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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
FOUND GUILTY..
The Verdict in the Case OF DIR Irwin nm,
w. l.. Wilkin.

The Verdict in the Case OF DIR Irwin and
w. l.. Wilkin.
Woodstock, Va, Oct. 16-The iury in
the case CT the commonwealth VS.. DR.. ".
Z. Irwin and William Z. Wilkin, both of
this county, who were indicted for NAL
practice, returned n verdict of guilty this
afternoon, after being in consultation for
half an hour, and fixed the term of i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary at SIX
years for each.
The crime for which the prisoners are
convicted grew out of the death of Mrs.
Frances Wilkin, wife of William f. Will
KIN. This morning the court ruled out
considerable of the commonwealth's tes-
timcny, which consisted Of statements
made by the deceased lady just prior to
her death, and it was thought that the
commonwealth had made very weak
case. Hence the verdict was an unex-
pected oDe
The prisoners, by counsel, requested a
stay of sentence and will make an uppli-
cation for new trial at the afternoon ses-
sion of the court tomorrow. They were
remanded to jail
DIR. Irwin is n son of the late DR.. 10
seph irwin, and has been practiciny here
successfully for number of years. He
has wife and three small children. Will
liam f. wilkins is u hard working black
smith, living five miles west of town and
has family of five small children.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

Richmond, Va, Oct. 16--ConsuT Cen
c7ai Fltz Lee returned from Wasbioyton
last night in time to respond to a toast
40 the oahqmet to the Wholesale Drno-
g;sts' Association. To-day he was asked
concerning the publio cation in Wash;ng-
ton aad Baltimore pagers tc, the effect
th'sS he had perfected AN organization to
iurIher his SeHatrriais aspirations. He
repisea tnat Ire knew nothing of any such
ORGANIZATION The General said, how
ever. that he was surnSised 20 find so
much encouragement since his return. r.,
Virginia "The position which hold by
request from n Repub ican aGminist-a
tion," said General Lee, ssprcyents NV
LAX 'ny any active part in State notifies
Tor the present, and, indeed, until cet
through with tho consulg generslship Il,
Cuba. l have been requested to speak IN
the present campaign, bus coulfnot az
cept."
"Well, them" venturod the inter
viewer,r'you as much as.intimate that
when.you have laid aside the duties of
thatsoiifce you wiltbe ca ntlidate for the
seat now held by Senator Martins''
The General smiled and shrugged his
shoulders as he replied, ''It looks than
way"
Speaking of his return to Cuba, he
said that he had consented 40 do so. asit
was supposed by the admin !stration that
bis acquaintance with the situation there
would better enable him to meet a crisis.
should it arise, than woulds the eSueri.
ence OF II new man.
General Lee said that the exact time of
his return to the island had not been
liked, and in reply to II question as to the
probable dnte of his permanent return,to
the Unite" States, he stated that it was
impossible to say.
II suppose" said he. that 1 will re-
main there until my. duties hscome sim
ply those of q regular CONSUL The length
of time before this will be depends solely
on future events on the island, ands OF
these cannot speak. 1t will ,dou btless
lie with me to surrender the consul cen
eralship and not with the administration
to request it from me, but--as soon us I
can do so, consistent with Gischnruing
every trust imposed iD,me, willireturn
to Virginia.
The consul general expressed DO liotle
admiration for the pluck displayed by
Miss Evangelina Cisnerns in escaping
from the Havana prison. He had met she
young lady, the Generait said, on some of
his visits to American ladies who were
confined in the same prison. 81 think"
said he, Miss Cisneros. In doing what
she did. showed supreme courage, but.n
continud he every one Of those Cuban
women whom have met have. fonnd
to be as brave as lioLs''
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
THE MAJOR HAD
A BUSY MORNING..
Best Part of the Day Givsa Up 10
Visiting Military.

