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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
PERSONALS.

Mr. T. w. Bass. of Marion. is registered
at the Marlborough.
Mr.. B. f. Montague has gone to Win
ston for several days.
Mr.. Michaux, of Goldsboro. returned
home yesterday morning.
Mr.. George E. Youle, of Atlanta left
for the North yesterday.
Major w. o. Guthrie. of Durham re-
turned to his home yesterday afternoon.
Rev. j. A. Campbell Principal of Bue' s
Creek Academy. left by the afternoon
train.
Mr.. Chas. Briggs is spending Easter
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. H,
Briggs.
Mr.. T. C. Cross, of Sanford, arrived yes
terday morning and is the guest of Mr.
Vance Scott
Mr.. e. l., Kittrells, of Henderson, left
yesterday afternoon for the Eastern part
of the State.
Mr. Graham Andrews, of the University
of North Carolina, is spending Easter
with his parents.
Mr. III. P/Dortch, of the Department
of Agriculture, left for Goldsboro yes
terday afternoon.
Mr. Carl Duncan went down to his
home in Beaufort yesterday morning for
a few days visit
Col. T. MI Argo returned yesterday
morning from Sanford, where he has been
on legal business.
State Superintendent of instruction ].
Y. Joyner went to Greensboro yesterday
afternoon to spend Easter.
Mr.. J. L. Stone of Battle Creek, Mich.
PRESIDENT of the Cox Duplex Press Com
pany, was in Raleigh yesterday.
MIR. John Calvert. from Horner's School,
is spending Easter with his mother, Mrs.
NJ S. Calvert. on Edenton street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller returned
yesterday from Washington, d. c.. where
they have been spending the past few
DAYS.
Mr.. W. S. Primrose has gone to Max
ton, where he will adjust the fire loss
Of last week, when two stores were
burned.
Mr.. William Harris. of Bingham SCHOOL,
at Mehane. is in the city spending his
Easter with parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. c..
L. Harris.
Rev. John Huske left yesterday morn
ing for Louisburg, where he will conduct
Easter services in st. Paul's Episcopal
church this morning
Mr.. Henry G. Rhodes. of Company G.,
Twenty fourth u S. Infantry. who has
been serving for the last two years in
the Philippines. is in the city for few
days.
Mr.. John r. Giles, of the University.
arrived Yesterday morning from Chapel
Hill to visit his aunts, Miss Carrie Strong
and Mrs. NJ. S. Calvert. of Edenton
street
Mr.. ". H. Dones returned yesterday
from Holly Springs, where he went to
visit his father, who was severely in
iured there several days ago. Mr.. Bones.
Sr.. is getting along nicely.
ExJudge W. r. Allen. of Goldsboro
came up yesterday mornng.t and wen
with Messrs. Victor H. Boyden. of this
city. and Geo. w. Connor, of Wilson to
Smithfield, where Mr.. Boyden acted as
referee in some bankruptcy cases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Fine Spring Millinery.

From the crowds that have daily
thronged our Millinery Parlors one
would think there would be no hats to
sell but each day sees scores of new ones
coming into our show rooms rivallng in
beauty and attractveness, those that
have brought forth wondering eXclama-
tions Oh preceding days, and cheaper.
More than that, there are no two alike
this spares you the embarrassment of
meeting your hat on somebody else. How
dreadful that would be! You must not go
without seeing the beauties we are show
ing at $500, $500 and $7.OO-pretty
enough for anybody.
Outing and Walking Hats for Ladies,
and Childrens Trimmed Hats.
Cuba, Manila, Rafia and other woven
hats. very large assortment in Black,
White, Natural and Mixed Straw.
For ladies from q. e.. 80. 75c to 1915
For misses and children 25c to $2.25
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
A WORK OF ART

The publicity department of the ]. K.
Orr Shoe Co.. of Atlanta. enjoys ma
tional reputation for originality Their
Spring Catalogue, just out. beats all
records. 1t is cute, curious and catchy.
We believe it is sent on application to
we'll rated merchants free of charge
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Laundered Shirt Waists.

Summers most beautiful models in the
pretty White Lawns, Fine Quality Dimi-
ties, Stylish Madras, Silk Ginghams and
Fast Color Percales. Full fronts and
French backs. StocR Collars and Bishop
Sleeves The New Gibson Waists, with
broad shoulders with plaits at the side.
Pouch fronts. Bishop Sleeves with puff.
You want to remember all this.
Colored Wash Waists-49, 81, 9S,
S125 up.
White Lawn Waists-9S, $1.25,
SI.35 up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
FOR SALE.

