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of the Luna and upper Frisco valley will be diverted from Socorro in this direction, and is worth looking after.” This is a matter on which the board should act at its next meeting. There is no time for delay. “NOT GUILTY” Was the Verdict of the Jury in the Redding Case The trial of the case of the territory vs. Robert Redding, indicted for the killing of George W. Manley, at Central City, Oct. 3rd, 1888, was begun Friday morning the 21st in- stant, in the district court now in session here, and terminated at 10 o’clock Saturday night, the 22nd. The case was one of absorbing in- terest. It is probable that no case tried in this county ever attracted more attention. The court house was thronged with anxious spectators from the beginning to the end of the trial, and on Saturday night, when the final arguments were being made, there was scarcely standing room in the court house, the audience consisting of many of the best people in the community, including a great many ladies. HISTORY OF THE CASE In the spring of 1888, Robt. Redding sold to Mrs. Chiles his interest in the Copper Point mine, in Lone Mountain district, this county, placing the deed in escrow, to be delivered upon the payment of the balance of the purchase price within 30 days.