Washington, Oct. 16. The President
nad busy morning to-day. The Put.
nam Phaianx, of Hartford, Conn, who
nave been on trip through the Soath,
called at the White House at an early
honr and she President gave the mem
Ders personal greeting in the East
Room.
Afterwards the surviving members.of
the First massachusetts, Regiment au-
peared and they too were personally 5e-
celved by tbs chief executive. Hon. JOHN
a. hasson, the new reciproeity commits.
sioner' called later AID had y talk abous
his work
secretary kNger came over from the
war department. and the case of Capt.
lowering, accused of cruelty to IL private
soldier, was fully discussed. a state
ment OF the sesretary's> position in the
matter was promised cy the War Depart
ment.
Owing to these and other DELAYS the
PRESIDENT could! not sign commissions
which were on his desk ready ior his sig
nature.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
A. P. (,ORMAN'S
ASTUTE Il IT,"
Interesting Letter From Maryland'S
Senior Senator.
He OFFERS TO RELINQUISH THE
LEADERSHIP OF THE MARY
LAND DEMOCRACY PROVIDED
THE PUBLISHER OF THE BALTf.
MORE.SUN WILL ACCEPT IT AND
SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC
CPARTY-THE Willy LEADER IS
SARCASTIC.

Baltimore, Oct. 1G.-United States
Senator German to day issued an open
lettea to Edwin f. Abel, publisher of the
Baltimore Sun, in which he offers to re.
linquish the leadership of the Democracy
in Maryland. provided Mr.. Abell will ac-
cept it,and support the Democratic ticket
in the coming State Legislative campaign.
lie also intimates that he will forego hia
ambition To succeed himself in the Uni
ted States Senate, Il it can he shown that
such II step is necessary to Democratic
success.
The letter, which is IA very long one,
leviews the course Of the Sun in its oppo-
sition to Mr.. German because of his
views upon the civil service, ballot, and
tariff reform measures. To all the
charges made against him upon this score
Mr.. German pleads gully. but quotes the
Sun as having admitted that such ques-
tons were largely matters or opinion,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
KOREA NOW AN EMPIRE.
The King Proclaims Himself Emperor
From October Is.

Inc Ming ProclalmS Himself Emperor
From October 49,
Washington, Oct. 16.-The Korean le-
CATION received an. official cable to-day
stating:
"king proclaimed himself emperor
from this date, October 10, 1897"
The transition which Korea made YES
terday from kingdom to an empire is
felt to have considerable significance in
Oriental affairs. 1t is understood to be
part of the progressive spolicy on which
Korea has embarked, following the lead
OF Japan and China. The king is me
Der OF the progressive party and shares
the wish of that party to bring Korea IN
to modern standards. The last step taken
by the king, in procl4iming himself en-
peror after to-day, is regarded as final
stroke of the progressive and modern ele-
ment. The change also has another as.
pect. China long has asserted u suzer-
aihty over Korea and it was this claim
that brought on the China Japan war.
With the latter country as kingdom
some apparent assent was given to the
claim of an Imperial authority in China,
but Korea herself advancing to the rank
of an empire she throws Off every evil
dence of dependence ON any outside
power.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
81 MAY SUCCEED M'KENNA
Judge Waymire, of California, Said to
Have Been Picked

Judge Waymire, of California, Said to
Have Been Picked
Washington, Oct 16.-Judge Way
mire, of California, is being mentioned
in connection with the vacancy in Presi
dent McKinley's Cabinet which would be
caused il Attorney General McKenna
should he appointed to the supreme bench
to succeed Justice Field 1t is said that
Judge Waymire was promised the Cab
iret position by the President in the
event of Attorney General McKenna's
promotion to the supreme bench. This
promise is said to have been made last
spring, about the time that Justice Field
sent his letter to the President announc-
ing his intention to retire
Judge WayInire was in the East at
that time and spent several weeks at
the capital He is warm personal
friend of the President and the President
discussed with him what Federal position
he would accept. He is young man
and has lucrative law practice on the
Pacific coast 1t is said he disco uraged
the idea OF accepting any position which
would cause him TO relihquish his prac-
tice. lie did not regard q Cabinet posi-
tion in this light, however, and is said
to have assured the President of his will
lngness 10 spend IL few years in Washing
ton in that capacity
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ment. 1t is moi only what has been done:
IL is also the extravRgance and the cor.
ruptlon which they see awaiting them in
Che event of a perpetuation of Republican
rule. They feel that every substantial
interest in the State is jeopardized, and
they are determined, with or without
your aid, to restore to power the Demo-
cratic party, which has never hitherto
betrayed them, and in whose hands they
Will feel their honor and their interests
to be secure. As to this have not the
shadow of Il doubt.
But they want, also. restoration of
the former harmony of the party. They
want to see the Ode lines restored, and I
owe them so much as to feel not only
willing, but anxious, to consummate any
wish OF theirs, no matter at what cost
to me-
Are you ready and willing and free TO
meet me on this ground, in good faith,
in all loyalty, without provisos or reser-
vations, on the honor of a gentleman?
Are you at liberty to take charge person
ally-personally and through your
agents-of the Democratic campaign for
the mayoralty of Baltimore, for the leg
lslature, and for the. succession to that
place IN the Senate, concerning which
have but one desire-that of seeing it
filled with Democrat whose loyalty to
the party is unquestioned and proved and
who will nd vocate and uphold the princi-
pies to which you profess unselfish and
sincere devotion? II you are, am ready
to meet you more than half way.
Let me hear from you, and let our
fellow citizens judge between us by The
measure. of our personal good faith and
party LOYALTY therein.
(SiguedD ga. p. GORMAN.
October IS. 1897"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
FROM
R. B. SCHANk,
LYNCifRURG, VA,

