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Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
Lora Loxat.s uolaapae

An interesting feature Of the recent
army debate in the house of lords was
TIE collapse o. Lord Loyat. who. on
rising TO make his maiden speech. said.
NY l6tds, venture TO think this army
uogps system. by producing definite
sgheEna''- and then sat down. unable
to. utter another word. His failure in
the house Of lords was such a contrast
to L6Ed LOyat's gallant work in the
Seu.h African war. during which he
raistd and commanded corps Of
seoRts and won the distinguished serv-
ice order that it has produced much
koad aatured comment in the English
pRssgs. One writer points out that
Lgr8 Lovat can console himself with
fka selection thar only a short time
ago the Duke of Devonshire r0so from
ais suat in the house Of lords, looked
Bl1sR around. intending 10 speak. AID
Elan 6at down without uttcring wORl
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
ADAMSVILLE.

The members Of Todd's NJ. b. Church have
recently cont-ibuted money, and -ecured an
organ with s,h hlch the7 are much pleased.
Ihe iu1nt child Of Mr.. and Mrs William
NJ dire aied 90 satsrdRy oflsst week Fua.
erm s-~vioel nnd 'aterment took Place II
Told Church.
The q r'era OF this vicln- ty were busy the
arst OF the week leading car with potatoes
For Laytos Z. Owsasi OF Bridgevule
Mrs. d. p, Nelson ard son. Plerceon, have
returned to their home in Philadelphia, after
a five weeks visit to friends and relatives.
Mrs Matthew Andrew is on the sick-iist
Miss Corrinne Slarkey, OF AndersOntowD,
Nd is the guest OF Mrs. j. Il Edgen.
Miss Agnes Downes, of Wilmington, bas
3. en- visiting her parents.w H. Downes and
wife.
Miss Harrington.of Frederica. has been ap-
poiuted teacher ofour school for the coming
school year
sir. John II. Todd sod tue first peaches oi
the season on Monday. They were OF good
size and color. s.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
MT. M0RiAH ITEMS.

delightful lawn fete was held at the home
of Sir and Mrs. }. Frank Dill 1t was very
much enjoyed by all who attended; about one
hundred ana twenty were present. 1t was
given under the auspices Of the Christian En-
deavor Society Of Mt. olive NJ. 2. Church.
The lawn was beautifully decorated for the
occasion with Chinese lanterns. The pro
gcam consisted OF music, recitations' dia-
iogues, etc, and later refreshments were
served in abundance. quite neat sum was
realized, which will replenish the treasury OF
the society
Mrs. Clarence Sipple and children, oi fhl-
adelphia have come to spend the summer
With her parents, E. X. Diii and wife.
Miss Evelyn Clements,of Dover, is visiting
Miss Mabel Meredith.
VIM. Cahall ana family spent sunday with
his parents near Denton.
Brown Hughes was the guest Of VIII Ross
on Sunday.
Miss Tia Clark and Miss Knots, Of queen
Anne's were the guests Of Miss Emma Clark
last Friday and Saturday.
Misses Bessie and Iva Ross spent last sun
day with Miss Mabel Meredith.
Miss Pearl Cooper, Of FELTON,, spent Friday
and Saturday with Miss Evelyn Dtll.
Miss Rosie Sipple is visiting relatives ana
friends in Philadelphia
Little Elizabeth Meredith was the guest OF
Miss Emma Clark last week.
t. c, Ross was the guest of his sisters near
harrington last sunday.
Rev W. n, Hudson spent last Thursday
with Garden Coo per and family.
Miss Annie NJ. Shockley is visiting her
mother this week
Miss Emma Clark is visiting friends in Mil
ford this week.
Miss Alice Gruwell, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing her parents, John Gruwell and wife.
WE. sipple,of Philadelphia,is with us.
Rev H. $. Leas is taking a vacation, and
will not preach as usual next Sunday at Mt.
olive Church
p. r. Clark's residence has been beautihed
by a coat of paint GUESS.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
BRIDGEYILLE.

