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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
W. G. BALDWIN
IS ACQUITTED.
Pronounced Not Guilty Of the Killing
Of Henry Hawkes..
THEIR INSTRUCTIONS REFUSED
Judge Epcs Would Not Allow Those
Submitted by the Commonwealth.
Applaus for the Vcrdict-fcit
Also Set Free.
THEIR INSTRUCTIONS REFUSE D

PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. 26.-Spe-
cial.-The trial OF W. @. Baldwin. OF
Roanoke. chief Of detectives Of the Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company,
charged with the shooting AMI killing
OF Henry Hawkes. (colorcd). at Wilson s
Depot, which begun on Tuesday last.
terminated to-day with a verdict Of ac-
quittal. which was received with APP
plause by the bystanders present in the
court room
Judge Epes this morning after n brief
argument on the part Of the opposing
counsel refused all Of the instructions
offered by the attorneys for the Com
monwealth and granted all OF those Of
fered by the attorneys for the defence.
WAS NO ARGUMENT
II was then expected that the case
would be argued by the lawyers. but II
was agreed between them that they
would submit Il to the jury without ar
gument. which was done with the result
above mentioned.
A large number OF witnesses were OK
Bmin.d during the progress Of the trial
and there we're frequent discussions be-
tween the attorneys upon points Of evil
dence.
The testimony which was taken down
BY a stenocrapher. covered more than
A large number OF persons were In at
tendance each day OF the trial, including
several prominent citizens Of other Sec
lions OF the State who came 10 DinWld-
die Courthouse 10 testify as to the char
acter ~ the accused.
At inc conclusion OF tho trial tho case
,of the Commonwealth against y. l."
Fcltz was called and a nolle prosoqui
cnterd on tho motion of Commonwealth's
Attorney Powell.
Tho charge against Feltz was that he
was aiding and abetting Baldwin In the
Killing OF Henry Hawkes. az principal in
tho second degree Baldwin killed Hawkes.
"a prevent Hawkes. from killing Feltz.
MIR. WILSON'S FAREWELL.
Rev. II. T. Wilson. who, at the Nir-
ginia Conference was made presiding
elder of the Richmond District. viii
preach his farewell sermon tomorrow
night. Mr.. Wilson has been at Market
Street for three years. His successor IS
Rev. w. w. Lear. formerly OF Manches-
ter -
over one million pounds Of loose to-
bacco vas sold i'm Petersburg THIS week
r-be nrices ranged from 81 TO S23 per hun-
bred pounds. ~.
Mrs Indiana Plat. wife Of Rev VIM
II Platt, who for some years was rector
~ 81 PauTs Episcopal church IN thls
civ died at an early hour this morn
Ing or congestion OF the lungs. She was
a Miss Meade She had twice married
Her first husband was Mr.. william
Panneil. a lawyer OF this city She was
n most estimable. Christian lady.
The condition Of Mrs. H. f. Keller
who has been critically i'll for some days.
Ia unchanged.
Mr.Iittleton' Ray. q widely hno ,,,
o,t,znr ~ Chesterfield county. Is crlu-
cally H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
TURNED MILK INTO BUTTER.
And Farmer Much Pleased With
the Process Taken In.

RICHMOND, IND, Nov. 2i.-Last
Friday night William f. Williams arrived
in Glenkarn. Darke county. Ohio, penni-
less and without a friend or acquaintance
in the town. Saturday he left town with
a deed in his pocket which transferred 70
him 10 acres Of land in Magofin county
Kentucky. To-day Williams is in Gus
tody here pending am investigation Of
the business transaction that brought
him into possession OF the Kentucky land.
William a. ChenoWeth, a storckeeper at
Glenkarn. came here this morning in
search Of Williams, and told peculiar
story 90 the police.
CAPTIVATED THE FARMER.
lie says that Friday night Williams
appeared I'm the town ana began interest
ing various persons I'm scheme by which
butter could be produced from milk with
out the usual churnins methods. TO dem
oustrate he took a small crock poured
into this u pint OF milk. and after plac-
ing into this a white powder. stirred the
liquid rapidly for two or three minutes.
There was created in this short space
OF time a solid substance which resem-
bled butter in every respect-taste as
well as appearance-ani DO weighed a full
pound. Chenoweth became interested and
wanted 10 learn the secret as well 10
purchase the right 10 sell 10 In certain
territory The deal was closed in short
order. Chenoweth was 10 have the coun-
ties OF Darke and Preble IN Ohio, Ran
d0lph and Wayne in Indiana. III return
he gave the deed for the Kentucky land.
HE LOADED UP.
Sunday night Williams came here and
Yesterday was arrested on a charge Of
public intoxication. The presence OF a
deed to over 100 acres OF land In his
pocket excited the suspicious of the
police. and they notified Chenoweth. He
says that he does not regret the deal II
williams had the right 10 sell territory.
but is now afraid that Williams Is not
the patentee OF the butter producer, aud
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
DR.. BROUGHTON'S BET.
An Atlanta Man Tells Of a Preachers
Early Indiscrciion.

