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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
BETS IN NEW YORK.
Manager Stetson Backs His Belief In
Cleveland with His Money.
fyv taIapranh 10 tho DIanatchl

NEW YORK, November John Stetson, OF
Boston, the wen-known theatrical manager, who
is stopping at the Hoffman House, said to-day:
~ have left 100000 at the fremont House, in
Boston, 10 be bet In lump, or in any proportion
ate amount, that Governor Russell Will be
elected In Massachusetts l am also satisfied
that Cleveland will not only carry New York,
but also Connecticut, New Jersey, and Indiana,
and L am willing 10 back my belief on CleVe-
lands election in any reasonable sum Of money
that the Republicans may desire 70 put up
$4,000 TO $4,000 or CLEVELAND.
NEW NORK, November IA Democratic ma
tional headquarters circular says: Michael =.
Dwyer this afternoon made one OF the largest
bets that is on record in this campaign. He
wagered $4,000 against $4,000 that Cleye-
land would carry the State Of New York. The
short end OF the bet was taken by the represen-
tative Of a syndicate Of Philadelphia Repubi-
cans. John DAILY, tho spor,lng-man and race
horse owner, b Ids the stakes.
BETS on HARRISON TAKEN.
NEW YORK. November 1.-Of $4,000 offered
even on Harrison in the New York Stock Ex-
change $4,000 had been taken up 10 1O:45
o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
iNev-Taps.

The New York electric wremen met in Claren-
don Hall yesterday morning and decided upon a
general strike.
The Comptroller OF the Currency yesterday
authorized the Putnam National Bank. OF Pa
latka, Fla. TO begin business with capital OF
100000
Charles Brooks. Fletcher Williams, and Moses
Brown (men). and Joshua Bernard, Louis Ben
son, Horny HURT, Ffisby COmegys, and Charles
5. Emory (boys), all convicted OF the murder Of
Dr. James IA. Hill. near Milhngton, Kent county,
Md. April 23d last. haye been sentenced 70 be
hanged a, such time as Governor brown may ap-
point. All the convicted persons are colored,
and seem entirely indifferent regarding their
fate.
A bold attempt was made yesterday morning
10 burn the Star Theatre, at No. 149 Euclid
avenue, Cleveland, o. A strange man passed
through the lobby, where he was seen by two
scrubbing women and entered the theatre. He
was absent about twenty minutes and then hur-
rledly lett the place. in few minutes nre was
seen issuing from the ballroom or the lobby:
The fire was extinguished before 1t had caused
any damage other than the destruction OF some
posters and advertising matter. The incendiary
MADE good his escape.
The employees OF the Rome (Ga.) Rolling Mills,
who are mostly foreigners and members OF the
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Association,
created quite stir in Rome yesterday morning:
When the mills closed down Monday and went
into the hands Of a receiver. owing the men be-
tween 81, 800 and $4,000, Jack King. the presi-
dent Of the company, and also president OF tne
Merchants National Bank. promised to pay the
men at o'clock in the evening, which no ianeu
70 do. Yesterday morning the enraged EN-
ploYees crowded into the bank and win threats
demanded their money Mr.. KING was not in'
The men then gathered a larger crowd o. Their
friends and he'd an indignation meeting, al
which It was resolved to wait only until this
morning for their pay. failure to-day may
cause trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
BLUE HENS CHICKENS.
Little Delaware Looks democratic by
Safe NTaiority-The Registration.