We have been favored with a refreshing
rain, when was greatly appreciated Every =
thing around us in the vegetable world is
uxuriani and cheering.
Mrs. II. S. smith and children, Ester Walton
and Robert, are spending some time with her
parents at iron Iiill.
Misses Era X. Jenes, Nora Harris, Hester
Wiley, Nellie " Harris, Nolie J.. Hewes'Sar"
Sudler, Margaret Hewes and Fannie Weleh,
Nessrs. clayton Eluou,John astiugs'Frans
Housernan. and William Morris, spent Wed
nesday ~ Cape May
Everett snort. of Frifgcville, is spending
some time ~ steloboth.
Charlie spence and Harris stuart spent
Thursday ~ kehOboth.
Lee short and Miss Dora Hirons were in
seaford on Friday evening
Solomon Eliae, of BridgevlEe, spent Wed
nesdy and Thursday al Ba'tiuore
Seymour Wroten and Miss Bessie COOK
spent Tuesday at Seaford.
Harvey asa Charley WEIGH of Wilmington
ure spending some time with their graud-
pageuts here.
Mrs Annie Fowler, Of searord, is visiting
relatives here
Poole rrer}y man his returned home from
Wilmington
W. p. Bennett spent Monday in Whining
ton.
Misses Waibe0tcr.ot Philadelphia,and Mel
Tie Cook.of Willow Grove, are visiting thelr
cousin. Miss Fannie carter.
M. W. Walch, wife and little daughter Ray
are visiting relatives 81 Milton.
Miss Eina Ward is Wishing friends ia Do
ver.
Mr- M t. Brown spent Thursday and Fri
day at Hehohotn.
Wniam unq Miss Maggie Hewes spent Sun
dav % 0aaford.
Lawrence Houseman,o OF Greenwood, was in
town sunday.
Miss Iulu owens, of Greenwood, is visiting
rc'atlves IN town.
Samuel Hamilton and Lawrence Hayes oil
Greenwood. were in town sunday evening
William stuart has accepted position in
Philadelphia.
Miss Nollie Harris has returned home lrom
Wilmington.
Miss sara sudler Is visiting relatives in
Georgetown
Mrs. Fred Harris, ofPhiladelphia' is visit
in- her parents here.
Miss Victoria Logendyke, Of Philadelphia
is visiting be. parents here. L. b.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
WILLOW GROVE.

our farmers around this section are done
thres hing wheat
Miss Lulu Niokerson, Of Woodside, visited
Miss Edna Dill Saturday and Sunday
Miss Murta Walheater, OF Philadelphia, is
visiting Miss Nellie Cook.
Marion Clark and sister Bessie, OF Fairton,
y. j., are visiting j. 5. Clark.
Mrs. Rebecca Cubbage is very i'll at this
writing.
Mrs. Harry Clark visited her parents, Lewis
Harry aud wife, Thursday.
Miss Murta Walheater and Miss Nellie
Cook are visiting in Bridgeville.
Misses Anna, Mamie, Bessie and Marion
Clark, spent Thursday with Mrs. j. p. VII
liams near HaElettvile
Harry Clark and wife spent Sunday with
joel CLARK, OF Kenton.
Jesse p. Williams and wife called on her
parents, John >. Clark and wife.
Walter Harry and sister Lille, Of Norris
town, Pa, called on Misses Mamie and Anna
Clark Sunday evening,
John c. Dill and wife. who have been visit
ing his brother Calvin Dill, at EastOn, Md,
nave returned home,
Miss Pearl Cooper, who has been visiting
her cousin ImogOn Dill, has returned to her
home in FELTON,.
Mrs, Linv 90 ! Clsrk, OF viols, is visiting her
mother. Mr.. Bebecca Cabbage.
Miss Alice Gooden is visiting her aunt, Mrs
W. y. Cooper.
Miss Edna Angela and Imogen Dill visited
their uncle Frank Dill, Friday.
Mrs J. f. Cubbage is entertaining her niece
from FeitOn. =
Mrs. Harry Clark and son John,spent Mon
day with her mother near Hazlettville
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
BROWNS NECK.

