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Railroad Notices.

The Southern Railway will sell ex-
cursion tickets to the above points on
each Wednesday and Saturday III the
months of June and July, August and
September, at rate OF one frst-class
fare plus 50. for the round trip, tickets
limited 60 do days from date ef sale
with privilege of extension to 90 days
upon payment of the difference be-
tween rate at which ticket was sold the
regular all all year tourist rate. For
tickets and complete information call
on Southern Railway agents
J. Il. MEEK, ID. p. 4.
G. A. BENscTEB, A. G. p. A.
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Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers, F.,
zema, CarbuncleS, Etc. Medicine Free.

ulcers on any part Of the body, aching bones or
joints, falling hair, mucuOus patches swollen
glands. skin itches and burns sore lips or gums
eating, fostering sores, sharp. gnaWing pains
the beginnings Of deadly cancer. You may De
permanently cured by taking Botanic Blood
Balm d. b. b. made especially TO cure the
worse blood and skin diseases II kills the
sore or utter even deadly cancer, stops all
aches and pains and reduces all swelings
Botanic Blood Balm cures all malignant blood
troubles, such as eczema. scahs and scales
plmpleS. running sores, carbuncleS, Scrotua
etc Especially advised for all obstinate cases
that have reached the second or third stage.
Druggists, ST. To prove it cures sample Of
Blood Balm sent free and prepaid by writing
and free medical advice sent in sealed letter
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11
COACH EXCURSIONS

July 9Th, 12th, 19th and Goth. Tickets
limited 10 days from date OF sale will
he good ouIy in coaches Kouud trip
rate from Bristol, Johnson City and
Joneshoro $l4 40, Morri-town Sl3 G5,
Knoxville *i2 81, Swertwater aud Ath-
ems $l2 81. Correypoudiugly low iates
from all points,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

willie Pillman's parents must have
known he had the measles,v said the
scltool principal. "Why didn't they
keep him homo instead Of sending him
to school to Infect all the rest of the
children this way?"
"Willie's gather is doctor" replied
Willie's teacher.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Mr.. Staylute--Gracious! it's nearly
midnight. should be going pretty
soon, suppose.
Miss Patience Gonne-Well yes, you
know the old saying: "N9yer put off
till tomorrow what you can do today. "
Philadelphia Press.
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Tax an Babies.

Extrem hot weather is a geat tax
upon the digestive power Of babies
when puny aud feeble they should he
given few doses Of Whites Cream
Vermifuge, the chitdrens tonic.
will stimulate and facilitate the diges
ton Of their food, so that they soon be
come strong, healthy aud active. 25c
at II, G. Mlller's drug store.
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M
Away For the Summertim /.

The mountains, seaside or springs OF
California bring happiness for every.
body. The Yosemite valley, the big
trees, boating, fishing, golf,ng every
day in the year. Most delightful eli
mate in the world. The Union Pacific
is the best line. Makes quickest TUE.
Ticket office, 903 Olive St, st. Louis
l042 -2t
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Will M AXE
Affidavit
New Lease OF Life for IN Iowa
Postmaster.

Postmaster r. FL. Randall, Dunlap, a.,
says: suffered from indigestion and 70.
sultlng evils for years. Finally | tried
Kodol. Isoon knew had found what
had long looked for. / am better today
than In years. Kodol gave me new
lease Of lie. Anyone can have my af-
fldavit to the truth OF this statement.
Kodol digests your food. This enables the
system to assimilate supplies, strengthen.
ing every organ and restoring health.
KOdOI Makes You Strong.
Prepared only By z. O. DEWITT & Co., Chicago
TIE .. bottle eontAlnssf times he e0c, aasss
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To Hot Springs, Ark, and return via
Rock Island System (Chociaw Route
one fare plus So 90 from your home
town. Final limit so days. Tickets
on sale every Wednesday and Satur-
day during June, July, August and
September, 1904.
For farther information write or call
on
Ed. BLAcKNGAN, ID. p. A.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
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DAY SERVICE

Leave Knoxville $3.50 a III. arrive st.
Louis 1870 u. IN. Route via Southern
railway, Hartman, Lexington and
Louisville.
For tickets and Worlds Fair maps
literature, etc, call on Southern Rail
way ticket agents.
@. A. BENscoTER,
Asst Gen'l Pass Agent
j. l.. MEEK,
District Pass Agent.
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The pill that will, will fill the bill,

To cleanse the liver, without culver,
Take one at night.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small
easy to take, easy and gentlein effect,
yet they are so certain in results tina
no one who uses them is disappointed.
For quick relief from biliousness, sicl
headache, torpid liver, iaundice, dizzi
ness and all troubles arising from al
in inactive, sluggish liver, Early Ri
sers are unequaled. Sold by II. c.
Miller, druggist.
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ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION
Rates Via Southern
Railway.