Stock of Dry Goods. Shoes. Clothing,
rants, Hardware, Furniture, Horse,
wagon, Harness, Fixtures, Show cases,
ETC., sacrifice. Address Box 545. Dur
ham. n. c..
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EPWORTH CHAPEL-At 9:45 a. m. the
children of the Sunday School will en-
gage in an interesting and appropriate
Easter service. At IL o'clock the pastor,
Rev. Marvin Culbreth will preach on the
TRANSPORTATION of Jesus; and at 7:4S
D. M on the Resurrection of Jesus,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

Our Spring offering comprises the most fashionable styles
and in greater variety than before The Suits and Cos
Tunes Walking and Dress Skirts Silk BIouses and Ragans
Silk and Wash Waists are so conveniently displayed and ar
ranged that selecting what you want is comparatively an
easy task.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
! AT THE CHURCHEs.ToDAY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. E.
Daniel, d. D., Pastor. Sermon II a. m.
and p. M; Sunday School $3.50 a. M;
Westminster League 1880 p. m. Seats
are all free. Ushers in attendance A
cordial invitation is given to attend all
services.
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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. G. T. Adams, Pastor. Sunday
School $50 a. M, L. II. WoodaII Super
intendent. Preaching at IL a. M, by the
pastor. Subject Resurrection Life
and Power" At 7:45 D. m. the children
of the Primary Department of the Sunday
School will give their Easter Exercises,
followed by brief address to the chill
dren by the pastor. Every member Of
the church is earnestly requested to be
present at the morning service and to
bring their Easter Thanks offering for
Conference collections. The Epworth
League will conduct special Easter ser
vices al the regular devotional meeting
on Monday night. The public cordially
invited to all the services of the church
Attention ushers, free seats, good music
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ST. SAVIOUR CHAPEL.-Rev. R. j.
Bane, Minister in charge. Easter Day
Holy Communion 7:3O a. m, Bishop
Cheshire officiating. Sunday School 1C
a. M; morning service IL a. m; night
service s p. m. Seats all free. Every
one invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to p. M: Sunday, fair and cooler.
Local data for Raleigh: Maximum tenn
perature. IA; minimum temperature. 50;
mean temperature, Sc; rainfall Al inch.
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CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Rev. l. Mex. Pittenger. d. D., Rector
Easter Day-Sunday School at 9:45 a. m :;
service, sermon and Holy Communion at
IL a. m. Easter offering for the new
church. Easter service of the Sunday
Schoclu p. m; Lenten offering for Mis-
sions. Easter offering for the church.
Address by the Rector on Points of In
terest in Bible Lands Service at 8
p. M. with sermon and Confirmation by
Rt. Rev. J. B. Cheshire, d. D., Bishop of
North Carolina. There will be a meet
ing of the congregation on Monday night
at o'clock. The seats are all free and
strangers and visitors are cordially in
vited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

HILLSBORO STREET CHRISTIAN
|CHURCH-Rev. Murdoch w. Butler, Pas
tor. Preaching by the pastor at II a. m.
and 7:45 p. m. Morning subject: The
Future Life. The evening service will be
Evangelistic. Christian EnGeavor service
p. m; Sunday School 10 a. NJ, con-
Quoted by the Superintendent, John a.
Mills. The public cordially invited to
attend these services. The offering at
the morning service will be for missions.
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FAYETTEVILLE STREET BAPTIST
.CHURCH-A. A. Butler, Pastor. Sunday
School $50 a. M, John T. PulIen, Sup
erintendent. The pastor will speak at II
81. m. in plain terms to Christians on a
most important subject. At the close of
the night service the ordinance of Bap-
tism will be administered. The doors OF
the church will be opened at both ser
vices. A most cordial invitation to
every body. Street cars stop at the
church door.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

BROOKLYN NJ. E. CHURCR-Preach-
ing at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m, by Rev.
NJ M. Mcfarland. Sunday School at 9:45
a. M, Ed. Johnson, Superintendent.
Easter entertainment at $780, Recita-
tions and songs by the Sunday School.
An address by DR.. B. F. Dixon.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-ServiccS
at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m, conducted by
Rev. w. B. Norton of Roxboro, N. =.
At the morning service Miss Hammond
will sing o, Divine Redeemer, by
Gounod. Sunday School meets at $3.50
a. m, Mr. T. H. Briggs, Superintendent.
All are cordially invited to attend these
services
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CHRIST CHURCH-Rev. NJ. NJ. Mar
SHALL D. D., Rector. Easter Day-Sun-
day School $50 a. M; full morning SER
vice and Holy Communion IL a. m. :;
Childrens' Festival p. m. Services
in Easter week-Monday, Tuesday and
Friday 10 a. m. Wednesday $50 p. m.
Free seats. Strangers and visitors cor
daily invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