The crops are looking well in this Neck
we can boast on having the best land for
growing sweet potatoes and canteioupes in
the state.
severed OF our neighbors are to have tents
ii Blades Camp II VIII commence today
Friday.
Mrs Peter scott was paralyzed last week.
Misses Clara Dewett and Mollie Rash, OF
Dover. visited WIN Kenton and wife on last
saturday.
VIII Downs, Of Goldsooro Nd visited us
cousin Miss Rosa Kenton, last week.
n. B. N.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
WESTYILLE.

Aubrey J. Gooden spent Saturday
with friends in town.
Harry Gruwell and wife, Of FELTON,,
snent "wednesday with their parents,
7. H. Williams and wife.
Mrs Caroline Gruwell, of Ssndtown,
srent Sunday with her daughter. Mrs.
Henry Vinson.
Miss Delsie Steele is spending few
davs with her brother, DR.. E. r. Steele,
of Magnolia.
Frank McGinnis is having the under
pinning LAID for his new dwelling,
which will be erected in the near future.
Miss Edith Frazier, of Ridgley, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Edna VinsOn.
Mrs. X. SnckwOOd COwsill of Dover,
and Mrs. Harry Grewell, of FELTON,,
were the guests Of their sister, Mrs. F..
c. SockwoOd, on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
AZ shin. as n Pos.ibIIIty.

The subject Of aerial navigation Is
one of never failing interest, partcu-
larly at this time. when many ensl-
neers agree that tie problem is one
whose solution may be expected IN the
near future. Almost all engineers
however, further agree that the solu-
ton will never come along the lines OF
the dlrigible balloon; that the many
interesting experiments with so calieu
air ships, Which rely upon the gas Dag
to overcome tile attraction Of gravita-
ton while drawing popular interest 10
the subject of air navigation, do notn-
ing toward advancing the time when
real air ships will become posslDllly'
-Aeronautical World.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
KNOWLES ITEMS.

Mrs. Hettie Fooks is visiting friends in LAUREL
Frederie, sonuart and Miss Estella Briting-
,.a,,, Of seaf,rd. have been the guests OF Mrs.
Emory Brittineham.
william r. Hearne is victim OF Fheun'a''.iii'
Contractor b. F. Hearne isat Atlantic CRY tiiis
week. r,...;s
Barr this week. 49,.
Nr.snd Mrs. David Diekerson have been the
GUESTS of Pav1ter Coffin this week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
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bAARsARoE's SEvERE TzsT
sazsd 20 Go From Portsmouth te
NMalne at Hiahest Speed.

6Sitaisd 70 Go From Portsmouth to
eaaine at Highest Speed
Portsmouth. England July l5.-Cap-
tain Hemphhl of the United States
flagship Kearsarge. received instruc-
tions to clean the yarship's pTOpellors.
fill her bunkers with the best coal and
go at the highest speed, with natural
draft. to Frenchman's Bay, Maine
This is the first occasion in time Of
peace that an American battleship has
been subjected to such a severe test.
It recalls a similar voyage of the bat
tleship Oregon during the war with
Spain.
Divers have commenced work on
cleaning the propellers. and 1900 tons
of coal will be delivered today. Cap
tain Hemphill will lfollow the great
circle route. leaving Portsmouth at 3
O'Clock Friday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
New Record Expeeted.

Washington. July 15.-Keen interest
is felt in naval circles in the result Of
the test transatlantic cruise Of the
Kearsarse, which feaves Portsmouth.
England, on Friday via the Great
Northern route for FTenchman's Bay,
coast of Maine. Captain HemphiH has
been directed to make the cruise a test
Of the Kearsarge's long cruising speed,
and it is expected probably the highest
record for an American battleshtp of
the Kearsarge's type will be estab-
lished on this trip.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24

Two small children Of John West
fall. of Akron. Mich. were burned to
death in a fire which destroyed their
home.
In a head-on collision on the Erie
Railroad at Berlin Centre, o.. two
:rainmen were killed and i've passen'
gers injured.
The boot and shoe manufacturing
firm of Asa Cushman & Co., Of Bos'
ton and AuburnI Me-, have failed. Liac
/ s,s+.-s eEnn 600
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
HOLLANDSVILLE.