For the Universal Exposition which
opened at st. Louis April Both and
closes December 1st, the Southern
Railway will sell round trip tickets
daily from points named at rates and
limits as follows
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

A little life may be sacrificed to an
hours delay Cholera infantum, dys-
entery, diarrhoea come sudd, My Only
safe plan is to have DR. Fowler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

lsa violent inflammation of the mucous
membrane of the wind pipe, which
some time extends to the larynx aud
bronchial tnbes; and is oneof the most
dangerous diseases of children. It al
most always comes on in the night
Give frequent small doses ofCoussen's
Honey Of Tar aod apply Billiards.
Snow Iiunnent externally to the throat
pc 5ac 81, at II. c. Miller's drug sire
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whats this peculiar instruments"
inquired the visitor.
"lhat, replied the manufacturer,
sis table knife We've just filled a
large order for a Chicago firm
"But what's the idea in the raised
rim all around the blade?"
"ihat' $ to keep peas aud things from
rolling off. "
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Baron Won Sternburg, German AM
bAssador, in his address to the gradu-
stes Of the University of the South,
stated that the password of able-bodi-
ed men seeking employment is now be
coming "Go South.
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SOUFHERN'S ST. LOUIS SPgClsL

Solid vestibule train consisting OF
elegant day coaches and Pullman sleep
ers. Dining cars operated on this train
between Lexington and st Louis.
Leaves Knoxville at s;4j D. III. arrives
st. Louis 4:iG p. m.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, aud to some older ores,
Easily cured Doans Ointment never
fails Instant relief, permanent cure
At any drug store, SOC
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Low Round Trip Rates,

st. Louis to Denver and return S95 90
st. Louis to Salt Lake aud rein 80 90
Low rates to other western pDiuts,
VIA Union Pacific. Quickest time
Ticket Office, 903 Olive st. st. Louis
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong aud active Bardock Blood Bit
ttrs does it
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Mrs. GolightIy This is my new SO
bathing suit, my dear What do you
think Of it?
Gllightly-Thiuk you got less for
your money than anyone ever knew.
Town Topics.
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Arkansas
I exas
|. / ouisiana

IN ideal country for
cheap homes land at
50, $lOatd SO p r acre.
'sr' VS. cn'l., colt u, cats,
whea grasses, fruits and
vegetables.
Stok ranges 10 months
in the year.
Southeast NJ $50 uri,
Arkansas, Louisiana and
Texas are full OF OF por
tunities--the climate is
mild, the soil is rich, the
lands are cheap.
Low Home Seekers
rates--ab ut half fare
via the Cotton Belt twice
a month first and third
Tuesdays.
For descriptive litera
turc, maps and excursion
rates, write to
H. H. SUTTON, D. P. A.
Cotton Belt, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

The kind the baby likes DR. Fahr-
neys Teething SyrupsOnce used moth
ing else will take its place No narcot-
les in it
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Ernie Gladys tells every man she
flrtz with he is The apple of her eye.
Eve Glacjoasl She must be culti-
waiting all orchard. Chicago News.
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Cassidy suppose We heard the
news about Fannerry.

Cassldy-He was drowned this morn
in
Casey-I don't believe it. l was
talkin' to him yesterday and he never
said word about it.-Philadelphia
Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Summer complaint is very danger
GUS disorder of babies DIR Fahrneys
Teething Syrup prevents and cures it
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Diptheria relieved intwenty minutes
Almost miraculous. Dir Thomas Flee
trio Oil At any drug store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11
Don't Footsorel Get Aliens Foot, Ease.

A wonderful powder that cures tired. aching
sweating feet and makes new or tight shoe
easy. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease. Ac
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE
Address, Allen s, olmsted, Leroy, n, Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

"Ies, replied Miss Kute, "but on
that day II only use the sticks won at
our church fair. .
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Proportionately low rates from all 9th
er points.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

Grip sufferers should take Miles Nevins.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-08-11

IU1 W. DUIANh1, OI6I
T. A. Cox. Atty for Plaintiff.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
In the Dep artment,.