Early IndiscrciiOn.
The Atlanta journal prints the loilo"-
ing:
TO the Editor of The journal.
see in your paper OF yesterday "Hele'
az a meeting Of Baptist ministers '"o
Rev. l.. o. BrOughl0n introduced resi-
luton condemnins The state senate LOT
killing the auu-rlce poor Dill III INC
came article was o. statement coming
r,,r, a.. minister saying that nc once
net 81 on a horse race. won n. bet again.
,von 90 and then run the amount 20 80,
nd i'm fifteen minutes was the proud
possessOr Of SO which ne loat minute
later The article quotes the minister as
-avino, +haf since then he has let gamD-
limo alone Strange as IL may SEEM j
an, the man with whom he made those
nets. and / assure you thal never
worked as hard 20 earn uoIl"I 40 l
did on the day that L WoIs'"o 'Oi
the young plunger .,..,.,r,,-
He bet with daring tnat was Ieiii' IN ~
able Even at the start he seemed IT,
III. obiivious no the fact that at one
fall swoop he mighi loose his entire bet
,ine, canifat HIS lips were tightly SET
nd his owe had the look Of determine
tio, eboun only bv men with a purpose
The purpose OF the average man W.
a. 40 vrfo-to break the bank. Well u
,,.,s O. hot time while that dollar lasted.
ono. I tbourht was gone. and ! would
bora bsep but for the fact that hnally
-ho horse I bet against fell down. mat
fact saved me But why az ms late Gay
should my old friend cry over sP"l nlllN
or a lost doilar2 tte t"J'' ca ''N
or I thought hc DID. , .. -, b,s
Did be not have o. long run LOT ~
money2 Was there not at le'st eH 80.
tnent enough TO warrant the eApehal1uir
~ So Did / not suffer enough "neh /
gaw him caressing my 80 ana he''Iu
their merry Jingle In his pAims 10 en-
ollie mo 10 such O. pallry sum as was
Groilv obtoinel2 The young man az one
lime had elrhtv-fve times as much
money as he had when he began. When
H., 6naIl,. Stoned / had increased my
cash only one-eighty hilh' anu hAi To-
$40 OF good elbow grease III ne pani'
Occasloned by his wondeIiui Iui' vi .u,'.'
I was indeed glad when ! neara that nv
Young friend had entered the ministry
for had been fearful or MS return
am lust a little afraid that you mis-
,uo,ed Dr Rroughton when you made
him say thar he won the bets IN fifteen
minutes Even betting on heats would
not have enabled him 10 win IN 50 snort
"a time. as many bets as ne cohiesSes 10
having made. The time was tuily an
hour Including waits. preparations. such
as sadding and starting. i'inr, ,ho"sn'
passes swiftly when luck y WI you.
Ny remembrance Of the aHair niaNes me
feel as though Il consumer u"y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
AFTER DELINQUENT LAND.
\ Syndicate Raises a Breeze in King
and Queen.

STEVENSVILLE. VA. Nov 26.-Spe-
cial-The farmers have finished seeding
wheat. The acreage is 90 per cent more
than usual and as large proportion OF
the lana seeded had been enriched by
r. pea failow there is prospect Tor a
fun crop next year.
Some parties from another county have
instituted proceedings iunder the acts
of the last legislature against lands de-
nnquent for taxes and by 50 doing they
have raised quite a breeze.
The county treasurer says it has made
land proprietors more prompt. His list
of delinquent taxes on land Is only So
which Is much less than usual.
The rise i'm the price Of cattle has
brought some money 10 the farmers. but
the price may induce them 10 reduce
their stock too much.
The corn crop IS not as good as many
expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

Can tho race track be as black as it
is painted? ! think NOT from what was
told at that meeting yesterday
After the talk OF Dr. BrOughtOn Rev.
4. q. Ward declared that be rode a race
once. won it and was paid $3.50 for the
victory That was not bad but the gem
tleman rode too cheap Now. the race
track does not seem TO havostreated At
lanta's churches so unfairly II has con-
trlbuted two most Jealous workers 10 the
pulpit. and while Or Br0ught0n lost his
dollar. the Rev Ward made $3.50. Has
the church done as much for the other
side2 Gentlemen. don't be TOO hard on
as if only for the sake of the days Of
AN OLD BETTOR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
Silks.