Safe Majority-The Registration.
WILMINGTON, DEL. November 1.-Delaware
votes next Tuesday for the first time under the
Australan-ballot system. and there has been in
tho present campaign for the frst time a regis
uation OF voters. The state as whole has been
normally Democratic in past elections, but
the Republicans carried the Legislature IN
1883 because OF factional discussions and
other reasons In Kent and Sussex counties,
although the electoral vote went 10 Cleveland
by 3,44l majority. In 1890 tho state went
Democratic by Cos on congressman, but tho
Republicans carried Newcastle county by 200 or
900. which county had gono Democratic two ye arg
ago by maiorities ranging from l,1OO % 2.3OO.
The secret ballot enters into the approaching
election as a factor which lnterfereB with conf
dent estimates. The law was enacted by the
last Legislature, Democratic BODY. and tho
Democrats look upon 1t as favorable 70 their
success.
The Wilmington registration foots up 1889,
ana ~ cepted as a very full one. conserya-
tive Republican estimate Is that this indicates
majority for that party in this city OF at least
1000. Such majority In Wilmington would
make the State close on the electoral vote.
conservative Democratic estimate, on the other
hand, comedies Wilmington TO the Republicans
by from 100 70 200 majority. II 1t falls as low
a. this the electoral vote OF the state viii almost
certainly 60 to Cleveland.
DEMOCRATS The MORE CONFIDENT.
So far as outward indications 60 tho Demo
Gratis are much moro confident Of carrying the
State than the Republicans. The Democrats
are in possession and control OF the election ma
chinery, and they claim 20 be absolutely sure Of
the State. provided TOO mach money II not used
against them, while they trust in the secret bal
lot TO nuliify the use OF money 10 large extent.
The Higgins expose Of last Saturday has very
much encouraged them and cOrrespOndingly dis
turDed the Republicans.
Striking n balance between tile figures OF con-
seryailys men Of both parties. and without
attempting TO forecast the operation OF the new
ballot law IL looks ON the face of the registration
as though Delaware would 20 Democratic by 900
or more majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
A wILD-GOOSE CHASE

usually results in pursuing a will.o'.the-
wisp. a precisely similar waste of en-
ergy is looking somewhere else when
what you want is right under your hand.
When you want Clothing our store 10
Just the place TO find il. Why look else
where What's the use }? We have il,
and have it better and cheaper than any
other store in Richmond. When quality
and price defy competition what more
do you wish ? If you don't buy Of us
you get something which is decidedly
inferior and costs more. Such way Of
doing business is very like barrel which
leaks at both ends. Keep it up and
your pocket-book like tho barrel, will
remain empty beyond the possibility OF
refilling. To have heshy money
holder, buy our goods
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
The RACE-COURSE.
More Than Ordinarily Exciting Sport at
Gloucester-Events Eisew here.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatchl

lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
GLOUCESTER, n. j., November 1.-Favorites
aud well-played second choices were successful
to-day. The finishes, as q rule, were close. aud
the sport was more than ordinarily exciting.
summary:
First race-seven furlongs-Madden won; Yul-
pima second, Poverty third. Time, 1852.
Second race-nye lJngs-LOrralne (cOlt)
won; Moderate second, Starter PettInglli third.
Time. 1903.
Third race-four and one-half furloDgs-Silence
won: Lucre second, April Fool tbird. Time, 81.
Fourth race--One mile aud a sixteenth-Allan
Archer won; Darin second. lillian third. Time,
l:5lI6.
Fifth race-six and One-quartor furlongs-
Leyeller won Pratber second, Major joe third.
Time, l:21L.
sixth race-four and one-half furlongs-Fox
Hin won; ClOyerdale second, Goldstep third.
Time, %.
on THE HEIGHTS.
GUTENBERG, n. D., November I.-To-day's re-
suits:
First race-three quarters Of a mile--Emerson
won; Matte Hamilton (illyl, second, fiatlands
third. Time, l:l7&t.
second race-hye furongs-Marguerite Evan
won; Right Way second, Helen third. Time,
1:03.
Third race-one mie-king Crab won: Bur-
lington second, &abelle third lime, l:43.
Fourth receive furlongs-Little Fred won I;
Panway second, Sandowne third. Time, 1:O21a.
Fifth race-six furlongs Innovation won |;
Duke John second, Brown Charlie third. Time,
1:l6A.
sixth race-one mile-Shenandoah won; Great
Hopes second, Freezer third. lime, 1:46.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
AS GREAr sERYICEs.
cLARemoN1's coLoReO COLLEGE.
Opening of tho Industrial Temperance
and Collegiate Institute.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CLAREMONT, Va, November 1.-Rev. John j.
SmullwOod (colored), president and general
financial agent for the Industrial Temperance
and Collegiate Institute, NJ ClaremOnt, Surry
county, opened the first term OF the institution
yesterday. in the old school-hOuse on Bailey
avenue. Rev. i. V. Hazel, a graduate Of tie
University Of South Carolina, has been en-
ployed as one OF tho teachers. Parker's board
ing-house will be used a. a recitation and
classroom. This arrangement Is only tempo
rary, for next spring and summer work viii be
commenced upon the elaborate buildings TO be
erected for the school, which will cost not less
than 100000. OF this amount $4,000 have
been subscribed-$21 900 by Europeans, upon
condition that the buildings be commenced in
1898. Three hundred acres of land have been
purchased at Flying Point. This site oyerlooks
the ChIp-Oak creek and James river aud IL a
rnru 70 nnIfhfnI Io..a tinn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
THE MEMORY OF DR.. C. j. GIBSON.
Proclamation of Mayor Coliier-Funeral
Arrangements-Psll-B