Testimony designed TO show the exist
ence of conspiracy TO defraud the gov
eminent was introduced by the prescott
ton in the Machen postal trial.
The President has appointed delegates
to the Universal Congress of Lawyers
and Jurists to be held i'll St. Louis next
September.
Inc Civil Service Commission in its
report 10 the President urges legislation
retiring 'superannuated government en-
ployes.
Representative Gaines. of Tennessee,
made plea before the House Committee
on Barking and Currency for clean
money.
The newly appointed consuls to Muk-
den and Antung expect to reach their
posts, in about Ave or six weeks after de-
parture.
The United States Supreme Court
advanced the hearing of the habeas
corpus cases OF George w. Beavers and
Maurice Runkle, assigning them Tor
March 7.
President Roosevelt appointed H.
Smith Woolley to be assayer of the
mint at Boise City.
The House passed the Army Appro-
priation Bill, carrying. approximately.
'S7s, co., 900.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
To Prob: smoot Charge.

The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections decided to investigate the
charges made against Senator Reed
Smoot, OF Utah. in connection with the
demand for his expulsion from, the SEN
ate and authorized Senator Julius c.
Burrows (Rep., Mich.), chairman of,the
committee, to present resolution in the
Senate permitting the committee to send
for witnesses and documents.
The committee did not attempt to de-
eide at present how extensive the in
quiry should be. Some OF the members
express the opinion that when the in
vestigation is once entered upon it will
be impossible to prevent opening the
doors wide and going into all the points
thoroughly. They agree it is wise to
leave the extent OF the work TO be DON.
to future Developments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
END OF CHECKERED LIFE
Promoter Wright Dies Suddenly After
Conviction and Sentence.
HIS CAREER AS A FINANClFR.
Death Due to Heart Disease Following th:
Excitement Of Trial, According TO The
Medical Attendant--Fr.ends Hint at Sui.
eide-Wright Was found Guilty OF Fraud
on All Counts of the Indictment

London (By Cable).--At 8 o'clock in
the afternoon Whitaker Wright was
sa.,..s., 80, s.,,;
sen'eieeu 10 seven years peiiai se'S'-
tude
At o'clock ne Law dead on the floor
81 s,,a,I roor, /, ,,,a J.w Courts
~, ioNi =" ''
Whetller he took his own lie by poison
or whether death in its natural course
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
4 New eoua,:rts,t Certificate

The Treasury Department has fur
nishcd description OF a new counter
lett S silver certificate, as follows:
Series, 1890. check letter D; plate
number undecipherabe, either 200 or
$50; J. w. Lyons. Register OF the Treas
ury: Ellis H. Roberts, Treasurer OF the
United States; number 5i762496 This
counterfeit is probably printed from
zinc etched plates OF poor workman
ship, on fair quality OF paper, in which
there has been distributed few red
silk threads. The lines OF the engrav-
ing are broken and blotchy The lathe
work and small lettering are particu-
larly poor. A rubber stamp has been
used in printing the Treasury number
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
IS MEN KILLED IN COLORADO NINE.
HURLED Fifteen Hundred Feet and Dashed to
Pieces.