Gentlemen Il bought of
you, several years ago, an up
right piano. | think it is the
best instrument | ever knew.
I paid you 1875 for it, and
would not take $500 for it to-
day, as | would not take the
chances of getting another as
good. Its tone, touch, beauty
of design and durability are
all that | could wish. For
square, honorable dealing l
would recommend your house. !"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
HIRED TO MURDER.
The Negro Who Committed tine Crime
Couyicted-The Other Man Jynohod

The Negro Who Committed tine Crime
Convcted-The Other Man Lynched.
Dallas, Texas. Oct 16.-Ene Jones,
II negro, has been convicted of the muir
der OF Riley w. Stewart, a prominent
and influential Democrat of East Texas,
and the death penalty imposed He con-
fessed that he killed Stewart with a
club. and that he had been hired to com
nit the CRIME by William Jones, of
l.ongvitw, because Stewart carried So
600 insurance in which Jones was inter
ested.
William Jones was one of the most
prominent white democrats in his sec
ton of the State. y few nights after
the murder and confessions Stewards
friends broke into the Tyler jail and shot
him to death in his cell, sparing the black
man to be dealt with by the law. It
was the most sensational lynching Texas
has ever had, and scores of white men in
East Texas are under indictments for
murder because of it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
CONSUELO>S son.
The Little Marquis of Blandford Ban
tised in London Yesterday.


London. Oct. 16.-The Baptism of the
little Marquis of Blandford occurred
this morning 1t was splendid func-
ton, quite in accordance with the Eng
lish notions, being solemn and ompous.
The preparations had been in progress
for II week. The duchess is able TO he
about again.
The large party gathered at the SUNNI
tuous birthplace of the marquis and
were permitted to view the wonderful
babe, al the Marlboro set having re-
sponded to invitations to be present.
The little marquis was passed around
the crowd and admired before the cere-
mony of baptism was performed He is
declared to resemble the VanderhilYs.
The baby was carried to the church by
the head nurse
The Prince Of Wales acted as sponsor
and the Princess of Wales was present.
An elaborate choral service was uer-
formed as part of the baptismal cere.
monies.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION.

The New Cases Reached the High Water
Mark at New Orleans Yesterday.
New Orleans, Oct. l6 BY 6 O'Clock
this evening "A new cases of yellow fever
had been reported and the prospects were
excellent that this day would show tie
high water mari. The large number of
cases. however, did not represent CORE
spending increase OF foci The cases, as
usual, are con tined TO no particular local
iitY of the city. a promising feature of
the situation, however. is that recoveres
and discharges of patients are numerous.
This is the tortieth day of the fever,
ano up to this afternoon the total recov.
cries exceeded the total number ..of cases
now under treatment, showing the sue
cess with which local physicians are
meeting in treating the cases
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
EUROPE is GIVING
UP HER GOLD.
Every Incoming Steamer Has a
GOIdeR Treasure.