Black Taffeta, Fl inches wide, pure dye
and excellent quality, per yard, 81.
Black Tafeta, 10 inches wide, the rnst-
ling kind, per yard, o9c
Black Peau de Sole, 10 inches wide, heavy
weight per yard, 75c,
Black Satin Duchesse, 20 inches wide,
good. rich lustre, per yard, 75c.
CRYSTAL Cords, 20 inches wide, rich and
lustrous per yard, 49c'
Colored Satin Duchesse, Fl inches wide,
all silk, per yard, S5c.
Colorcd japanese Silks, 20 inches wide
all silk, per yard, SOC
Handsome Plaids, Stripes and Polka-dot
Taffetas. per yard, 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
Black Dress Goods.

Black Serge, p inches wide, at per yard,
70 I-2c.
Cut Cashmere, SO inches wide, at, per
yard IGc.
All Wool French Serges and Flannel Suit
ings, at per yard, 25c.
Black Cheviot Storm Serge and Wool Bro
cades, per yard, SOC.
Bayadere Stripes, Granite Suitiugs, Storm
Scrges. Armures, Hcnriettas and Bro
cades, per yard, SOC.
Blacl, Crepons, AZ inches wide, at per
yard, 69c.
Black Crepons, ~ inches wide, in bias
stripes, small figures and frise effects,
per yard, 79c,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
FRIDAYS EARTHQUAKE.
Further Reports of the Slight Tremo
of the Spherc.

BLACKSTONE, Va. November % 49,
Special-A distinct earthquake shock
was felt here yesterday afternoon about
3 o'clock. IL was not generally noticed,
however.
CHRISTIANSBURG November %
Special--At 3: Is L. NJ. yesterday there
was a very apparent earthquake shock
felt here, lasting about one minute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

that he has been swindled Williams
claims that the transaction is straight ln
every respect. and says that he courts
fun Investigation. Re gives his place OF
residence as Vandalia. NO. To-day Doe told
the police that the deed tO the Kentucky
land ne intended 90 transfer 90 % Miss
Cook, OF Gallon. Ohio. ana win present 10
TO her as a Christmas present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

Corporal ~ s Stringfellow and pri-
Yates John 1. Rose and r. ID. Carter q
Company l. Second Virginia Resiment,
were notified yesterday OF their honor2bls
discharge from the army Messrs.
StringfellOw and Rose were engaged IN
the insurance business I'm Norfolk Tho
former Is a son Of Chaplain Frank string
fellow OF the Fourth regiment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
DR.. PlERCe'S REMAINS.
They Will BE Taken TO Christiansburg
for Interment

CHRIsTIANsBURG. Nov. Especial.
The remains OF Or. Il. H. Pierce Will ar
rive here from New York tomorrow
morning and will be inferred In the
Chrisiiansburg Cemetery where his faith
or and mother are buried.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
Sale of Good Furs.

Fine line Of Mink Scarfs, with heads and
tails, So value, for S4.98.
Imitation Of Martin Scarls, heads and
tails, S5.75 value, for S4.4S.
Beautiful blended Scarfs, with . tails, s.
value, for s5.98.
Handsome blended stole front Scarf, with
tails. $40 value. for S6.4S,
Extra fine electric seal stole front Scarfs,
SrO.75 value, for S6.9S.
Electric seal Collarette, with Chinchilla
edge, s. value for S6.4S.
Gray Mutton Colarette, satin lined, $40
value, for S8.4S.
Genuine Krimmer Collarette, red satin lin
ed, SIS value for SII.48.
Fine electric seal Collarette, regular S.
value for S3.9S.
Electric seal Collarette, with Persian lamb
collar, $50 value for Sr5.98.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
TRY cHArswoRTn CREAM.

separated fresh fsily by It's own separas
tor only DC per quart
nos3 CHATSWORTH DAIRY co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
New Jackets.

The new French Dip, black Kersey very
swell, SIS value. for SIo.75,
Extra fine Boucle the proper cut and
style worth $40, for S6,90.
Black Kersey Tafeta, silk lined, worth
SIS, for $40.
Fine Tan Kersey Jacket, velvet collar,
regular value, for S6.9S.
Special lot Of new Cutaway front, in black
and navy, SOS value, for S..
Here is a complete assortment Of extra
fine wool Kersey Jackets, worth SIS,
for $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
Sale of Flannelettes.