Victor, Col (SpeciaD BY the falling
of cage in the Stratton Independence
Mine, located near the center of this city,
fifteen men are dead and one other Sc
verely injured
In the main shaft sixteen men were
being hoisted in cage from the sixth,
seventh and eighth levels. When the
cage reached the surface the engineer,
for some unexplained reason, was unable
to stop the engine, and the cage, with its
load OF human freight, was drawn up
into the galows frame. where it became
lodged temporarily. The strain on the
cable finally caused it to part, and the
cage, released, snot down the shaft with
terrific speed.
Ewo oil the occupants, l.. 2. Jackson
and James Bullock. had become en-
tangled in the timber rods near the top
OF the gallows frame
Jackson was crushed to death by
the sheave wheel falling upon him,
while Bullock had marvellous escape
from death, bit received painful injuries
before he was rescued from his peril
Gus position.
The other fourteen men were hurled
10 death down the I5oo-foot shat.
As soon as possible the shaft boss
and number of miners went down into
the mine through another compartment
OF the shaft They found all fifteen
dead, the bodies scattered at different
points.
Af..:s and bodies had been torn, heads
crushed and clothing stripped from the
victims. From the 7oo-foot level to
the bottom the shaft was srattersd with
blood, while here and there were found
pieces or flesh cling;ag the projee-
tons AT the bottor OF the shaft
stands twenty-five feet OF water. AMI
into this the cage plunged. carrying
some eli the men into the water witt,
it.
One OF those killed, w. E. Collins,
was Baptist minister, who preached
on Sundays at Gold Field and during
the week worked in the mines. He was
50 years old and came from Croli-
well. England few months ago Most
OF the victims had come here from the
Occur 'Alcne. Lake Superior and other
districts to take the place OF the st,ik-
ers
Harry Geogen. one OF the victims,
leaves widow and three children in
Michigan. Frank Gelles. engineer il
charge, surrendered himself to the mil
itary officers in the district and was
locked up. He would not talk. The
militia has taken charge OF the mine,
and rigid examination will be made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
IRoouois RESPONSIBILITY.
Macayer Powers BIames the Tragedy OF the
Theatre Bnilders.

Chicago (Special).-Harry J. Powers.
one of the resident owners and asso-.
ciate managers" of the Iroquois Thea
ter. took the stand as a witness before
the Coroner's jury.
Mr.. Powers said the froquois Theater
had no fire apparatus because the house
fireman, Sallers. had no. ordered it, as.
was Sailors duty. He also placed re-
sponsibility on the Fuller Construction
Company, which. he said. was supposed
to be constructing the building according
to law.
Manager w. ]. Davis. when called to-
the stand. said that few days before
the theater opened he had talked witt,
Building Commissioner Williams after
the latter had inspected the theater, and
said that Mr.. Williams declared that
IT was the safest and most complete t.le--
alter building he had ever seen,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
Field Maneuvers Cos ".

A request for an appropriation Of
$I,24s,35o for field nlaneuvers for 1905
and OF $I,2s5,446 for the same purpose
for the fiscal year 1906 was transmitted
to the House from the War Depart
Inent.
A communication from General Chat
lee accompanies the request, in which
he declares field maneuvers to be oil
great professional value 1t is the gen
eral scheme. he says, to hold the ma
neuvers in two OF the four military di-
visions OF the country each year Dur
ing the present year they are to be held
III the Atlantic and Pacific divisions and
in 1905 in the Northern and Southern
divisions. 1t is also proposed to in
crease the number OF troops participat-
ing to 10000. from 10000, and the time
likewise to be heightened
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
ROBBED OF sso,ooa.
Express Safe is Taken FroCi Sunset Lin d
Sale Gore.

San Luis Obispo, Cal, (SpceiaD.-
Southern Pacific train No. 9, WHICH left
San LUIS Obispo al 1910 P. NJ. for San
Francisco was robbed of the express
safe on Questa grade, about sig miles
northeas. OF this city.
Messenger Sullivan, in charge of the
express car, had occasion 10 leave the
car west of tunnel No. 6, and when he
returned he found the door burst open
and the safe gone. The safe is said to
have contained about $4,000 Officers,
from this city as soon as notified went to
the scene to search for the robbers.
San Francisco. AT the Offices of
Wels-Fargo & Co. in this city little in
formation regarding TIE robbery was OBJ
tanned II was admitted that the safe
of Messenger I. Sullivan had been taken
during his temporary absence from the,
car, but regarding the details of the at.
fair. the officials OF the Company were
reticent The report that the an,oufx-
taken aggregated about $SoooG>was def
MED and the statement made that thd
contents OF the purloned SAFE were Of
little value No detinitS-hgutes, how4
ever, were given.
salina, Cal.-Tks Sunset Limited train D.
on the southe;X Pacific. which LETT SAN
Francisco 3..H o'clock p NJ. was held
up by rooSers betw N Paso Robes and
San AJy6. The engineer, so the report.
says Pulled up at the sight of req
light displayed as danger. signal, wheih
the rTsinmen were overpowered and the
robP Aiorced an entrance into the ext
Rres mail cars II is said that
4 they a number Of mail bags.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
School Teacher Murdered.