Proclamation of Mayor Coliier-Funeral
Arrangements-Pall-B
Especial telegram TO the DisDatch.l
PETERSBURG, VA, November 1.-Mayor Collier
has issued a brief proclamation requesting the
citizens of Petersburg TO close their places Of
business on Thursday during tho hours set apart
for the funeral Of the late Rev. DIR. Gibson In
over half r century labOred increasingly for the
good Of tho community and whose life shone
with exalted Christian excellence and honor
TIE ARRANGEMENTS.
The funeral will take place from Grace Epis-
copal church, Of which he was for nfty-one years
the pastor. The services will be conducted by
the assistant rector. Rev. John RidOut, assisted
by the local CLERGY. IL has been arranged that
the vestries Of the three Episcopal churches In
the city shall act as honorary pall-bearers, wi IN
the following gentlemen "a active pall-beRrers :
W. W. Gillette, G. Plummor COldwell, Robert
-. Prichard, a. S. Hurt, w. II. Cole, Morton
Riddle. Sr., a. G.. NJ. Martin, and II. V. l. Bird.
IL is expected that the two bishops OF the diocese
and many clergy throughout the State, In addi-
ton to the ministers OF all the churches In the
city, will be present at the funeral
his GREAT SERVICES.
DR.. Gibsons death was wholly unexpected. and
has cast a shadow of mourning over the entire
community. All the people OF every denomina-
tOn unite in testifyng their love and respect Tor
him. He was the beloved pastor 10 whom all
the people OF all classes turned for comfort and
advice and they never sought it IN vain.
During his long ministry In this city DIR. Glib
son baptized, married, and buried more people
than any other dozen clergymen in Petersburg.
His services IN this respect extended even 20 the
third generation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
Flashas from Afar.

