJ Wheaton. Luella Burton. Ber-
tina Y. Smith and Blanche Whcalton
Miss Stella Mselheim will teach Up-the-
Island School; Mr. Elmer w Lamers
own-the-Island; Miss Virginia Berry,
Assateague.
In addition to the above-named schools
there are now six private schools In ses-
sion with the following teachers: Misses
Kettle Smith. Grace Lenser, George
Tracey. Helen Davis, Flora Timnons and
Miss Truitt
The graded school at Greenba ckvilIe.
just across the bay from here. will open
on the 6th of October. having been de-
layed one week on account of being en-
larged making it the most cornmodious
building in the entire district. The
teachers of the said school are: W w
Bryan, principal. Assistants Misses
Lola White. Bertha Mock and Ruth
Matthews.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
PLEADS "NOT GUILTY.'

Previous to these statements the in
dictment had been read to the accused
and in a clear voice he had pleaded Not
guilty BY his side sat his aged mother
and his aunt and near him was his
brother, all manifesting eager interest in
the proceedings
Mr.. Holman was stolid in his cbntem-
plation of the progress of the case. and
in which the result might be life or death.
The punishment for an attempt at criml-
nal assault is either eighteen years in
tie rsnitentar- or DEATH
The accused did not show any signs
of his incarcera ton of several weeks,
and was dressed nea tly
After the Jury had been secured and
the opening statements made by both
sides a recess to $50 o'clock was taken.
and from that hour to $50 the young
woman who charges young Holman with
the attempted assault was on tne stand.
She told the story Of how she went out
with Holman on the night of August
18th to visit friends on West Clay Street,
and that on their return, as 1t began to
rain. he asked her to go with him to his
washwoman's. on Madison Street. near.
Clay. where they could borrow an UNI
brelaL She went with him to the house
of a colored woman named Julia hurry.
and there it was, she says, the attempted
assault took place.
When the court adjourned at I o'clock.
Mrs Lacy was on the stand. She will
be turned over to the defense this NOM
ing.
In her testimony she said her daughter
was a great sufferer from epilep1ic fits.
having had as many as sixty in single
month, and that while she was in good
physical health her mind was no
stronger than that of a child. although
she was twenty-one years old. She said
young Holman knew this before he went
out with her that night.
There are about twenty-five witnesses
in the case. and 1t will probably take
all to-day to examine them.
The jury was placed In charge OF
Deputies Macon and Bowls and quar-.
tered at F'ords Hotel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
FIRST DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
Meeting of the Committee in Middle~
sex-Visitors Present
ecia1 Disnatch to rhe Tim

Especial Dispatch to The Tsmeso
STORMONT. VA. Sept N-Tho
Democratic Congressional COMMITTEES OF
the First District met at the Hotel Nell
son at 5 o'clock this evening. FL F.
.Crlsmond of fredericksburg. Lloyd T.
Smith. of Northumberland. J.. Boyd.
Sears, OF Matthews. and Robert Atlsc-
wort. OF Accomac. were the members
present. 1t was announced early In the
day that SClagett &. Jones. OF King and
Queen, was too Ill to attend the meet
ing.
DR.. J. W Bowdoin. OF Accomac: Col
John r. Saunders. of Midd;esex. and
Mossrs Weaver and Brown- IL the
Bank OF SIiddiesex. and severaI other
gentlemen were present
The committee had quite harmoni-
Gus meeting and nothing but routine
business was transacted All of the
members made speeches we'll
OF tie visitors.
Mrs Crisnlond accompanied hey hlis-
band and SO did Miss Bessie. ,heir
daughter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
NOW a THING OF BEAUTY
Governors Mansion Improved by the
Painters Brush.

Governors Mansion Improved by the
Painters Brush.
Walking through the Capitol Square
now one would hardly recognize the Gov
errors Mansion as tie quaint old
structure that stood there some months
ago
The recent session Of the Legislature
appropriated $3.50 for Improvements, and
they have been made with the greatest
care and scrutiny by His Exc.llency. the
Governor. The outward effect of the
building is of the old colonial style. the
building being painted white and the
blinds a deep. dark green. Inside the
building has been renovated from top to
bottom. though on account OF it's very
dlapiGated condition for years past the
appropriation has not been sufficient to
do more than make it substantial rather
thu ornamental.
The furniture in the Mansion was all
practically worthless. and If replaced will
have to be done outside OF the regular
appropriation, so many were the re-
pairs which were almost absolutely
necessary to the comfort and dignity of
the place.
the Improvements. ara will get through
in the next few days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
RUNAWAY Horse.

A horse attached to a runabout driven
by DR.. NJ c.. Sycle ran away on Broad
was driven into the curb near the City
Hall and thrown. The runa bout was
smashed the horse was hurt and DR..
Sycle was slightly bruised. There was q
whole lot Of excitement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
Registration in Northampton.
Especial Dispatch to TIL. Tfrles.)

Especial Dispatch to The Tfr,es.)
FRANkTOWN. Va. Sept 3o,-Ths reg
istration is on in this county In the.
Franktown precinct. held on the 18th and
18th, thare We're seventy-ntne whites reg
istered and sNty-ive negroes. SIX OF the.
latter were entered under the under
standing clause and five or six by prop
erty qualificat ton The remainder of tho
sixty-hve were either soldiers or the sons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01

Mr.. James p. Harrison. a prominent
lawyer of Danville. is in the city, and
was a caller at the Capitol yesterday.
Governor Montague had a number of
other prominent callers who were here
to attend the University meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
Oystsrmen Half Register.
Special Dispatch to The Times,

.rHISCOTEAGJE VA. Sept. S0-The
registration books were opened here on
the I'd. and up TO the pre.ent Date the
registration shows $50 whites and SIX
,,oIored Nothing like half OF the voters
have registered as yet as most or theA
are down the bay oysterIHg
The colored vote seems TO be on the
yyaue as onlyasix out OF Atty. as hereto
fore have registered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-01
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