Bedford, Ind. (SpeciaD The body
OF Miss Sarah Schaefer, teacher OF
Latin in the Bedford High School. was
found in a carriage house. She had
been assaulted and robbed and the body
badly mutilatsd. The appearance OF the
shed indicated a terrific struggle Miss
Schaeier came here from Elkhart. Ind,
a year ago and was much admired.
There was much excitement over the
murder and bloodhounds will be put
on the scent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
SNAIL BIRTH RATE; nlon LIVING.
Chicago Professor Blames Love Of Luxury
for Many Small Families.

Chicago (Specialt-To the high
standard of living today is the alarming
decrease in the birth rate in the United
States was the declaration of Prof. Fl.
/. Davenport, professor OF sociology at
the University OF Chicago.
In speaking to class Professor
Davenport said the American birth rate
would soon be almost nothing as com
pared with that OF European nations,
if the present luxury OF home life is kept
up or increased.
Americans will not have children il
they cannot afford to support them in
luxury" said the Professor. They have
to follow every fashion and spend their
money foolishly. Many men with sal
aries or incomes OF $4,000 year will
not marry. Women today must have
everything they want
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
MAYOR HARRISON HELD
Verdict in the Inquest Over the Victims
OF IroquOis Theatre Fire.

Chicago. (SpeciaD = The coroper's-
jury, which for three weeks has been lis
tening TO evidence relating to the fire
in the lroquois Theater. returned a YER
dict by which the following persons are
held to await the action of a grand jury:
Carter H. Harrison, mayor OF Chi.
cago.
William H. Musnam, chief of Chicago
Fire Department.
George Williams, building commis.-
sioner of Chicago
Edward Laughin, building inspector
under Williams.
VIII J. Davis, proprietor in part and
manager of the theater
William Sallers fireman in the the
alter.
James E. Cummings. stage carpenter
William McMullen, who had charge of
the light that caused the FIRE
The findings of the jury follows:
The cause OF the fire was drapery COM
ing i'll contact with food or arc light
City laws were not complied with re-
lating to building ordinances regulating
fire-alarm boxes. FIRE apparatus, hampers
or fires OH and over the stage and fly
galleries.
There was violation of the ordinance
requiring fireproofing of scenery and alb
woodwork on and about the stage
Asbestos curtain was inadequate and
was destroyed
Building ordinances We're violated in
that aisles were inclosdd on each side
of the lower boxes, AMI in absenc. of
FIRE apparatus on the orchestra floor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
Bealin, the Death Trust.

Chicago Especially The end OF the
death trust is in sight, according to
statement made bv Secretary Pritch-
ard. of the City Health Department
Mr. Pritchard announced that within as
hours the medical profession OF Chicago
will be supplied with antitoxin serum
at premium far below that OF the al
legged trusts prices. What the sources
are from which the Health Department
expects to secure the supply Secretary
Pritchard was not prepared to say, but
every effort is being made to Illustrate
the attempt of the three antitoxin man
ufacturing firms to form monopoly at
the expense of human life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
LlVEWASHINGTON AFFAIRS
Significant Action of Or. Herran Colon
bian Charge.
Dirty Money May Be Abolished.

To abolish dirty money hearing will
be given by the House Banking Com
inittee this week. No longer able to
resist the demand Of bankers through
out the country for clean bills, members
OF the House will make strong en-
deavor to secure legislation at this ses-
sion abolishing the use of dirty money.
A bill has been introduced provid-
ing that when bank has accumulated
$1,000 in bills it can forward such bills
to the Treasury for redemption. The
Government is to pay the charges for
shipment both ways.
Some time ago bill was received
from Cuba which was found full OF mi
crobes. Instances are numerous where
the Treasury has received filthy money
to be disinfected and later the office
had to be disinfected
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-01-29
MRS srcH1nL ACQUITTED.
Mother Of Murdered Girl Freed By Allentown
Jufy.

Allentown, Pa. (SpeciaD.-Mrs Cath
crime Bechtel, the aged mother of Mabel
Bechtel, who was found murdered last
October, was acquitted OF being an ac-
cessory to the crime.
Her trial occupied nine days and the
Jury deliberated an hour before render
ing the verdict. The gray-haired woman
received the news of her acquittal with
tears and expressions of Joy. She was
Immediately released from custody and
went to her home. accompanied by her
sons and daughters.
Martha, her youngest daughter, and
her sons, John and Charles, are under
indictment on similar charge, but their
trials have been postponed until the
April term of court