EDENTON STREET METHODIST
CHURCH-Rev. G. f.. Smith, Pastor.
Sunday School $3.50 a. M, Joseph q.
Brown, Superintendent Preaching at II
a. m. and p. M, by the pastor. Easter
music. Public invited to attend these
services. Epworth League will meet
Monday night, Rev. J. r. Johnson, Presi-
dent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
MANY HEARTS MADE
HAPPY AT PELHAM
Five Virginia Couples Journey on
Sunday to the North Caro-
lima Gretna Green.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. :,


DANF1LLE, VA. September 22-The
little town of Pelham. n. c., wore a very
animated appearance yesterday Scarce
ly would one bevy of lads and lassies
come and 60. before their places would
be taken by like delegation It was
a sort of Kaleidoscope scene.
The neighboring farmers congreeated
about the preachers door and watched
with placid curiosity the happy youths
and lads. Five couples were married
by the Rev. T. H Walker during the
hours of Sunday. Three of these were
from this city. and the other two from
the county.
The names of the contracting parties
are: Mr.. E. c. Thacker and Miss Rosa
Lee Hundley. of Danville; Mr. Rawley
S. Hill. and Miss Laura B. Davis. Of this
city; Mr. Philip Y. Carter and Miss Sal
lie A. Williams. of Design; Mr.. Harvey
r. Lloyd and Miss Bessie Lands, of this
city; and Mr.. James A. Cox and Miss
Bessie Abbott, of Spring Garden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM IN
BANK RESERVE DEFICIT
EEGTN
(By Associated Press.)


NEW YORK. Sept 22-Prominent na,k-
ers in the Wall Street district reiterated
the opinion that the deficit of about a
million and half in the bank reserve
was a purely sentimental matter, mean
ing nothing in the face of the immense
actual reserves OF the banks.
The deficit Of Saturday." said Fra TX
A. vanderlp. v1ce-president of the Ma
t1onal City Bank, means nothing in the
face Of ample deposits. The law requires
a reserve of twenty-five per cent of let
deposits. That is a safety reserve. With
a deficit of million and half it IS only
traction of a per cent. below this md
the twenty-five per cent Is an ample
fraction of safety If it should come to
deficit amounting to a respectable per-
centaGe it would be serious. even when
the causes for low reserves in the taneS
here are legitimate and the low reserves
mean healty business conditions, oft it
means noting now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
GRAND JURY REASSEMBLES
Municipal Matters Will Not Be Reached
For Day or Two.

Owing to the number of minor matters
which have been called to their attention,
it is not at all probable that the grand
jury. which assembled yesterday morn
ing in the Hastings Court, will undertake
further investigation of alleged NUM-
cipal corruption before tomorrow or next
day. and on this same account the second
trial of John NJ. King. recently convicted
of accepting a bride, while a memhSc
of the Board of Aldermen from Jefferson
Ward. Will not be called for final dis
position before the October term al
though he will appear in court to-day,
at which time his bond will be renewed
Over fifty cases have been prepared for
consideration by the grand jury, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
BALL PLAYER KILLED
BY A YOUNG NEGRO
Excitement in Amherst and the
Prisoner Sent to Lynch
burg Jail.
burg Jail.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

NSpeCldl DlSPttcll TO Inc 1lfneS.)
AMHERST, VA, September 22-EdgaI
Reynolds was shot on last Saturday near
Pedlar Mills. In this county. by young
negro. silks Snead. and died from the
effects of his wound four hours later.
Renolds belonged to a baseball team
from Bedford county. who came over
Saturday last to Pedlar Mills and played
game with the boys of that place
After the game was over and the young
men We're on their way home in a wagon.
they passed a negro boy on the roadside
and threw him some ginger snaps. This
led to cross words. The boys stopped the
the wagon, jumped out. and started for
the negro. who rose and fired his gun at
young Reynolds. discharging the whole
load in his abdomen, which resulted
fatally
The negro claims that he did not fra
the gun but it was accidentally dis
charged while he and the white boys
We're in scufffe. The prisoner was car
RED before Justice W. II. Tucker. who
examined several witnesses for the Com.
monweath and sent the prisoner on t.
the grand jury.
Constable Carter and his guards landed
the prisoner in Amherst county Jail yes.
terday afternoon. but the county judga
learning of the excitement in Pedlar oveI
the shooting. out of caution hurried the
negro off to Lynchburg. where he will be
kept until the grand jury convenes on the
third Monday in October next, Amhers;
County Court day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
THE SUPERVISORS
OF CHESTERFIELD
Meeting of the Monument Asso-
citation and Another Meet
ing Called.
tspecial Dispatch 10 The Times,