New York, Oct. 16.-The total arrivals
OF g0 6 Tor The week aggregated about
S1oVV"Oo. The steamship La Gascogne,
que mere early Tomorrow morning, has
81, 6oO, 500 more aboard.
Inc sab-treasury transferred currency
TOT 10 the West to-day to the amount of $50
oOo, receiving gold therefor. Many firms
receivinG FROM Europe This week several
miiiions OF dollars ia gold wished the
sup-ereastffy to take it for examination,
Due .ne atp5herities of THAI institution re-
fused to haadle the coin because it would
nave interfeTed with the regular business
of the office
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
CoNNELL DENIES EMBhzzLEMEN1

Lynchburg, Va, Oct. lin IL card to
the newspapers r.. Emmett Connell de.
MES the charges in the Indictment found
against him by the grand jury here. The
Indictment charges the enbexzIement OF
funds amounting to 5000 belonging to
Thomas Kane Sc Co., while Mr.. Connell
was an officer of the defunct Traders
Bank: Mr.. Connoll says beyond small
loan borrowed on stock of the bank as
collateral security, he had not personally
dollar of the banks money. He fur
Their states that being subordinate Off
Ger, he had nc power over tho affairs of
the Institution, ard was in no way re,
SpOnsibla for It's losses
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
ST. Clair Bros
Biggest Day on Record,

Saturday footed up way over any day
since our venture one year ago. We
aye tuify convinced that Roanoke has in
~ enougn good nvers to appreciate a
PURE FOOD STORE. NOIJ DON,T
TAKE ANY CHANGES WITH us.
we cater only to those who want the
best Those who want cheap groceries
will have to go elsewhere.
Aetna Lithia and Oakland Waters de.
livered to YOU ut 10c per gallon.
c. L BLOUNT. Manager.
'Phene III. III Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
HER AssAILANTs MAY HANG.

seven of the Newport, Ky, Men WEI
Face the Rope
Newport. Ky, Oct 16.-Thirteen of
the men who assaulted Mrs. William,
treason Oh Ter wedding night have been,
indicted. Seven were indicted for felor
NOUS assault, the penalty for which in.
this State is death. Six were indicted for
completely in the outrage, the penalty for
which is from 10 to 81 wears
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
WAR ON INSURANCE.

Michigan State Commissioner Calls %
Companies Worthless.
Lansing, Mich, Oct. 1G. Milo w.
Camp bell, Site commissioner of insur
ance, has issued circular which asserts
mat citizens of Michigan are being swim
died by worthless fire insurance compa-
mes. He names twenty two companies
which, he says, haze no authority to do
business in Michigan, and promises to
make public others as obtained.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
DARwIN'S THEORY.

Probably the best exempllfloation of
the Darwinian theory that man is a di-
rect descendant of the monkey tribe is to
he found in the clever member of Prof.
Gentry's company Of superb educated
dogs and ponies, which will.exhibit un-
der large tenton Jefferson street near
engine house, Monday and Tuesday
nights, October Is ann 10! Matinee Tues
day at 3p. nj. His maze is. "Chinan and
the Professor claims he. is the smartest
ann most intelligent of his species At
present he is giving most extraordinary
and wonderful imitation. of John Robin
sou, the veteran circus rider. China"
turns ,somersnults, leaps over objects.
upon pefestals and does many other
clever things in the Professors marvellous
entertainment. In faeu, 90 see him is
worth the price of admission alone
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
THE FISHBURN COMPANY.
" BARGAINS II

One slightly used upright
piano, full size, good as new;
sold one year ago for $3.50;
now 1925 on easy payments
One good second hand Knabe
Square Piano, $50. O0-easy
payments.
Good, slightly-used organ,
S25. O0-easy payments.
Call while we have these bar
gains. 1t will pay you.
j. E. ROGERS g. CO.,
No II s. Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
SPECIAL BARGAINS!

l '0C No. Crescent, in good condition,
will sell for SIS cash; l Second-Hnnd
Rambler" with new $40 tires just put
on, will sell ut $25; 1 '07 model Eagle at
$50; Second Hand Columbia mt $12; l
Secondhand Cleveland at S25; also,
chose new Clevelands, which we are sell
ing at 1915 cash, or $40 on installments
$40 cash and 50 per month.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
NAY BE COURT-MARTIA.LED.
The War Department Issuei IAN Impor
tant Order Yesterday.