Miss Florence Dill has been spending
a few days in Philadelphia.
Lawrence Hyed isIspending while
with his parents.
Kemp on Tuesday. ,.
Mrs Lizzie Dill is on the sick list.
Mrs Ionic Lecompt entertained her
oonsins Misses jamie and MOllie HAM
mond. sunday and Monday
Miss Ella Dill is spending few days
with Mrs Dill.
MANY If our people aitenued the
meeting at G, ldsbOIO on Sunday,
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
The con.errative auaHers.

The Quakers of Philadelphia are as
conservative as BELTS that simple and
sober sect. They are not up to date"
and they don't mindetelling people so.
The Philadelphia yearly meeting has
decided to adhere to the time honOred
marriage laws Of Quakerdom. Young
Friends who marry first cousins, who
marry worlds people c'marry out Of
meeting") or who call in paid ministers
to solempize their marriages will be
"disowndd" in the future as in the
past. The yearly meeting sees with
concern and sorrow a tendency on the
part of Friends schools to conform to
the custom of observing special days
and seasons" by giving the pupils
Christmas vacatiOns-New York Trib-
une
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
The old First Church of salem.

The old First Church of salem.
It has been decided,'according TO the
Springfield Republican, by a commit
tee of the Essex institute Of Salem,
thai tire little frame building at the
rear Of the institute building. which
has been looked upon as the Franc Of
the old First Church Of Salem. Eullt
IN 1885, and has been visited ami
looked upon as such by thousands OF
pilgrims from all over the world, was
not the frame nor any part Of the orig
inal historicak edifice. The committee
does not attempt to say what the build
ing really iSealthough in its report it
points out that the tradition regarding
it IS only found in the family Of Enos
Pope. who were Quakers. 1t is pos
sible. therefore, that the building may
have been that Of the first Quaker
meeting house.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-24
GENERAL MAaKuss

Philadelphia Pa, July q. = Flogp
was steady; winter suBerhne, 93.aoE
$40: Pennsylvania roller. elem. "a 70
TS60: city mills. extra Bf.f6@ Y8s-
Rve flour was quiet. at sS1b per bar
rel Wheat was firm; No. . Pennsyl-
vania red. new. 700 79Ac Corn firIu;
No. 2 yellow local. SIC. Oats were
quiet; No. white clipped, Ale;
lower grades. 39c Hay was steady;
Beef was steady; beef hams $4,000.
Pork was firm; family, S20,59. Live
poultry. hens, 14c.; old ROSTERS. 10c.
dressed poultry. choice fowls, l4c.;
old roosters, 10c Butter was steady;
creamery. 23c. per pound. Eggs were
steady: New York and Pennsylvania.
I81hc per dozen. Potatoes steady.
new, per barrel, 81.
Baltimore. Md, July 2l.-Wheat was
red. 72n 72Mc.: southern by sample,
f26T7Hc.; southern on grade, 72A a
77Hc. Corn weak; spot. 549s 154 Zee;
steamer mixed. 52% q 53c.: southern
white corn. 55M 5S15c.: southern vel
low corn. 55G5Sc Oats unsettled and
pssier No 2 white, 41i5d42c.; No. 2
mixed. 39c. asked Rye dull; No. 2,
55c.; No. 2 western, soc.
live Stock Markets.
East Liberty, Pa, July 21.-Cattle
prime. S49O65.10; good S4.6004.S5.
Hogs were strong; prime heavy, $500
$50; mediums, S5.9066; heavy York
ers. Sc; light Workers, S6.206 $50;
pigs, S64006.50: roughs. S405. Sheep
were active; best wethers, S4.5004.65; {;
culls and common. s150@2.25: year
lings, $3G5; veal calves, $7G750.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-30