Flannelettes, dark colors, worth s I-3c, cut
price SC.
Outing Cloths, short lengths, worth Ioc,
only I-4c.
Flannelettes, dark grounds with bright
coors, now 8 I>5c.
Ramona fleece, 20 inches wide, worth T5c.
special price , I-2c.
Whittenton fleece, just the thing for
Wrappers; was nc; special price IL Ice
Covert Cloth, 80 inches wide, worth nc;
now Il I-2c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
QUICK REPAIRS
To Be Made to Commodore DeWey's
Fleet Attempt to Make Use
of Spanish Vessels Captured.

Washington, May 5.-The Secretary
of the Navy to-day ordered Constructor
VIM. l.. Caps, now at the Union iron
works, San Francisco, to proceed at the
earliest moment on the steamer City OF
Pekin, just chartered by the Navy De-
partment, to meet Commodore DeWey's
squadron at Manila. Mr.. Caps will
select from the Mare Island force
number of the most experienced and
intelligent workmen to take with him.
In addition he will place on the Pekin
full supply of machine tools, steel
plate, and all the materials that are
likely to be needed to made temporary
repairs to a ship in distress. The pur-
pose of the department in making this
order is to put Commodore Dewey S
feet at the earliest possible moment
into first class condition, repairing all
the damage sustained in the engage
ment, and in addition to this to raise
and repair any Of the Spanish ships
either surrendered or sunk in the en-
gagement that are capable of being nav
igated again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06

is an undisputed fact, Notwithstanding
the fact that the field appears to be
a very treachercus one, and has had
many discouraging ventures completed
since the first paying well was COM
pleted. The two wells just completed.
the Williams No. and the Bumgard-
ner No. 3. are remarkable producers,
and are staying at the top notch in the
estimate first made OF their produc-
ing qualities.
Other wells are doing equally as we'll
and the gauges of some Of them
are as follows: Messrs. Gartlan 4
Company Nos. 1, and ), Williamson,
are doing respectively 120, 300 and 725
barrels; and their No. | Payne 10
barrels; Barnsdall & Mallory's No. 2
ALBRIGHT 435 barrels; Nos. and 3
Bumgardner 200 and coo barrels re-
spectiyely.
Oil City, Pa, May 5.-Credit bal
ances zoe. Favorable war news, an
advance OF Is points in refined and
4c increase In the price of credit ball
ances caused strong advance in the
speculative oil market to-day. Ii
opened With 74c bid for cash; first
sales cash oil at 75c. Sales for the
day follow: Seven cash at 75c: five at
roc; two at soc; twenty-one at SIC;
three at S31sc; closed at SIC bid. To-
tai sales SO, 900 barrels: shipments
l50.l52 barrels. runs 92.e67 barrels
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
TWO IMPORTANT MEASURES
Disposed of BY the House Yesterday
Adjourned Till Monday.

Washington, May 5.-The House to-
day disposed Of two important meas
ures. The Alaskan land bill, extending
the homestead laws to and providing
for certain railway rights of way in the
district of Alaska, as amended by the
Senate and agreed upon in conference,
was passed. The labor arbitration
measure, providing for arbitration Of
labor disputes between employees and
certain common carriers, bill which
had received very wide Endorsement by
labor organizations throughout the
country, received the approval of the
House. A number of minor bills were
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
B. P. 0. ELKS.
Suggested That Lodges Look After the
Families of Enlisted Members

Harrisburg, Pa, May 5.-Mead D.
Detweiler, Grand Exalted Ruler of the
3. P. 0. Elks, issued an official order
to subordinate lodges to-day, with re-
ference TO the stand to be taken by
members of the order during the pres
ent war with Spain. The resolution
and suggestions of the Grand Ruler
are:
That all members of subordinate
lodges who, at their country's call have
enlisted in the services of the United
States government at the sacrifice of
their business and private interests.
shall be protected during the term of
the service:
First-That all dues incurred during
the period of their enlistment shall be
remitted and not charged against them.
Second-That during their absence a
! special committee of three shall be APP
pointed to ascertain the circumstances
of those dependent on them for liveli-
hood, to provide them with such liveli-
hood, if necessary, during the term OF
the enlistment of our brothers
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
IMPORTANT WAR MEASURE.