CHESTERFIELD, VA, September q
The Board of Supervisors have been in
session here to-day. five members being
present Mr.. r. A. Hewlett, the member
from NIhtoaca District, who was de-
tanned at home by sickness which has
been quite serious, is reported as better
to-day. The board. among other things,
received and certified the delinquent land
and personal property tax lists.
There was disappointment on the part
If the Confederate Monument Associa-
ton to-day. a large crowd of ladies hav-
ing been expected TO be in attendance on
tn. meeting of the several committees;
only about dozen braved the weather
and came. a goodly company of gentle
II Ell were present and a delightful lunch
WAS enjoyed by all in the hotel. After
lunch the crowd was entertained by
Gregory and Hon P. V. Cogbill in the
courthouse by speeches. which increased
the already strong interest felt in the
work Of houoring the followers OF Lee
fro,.l Chesterfield county.
Enough money is already in hand to
raise the shaft OF me monument and
buy the statue to be placed on top, but
good deal more is necessary for the
work OF emb I hishment.t recording the
company rolls. etc. and for this the
ladies have been called upon TO work
The meeting to-day not having accom-
riished the desire of the Executive Com
niittee. a second meeting was called of
all the subcommittee throughout the
county. to be held here next Tuesday.
the 3oth instant. and every effort will be
made to secure large attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
GREAT LONGEVITY
IN COLORED FAMILY
Solomon Lewis an Ardent Wooer
at the Age of I02
MARRIED TO SUIT HIMSELF
5sis Older Brother Recently Died at the
MARRIED TO SUIT HIMSELF
5gis Older Brother Recently Died at the
Age of io7; His Mother Lived to Be
100 and His Grandmother ITO.
Surveyors Raise Hope.
Especial Dispatch to Tho Times,

Especial Dispatch to Tho Timesl
GLOUCESTER G. il, VA, Sept. e
Solomon Lewis. aged 1o2 years. was mar
r1ed Sunday to Fanny Lewis, aged
eighty. Soomon's older brother died a
few months ago, being 101 years old
Fauntleroy. of King and Queen county.
and later to Mrs. T. l.. Taylor, of Belle
Farm Gloucester. During the war while
their master was in the army they We're
most faithful to their mistress and by
catching oysters in the York Eiver and
selling them to the Northern soldiers at
lorK<owa. They We're quite source of
revenue to Mrs. Taylor. as they brought
the money to her every Saturday night.
solomon says his grandmother was nam
ed Johanna: that she was born at sea
coming over from Africa and was 10
Years old when she died. Daphne, his
mother, lived - be 100 years old and died
in 1865 at Belle Farm, having seen three
wars.
BRIDE NERVOUS.
Quite a number of white friends at
tended the wedding. The bride was very
nervous. Solomon Informed the assembly
he had married TO sui: himself and to
suit his grandchildren. more to the
amusement of all. The groom saluted
the bride so ardently his tall beaver hat
almost tumb!ed off his head.
Most of the white persons and many
colored ones presented the bride with q
small sum of money, which proved a
specific for the nervousness.
The presence Of a number Of surveyors
in Gloucester has revived the dying in
terest and faith in the railroad which
has been coming" some twenty years.
AS options continue to be taken around
Gloucester Point and an actual survey
Is going on. prospects Of a real live rail
road are improving.
MAGNIFICENT CORN CROP.
The farmers are most jubilant over the
corn crop. which is remarkably good
The wheat was also good crop; hay
however. not as large yield as last year
Or the year before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23

Republican Leaders Try to Get
Record of as Many Re-
fusaIs as Possible.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times. }