The cholera record Of yesterday for the whole
OF Holland was new cases and deaths-
twenty-five new cases of cholera and deaths
were reported u the health authorities OF Bnda-
Pesth yesterday
The unemployed Hebrew workingmen OF Lon
don have decided that they will march bare
footed through the streets OF the city ON three
different days. The authorities have given their
assent TO meeting OF tho unemployed In Trs-
falgar Square on Saturday.
Chi Yui has been appointed Chinese Minister
TO the United States. He now holds the post OF
chief supervisor OF instruction In China. The
ravages OF cholera nj Chung kiang, China are
appalling. The deaths there thus far are esti-
mated at from 30, 900 to 10000. People going
any distance from home carry tags with their
also raging a. Hankow, claiming numerous VIC
tins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
THE CABINE OFFICERS.
Most of Them Away from Washington
Speaking for Har-isoc.
[By telegraph TO the DIspatch.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 1.-Secretary
Charles Foster left here this afternoon for Mar
tinsburg. w. Va, where he will make political
address Tomorrow, after which he Will go TO
Ohio 70 take part in the campaign IN that State.
Secretary John w. Foster, OF the state Depart
ment, 10 now the only Cabinet officer In the city.
Attorney-Genera Miller left here this after
noon to take part in the political campaign IN
Indiana.
General Rosecrans, Register OF the Treasury,
If quite i'll.
Secretary Charles Foster said to-day: "A pur-
ported interview with me on the subject OF the
use of money in elections has appeared recently.
! recall a conversation with some one consid-
erable time ago upon this subject IN which | un-
dertook 70 explain The legitimate use OF money
ia elections and a. well the illegtimate and cor
rupt use. The interview makes me approve OF
the illegtimate and corrupt use OF money !Or
raInpalSn purposes, which is wholly without
foundation in anything have ever said upon
this subject"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
VICTORY CERTAIN.
GRAND DEMONSTRATION BY OLD
MeCKlENBURG,5 DEMOCRACY.
Vance and Ham OF Georgia Address 5000
People-Imposing Torchiight Pro-
cession-Otber State Affairs.
rspoc,a, to,e9ram to the Dispatch.l

CHARLOTTE, N. e., November L-Not since the
memorable Vance torchlIght procession OF 1876
hhs Charlotte witnessed such demonstration IS
that held here tonight. Tho city and the coun-
try for miles around have joined heartily In
making the procession a grand success. hr.
Ham, the distinguished Georgia orator, Is here
the guest OF the city, and he addressed fully
5000 people In the Auditorium.
AN OVATION.
Senator Vance received an ovation, and,
though in very feeble health, was forced to MAKE
few remarks. Long before dusk mounted
countrymen began pouring in from every direc-
tton, bringing banners, torches, and Tags
When 5:30, the hour for the procession 70 taKe
up Its march, arrived there were thousands on
hand. The procession wac one OF the longest
ever seen here. Besides the riders there were
about 100 bicycists and several hundred loot
men.
TH0UsANDs OF TORCHES.
number OF transparencies OF good design
and we'll executed were carried. There were
thousands Of torches. After trayersing the man
streets the procession wound up at the Audlto-
rum and listened TO rousing speeches Inc
Democracy Of Mecklonburg is thoroughly
aroused. IL was never more determined or en-
thusiastc, and victory is certain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
PEACE IN CHARLESTON.
The Gala-week Festivities Proceed-Fort
Sumter in the Old Place.
fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l


CHARLESTON, S. c., November 1.-Peace
reigns in Charleston and the gala week goes on.
The city Is literally buried beneath the folds Of
the Stars and Stripes, and Its 10000 inhabi-
tants are busy entertaining thousands OF yisi-
tors and making themselves happy. Nothing
more alarming has occurred In tho programme
OF gmusements than an intensely exciting and
interesting game Of Ia crosse by band OF civil
liZed Cherokee Indians from the Government
reservation in North Carolina The gamo was
won by Old-Man-Afraid-of-the-F amid
the plaudits OF 10000 spectators. Tonight
there was a genuine South Carolina cake-walk,
in which twenty Of the Afro o-Amercian cite OF
the State competed IL was Witnessed by $4,000
spectators ana was q great success. The United
States ships Dolphin and Vesuyius are still an-
chored in the stream and are visited aud ado
mired by thousands OF American soyereigns.
The blue-iac and marines, such OF them as
can get shore-leaye, are having a Jolly time. The
officers went into the country to-day and re-
turned with venson enough TO supply the mess
table COR the entire crew.
Fort Sumter Is stiIl In the old place, with its
garrison Of one veteran, who viii never surren-
der. Neither the fort nor the nag viii be nred
upon by the present generation OF Charleston
ians. who are all solid for the old nag and an ap-
preparation TO garrison Fort houltrie. The pyro-
technic display, which somo people think Is to
dissolve the Union, is not scheduled until Thurs
day night The country u apparently all right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
weaverltes MinCiing with Negroes
~ tho Rich-nonH fli4natch-I