President Authorized to Supply Cuban
Insurgets With Arms-Postofice APP
preparations.
Washington, May 5.-During almost
the entire session to-day the Senate had
under consideration the postoffice APP
preparation bill. The measure carries
500, 224, 800, being very much the heav-
lest Of all the appropriation bills. The
most important action taken upon the
measure was the adoption of an amend
ment offered by Mr.. Tillman, (South
Carolina), reducing the number of de-
liveries Of mail in all cities of the cOun-
try to number not exceeding four each
day The amendment was sharply an
tagonized as a blow to business inter-
ests in the large cities, but the feeling
Of the Senate was such that despite the
vigorous opposition it prevailed by a
decisive majority
A lively debate was precipitated by
an amendment of the committee strik-
ing out the appropriation of 100000
for rural free delivery. The PROPOSE
ton was discussed for nearly two hours,
Mr.. Chandler New Hampshire), and
Mr.. Butler, North Carolina), leading
the fight in favor of rural delivery. BY
the close vote Of % to %, however. the
committee was sustained and the bill
now carries no appropriation for such
delivery.
An important amendment to the bill
is one which will prevent star route
contractors from sub-letting their con-
tracts. In order to get their money
they must be able to swear that they
performed the service themselves.
Just before adjournment the Senate
passed an important war measure, au-
thorizing the President and general Off
GERS of the army to supply the Cuban
insurgents with arms and munitions of
war and empowering officers of the
army serving in Cuba to supply needy
inhabitants of the island with medi-
cineS and subsistence
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
SALISBURY SCARED EN-.
The British Primrose League Speech
Taken as Personal at Madrid.

taken as PERSONAL at MADRID.
Madrid, May 5-The impartial to-
day. commenting upon the speech
which the Marquis of Salisbury deliv-
cred yesterday at the annual meeting
Of the Primrose League in London,
says:
His bitter words will arouse the IN
dignation Of all lovers of justice
Lord Salisbury voiced the theory that
might is right One may extend a
parallel of powerful and weak nations
in the following manner:
There are constituencies nations
which employ ironclads as the bandit
uses the knife. There are nations
which sacrifice their aspirations TO
justice and pride of race, The strong
powers must be aware of the despair
OF those they desire TO despoil These
powers are preparing a terrible close
of the nineteenth century. At both
Washington and London the fact is
solemnly proclaimed that robbery is
legal"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
OIL NEWS.
New Wells and observation-disclosures About
the Producing Wells

New Wells and Observation-Disclosures About
the Producing Wells
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, May 5.-Ma-
terial viii be furnished for a well to
be put down in Peru. by the Oil Well
Supply Company, and the men who
viii drill the we'll were sent forward
by the company Monday. The ven
ture will be put down by company
chartered under the South American
government.
A thirty barrel salt sand producer
has just been completed by Swisher
4 Company, on the Hardness tract,
east of Cairo.
The Clark Oil Company. who have
just sent the drill through the Injun
sand in their well on the Sharp lease
on Big Run, southeast OF Cairo, got a
dry hole.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
DEFENDANT WAS INSANE.

Montpelier, Vt, May 5.-The jury in
the Mildred Brewster murder trial re-
turned a verdict at $40 o'clock this
morning finding the defendant not
guilty by reason of insanity Mildred
Brewster was charge with killing Anna
Wheeler. of whom she was jealous.
near Montpelier, May 20, 1897. Miss
Brewster also shot herself and her life
was for a time despaired of.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
CUBAN PARLIAMENT OPENED.

Havana, May 4.-tDelayed 1.-The
Cuban Congress elected under the au-
economist government, was formally
opened to-day with great ceremony.
Captain General Blanco made a
speech in the course of which he said
that if the declarations of the United
States had been sincere its guns to-day
ought to be saluting the first Cuban
parliament instead of threatening the
lives of the members.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
also passed. The House adjourned UNI
til Monday.
SHORT OF AMMUNITION.

London, May 5.--The Daily
Nails Paris correspondent hears
on indisputable authority, that
five Spanish ships, including the
Pelayo and Alfonso XIII, are not
yet supplied with ammunition
The want Of ammunition for
the Cadiz fleet has caused delay
in the sailing of the Cape Verde
fleet and will probably compel the
latter to return from Cadiz.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
AN EXTENDED CONFERENCE.

Tampa, Fla, May Lieutenant
Colonel Ludlow, chief engineer in
charge Of the defenses of New Yorl,
harbor, arrived in Tampa to-day and
held an extended conference with
members of General Skaters staff
The subject under discussion was not
given out
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
SECURITIES ABROAD.

LONDON, May american securities
opend strong and further improved on
buying said to be for New York. Spanish
tours opend at 80 and later advanced to
3o4 Yesterdays closing price was 3G7s.
PARIS, May 5.-Spanish tours opened at
2934 loss of rs. Portuguese securities
Were fat.