COCHRAN, VA, Sept 22.-Saturday
was the last day Of registration at Ed
munds Store. This precinct will make q
good showing. The old books show but
a few over 100 white and more than 200
colored voters. Under the new registra-
ton up to last evening, ninety-three
whites had registered, and but twelve
colored. This does not mean that tho
colored men have not sought registration
The white and colored Republican lead
ers have marshaled all the colored
men-even those they knew had not the
first shadow of a qualification, in order
to get as many refused as possible.
They kept a list of the rejected ones.
and say they are going to make use of
this rejection, but are very reticent and
close as to the way in which they will
use the fact. One colored man stays
at the polls all the time. He carefully
notes all the facts of each rejection He
is to carry the list and memoranda 10
court on Monday next, at Lawrence
vile. although what use he will make
Of it when he gets there. he does not
say.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23

liam Debress, all colored, were to-day ty
Mayor John S. Mercer fined five dollars
each and costs for rioting here Labor
Day. 1t was thought at first that Geo.
Cunningham. Richmond negro, was the
whole cause, but to-day it was proven
that the other negroes were 20 blame for
the whole affair, as they attempted
to beat Cunningham on the arrival OF
the excursion train from Richmond.
When Cunningham found that there
was more than one after him. he mace
his escape the best way he could by cut
ing his way through the crowd with hts
knife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
RICHMOND MAN
WEEDS SECRETLY
MIR. Arthur VIM and Miss Annie
Lee Married in Baltimore
on Saturday.
tspecial pisnatch to rhn Times

BALTIMORE. MD. Sept. 22.DArthur
Winn. young lawyer of Richmond. Va,
was secretly married here Saturday night
last to Miss Anne Lee, daughter of Frank
The Lee family formerly resided in Rich
mond, and it was there that the couple be-
came acquainted, being playmates. Miss
Lee, who Is now nineteen, visited Rich
mond friends during the past summer,
and the childhood acquaintance was re-
newcd.
After her return home young VIM,
who is twenty-four years old, followed
his sweetheart here. and their wedding
quickly followed To-day the brides
mother was told of the wedding, but Mr..
Lee did not know ii until he read it IN
the evening papers. Now both have been
forgiven.
Mr.. Winn will soon return to Rich
mond with his bride.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. Richard Sarvay and her four
children, have gone to Salisbury, N. c.,
to spend the winter.
Mr.. Moses Quarles. of Richmond, a
patient at the Old Dominion Hospital,
is able to walk on the street
Mrs. st. Sylvans Thorpe. Of No 125
North Twenty-fourth Street, has returned
from Bumpas
Mr.. Thomas Hay. of No. 9O6 North
Seventh Street. is recovering from re-
cent illness.
Miss Louise Curd. of Church Hill, has
returned from Louisa county
Mrs B. II. Ttatun1 has returned from
Madison county.
Mrs John Harmon and family have
returned from Chesterfield county
Miss Elicit has returned to the CITY
after a summer at Harvard and in the
North
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23

Monday morning every dry goods store
in Richmond was visited by portion of
the shopping public
Miller & Rhoads. we believe was visit
ed by-well if not abby at east as many
as could get in comfortably. 1t was the
formal opening of their new fall stocks.
particularly in the Dress Goods. silks
and Corset Departments. Formal ex-
presses it very we'll perhaps as prac-
tically these departments. especially the
dress goods section. have been selling fall
goods a rapid rate. The weather didn't
wait for the almanac and the people
wouldn wait, SO the autumn selling start
ed ahead of its schedule
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
FARMVILLE FACTS
A Boy Falls Under Irain-A Lieuten-
ant Elected-ComingW Weddings.
tupecial Dispatch to The Timesk
Npecial Dispatch to The Times.t

FARMNlLLE. VA. September 22.-The
Far1nvile Guards have selected Mr.. V.
d. venable as second-lieutenant Of the
company.
An unknown negro boy had one of his
legs terribly mangled Saturday afternoon
about a mile abrov FarmTille, in an at
tempt to board a freight train.
Invitations have been sent out an
pouncing the marriage of Mr.. William
+. Doyne. well known and prominent
business man Of Farmville to Miss
Pauline Barrow. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Barrow. also of this city, at
the Methodist Church. on the 30th in
Mrs Mildred Craler has issued cards
to the marriage of her daughter, Miss
Lulie Edmond Craile. TO Mr.. James p
Lancaster. the ceremony to take place
In the Presbyterian Church, October LIST.
slant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-23
TEE TIMES RICHMOND VA, TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1907

while great number Of these were dis
posed of yesterday, still large number
yet remain. and It IS a matter Of conjec-
ture as to how long it will require to
get rid of these.
It is the desire of both the jury and
Commemorative Attorney Richardson
to clear the docket of all other matters
before any witnesses are called in the
corruption matters, and on this account
it has been impossible to learn definitely
whether the summons have yet been is
sued to the proposed witnesses who will
appear.