Correspondence OF tno hlcDmOnu DlsDatcn-l
SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., November 1.-The col
ored people attempted 10 have a parade here
yesterday. They had about 900 present ana
those outside would have possibly increased the
number to 500. Their speakers failed TO come
TO time, SO they sent six miles TO ). NJ. Alexan-
ders home for him. lie is a strong Third-party
man AMI was introduced by Columbus Baker,
the leading colored politician here. The white
people we're greatly disguised at seeing Nc.
Alexander, who has hitherto held place OF high
esteem, mingling as he did yesterday with the
negroes.
j. \. White, Third-party candidate for the
Legislature, denies having had anything TO do
with circulating petitions some years ago for the
passage Of the stock law In this county. The
Scotland Democrat and Roanoke NeUs will TINS
week publish an affidavit by some Of the best
citizens in this town that White did circulate
such petition and urged people 20 sign 1t. White
also denies having appealed 10 the negro wo-
men SO his "cOlored lady friends" in speech
recently. Tho NeWs and the Democrat will
also publish affldayts that ne did make the
appeal in tho words charged against him.
The report OF the killing Of the colored man
In this county Saturday night has been con-
frmed. tie died sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
FUSION IN OREGON.
Democratic Candidates for Electors Re-
sign in Favor of Populists.


PoRTLAND. ORE, November 1.-Two OF tho
Democratic presidential electors had confer
ence with National Committeeman Mckee this
afternoon, and as a result OF the conference II s
understood that two electors VIII send III theIr
resienntions tomorrow, and the State Central
committee will nI the vacancies by endorsing
two OF tho Peoplss-party electors. One OF the
Democratic electors resigned week ago ana ms
place was 1nod by Populist, but the iour1h
elect0r refuses % resign.
Chairman Murphy, Of the State Central Com
mittee, says: - do not know whether the
electors will Withdraw or not. Tho state Cen
tral Committee will not ask them 10 do so. out
withdraw in favor OF the Populists am sails
fled that n tho Democratic electors are with
drawn Weaver viii carry the state by g. largo
majority"
10 the adyisabillty Of Withdrawing their ticket
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
SOUTHERN TRAIN HELD UP.
Seven Hundred and Five Dollars Taken
from an Express s-Messenger.
fBy telegraph TO tho Dispa scn.l

BIRYISGHAH. ALA, November 1.-The SOUTH
bound express train on the East Tennessee, Viz
ginia and Georgia railroad was held up just
south Of Piedmont last night by two masked
men. They pulled the bell-cord just after the
train had started, and when the train slowed up
at a little station called Dampmans they az
reared Ia the express-car and made the meesen-
Ger deliver s705. They then went into the mall
carand got a lot Of valuable packages The
whole thing WAS done In throe miDltss. Express
Messenger j. II. Rogers - certain there were
only two men. but he does not Know Tnetner
they were white or black.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
DUTY OF CHRISTIANS.
yo 20 and Work and Guard the baiioi-boA
The Australian system.

BALTIMORE. November 1.-"some fohticai
Duties OF The Christian Citizen y wes mo suplec'
Of q sermon deiisered to-day by hey. D. ". Dal,
derson al the Methodist Protestant minstS,s ss.sa
,nest1ng Mr. Haldereon said N part: "ihe
gh,,s.ssn men ~ the land, constituting as INC!
do tts great noral aud spiritual power, shou,a
not be indifferent spectators oi tne nppIois ,s,g,is
S:nard DE- hallot-pox by looking after the quaI'-
ficaiions OF voters by koeping cut nA sPa',v1s .s
haliots' by disfranchising all traitors. py pre.
venting false registration. by insaslnk ~ re- sa
boaest count We must defend Il from sn 1ne
dirty trirhs that arc stealing from II It's power.
Ne must protect II from every influence nseu 80
20 driiie H. We must sock, 40 fnr 40 ~ ~ s,,s'
10 Keep IL glorious fame unspotied 1foin s'A'
gle iDputation Of fraud. -. .ou,trv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
STATE OF JERSEY.
Conceded to Cleveland by from 1000 to
5000 Plurality.
IBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