rection of Miss Myrtle Harper. a teacher
equipped and qualified for the special
work By the omnipotent God, was espe-
cially good.
The orations and essays were Of high
order and evinced the best of training and
no small degree of talent.
The Music Department acquitted itself
with angelic beauty, and precision Too
much praise cannot be given Miss Possie
Harris the music teacher, whose work
has been fruitful of best results.
To the regret of this community Prof
w. A. Harper who has been at the helm
during the most eventful period in the
career of this school, has accepted posi-
ton as superintendent Of burlington
Graded School at Smithfield. Prof. Har-
per is a young man of so much energy
and zeal that he infuses a like virtue in
his scholars, and his going away from us
is a matter of serious concern to this en-
tire community. We can not hope to
get better man or one who viii bring
more to pass in the development OF our
school and people.
Suitable resolutions have been passed
by the trustees and patrons, commencing
his career here as disciplnarian teacher,
scholar, gentleman and executive officer
w. A. EDGERTON.
Secretary Board Of Trustees
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-30
Want Their Depot Moved,
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Hickory, N c., May ga number OF
railroad authorities met here to consult
with committee Of citizens about moving
the freight depot from its present unde-
sirable location in the centre of town TO
some point further from the residence
part OF the place
Those present representing the railroad
were S. j. Collins, general superintendent
OF the Southern; r. Southgate, general
superintendent of maintenance of way;
R. e. Simpson. roadmaster; A. Ramseur,
superintendent of Asheville division, and
L. T. Nichols general manager Carolina
and Northwestern.
The committee consisted of A. A. Shu-
ford, Thomas M. Hufham, J. d. Elliot,
c. c. Bost, J. C. Martin, J. A. Martin, w.
H. Cline c. H. Geitner and w. B. Menzies.
The party drove to various proposed
sites and inspected them. After their re-
turn a meeting was held in the bank.
What the railroad will do is, of course,
not yet shown, but our people are very
much opposed to having the depot con-
tinued on its present location and will
make determined resistance thereto.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-30
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.
A Batch Of live Paragraphs Prom the City by
the Sea
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Wilmington, n. c., May 29-The gov
eminent. has called for bids for the con
struction OF three new buildings at Fort
CasWel. These viii consist of a hos
pltal, administration building and guard
house. Like all the other buildings by
the government they viii be modern and
OF the very best material. For instance
the guard house viii be steam heated and
viii be provided with bath tubs for pris-
oners.
The Tar Heel" new boat for the
river traffic mas just been completed mere
by the Merchants and Farmers Steam.
boat Company, and she went for her
maiden trip on the Cape Fear this week.
She is in command OF Captain William
Robson, a son of the veteran steam
boat master of the same name
Messrs Pullan and Weeks have begun
work upon buildings for a new Menhaden
fish factory to be established near South
port. The company building this fac
tory will use sail boats in making the
haul OF fish and will operate principally
inside. the bar. The two large factories
at Old Brunswick found the catch in these
waters rather unsatisfactory this year
and one of the plants has already closed
for the season. The other is still operat-
ing and are now making better hauls
than earlier in the season. The Men
baden industry along this portion of the
coast is growing in Importance
National Memorial Day here tomorrow
will be observed principally by the colored
people of the city, though the postoffice
custom house and o,--~c L. S. offices will
observe holiday hours. The local post,
A. r., composed of colored people, VIII
have a parade to the national cemetery
and an address will be delivered by Rev.
Manokoo, a colored minister of Mount
Olive, n. G.
Southport viii have a local option cleo
ton on the third Monday in June. The
campaign is already warming up in that
cnterprising little burg and the indications
are that the contest viii be close. An
Anti-Saloon League, with Dr. d. l. Wat
son as president, has been organized to
marshall the temperance forces at the
polls on election day