Washington, Oct. Secretary of War
Alger to day, after further consultation
with the President and General Miles.
issued IN order TO General Brooke, com
manding at Chicago, in relation to the
case oil Capt. f.. a. Lowering, of the
Fourth Infantry, charged with the i'll.
treatment of Private Hammond Mt Fort
Sheridan.
The order was withheld from publica-
ton until it reaches General Brooke,
though it is believed that it directs, the
trial of the officer by courtmartial Is
Hammond claims that no was dragged
from the guardhouse by his feet and in
jured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
THE LUETGERT TRIAL.
Argument May Not be Finished Before
Monday or Tue,dav.

Chicago, Oct. 16-Contrary to expec-
tation eX-Judge Vincent did not FINISH
his plea for the defendant in the Luet-
CERT murder trial today. After he con
cludes States Attorney Denncn will fol-
low aud then Judge Tuthill instruc-
tions will be given to the Jury.
The trial will not be finished before
Monday evening, possibly later
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
srEINwAY PIANO BARGAlN

A fine secondhand Steinway piano,
seven octdves, in perfect order and tune
at sacrifice. Call at once or YOU will
miss it. Hobbie Piano Co, Salem ave.
nue. near Commerce street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
THE wEATHeR.

Forecast for Virginia and North Caro-
linn: Fan;: Showers Sunday afternoons;
cooler; sOuthw ee terly to northwesteuIy
NYinde L.-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
FORTUNE FOR SCHOOL GIRLS.
They May Get Share of an Estate Val
usd at sos. COO 600.

New Brunswick, Oct 1G-The settling
CT an estate by Vice President Hobart
aud Governor Griggs is expected to make
enormously rich two school girls in this
State, Nan CLARK Squire of Jersey City,
and Grace CLARK, of this city.
More than twenty years ago Imblay
Clark died in Australia leaving an estate
valued at S25,000,00 The adrinistra-
tors advertised for the heirs about IL year
ago. Charles Herser. Is son-in- law of the
dead mans sister, saw the advertisement
He Immediately comm unrated with the
heirs, twelve in number, and the matter
was placed in the hands of Charles Clark,
nephew of the dead man. Mr.. Clark
engaged Vice President Hobart and Gov
ernor Griggs, and the case will he con
tested in tie British courts. The claims
OF the two girls are said 10 be excellent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
Lee TO Be
A CANDIDATE,
He VIII Oppose Martin for the
Senatorsbip.

IS OUT OF POLITICS AT PRESENT.
CONSUL-GENERAL TO CUBA SAYS
FN KNOWS NOTHING OF AN Or
GANlzArIoM TO- FURTHER BIS
CANDIDACY FOR TIE Senate
RIAL NoMINATIow-As SOON AS
CIRCUMSTANCES Will PERMIT
HE HOPES I'd RETURN TO. vIR-
GINIAA
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

Fresh supply Velvet Candy in packages
loo, loo and csc boxes, at GATOJNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
Mr.. G. w. Ramsey,

Mr. G. w. Ramsey,
Roanoke, Va.
We think the Aetnu Lithia Water very
fine. We have tried all kinds of Lithia
Water from the South, but the AETNA
LlTHIA WATER sof the Virginia Min
eral Spring Company comes nearer to
my idea of nice table water than any
we have used.
l.. A. EMERSON,
Traffic Manager South Carolina and
Georgia Railway Company Charleston,
S. G.
ST. CLAIR BROS. the Grocers, de-
liver this justly famous water at 10c per
gallon.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

Doll Babies and Toys, new and cheap.
Gravatt's Fair, 8 Snlem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

We give You good, clean coal.
We give you full weight. =
We give you prompt delivery.
We give you the lowest price.
]. II. WILKINSON & co.
New Phone 2l0. 102 Roanoke stree
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
ONLY A NEW LEFT

w- Subscribe for The Times.
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NoE,bie piat,lo O..

4 EsrABIdsIRn SEVENTEEN YEARs.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

and asserts that every man is free to
think as one pleases regarding them. He
defends his course in connection with all
these questions, and concludes with the