[By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
TRENTON. n. j., November 1.-Besides presi-
dental electors, New Jersey will next Tuesday
elect eight congressman. a Governor, eight out
Of twenty-one State senators, and all the sixty
1nembers OF the Assembly. Regarding tho cleo
toraI vote. al conservative estimates cOncede the
state 10 Cleveland by from 1000 10 5000 plu-
raHty, lhe Democratic leaders claim from eight
10 ten thousand. while the Republicans ihlnk
Harrison may have chance IN the ufheaval
which they look for on the general state ticket.
Tho goyernorship is the prize Tor which the Re
publicans have been bending al their energies,
however.
The Democratic leaders profess now TO have
bright outlook, and while they claim lo,OVO
plurality for Cleveland, they say that Merts, Tor
tioyernOr will not fall below 1000. Tho Re
pubncans claim Kean's election by fully as
many IL largely depends on Hudson county,
however and II the reports from there OF re-
newed harmony are correct tho county is good
for az least 1000 Democratic majority This
cannot DO overcome by Republican gains else
Wnor9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
OVATION 10 CLEVELAND

5ss ! ~ by. fcmainsd ca the platform uni I
"a ~ ' 'Deeiihg The doors ot the hall
- tss -. i. aid The lgIidlne by fn.s
..lsl-l8 e'lea 70 its utncst capacity. Mf.
''sI W :. tee. oifhcUiiy 10 getting away.
Wa platform waated 70 snaEs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
Honors for a Southern Girl.

DESvBg, Col, November 1.--rho oratoricai
contest OF the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union for the Demorest diamond medal was
won by Miss Margaret h. Badger, Of Atlanta,
Ga. who II but IA years OF age, aud who do
feated three rivals, the oldest OF whom Is "a
years old.
ATLANTA. GA, November 1.--Miss Badger,
who won the Demorcst medal IN Denver, II tho
daughter ofythe late Juge Badger, Of south
Caroiina, and is q remarkably bright girl Her
his state before he was 25 years of ere. aud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
Rocky Mounts Tobacco Exposition.

TUUTTtspONIbuCt IIIUnHlUUI DIsiIHUUU.I
ROCKY MOUNT, Y. c., November 1.-The To-
bacco Exposition here opens tomorrow We'd
nesday), the 2d, and to-day immense quantities
of tho golden weed are coming into the three
sales houses from all points throughout tho
tutacco belt. The weather is fair and balmv
and mnny buyers and visitors from abroad are
arriving, and viii continue coming In until the
sales open tomorrow at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Al
"premium tobacco will be on the floors by IL
midnight.
Is 81 900 and the competition Is decided and ex-
tensiye.
A committee of Ave has been appointed by tho
tobacco association 70 arrange for the selection
from among the finest exhibits type samples from
this market 10 be exhibited at the Worlds Far
al Chicago next wear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
Convicted Of ObstructinG Registration.
TRv tataVraph ~ the Disnatcb1

BALTIMORE, MD, November 1.-Daniel HON.
berg deputy sheriff OF Baltimore county, was
convicted today in the United States District
Court OF obstructing and hiudering the registra-
ton Of James Cooper (cooredl at sparrow's Point.
Sentence Was suspended on motion Tor a new
trial, and llomberg was sent 70 jail. II was
charged that Homberg assaulted Cooper and had
him arrested when he refused to be forced into a
second line which HomberR had formed at tho
registration oflice. Tho Jury was out about two
hours. The trial Of the case was commenced on
Wednesday last.