Strawberries are continuing to go for
ward from this territory in amounts or
twenty cars and upwards per day. The
length of the season this year has been
remarkable and prices have held up re-
markably we'll
In token Of their appreciation Of his
kindness to the Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows when they were recently in session
in this city, the local committee of ar
rangements from the four T. O. o. f.
lodges OF this city yesterday afternoon
presented to Capt. j. w. Harper, of the
steamer wilmington" a handsome and
very cnstlv imported china tankard hand
painted and superbly decorated The pre-
sentation in behalf of the Odd Fellows of
the city and those of the State, was form
ally made aboard the steamer upon its
arrival from Southport yesterday after
noon by Mr.. J. T. King, chairman of the
committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-30
DECISION RESERVED.
Judge Brown on Application
for Habeas Corpus,
Mr.. J. R. uzz II, for the Prosecution, "EIC-
quently Appealed to the Court 10 Protect
the law-Abiding People
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Wilson, N. c., May 29.-Argument in
the habeas corpus cases was resumed at
$50 o'clock this morning. Mr.. J. r.
Czzell, who is assisting Solicitor Daniels
IN the prosecution closed for the State
IN powerful speech OF an hour and
quarter His arraignment of the prison
ers at the bar was bold and vigorous, and
he eloquently appealed to the Court to
protect the law-abding people of this
town from the hand of the lawless mob
and contended that there was ample evi-
dence adduced to convict the prisoners of
murder in the first degree.
Mr. Sid Woodland then addressed the
court, citing decisions of the courts and
other authorities as to what constituted
murder in the first and second degrees,
and contended that there was no evidence
brought out at this hearing that would
warrant a verdict of murder in the first
degree and therefore asked that the pris
oners be admitted to bail. Judge Brown
took the papers nda announced that he
would communicate his decision by mail
tomorrow as he would leave town this
afternoon
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-30
SOME WE'RE sMU0GLERs.
Mate Fernandez Of the Stranded Vera Cruz"
Committed to Jail.
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New Bern, N. c., May % Manuel
Panila, second pilot. and Nuno Antonio
Fernandez, mate Of the Vera Cruze, which
was stranded off Ocracoke Inlet and now
under arrest by government officers, was
given hearing this morning before Com
missioner c. b. Hill, at the custom house.
They were bound over to the United
states court under $500 justified bond,
which they were unable to give, so now
they are in the cells for safe keeping. The
charge is smuggling. Six trunks and soy
eral canvass pouches were searched and
found a Manila canyass, compass
barometer, and several other articles on
which a duty is required, besides rum and
other goods that come under the United
States jurisdiction. The court says it has
good case against these parties, and
Commissioner Hill says he viii make a
thorough investigation.
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Lawyers Dissolve.
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Maxton. N. c., May 29.-Thc co-part-
ncrship heretofore existing between
Messrs. Gilbert b. Patterson and J. Gil
christ Mcconnell for the practice of law
has been dissolved by the withdrawal Of
Mr.. Mcconnell The Charlotte Observer
announced in this morning S
paper that Mr.. s. 3. Mclean, a young at
torney who had decided to locate in Max
ton would bo associated with Mr.. Patter-
son, but Mr. Mclean today advised your
that such a statement was
without any foundation whatever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-30
NAVAL OFFICER ARRESTED.
Charged With Assaulting One of the Crew of
the Boutwell,
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New Bern, N. G., May 29.-Oscar Pet
terson, master at arms of the United
States revenue cutter Boutwell," of this
port, was arrested today by Deputy Mar
shall c. o. Knox, of Wilmington district,
for an assault and battery on one of the
crew, Baker Bryan, and carried before
Commissioner C. R. Hill Judge Hill, after
hearing the testimony bound Master of
Arms Peterson over to the United States
court, which convenes in this city in No
yember under $50 bond which was
furnished This is the second indictment
against officers of the Boutwell, the first
charge against Lieutenant Blasdial, has
not been heard yet